Morning Brief: March 17
Morning Brief: March 17
Today's the day to celebrate the culture of the Emerald Isle. And there's plenty to do. Of course, the traditional parade up 5th Avenue starts at 11. There are the parties and pub crawls as usual, but the day's also an opportunity to learn about the history of the Irish in New York. You can even go on a walking tour of what remains of the famed 19th century Five Points Neighborhood, where so many Irish immigrants laid down roots in America. (It was also the setting for Gangs of New York)
NEED TO KNOW
Netanyahu Says No Independent Palestine if He Wins Close Race [Washington Post]
Obamacare Lowering Uninsured Rates [USA Today]
NYPD to Start Using Gunshot Detection System [New York Times]
AG Schneiderman Pushes More Ethics Reforms for Albany [New York Times]
FDNY Union Wants Better Disability Benefits [NY Daily News]
WEATHER
Rain showers this morning, clearing up later. Highs around 57 degrees. [Full Report]
SPORTS
Yesterday
The Nets took down Minnesota, 122-106
Today
The Knicks take on San Antonio, 7:30
The Islanders play Chicago at 8:30
The Devils are against Pittsburgh at 7.
ON STAGE TONIGHT
Citizen Cope @ City Winery
