Morning Brief: April 18

by Stephanie Colombini | 04/18/2014 | 5:00am

Morning Brief: April 18

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

Check out the different activities New York City has to offer this Easter. [Timeout]

Weather

Partly sunny, with a high of 52. Partly cloudy tonight with a low near 42. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio announces reforms to the "Build It Back" Sandy recovery program. [CBS Local]

Muslims in New York City push to include holidays in school calendars. [NY Times]

Central Park Conservancy speaks out against cars as alternatives to horse-drawn carriages. [NY Daily News]

Sports

No New York sports tonight.  Don't miss the Rangers and the Brooklyn Nets this weekend in their play-off games.

On Stage Tonight

Tycho, Garden Villas @ Webster Hall, 7.

Chuck Ragan and the Camaraderie, White Buffalo, Johnny Two Bags @ Irving Plaza, 7.

Today in History

In 1999, Wayne Gretzsky plays his final game in the NHL as it's all-time leading scorer.

Weekdays at Noon

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