Morning Brief: February 17th
The annual hot chocolate festival in New York City.
Looking to warm up this winter, check out the annual hot chocolate festival in the city. [Timeout NY]
Weather
Today, sunny with a high of 32, and tonight, snow showers should move in around midnight, low of 24. [Full Forecast]
Need to Know
An officer involved in the New Jersey traffic scandal has connections with Governor Chris Christie. [NJ Star-Ledger]
The Toy of the Year awards were held in New York City. [CBS NY]
This winter has left some New York City retailers in the cold. [NY Post]
On Stage Tonight
• Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural (of Buckwheat Zydeco) with the Les Paul Trio @ Iridium
• Toshi Reagon’s Pete Seeger Community Sing Along @ Joe’s Pub
• Howie Day (and Olivia Millerschin) @ City Winery
Today in History
In 1972, sales of the Volkswagen Beatle exceeded the Ford Model-T.