5 Things You Need to Know Today

Good morning, Douglaston.

There's still time to get out the snow shovels and make a trip to the grocery store. The forecast calls for snow, but not until later tonight.

Make sure to check out yesterday's story on Douglaston Patch's about a City Council hearing on the city's response to the late December blizzard. 

Also, take a look at our calendar to see what events are taking place in the community today. 

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Read our story about yesterday's Council hearing on the Dec. 27 snowstorm.

2. Keep an eye out for our story on the Community Church of Douglaston's Souper Bowl initiative. That story will post at 9:30 a.m. We will also feature a piece later this week on the church's new pastor.

3. Check out our story on a Douglaston real estate consulting firm owner who is being honored by the Queens Chamber of Commerce.

4. Bayside High School's boys junior varsity basketball team plays the Hillcrest Hawks tonight.

5. Also, Cardozo's boys varsity basketball will play Beach Channel/Channel View High School this evening.