Afternoon Brief: December 16

Headed into New York City for the holidays? Don't know what to do? [More information]

WEATHER
Mostly sunny, with a high of 30. Chance of snow tonight. [Full forecast]

NEED TO KNOW
Can de Blasio mend relations in Albany? [Capital New York]

Bloomberg plans a five-borough farewell tour. [Capital New York]

Metro-North seen as lagging in terms of safety protections. [New York Times]

SPORTS
Washington Wizards at Knicks; 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia 76ers at Nets; 7:30 p.m.

ON STAGE TONIGHT
Chis Botti at Blue Note Jazz Club; 8 p.m. [More information]

TODAY'S HISTORY
1946: Thailand joins the United Nations.