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New York Today: Brooklyn on the Court New York Today: Brooklyn on the Court
(35 minutes later)
Updated, 6:36 a.m.
Good morning on this chilly Wednesday.Good morning on this chilly Wednesday.
While the N.C.A.A. Championship women’s basketball game between the University of Connecticut Huskies and the Syracuse Orange took place in Indianapolis on Tuesday night, it rebounded across this city.While the N.C.A.A. Championship women’s basketball game between the University of Connecticut Huskies and the Syracuse Orange took place in Indianapolis on Tuesday night, it rebounded across this city.
One World Trade Center was dressed up in orange and blue.One World Trade Center was dressed up in orange and blue.
Fans gathered at Syracuse haunts like the East End Bar and Grill on the Upper East Side.Fans gathered at Syracuse haunts like the East End Bar and Grill on the Upper East Side.
And Brooklyn was represented as well.And Brooklyn was represented as well.
Taylor Ford, 21, a forward, and Brianna Butler, 22, a guard, of the Orange got their start at Nazareth Regional High School in East Flatbush.Taylor Ford, 21, a forward, and Brianna Butler, 22, a guard, of the Orange got their start at Nazareth Regional High School in East Flatbush.
The players were polar opposites, said Ron Kelley, Nazareth Regional’s coach.The players were polar opposites, said Ron Kelley, Nazareth Regional’s coach.
“Ford was boisterous and brash; Butler was soft-spoken,” he said, “Both of them played extremely hard.”“Ford was boisterous and brash; Butler was soft-spoken,” he said, “Both of them played extremely hard.”
It was the first time that Syracuse had made it this far in the tournament.It was the first time that Syracuse had made it this far in the tournament.
The Syracuse women were hoping to redeem their colors after the men lost to the North Carolina Tar Heels over the weekend.The Syracuse women were hoping to redeem their colors after the men lost to the North Carolina Tar Heels over the weekend.
But in the end, the Huskies chewed their way to victory over the Orange, 82-51, earning them an unprecedented fourth straight title.But in the end, the Huskies chewed their way to victory over the Orange, 82-51, earning them an unprecedented fourth straight title.
No matter, Mr. Kelley said.No matter, Mr. Kelley said.
“Like most people in Brooklyn,” he said, “they understand that life is tough, but if you work hard, you’ll get better.”“Like most people in Brooklyn,” he said, “they understand that life is tough, but if you work hard, you’ll get better.”
Here’s what else is happening:Here’s what else is happening:
We’d suggest layers with a side of sunglasses.We’d suggest layers with a side of sunglasses.
A freeze warning is in effect until 10 a.m. But the sun will come out, and temperatures will climb up to a high of 47.A freeze warning is in effect until 10 a.m. But the sun will come out, and temperatures will climb up to a high of 47.
Winter coat watch: Yes (still).Winter coat watch: Yes (still).
• Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont is targeting New York voters with an “I Can’t Breathe” ad featuring Eric Garner’s daughter. [New York Times]• Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont is targeting New York voters with an “I Can’t Breathe” ad featuring Eric Garner’s daughter. [New York Times]
• Mayor Bill de Blasio has become a punching bag for Republican candidates. [New York Times] • For Donald J. Trump, it is a long-held legal strategy to avoid settling lawsuits, but he made an exception in the case of Trump SoHo. [New York Times]
• Mayor Bill de Blasio has become a punching bag for Republican candidates, but he’s fighting back. [New York Times]
• ... And he has postponed work on New York’s third water tunnel, which would be crucial to the city’s survival if either of the two existing tunnels should fail. [New York Times]• ... And he has postponed work on New York’s third water tunnel, which would be crucial to the city’s survival if either of the two existing tunnels should fail. [New York Times]
• The University of Northern New Jersey was a fake school set up by the Homeland Security Department to catch criminals involved in student visa fraud. [New York Times]• The University of Northern New Jersey was a fake school set up by the Homeland Security Department to catch criminals involved in student visa fraud. [New York Times]
• A woman was fatally struck by the L train in Brooklyn. [DNA Info]• A woman was fatally struck by the L train in Brooklyn. [DNA Info]
• Scoreboard: Astros rocket Yankees, 5-3. Mets dethrone Royals, 2-0. Sabres light up Devils, 3-1. Islanders lowercase Capitals, 4-3. Rangers blackout Lightning, 3-2.• Scoreboard: Astros rocket Yankees, 5-3. Mets dethrone Royals, 2-0. Sabres light up Devils, 3-1. Islanders lowercase Capitals, 4-3. Rangers blackout Lightning, 3-2.
