FIVE THINGS: Holiday Gifts or USPS

1. The DOT can't decide where bike lanes and pedestrian plazas will go—.

2. Are you interested in learning about how USPS consolidation will affect Bayside? . In fact, Patch Contributor Pat Conti brought Bayside the news about the end of first class overnight mail before the cable news outlets did.

3. You can let USPS know what you think about the matter by taking our . Here's for you to review.

4. The LIRR is testing out the idea of quiet trains. 

5. Help and be helped. Tell where you're getting good deals on holiday gifts.