Morning Brief: September 5

Weather

Mostly sunny today, with highs in the mid-80s. Partly cloudy tonight, with slight chances of showers after midnight.  Lows in the lower 70s. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Ukraine's president and pro-Russian rebels voice hopes for cease-fire deal. [USA Today]

Comedian Joan Rivers dies at 81. [E! News]

New York City kicks off its school year, as does expanded Pre-K. [NY Times]

Sports

The New York Yankees host the Kansas City Royals tonight at 7:05.

The New York Mets are in Cinncinati playing the Reds at 7:10.

On Stage Tonight

DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist: Renegades of Rhythm Tour @ Irving Plaza, 8.

Social Distortion, The Whigs, Jonny Two Bags @ The Paramount, 8.

Today in History

In 1882, the first U.S. Labor Day parade's held in New York City.