• For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Wednesday Briefing.• For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Wednesday Briefing.
• A bird walk organized by the Staten Island Museum is at the Conference House Park on Staten Island. 10 a.m. [Free, donations accepted]• A bird walk organized by the Staten Island Museum is at the Conference House Park on Staten Island. 10 a.m. [Free, donations accepted]
• A screening of the film “Liberace,” followed by a discussion on musical performance, is at the Queens Museum. 2 p.m. [$8]• A screening of the film “Liberace,” followed by a discussion on musical performance, is at the Queens Museum. 2 p.m. [$8]
• Taste African food and learn about common African ingredients at the Longwood Art Gallery in the Bronx. 6 p.m. [Free]• Taste African food and learn about common African ingredients at the Longwood Art Gallery in the Bronx. 6 p.m. [Free]
• New York-based organizations talk about creating a diverse workplace at the Brooklyn Historical Society. 6:30 p.m. [$10]• New York-based organizations talk about creating a diverse workplace at the Brooklyn Historical Society. 6:30 p.m. [$10]
• A molecular anthropologist discusses the microbes inside our bodies and the paleo diet, at the Museum of Natural History. 6:30 p.m. [Free]• A molecular anthropologist discusses the microbes inside our bodies and the paleo diet, at the Museum of Natural History. 6:30 p.m. [Free]
• Nets at Wizards, 7 p.m. (YES). Yankees host Astros, 7:05 p.m. (YES). Knicks host Hornets, 7:30 p.m. (MSG).• Nets at Wizards, 7 p.m. (YES). Yankees host Astros, 7:05 p.m. (YES). Knicks host Hornets, 7:30 p.m. (MSG).
• For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide.• For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide.
• Subway and PATH• Subway and PATH
• Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak• Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak
• Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s.• Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s.
• Alternate-side parking: in effect until April 23.• Alternate-side parking: in effect until April 23.
• Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry• Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry
• Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark• Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark
Forgive us, we’re writing about Brooklyn again.Forgive us, we’re writing about Brooklyn again.
But where else would a frying pan raise nearly $1.5 million on Kickstarter?But where else would a frying pan raise nearly $1.5 million on Kickstarter?
Chris Muscarella, 34, of Cobble Hill, and his brother Stephen, 31, of Park Slope, have designed what some are calling the Tesla of cast-iron skillets.Chris Muscarella, 34, of Cobble Hill, and his brother Stephen, 31, of Park Slope, have designed what some are calling the Tesla of cast-iron skillets.
The brothers, who restore vintage skillets (with electrolysis baths, palm sanders and angle grinders), also bought modern pans.The brothers, who restore vintage skillets (with electrolysis baths, palm sanders and angle grinders), also bought modern pans.
But the new skillets just wouldn’t do.But the new skillets just wouldn’t do.
“They didn’t have the same spirit,” the older Mr. Muscarella said.“They didn’t have the same spirit,” the older Mr. Muscarella said.
So they designed what they’re calling a lighter, smoother, cast-iron skillet — informed by the tastes of Brooklyn cooks.So they designed what they’re calling a lighter, smoother, cast-iron skillet — informed by the tastes of Brooklyn cooks.
“But we hit a much deeper nerve,” he said, “people all over the world are going nuts over this thing.”“But we hit a much deeper nerve,” he said, “people all over the world are going nuts over this thing.”
A culinary dream come true.A culinary dream come true.
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