Salutations, Bayside! It’s Monday and many of us are getting back to the grind of daily life. Take a moment and read Today’s Five Things to start the day with the latest news around the neighborhood.
Here are the latest developments:
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1. The Bayside Historical Society has a new exhibit on “Bayside Life,” a magazine rich with local history that was published in the backdrop of World War II. .
2. State Assembly Member, Ed Braunstein, D-Bayside, congratulates future leaders at West Point military academy. Did you know yours truly mobilized the community to elect the Assembly member? Read about the .
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3. The Community District Education Council 26 meeting this month will be hosting by local students. Let’s show up to give these talented kids some well-deserved support.
4. The Gowanus Canal is an ecological nightmare. A legacy of dumping industrial waste and toxic petro-chemicals has transformed the canal into a noxious cesspool. The Gowanus is not in Bayside, but it’s still in our backyard and connected to our ecosystem. In honor of Earth Day, watch PatchCast at noon for an update on the troubled canal.
5. Get out your toolbox and paintbrush. It’s time for Spring renovations. Hire a professional contractor such as , or . Need a hammer? If you’re one of those do-it-yourself kind of people, shop on Bell Blvd. For paint and supplies, has exactly the shade you’re looking for.