Morning Brief: June 23

This week is Pride Week in New York City. Throughout the city, there will be numerous events to celebrate the LGBT community. At Pier 26 in Tribeca, there will be “The Rally” on Friday June 26 and a dance event for women on Saturday June 27. Pride Week will end at the Pier on Sunday June 28 with “The March,” “Pridefest,” and “Dance on the Pier.” “PrideFest” is an all day street fair that will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NEED TO KNOW

U.S. Says Drone Killed an ISIS Operative [NY Times].

Nikki Haley, South Carolina Governor, Calls for Removal of Confederate Battle Flag [NY Times].

DNA Matching 2 Escapees Is Found in Cabin 15 Miles From Prison [NY Times].

City public schools will observe Lunar New Year starting in 2016 [NY Daily News].

Bill de Blasio not impressed with Donald Trump’s bid for President [NY Daily News].

SPORTS

Phillies beat Yankees 11-8

Today

Yankees host Phillies, 7:05

Mets @ Milwaukee, 8:10

WEATHER

Severe Thunderstorms, 91/68 [full forecast]

ON STAGE TONIGHT

 Bryan Adams @ the Beacon Theatre

 The Madeleine Peyroux Trio @ the Ridgefield Playhouse

 Leon Bridges (with DJ Soul) @ the Bowery Ballroom

 Bill Frisell @ the Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne

 The Bacon Brothers with Freedy Johnston @ City Winery

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in 1972, Title IX of the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 is amended to prohibit sexual discrimination to any educational program receiving federal funds.

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