Morning Brief: April 8

Five factors that determined Connecticut's victory. [USA Today]

Weather

Possible thunderstorms early this morning, with showers expected the rest of the day. High around 66, with a low of 43 tonight. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Smoke from New Jersey brush fire settles over New York. [NBC]

New Jersey drivers lose a link to New York City this Saturday. [NY Times]

Poll says New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio's approval's at 49%. [NY1]

Sports

The New York Rangers host the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at 7.

The New York Islanders host the Ottawa Senators tonight at 7.

The Brooklyn Nets play the Miami Heat tonight at 8.

On Stage Tonight

Mac Demarco, Homeshake @ Baby's All Right, 9:30 - admission comes with free T-shirt!

Neil Finn, Midlake (acoustic) @ The Town Hall, 7

Today in History

In 1994, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is found dead at the age of 27.  He had committed suicide 3 days earlier.