Morning Brief: February 2

Last night was the Super Bowl and a win for the Patriots, but now it's time to see how much longer our winter's going to last. Today's Groundhog day and de Blasio's going to be in Staten Island to get the prediction from Staten Island Chuck, a year after the mayor's groundhog mishap. The weather's calling for clouds, so here's to hoping for an early spring.

NEED TO KNOW

US Considers Supplying Weapons to Ukraine [New York Times]

The Patriots Win the Super Bowl [Washington Post]

New Storm to Cause Messy Commute in NYC [DNAinfo]

Program to Increase Affordable Housing Backfires [New York Times]

Brooklyn Fire Could Take a Week to Put Out [NY Daily News]

SPORTS

Weekend

The Patriots beat the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX, 28-24.

The Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 4-1.

The Islanders fell to the Red Wings 4-1.

The Nets lost to the Raptors 127-122.

The Knicks beat the Lakers 92-80.

Tonight

The Rangers play the Panthers at 7.

The Nets play the Clippers at 7:30.

WEATHER

Rain and snow in the morning with a high of 39 during the day. Cold tonight with a low of 14 but it could feel even colder. [Full Forecast]

ON STAGE TONIGHT

•  The Alan Parsons Live Project @ the Ridgefield Playhouse
•  Jose Feliciano @ Iridium

TODAY IN HISTORY

This day in 1887 was the very first Groundhog Day.

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