5 Things You Need to Know Today

Good morning, Douglaston. Hope everyone has their New Year's Eve plans worked out. If not, check out our list of a few neighborhood restaurants that will stay open tonight.

This afternoon, make sure to drop by to check out our Best of 2010 lists, which will include the top stories from your community, a list of upcoming 2011 stories, a sports wrap-up and my top 10 favorite movies of the year.

Also, we will post stories today on a group of Douglaston residents who plan to jump into the water from the dock tomorrow to raise money for a good cause as well as a follow-up on snow removal.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Read Dan Halloran's update on the snow cleanup this morning.

2. Check out our story about Douglas Montgomery, vice president of the Douglaston Garden Club, and several other community residents who will take a chilly swim tomorrow to raise funds for the Little Neck Douglaston Ambulance Corps.

3. Take a look at our top 10 lists for 2010.

4. Stop by this weekend for a story on the National Art League's upcoming exhibition.

5. Have a Happy New Year! And visit Douglaston Patch this week to find out about upcoming stories for the New Year, including new elected officials, a public hearing for Fairway Market and updates on ongoing initiatives in the community.