Dec. 28: Cleaning Up

We are a hardy bunch, Little Neck. With piles of snow appearing this morning almost exactly where we shoveled it out Monday, this week seems destined to require a mammoth amount of patience, fortitude and, above all, good humor from us all.

So with these fine and lofty attributes in mind, here are the stories, events and announcements for your Tuesday:

1. As if the fact that our cars cannot make it two feet down the street wasn't bad enough, now comes word of this week's increase in tolls over the city's bridges and tunnels, as well as LIRR fare hikes.

2. In case you missed it: here's our story on a between two very different local pols to ensure northeast Queens gets the attention it deserves in the snow removal department.

3. Later today, watch out for coverage of a letter writing campaign to restore Q79 bus service along Little Neck Parkway.

4. For those not satisfied with the winter wonderland in their backyard, check out this  at Alley Pond Park to see how other animals cope with the season's worst weather.

5. Check back with Little Neck Patch about more closures, service suspensions and snow removal updates.