1. Little Neck schools were ranked some of the best in the city, having earned top marks from the Department of Education. Read the full story .
2. marked National Estuary Day this weekend, drawing hundreds of local residents to take part in an afternoon of environmental education. Read all about it .
3. Heads up: Alternate side parking will be suspended on Thursday and Friday in honor of Rosh Hashanah.
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4. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is not a fan of MTV's "Jersey Shore," apparently.
5. The high today is expected to be a temperate 75 degrees, with the chance of thunderstorms later on.
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