Morning Brief: October 8th

Today In History

In 1956, Yankees pitcher Don Larson threw the only perfect game in World Series history, and the 21st in Major League Baseball history.

Weather

After the rain yesterday, today should be nicer, with partly cloudy skies and a high of 69. Tonight, mostly clear with a low of 50. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Mayor Michael Bloomberg backs New Jersey Senate hopeful Cory Booker. [NY Daily News]

The New York City Opera will close its doors this month. [NPR News]

New York's babyboomers are experiencing workplace discrimination, according to a new poll from AARP. [WFUV News]

Sports

The New York Islanders host the Phoenix Coyotes at 7:00 PM.

The New Jersey Devils are at the Vancouver Canucks at 10:00 PM.

The New York Rangers are at the San Jose Sharks at 10:30 PM.