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5 Things: Alternate Side Suspended, Chicken Barn Heroes, Free Wine Tasting, More

Prospect Heights-area information and events you won't want to miss.

1. You need a night out. Head to  to hear the . 683 Washington Ave. at Prospect Place. 9 p.m. No cover.

2. You need to imbibe. Head to  for a . 651 Vanderbilt Ave. at Prospect Place. 6 p.m. Free.

3. You need to get the kids out of the house. It's supposed to rain today, so head to the  for . It's popular so make sure to get there early and pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk. 10 Grand Army Plaza, 10-10:25 a.m. 0-18 months. Free. For more events, see our .

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4. You need to know if your train is running ... During the day you're fine, but between midnight and 5 a.m. there are no No. 2 trains between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Take the No. 5 or R trains to nearby stations instead, according to the MTA.

5. ... And if you have to move your car. Not today. Alternate side is supended today for Diwali, according to the NYCDOT.

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