Morning Brief: February 16

Commuting in New York City can be a drag--and for those who take the L train, the possible closing of that tunnel could make it even worse. One thing that can help cheer the weary commuter is subway art--and there's quite a bit of it, if you know where it is.

NEED TO KNOW

Venezuela Could Be Hit Hart by Zika Outbreak  [Washington Post]

Scalia Replacement Battle Could Influence Senate Elections  [Washington Post]

NYC Planners Could Learn From Hudson-Bergen Light Rail  [New York Times]

Power Outage at Grand Central Affects Some Rail Service  [NY Daily News]

Newark NJ Retools Program to Boost Home-Building  [New York Times]

WEATHER

Rain, along with highs of 55 degrees

SPORTS

Yesterday

The Islanders beat the Red Wings, 4-1

Today

The Devils take on the Flyers at 7

ON STAGE TONIGHT

Seu Jorge @ Blue Note Jazz Club, 8:00pm

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today in 1959, Fidel Castro becomes leader of Cuba.