Jan. 4: School's Back In Session Again

With the snow finally starting to disappear around the neighborhood, and the street-sweepers at last out to get things moving again, it's important to make sure the city is doing its due diligence to get back on its feet.

If you see anything in the neighborhood that's not functioning properly, garbage cans missing, signs malfunctioning or more, let us know at MatthewH@Patch.com

As for us, we'll be trying to keep track of everything that's happening in your neighborhood.

Here are five things you need to know today in Forest Hills to keep your world humming as usual.

1.     Over the weekend, President Obama signed the Zadroga Act into law.

2.     The FHHS basketball teams are both playing this evening, the and the Support those Rangers!

3.     Retired? Check out the group at the Central Queens Y, a place where retirees can come to talk about the challenges of post-workforce life.

4.     Did you get a chance to check out our list of the lowest gas prices in the area?

5.     Don't forget that school is back in session after the holiday break, so watch out for buses, walking children and more in your neighborhood.