Good morning, Douglaston.
The cleanup continues in northeast Queens following Hurricane Irene's visit last weekend. Check out state Sen. Tony Avella's response.
This coming weekend, we'll post a preview of the senator's annual motorcade to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This year, Avella has added new streets onto his route.
Find out what's happening in Bayside-Douglastonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Stop back by Douglaston Patch later today for our weekly gas prices roundup, Great Escape and Whiz Kid.
Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:
Find out what's happening in Bayside-Douglastonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
1. At 10 a.m., find the best place to fill up with our gas prices post.
2. Drop back by at noon for Whiz Kid and, at 4 p.m., for Great Escape. This week's pick is the Statue of Liberty.
3. Community Board 11 will hold its first meeting of the fall on Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of M.S. 158, located at 46-35 Oceania St. in Bayside. Keep an eye out for a preview of issues that will be discussed during the meeting.
4. St. Anastasia will host its Mommy and Me playgroup at 11:30 a.m. today.
5. Take a look at this story on Fort Greene Patch about a wedding party that was interrupted by Hurricane Irene.
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