Feb. 4: The Almost-Weekend

Happy almost-weekend, Little Neck!

A winter storm is poised to strike our region — though certainly not with the same intensity as the snow and ice events of weeks past.

Check back with Little Neck Patch for more on yesterday's City Council hearing on Walmart's plans to open a store in NYC.

Also, we'd like to hear from you about the retail giant. Do you own a small business that might be affected by the arrival of Walmart? Are you a shopper that drives eight miles away to the closest SuperCenter in Valley Stream? Send us a quick message through our Twitter feed, Facebook page or just plain 'old-fashioned' email at paul.leonard@patch.com.

1. The city Sanitation Department continues limited garbage and recycling collection throughout the city. Also, alternate side parking rules AND meter rules are suspended until further notice.

2. This weekend, look for a story on the .

3. Artist Susie Gach Peele gives a demonstration in alla prima painting at National Art League.

4. Open up the world of nature to your wee ones! Time for  this morning at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 

5. You've already seen  at properties for sale in and around Little Neck. Later today, check out our column on what has actually Sold! and for how much.