Sept. 8: Five Things You Need to Know Today

1. If you missed the video and photo gallery of Sen. Tony Avella's 9/11 motorcade, you can check them out here. 

2. Need an escape from life on the ground? Consider a Manhattan Sky Tour, wherein you can experience New York's most famous sights without all those pesky other people. 

3. Check back at 10:30 a.m. for our picks for local events this weekend. 

4. Over in the Ninth District, an already contentious race between David Weprin, D-Little Neck, and his Republican rival Bob Turner has reached a fever pitch less than a week before the special election for Anthony Weiner's former congressional seat. Read the latest at Forest Hills Patch. 

5. More rain expected today, with highs in the low 70s.