Morning Brief: March 24

If you haven't been to the New York Botanical Garden's annual orchid show, now's the time. And if you'd like a bit more motivation to head all the way uptown, go on one of the Garden's "Orchid Evenings" and get a complimentary cocktail. Sounds like a good way to spice up a New York tradition.

NEED TO KNOW

Brussels Bombers Evaded Security and Capture  [Wall Street Journal]

Michigan Officials "Responsible" for Flint Poisonings, Panel Finds  [Wall Street Journal]

Lead Problems Nationwide Prompt NYC Safety Initiatives  [New York Times]

Brooklyn DA Recommends House Arrest for Ex-Cop in Akai Gurly Shooting  [NY Daily News]

Fine Dining Coming to Columbus Circle Subway  [New York Times]

WEATHER

59 degrees and partly cloudy

SPORTS

The Knicks play the Bulls at 7:30

The Nets take on the Cavaliers at 7:30

The Devils take on the Penguins 7

The Mets play the Red Sox at 1:05

Yankees play the Rays at 6:35

ON STAGE TONIGHT

 WFUV Presents: Jose Gonzalez @ Beacon Theatre

 Jukebox the Ghost @ The Bowery Ballroom

 David Bromberg Quintet w/ Seth Walker @ City Winery

 David Wax Museum @ Daryl’s House

 Stick Figure @ Highline Ballroom

 Patti Austin @ Blue Note Jazz Club

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today in 1976, a military coup takes place in Argentina, beginning a 7-year period of dictatorship.