Week in Review

It was a busy week for news – and a brutally hot seven days – in northeast Queens.

Patch spoke with City Council candidate Paul Graziano about his bid for Dan Halloran’s seat and the Bayside Library announced its reopening.

And the National Art League kicked off an exhibit for artist Arthur Liu’s work.

Here is your Week in Review.

Monday

Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., D-Astoria, called for Ed Koch’s name to be removed from the Queensboro Bridge. Reviews in This Week at the Movies included “Pacific Rim,” “Grown Ups 2” and “Fruitvale Station.”

Tuesday

Take a look at this profile of Paul Graziano, a long time community activist who is running for Halloran’s seat. And Deepdale Gardens received a resolution from state Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside, and state Assemblyman Edward Braunstein, D-Bayside, for its 60th anniversary.

Wednesday

The Bayside Library was set to reopen on July 20 with a celebration that included children’s activities and entertainment. The National Art League announced a two-week display of Arthur Liu’s work.

And City Council candidate Austin Shafran called on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority not to suspend its 8 a.m. Long Island Rail Road train for northeast Queens to work on the East Side Access project.

Thursday

Check out this preview of Alley Pond Environmental Center’s penny social fundraiser.

Friday

This week’s Queens Eats recipe is baguette with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.