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Aug. 5: Five Things You Need to Know Today

A handful of information to start your Friday.

1. Theresa the Medium made quite an impact on many attendees at Wednesday night's fundraiser for the Lexiebean Foundation. See the story and photos here.

2. On the hunt for weekend activities? Our weekend planner is here for you.

3. Think some things could be improved in Little Neck? Let us know.

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4. On Thursday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the resignation of Deputy Mayor of Operations Stephen Goldsmith, who is stepping down after just 14 months to return to the private sector, the New York Times reports. Bloomberg appointed Caswell F. Holloway, who currently serves as the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, as Goldsmith's replacement.

5. Today is expected to be rather pleasant weather-wise, with a high of only 82 degrees.

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