Morning Brief: May 8
Weather
Likely rainy today, with chances of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Higher near 61. Low around 52 tonight, with showers and storms continuing. [Full Forecast]
Need to Know
New Jersey Govenor Chris Christie's ex-campaign manager has to turn over documents from GWB scandal. [NY Daily News]
Queens City Councilman accused of stealing public funds. [NY Times]
New York State overdose prevention law waiting for Governor Cuomo's signature. [WFUV]
Sports
No New York sports on tonight. Catch the Rangers, Yankees, and Mets games tomorrow!
On Stage Tonight
Live Nation presents: M.I.A. with special guest A$AP Ferg @ Knockdown Center, 7.
Liars with Jana Hunter @ Le Poisson Rouge, 9.
Today in History
In 1961, New Yorkers pick "The Mets" as the name for their National League baseball franchise.