Morning Brief: May 27th
What you need to know for May 27th!
Weather
Today, possible showers in the afternoon, high of 85, and tonight, thunderstorms with a low of 59. [Full Forecast]
Need to Know
Images from Memorial Day around the United States. [Chicago Daily Herald]
New York Senator Chuck Schumer asks for $100 million to fight heroin trade in New York. [CBS NY]
Diggerland USA theme park to open in New Jersey next month. [Newsday]
Sports
The New York Mets welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:10.
The New York Yankees are in St. Louis to face the Cardinals at 8:15.
The New York Rangers travel to Montreal for game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Rangers lead the series over the Canadians 3-1. Puck-drops at 8.
On Stage Tonight
• Chris Duarte and Johnny A @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
• WFUV PRESENTS: Phosphorescent (with Doe Paoro) @ Webster Hall
Today in History
In 1968, Major League Baseball welcomes the first ever Canadian franchise, the Montreal Expos.