Community Corner

Aug. 15: Five Things You Need to Know Today

A few local news items to accompany your coffee.

1. Alternate side parking is suspended today in honor of the Feast of the Assumption.

2. If you missed Douglaston Community Day at , we've got photos . 

3. We're launching a new initiative charting the changing nature of the American dream. Check back in a few hours for more details, and to find out how you can help.

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4. An NYC-based Greyhound bus bound for Saint Louis overturned on the Pennsylvania Turnpike early Saturday, sending 14 passengers to the hospital. Read more from the Huffington Post here.

5. The unflagging rain of Sunday is expected to continue throughout the day, with an extra 10 degrees to boot.

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