It was a busy week for news in northeast Queens.
An audit by City Comptroller John Liu’s office found that a local establishment had been operating a catering facility but not a restaurant, which was a violation of its contract with the city.
Bayside leaders said they would consider supporting a green market for the community, depending on the location.
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And elected officials representing northeast Queens called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reconvene the state Legislature to prevent an abatement for co-ops and condos from expiring.
Here is your Week in Review.
Monday
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Councilman Dan Halloran, R-Whitestone, adds his voice to a call for gas stations to have back-up generators in case of an emergency, such as Hurricane Sandy.
Reviews in This Week at the Movies included “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Anna Karenina” and “Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2.”
Tuesday
State Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside, and Councilman Mark Weprin, D-Oakland Gardens, call for Cuomo to ensure that the state Legislature votes to extend an abatement for co-ops and condos. And Bayside community leaders said they would possibly support a green market for the community, but that location was key.
A Bayside man was one of 19 people arrested in a prostitution ring bust, the state attorney general said.
Wednesday
Comptroller Liu’s audit of The Douglaston Manor found that its operator was maintaining a catering facility at the site, but not a restaurant as a contract with the city stipulates.
Thursday
Read Patch’s post on what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers.
Friday
Take a look at Margaret Gruen’s latest ‘Memories of Bayside’ blog post.
Weekend
Didn’t feel like braving the crowds on Black Friday. No need to worry – there’s always Cyber Monday.
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