Morning Brief: December 14
For all Star Wars aficionados out there, this week is the week. You've been waiting for a long, long time. The Force Awakens, the next installment in this storied franchise, is opening this Friday. And if you've re-watched the trailer too many times and need a new outlet for your Star Wars fandom, there's a well-reviewed exhibit in Times Square about the costumes featured in the films.
NEED TO KNOW
Tough Choices Ahead for Climate Deal Signers [Wall Street Journal]
Cruz Surges Ahead in Republican Pack [Washington Post]
New Investigations into Inmate Death [New York Times]
Bhrara Sees Solutions for NY Corruption [New York Times]
Critics Praise Call to Overhaul NY Common Core [NY Daily News]
WEATHER
63 degree high, showers possible in the afternoon and evening
SPORTS
Yesterday
The Jets beat Tennessee 30-8
The Islanders beat the Devils 4-0
Today
The Giants play Miami at 8:30
The Nets play Orlando at 7:30
ON STAGE TONIGHT
• WFUV Presents: John Henry’s Friends Benefit Concert @ Town Hall NYC
• Punch Brothers @ Bearsville Theater
• A Johnnyswim Christmas @ The Bowery Ballroom
• SleaterKinney @ Irving Plaza
• Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook from Squeeze @ Mayo Performing Arts Center
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today in 1946, the United Nations votes to establish its permanent headquarters in New York.
