5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

Residents in the manor said they are upset that Con Edison has still not provided an explanation for a power surge that took place in the community on the day before Thanksgiving.

Click on our link below to read the story.

Today, Douglaston Patch will post a list of last minute gift ideas for the holidays.

Also, keep an eye out for our regular weekly features - Day Tripper and House Hunt.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Read our follow-up story on the that struck Douglaston on Nov. 23.

2. Stop back by the site later today for our last minute gift ideas post.

3. At 10:30, drop by to find out which community in the five boroughs will be this week’s Day Tripper pick and, at noon, find open houses and view homes in House Hunt.

4. Pop in at Bentley’s Off Bell in Bayside at 7 p.m. to take part in the celebration.

5. Crooner will sing hits by Frank Sinatra, Andrea Bocelli and others at Valentino’s on the Green this evening.