Politics & Government

Today's 5 Things: Storm Spotting and the Coliseum

Things you need to know today

1. The Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau is expected to endorse County Executive Ed Mangano’s plans for the construction of a new sports arena, minor league ballpark and multi-purpose facility to host conventions and track and field events. Today at 10:45 a.m.

2. Help with storm spotting: take a class to learn how, tonight.

3. On this day in 1996, a pipe bomb exploded at Centennial Olympic park in Atlanta during the Summer Olympics. One woman was killed and a cameraman suffered a heart attack.

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4. Watch out for this guy if you go to the bank.

5. It's a beautiful day, with the temperature maxing out at about 80. Go outside!

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