Morning Brief: May 27th

by Kris Venezia | 05/27/2014 | 5:00am

Morning Brief: May 27th

What you need to know for May 27th!

Weather

Today, possible showers in the afternoon, high of 85, and tonight, thunderstorms with a low of 59. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Images from Memorial Day around the United States. [Chicago Daily Herald]

New York Senator Chuck Schumer asks for $100 million to fight heroin trade in New York. [CBS NY]

Diggerland USA theme park to open in New Jersey next month. [Newsday]

Sports

The New York Mets welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:10.

The New York Yankees are in St. Louis to face the Cardinals at 8:15.

The New York Rangers travel to Montreal for game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Rangers lead the series over the Canadians 3-1. Puck-drops at 8.

On Stage Tonight

• Chris Duarte and Johnny A @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
 
• WFUV PRESENTS: Phosphorescent (with Doe Paoro) @ Webster Hall
 
Today in History
 
In 1968, Major League Baseball welcomes the first ever Canadian franchise, the Montreal Expos. 

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