Morning Brief: August 15

Have the day off? Even if you don't, check out some of the city's best beaches open for business. [More information]

WEATHER
Sunny and clear today; high 79. [Full forecast]

NEED TO KNOW
Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate John Liu says legalizing pot would save the city $400 million dollars. [WFUV News]

New York City's Department of Education is planning to increase the daily price of lunch for students. [WFUV News]

New Jersey court will hear same-sex marriage case. [NY Times]

SPORTS
Los Angeles Angels at Yankees; 1:05 p.m.
Mets at San Diego Padres; 10:10 p.m.

TODAY'S HISTORY
1945: Japan surrenders to end World War II.

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