Morning Brief: April 25

Weather

Partly sunny today, with a high of 63.  Mostly likely going to be rainy tonight, with showers continuing into the weekend.  Low near 48. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Forest fire rages over 300 acres of New Jersey. [NBC NY]

22 Companies apply to open 4 casinos in New York State. [NY Times]

Accident fuels the debate over horse-drawn carriages in New York City. [CBS Local]

Sports

The New York Rangers continue their playoff battle with the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at 7.

The Brooklyn Nets host the Toronto Raptors in their playoff game at 7.

The New York Yankees host the Anaheim Angels at 7:05.

The New York Mets host the Florida Marlins at 7:10.

On Stage Tonight

Caveman, Total Slacker, Reputante, Amanda X, DJ Pegasus Warning @ Brooklyn Night Bazaar, 6.

Stanley Clarke & Friends @ Blue Note Jazz Club, 8.

Today in History

In 1953, James D. Watson and Francis H.C. Crick suggest the double-helix structure of DNA.