FIVE THINGS: Call The DOT, Risk a Fine

1. Sen. Tony Avella pointed out last week that homeowners are being slammed with violations on their own property, when they call the DOT to repair busted City curbs. The Daily News reports that the agency has a 23-year wait to fix curbs. They spend $20 million on repairs it annually.

2. From the looks of this NYP report, it would seem that the Port Authority is owed $2.7 million dollars from the Greater Jamaica Development Corp, that it isn't pursuing.

3. Speaking of transit, if you write off your LIRR ride from your taxes, you may want to read .

4. Say 'thank you!' Drop off a valentine for a vet before Feb. 9. .

5. Also from NYP, some Queens GOPers are being fingered for extorsion; If you want to be the official party nominee, you have to pay for the campaign services of party insiders, NYP reports.