Morning Brief: January 23

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio admits more could have been done about yesterday's snow cleanup on the Upper East Side [NY Daily News]

Weather

Expect scattered flurries in the afternoon, with the snow picking up a little in the early evening.  Highs around 22, with wind chills making it feel as low as right below tonight. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

New York Governor Cuomo says he's skeptical of Mayor De Blasio's plans to implement universal Pre-K, but says their relationship is still strong [NY Daily News'

Superbowl host East Rutherford, New Jersey feeling left out of the festivities [Wall Street Journal]

Report states Connecticut lacks some critical safe driving laws. [New Haven Register]

Sports

The New York Rangers host the St. Louis Blues at 7

The New York Islanders host the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight at 7:30

On Stage Tonight

The Rural Alberta Advantage Grey Lands (early show) @ Mercury Lounge, 6:30

Nathan Xander @ Rockwood Music Hall: Stage 1

Today in History

In 1943, Duke Ellington plays at Carnegie Hall in New York City for the first time.

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