Morning Brief: June 20

Just in time for yesterday’s observance of Father’s Day, New York State has published a “Driver’s Manual for New Dads.” The resource guide is aimed at expectant fathers, and offers information on everything from establishing legal paternity to changing diapers. The State’s distributing more than 40,000 of the brochures to New York’s birthing hospitals. [full story]

 

NEED TO KNOW

 

UN says 65 million people displaced in 2015, a new record [full story]

 

Cavaliers end over 50 years of Cleveland sports heartbreak with first NBA championship [full story]

 

In extended session, lawmakers vote through variety of bills with little public review [full story]

 

Gun companies challenge suit in Connecticut [full story]

 

Liquor law would allow New Yorkers to booze earlier with Sunday brunch [full story]

 

SPORTS

 

Yesterday’s scores

 

The Yankees lost to the Twins 4-7.

 

The Mets lost to the Braves 0-6.

 

The Cavaliers beat the Warriors in Game Seven 93-89.

 

WEATHER

 

Sunny with a high near 79. [full forecast]

 

ON STAGE TONIGHT

 

Monday 6/20

 

WFUV Presents: Jackson Browne @ Beacon Theatere

 

Rhett Miller @ City Winery

 

Joywave @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

 

The Cure @ Madison Square Garden

 

TODAY IN HISTORY

 

On this day in 1782, Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States.

 

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