Morning Brief: March 31st

by Kris Venezia | 03/31/2014 | 5:00am

Morning Brief: March 31st

Baseball is back in Queens.

The New York Mets begin their season today against the Washington Nationals, first pitch at 1:10. [ESPN]

Weather

Today, clouds in the morning but sunny in the afternoon, high of 54. Tonight, clear with a low of 35. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

The New York State budget was announced over the weekend. [NY Times]

New Jersey rainfall totals reach about 3 inches, flood watches remain in place. [NJ.com]

University of Connecticut basketball reaches the Final Four. [CBS Sports]

Sports

The New Jersey Devils host Florida at 7:30.

The New York Knicks are in Utah at 9.

On Stage Tonight

• Joe Louis Walker @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill

• Lake Street Dive (with Lazer Cake) @ Bowery Ballroom
 
• Ages And Ages (with High Highs) @ Mercury Lounge
 
• Black Sabbath @ Barclays Center
 
• Lady Gaga @ Roseland Ballroom
 
• WFUV PRESENTS: “The Music Of Paul Simon” featuring Allen Toussaint, Angelique Kidjo, Ben Sollee, Bettye LaVette, Bob Mould, Brett Dennen, Dan Wilson, Isobel Campbell and Andy Cabic, Joe Henry, Josh Ritter, Joy Williams, Judy Collins, L.P., John Doe, Madeleine Peyroux and Jon Herington, Sam Moore, Bob Forrest and Gibby Haynes, Richard Marx, Antibalas, Mike Gordon and others @ Carnegie Hall
 
Today in History
 
In 1918, daylight saving time goes into effect in the United States for the first time. 
 
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