5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

Are your children planning on going back to school? If so, then you might want to take a look at this list of IRS tax tips.

This morning, drop back by the site for Patch's Day Tripper column. This week's pick is Coney Island.

Also, stop by this morning for Get Out: Weekend Planner to find out about events taking place in your community on Saturday and Sunday, and then come back at noon for House Hunt.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Visit the site at 10 a.m. for Get Out: Weekend Planner and, at noon, for House Hunt.

2. At 10:30 a.m., drop back by for Day Tripper and take a look at our list of activities in Coney Island.

3. This evening, pay a visit to the Douglaston Little Neck Public Library for its Summer Twilight Tales event. 

4. Enjoy watching Movies Under the Stars? If so, then drop by Cunningham Park in Fresh Meadows at 8 p.m. for a screening of "Grown Ups" with Adam Sandler.

5. Check out NY 1's story on the proposed closing of the Indian Point nuclear power plant and hydrofracking.