Wine Tasting or Gridlock

Contain yourselves, Bayside. is indeed upon us— but tomorrow. Today's only Wednesday. Divert yourself with these Five Things:

1. Did you see this unbelievably fascinating about the mysterious disappearance of a host of Matinecock Native American remains? As the contributor, Patrick Conti notes, it sounds like the plot of 'Poltergeist,' but it's actually our local news.

2.  Uncle Jack's Steakhouse is having a , on the house. If anyone is going, maybe you could drop us a line and take some photos.

3. Today and tomorrow are . The MTA recommends using mass transit, if at all possible. Although frankly, your local editor hasn't been heeding those gridlock alert warnings this year, and has fared OK on borough roads.

4. You know, you get a whole lot more bang for your buck when you "like" Bayside Patch on Facebook or follow us on Twitter