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Keep an eye out for updates on Hurricane Irene and check out this week's Parent Talk column.

Good morning, Douglaston.

If you haven't already read it, be sure to check out Patch's Hurricane Irene preparation tips.

The storm is expected to hit the five boroughs Saturday evening and last through Sunday evening. We will post information on the storm as we receive it throughout the rest of the weekend.

Find out what's happening in Bayside-Douglastonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Today, drop back by for our weekly Parent Talk column. It should come as no surprise that this week's edition includes some extra helpful hints from local moms and dads on how to remain safe during a powerful storm.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

Find out what's happening in Bayside-Douglastonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

1. Keep checking back with Patch for updates on Hurricane Irene. If you'd like to share your storm stories with us, please email nathan.duke@patch.com.

2. At 2 p.m., stop back by for Parent Talk.

3. Here's this weekend's weather forecast for Douglaston.

4. The state's Appellate Court ruled that the city should release its teacher report cards. Check out NY 1's story.

5. Keep an eye out for Patch's upcoming coverage of the tenth anniversary of Sept. 11 and a preview of this fall's movies.


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