5 Things

Stop by Douglaston Patch today for this week's gas prices and our weekly Great Escape feature.

Posted Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 11:09 am ET|Updated Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 11:14 am ET

Good morning, Douglaston.

It's going to be another scorcher today, according to the weather report. Lower temperatures and some rain showers are expected this weekend.

This morning, drop by the site for a roundup of this week's gas prices.

Also, check out this week's Whiz Kid and Great Escape features this afternoon.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Stop by the site this morning for this week's gas prices post.

2. At noon, drop back by for Whiz Kid and, at 4 p.m., take a look at our Great Escape feature.

3. Check out a crime story we posted yesterday on a conviction in an 11-year-old cold case involving DNA testing.

4. The fourth annual Mommy and Me concert will be held at Crocheron Park at 10:30 a.m. today.

5. The City Parks Foundation will hold a free golf program today at Alley Pond Park.

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