Morning Brief: January 14

Tuesday was President Obama's State of the Union address, which of course gained most of the headlines. But also worth mentioning is the annual "State of the State" addresses that occurred this week, too. For New York, Governor Cuomo is bringing out a new housing initiative, in another attempt to reign in the state's affordability crisis.

NEED TO KNOW

Questions Raised about Iran's Treatment of American Sailors  [Wall Street Journal]

Far Right Denounces Gov. Nikki Haley's Plea for Inclusion in Republican Party  [Washington Post]

Cuomo Unveils $20 Million Housing Program  [New York Times]

L Train Tunnels Could Close for Repairs in Coming Years  [New York Times]

GE to Leave Connecticut for Boston  [New York Times]

WEATHER

Partly cloudy, highs at 38 degrees

SPORTS

Yesterday

The Nets beat the Knicks, 110-104

Today

The Rangers play the Islanders at 7

The Devils play the Avalance at 9

ON STAGE TONIGHT

• Eli Cook @ B.B. King’s Blues Club & Grill

• Zusha @ The Bowery Ballroom

• The Musical Box Performs Genesis’ “The Black Show” @ Tarrytown Music Hall

• Maceo Parker @ Blue Note Jazz Club

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today in 1784, the US ratifies the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain, officially ending the Revolution.