Morning Brief: March, 6

Last night, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders continued the Democratic presidential race in Flint, Michigan. Their debate consisted of an array of national issues, such as education, race, and fracking. Sanders also discussed how he believes Clinton is too closely connected with Wall Street, due to the donations she has accepted from Wall Street businesses. As reported by The Hill, he challenged her to release her speeches to Wall Street. [full story].

NEED TO KNOW

North Korea Threatens Nuclear Attack as U.S. and South Korea Begin Drills [NY Times].

Nancy Reagan, an Influential and Protective First Lady, Dies at 94 [NY Times]. 

NJ Transit Plans Park-and-Ride Locations [NY Times].

NY’s Minimum Wage Plan Could Sost Health Care Agencies $2.2B [NY Daily News]. 

Clergy Push to Expand Uber Across New York State [NY Daily News].

SPORTS

The New York Islanders beat the New York Rangers 6-4

TODAY

The Brooklyn Nets host the Toronto Raptors, 7:30

The New York Knicks host the Denver Nuggets, 9:00

WEATHER

Mostly sunny, 60/45 [full forecast]. 

ON STAGE TONIGHT

· WFUV Presents: Leon Bridges  w/ Son Little @ Beacon Theatre

· Drive-By Truckers @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

· Jennifer O’Connor @ Mercury Lounge

· Nada Surf @ City Winery

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in 1985, U.S.A. for Africa released its charity song “We are the World", and it sold 20 million copies. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. 

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