Morning Brief: November 6

The Bryant Park Winter Village has been open since the end of last month--so what are you waiting for? Strap on those ice skates and brave the rink. The weather's been pretty good, so no need to worry about freezing. And the holiday shops are always a nice attraction. 

NEED TO KNOW

Egyptian President Hires Official Hostile to America  [New York Times] 

Obama Shakes Off Election Problems  [New York Times] 

Cops Charged with Beating Teenager  [NY Daily News]

Brooklyn Looking Less Likely as Democratic Convention Home  [NY Daily News] 

Governor Christie Gets Boost From Midterm Results  [Wall Street Journal] 

SPORTS

The Nets fell to the Timberwolves, 98-91

The Knicks lost to the Pistons, 98-95

The Rangers beat the Red Wings, 4-3

Tonight

The Devils take on the Blues at 8:00 

The Islanders skate against the Kings at 10:30

WEATHER

Rain, highs around 57. Tonight, more rain, lows of 56. [Full Forecast]

ON STAGE TONIGHT

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today in 1869, Rutgers beats Princeton in the first-ever official college football game. 

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