Morning Brief: January 25
The weekend brought the second largest snow storm in New York City history with a over nearly 26.8 inches being dumped in Central Park. But it's back to normal for the most part now. Most subways, buses and trains are expected to run close to full speed for the Monday morning commute and city schools are all open. But still plan for some delays as the city and its surrounding areas continue to dig themselves out and clean up. The Metro North service is back to normal but some trains may be combined as tracks are cleared of ice and snow. And only seven of the 12 branches of the LIRR are operational.
NEED TO KNOW
ISIS Video Claims to Show Paris Attackers, Threatens Britain [NBC News]
New York Rebounds After Blizzard, Washington Shuts Down Government [Reuters]
Southern Jersey Shore Hit with Severe Flooding by Snowstorm's High Tide [NY Times]
De Blasio Tours Queens for Closer Look at Borough Hit Hardest by Blizzard [NY Daily News]
City Calls for Additional Workers to Help Cleanup After Blizzard [CBS New York]
SPORTS
WEEKEND
The Broncos and Panthers move onto the Super Bowl.
The Nets lost to the Jazz 108-86 Friday and beat the Thunder 116-106 yesterday.
The Knicks lost Friday and Saturday, first 116-88 to the Clippers then 97-84 to the Hornets.
The Rangers topped the Hurricanes 4-1 Friday but fell to the Senators yesterday 3-0.
The Islanders beat the Senators Friday 5-2 and their game Saturday was postponed.
The Devils defeated the Jets 3-1 on Saturday.
TONIGHT
The Rangers take on the Sabres at 7.
The Islanders host the Red Wings at 7.
WEATHER
Mostly sunny and a little warmer to start melting some snow, 38/32 [Full Forecast]
ON STAGE TONIGHT
• Julien Baker @ Rough Trade
• Marshall Crenshaw & The Bottle Rockets @ City Winery
TODAY IN HISTORY
On this day in 1924, the first Winter Olympics kicked off in the French Alps.
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