5 Things You Need to Know Today

The weekend is on the way, Douglaston. We're almost there.

In the meantime, drop by our site today and tomorrow for some stories about a neighborhood bicycle shop, complaints about a rise in water bills and coverage of local sports.

This weekend, we will post stories on Ann-Margaret Carrozza's Valentine's for Veterans drive as well as a Community Church of Douglaston charity program.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Read our recent story about the 111th Precinct's plan to bring in members of the community to discuss how the precinct operates and to share their concerns.

2. Keep an eye out for our piece on Douglaston residents complaining of increased water bill rates.

3. This weekend, read about a veterans drive that is being operated by Carrozza. One of its drop-off sites is state Assemblyman Edward Braunstein's office.

4. Support Benjamin N. Cardozo High School's boys junior varsity basketball team during their game against Jamaica High School.

5. Bayside High School's varsity boys basketball team plays Cardozo tonight.