Good morning, Little Neck! This weekend will require a good pair of boots, plenty of layering and a healthy sized amount of patience for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors or merely make the weekly trip to the grocery store.
Here are the stories, events and announcements for the weekend:
1. Don't forget to bundle up this morning. The National Weather service issued special alert due to wind chills hovering near zero through mid-morning Saturday.
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2. Alternate side parking rules are suspended again for Saturday due to snow removal. Meters must still be paid.
3. Despite the bitter cold, consider grabbing a seat at the Saint Anastasia Leos Spaghetti dinner. Meals are served today at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., with prices for adults at $10, $5 for children, all for a .
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4. Tomorrow, with the Urban Park Rangers to learn how to identify different types of trees at nearby Fort Totten.
5. While you're waiting for Little Neck Patch's gameday coverage, check out our of local watering holes showing the big game last week — venues that will also host tomorrow's AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Go Jets!
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