Week in Review

Hope everyone is having a happy holiday week. Most of this week’s stories revolved around Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.

But Patch also received an update on the Scobee Diner, which has been vacant for two years.

Here is your Week in Review.

Monday

Reviews in This Week at the Movies included “Zero Dark Thirty,” “This is 40,” “Amour,” “Not Fade Away” and “On the Road.”

Tuesday

Take a look at Patch’s 2012 photo gallery to see shots from around the community from the past 12 months. And find out how to throw a swapping party before beginning the new year.

Wednesday

Check out Patch’s list of some nearby locales we'd recommend for those planning to take a trip out of the city this holiday season. And read our holiday guide to wines and champagne before doing your New Year’s Eve shopping.

Thursday

Take a look at Patch’s list of the top stories from the past year. And Community Board 11’s district manager said that the board has received an application for the construction of a retail and community facility center at the former Scobee Diner site.

Friday

Check out our list of spots for New Year’s Eve parties and Jan. 1 brunches as well as a New Year’s to-do list.

Weekend

Find out which films made Bayside-Douglaston Patch’s best of the year list for 2012.