June 23: Five Things You Need to Know Today

1. Do you blog? Do you want to blog? Have you ever made a particularly entertaining grocery list that you wouldn't mind having posted on the internet? We have a job for you. Interested parties should email laurene@patch.com.

2. As of this writing, the Senate has yet to vote on same-sex marriage. Maybe later today? Or tomorrow? Is the suspense killing anyone else?

3. Bayside-native and Holy Cross High School grad George Carroll has joined the big leagues, having recently signed a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Read the full story .

4. will be held this afternoon at P.S. 221 in Little Neck, in honor of three students who passed away in separate tragic incidents in the last year.

5. The weather is predicted to be rainy and hot for the bulk of the day. Stay inside where it's climate controlled, and let's all cross our collective fingers for better weather for the weekend.