Morning Brief: November 28

by Kris Venezia | 11/28/2014 | 5:00am

Morning Brief: November 28

Shoppers are on the hunt for deals on Black Friday.

Some people are getting their holiday shopping finished today on Black Friday. However, others are waiting to buy gifts for loved ones on Small Business Saturday. Check out some of the best places to shop on Small Business Saturday in the New York City area. [NY Daily News]

Weather

Today, partly cloudy with a high of 37, and tonight, mostly clear with a low of 27. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Mexico's president vows to reform police and battle organized crime. [Reuters]

The US adds planes to bolster drive to wipe out ISIS. [New York Times]

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade made its way through New York City. [Wall Street Journal]

New York schools lose millions amid an inquiry. [New York Times]

New Jersey political leaders call for a new rail tunnel to New York City. [Skift]

Sports

The New York Knicks are in Oklahoma City to face the Thunder at 8.

The New York Rangers are in Philadelphia to face the Rangers at 1.

The New York Islanders travel to the nation's capital to face the Capitals at 5. 

The New Jersey Devils host the Detroit Red Wings at 7.

On Stage Tonight

 Dave Davies of The Kinks with Dennis Diken of The Smithereens @ the Bergen Performing Arts Center
 
 Living Colour (with Hey Guy) @ Irving Plaza
 
 George Clinton And Parliament Funkadelic (with DJ Red Alert) @ the B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
 
 Max Creek (with The Adam Ezra Group) @ Mercury Lounge
 
 Hockey (with Born Cages, Evvy and Napolean) @ Brooklyn Night Bazaar
 
 Cherish The Ladies @ the Towne Crier Café
 
 Flogging Molly (with The Mighty Stef and Pasadena) @ the Paramount
 
 Bob Dylan And His Band @ the Beacon Theatre (Tonight and tomorrow)
 
 Phil Lesh And Friends featuring Joan Osborne, Anders Osborne, Marco Benevento, Stu Allen and Joe Russo  @ the Capitol Theatre (Tonight and tomorrow)
 
 Robert Randolph And The Family Band (with: FRI.: Animal Years, SAT.: Michael Bellar And The As-Is Ensemble and Lions On The Moon) @ Brooklyn Bowl (Tonight and tomorrow)
 
Today in History
 
In 1785, the Treaty of Hopewell is signed. 
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