Morning Brief: January 4 2016

As an artic front made its way into the New York area, Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order yesterday that would require local law enforcement officials to take homeless people off the streets in below freezing temperatures (whether they're compliant or not). The mandate has elicited responses from numerous city officials, including New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio, who question the legality and feasability of such a measure. Read More.

Need To Know

Cuomo Signs Order to Bring Homeless to Shelters Involuntarily [NY Daily News]

Armed Group in Oregon Swears to Continue Occupation of Government Building [NY Times]

Cuomo to Host Massive Rally for $15 Minimum Wage [NY Daily News]

Saudi Arabia Breaks off Ties with Iran after Execution of Cleric [BBC]

Obama to Host Town Hall on Guns in America [CNN]

Weather 

Artic blast brings cold weather to the tri-state area. 32/18 [Full Forecast]

Sports

YESTERDAY

Jets lose to the Bills, 22-17 [NY Times]
Giants lose to the Eagles, 35-30 [NY Daily News]

TODAY

No local sports today.

Today in 1999, the Euro made its big debut.