5 Things You Need to Know Today

It looks like it's going to be a slick couple of days in Douglaston, according to the National Weather Service.

Snow, rain and then snow and rain are expected today and tomorrow. So, drive carefully and make sure to check back with Douglaston Patch for cancellations and weather advisory announcements.

Drop by later this morning to read a piece about Elana Mugdan, a local filmmaker who recently debuted a movie she shot primarily in Douglaston and Little Neck.

Also, check out a new column, The Conservation Conversation, which happens to be written by Walter Mugdan, father of Elana and president of the Udalls Cove Preservation Committee.

Tomorrow, stop in to read our coverage of the mayor's State of the City speech.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Read our story about Elana Mugdan's film, "Director's Cut."

2. Also, check out Walter Mugdan's new column - The Conservation Conversation.

3. Keep your eye out for any weather-related announcements, service changes or cancellations.

4. Powerful You, a women's empowerment network, meets tonight in Douglaston.

5. Tonight, Benjamin N. Cardozo High School's junior varsity basketball team plays John Bowne.