Morning Brief: February, 5
Last night marked the fifth Democratic debate, which took place in New Hampshire. It was first one-on-one debate between the democratic nominees Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. This debate was crucial for the nominees, with only four day before the New Hampshire primaries. The two debated the Affordable Care Act, and which country, Russia, China, or North Korea, created the largest security threat for the United States. The two also debated the differences between being a moderate versus a progressive. [full story].
NEED TO KNOW
Disappointed with Europe, Thousands of Iraqi Migrants Return Home [NY Times]
Many Flint Residents Are Desperate to Leave, but See No Escape [NY Times]
Mayor de Blasio touts Brooklyn-Queens trolley plan in State of the City address [NY Daily News]
Horse carriage deal vote by NYC City Council called off [NY Daily News]
Advocates rally against Taxi and Limousine Commission penalties [NY Daily News]
SPORTS
The Minnesota Wild beat the New York Rangers 4-2
The Washington Capital beat the New York Islanders 3-2
The Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 105-111
TODAY
The Brooklyn Nets host the Sacramento Kings, 7:30
The New York Knicks host the Memphis Grizzlies, 7:30
WEATHER
Snow, 39/30 [full forecast]
ON STAGE TONIGHT
WFUV Presents: Wilco @ King’s Theatre
WFUV Presents: Bacon Brothers @ Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
Dr. John & The Nite Trippers w/ Davell Crawford @ The Hall at MP
Billy Gibbons @ Ridgefield Playhouse
Ryan Bingham @ Irving Plaza
Todd Rundgren @ NYCB Theatre at Westbury
Buster Poindexter @ Café Carlyle
Lucy Kaplansky w. Duke Levine @ City Winery
TODAY IN HISTORY
On this day in 1778, South Carolina becomes the second state to ratify the Articles of Confederation
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