5 Things You Need to Know Today

Good morning, Douglaston.

Today, we hope you'll take a look at two of our columns - "The Conservation Conversation," which we posted yesterday, and "Frugal Family," which will be up later this afternoon.

This week, we will update readers on crime statistics from the 111th Precinct, which covers Douglaston, Little Neck and Bayside, for 2011 so far. Next week, we'll have further news on the proposed green market for Douglaston.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Read Walter Mugdan's "The Conservation Conversation."

2. This afternoon, stop back by for "Frugal Family," a column that lists deals at stores in your community.

3. Keep an eye out for the 111th Precinct's crime stats for the first two months of the year.

4. Simply Fondue, of Great Neck, is hosting a free comedy show tonight.

5. St. Robert Bellarmine School's Mommy & Me program begins at 10 a.m. today.