Morning Brief: March 4th

Temperatures continue to be low even in March as winter looms in New York City, but spring is just a few weeks away. Here's a list of events and activities to look forward to. [Timeout NY] 

Weather

Today, partly cloudy with a high of 30, and tonight, partly cloudy with a low of 22. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

The crisis in Ukraine continues as Russia refuses to remove troops. [CNN]

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio details after-school program plans. [CBS Local]

There's a war against strip clubs in New York City. [New York Times]

Sports

The New Jersey Devils host Detroit at 7.

The New York Islanders are in Winnipeg at 8.

On Stage Tonight

• Paul Simon and Sting @ Madison Square Garden

Today in History

In 1837, the city of Chicago is incorporated.