FIVE THINGS: Throgs Neck Closed or Festivus Meetup

1. You're all invited to our .

2. Also, Patch is doing this nationwide .

3. This analyst for The Economist seems to think the economy is doing OK, and brushes off the idea of a double dip recession.

4. Notify NYC tweeted that the Queens-bound Throgs Neck Bridge is closed because of an accident. You should expect heavy delays.

5. NYU is offering a class on Occupy Wall Street.