April 29: A More Perfect Union

Good morning, Little Neck! It's the nuptials to beat all nuptials at Westminster Abbey this early morning as Prince William ties the knot with Kate Middleton in a ceremony beamed out live to every man, woman and child in the English-speaking world — including right here, courtesy of the Huffington Post. 

Meanwhile, dare we break in on all the glitz and glamour across the pond and give your our daily burst of news and information?

Let's make it happen. Here are your 5 Things for this wedding day:

1. When it comes to preserving the World War I monument in Douglaston, the city is playing hooky, according to Councilman Dan Halloran, R-Whitestone, in this New York Post update. 

2. Only eight applicants so far have nominated themselves to be part of the city's Community Education Councils in District 26, according to this Inside Schools report.

3. Without further ado, here are the first round picks of this year's NFL Draft straight out of Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan yesterday. 

4. In case you missed it: parents filed over Cathie Black's short-lived appointment as city schools chancellor, seeking $100 million in damages. 

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect today.