5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

Yesterday, Patch posted a poll that asked readers to choose among four community events – , , and the – as the year’s most significant.

If you haven’t already voted in the poll, please click on the link below.

It’s the holiday season, so there’s a good chance that some of our readers will be making their way to the borough’s two airports.

This morning, we will post a brief history of LaGuardia Airport by writer Patrick Conti.

Also, drop by the site later today to read our picks for the year’s best movies and a post on New Year’s Eve events in the neighborhood.

Later in the week, we will post a wrap-up of the year’s top stories and 2011 crime statistics for the .

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Cast your vote in on the year’s top event in the community.

2. This morning, read our history of LaGuardia Airport and list of the year’s best movies.

3. is hosting its today at 1 p.m.

4. The is holding a , while is offering its .

5. This afternoon, drop back by the site to find out which local eateries will remain open on New Year’s Eve.