5 Things You Need to Know Today

Welcome to the working week, Douglaston.

It's looking to be a busy one. This week, we will post stories on Councilman Dan Halloran's town hall meeting, swearing-in ceremonies held for state Assemblyman and state Sen. Tony Avella, a Douglaston Little Neck Historical Society exhibit and an update on a major initiative for the neighborhood.

Today, make sure to drop by to read our story on the National Art League's reception for its student art show as well as comments from Douglaston residents on last night's Jets game.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Douglaston Patch contributor Victor Mimoni dropped by local watering holes to talk to Jets fans during yesterday's game. Drop by this morning to see what they said.

2. Take a look at our story on Braunstein's district swearing-in ceremony.

3. Check out our coverage of the National Art League's show reception.

4. Tonight, Dan Halloran is hosting a town hall meeting in Whitestone. Here's the calendar link.

5. Barnes and Noble at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center is offering its Monday Morning Story Time class for the little ones today.