5 Things You Need to Know Today

The weekend is almost here, Douglaston.

The weather is expected to be warmer today and tomorrow, but there's a small chance of snow flurries on Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Make sure to take a look at the features that we posted yesterday, including Patch's Get Out: Weekend Planner. 

Keep an eye out this afternoon for Sold!, which includes pictures of homes that were recently taken off the market in northeast Queens.

Also, read our upcoming piece on the League of Conservation Voters, who handed out environmental grades to Queens' congressional members.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Stop by this morning for our League of Conservation Voters story.

2. Check out our Sold! column this afternoon.

3. Stop by this weekend to read about an Alley Pond Environmental Center blood drive and the National Art League's March exhibit.

4. This evening, a Douglaston native performs in a Led Zeppelin tribute concert in Dix Hills. Take a look at our calendar listing.

5. This evening, St. Francis Prep's basketball team plays St. John Villa Academy.