Morning Brief: September 2

by Stephanie Colombini | 09/02/2014 | 5:00am

Morning Brief: September 2

Here's what you need to know for the day.

Weather

Mostly sunny today, with highs in the low 90s.  Humid into the evening, with slight chances of thunderstorms.  Lows in the mid 70s. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

President Obama renews his calls for a minimum wage increase and equal pay. [NY Times]

Fatal shooting mars New York City West Indian Day Parade. [CBS Local]

Humpback whales flock to New York City waters. [WFUV]

Sports

The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox tonight at 7:05. 

The New York Mets are in Miami playing the Marlins at 7:10.

On Stage Tonight

WFUV Presents: Communion Club Night: On All 3 Stages @ Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2, 6:30/

Alt-J: NPR First Listen Live @ Le Poisson Rouge, 9.

Today in History

In 1965, the Beatles release the song "Yesterday."

Weekdays at Noon

Ticket Giveaways from WFUV