Douglaston: Week In Review

Douglaston was given a reprieve from winter weather during this relatively quiet week in the community.

The first part of the week was slower for stories, but news of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to cut thousands of city teachers and an environmental report from the League of Conservation Voters on Queens' congressional members broke later in the week.

Also, Council members Mark Weprin, D-Oakland Gardens, and James Gennaro, D-Fresh Meadows, held a town hall on water meter rates.

Here's your Week In Review:

Monday
Walter Mugdan's third installment of The Conservation Conversation goes up on the site. 

Tuesday
Mark Weprin leads wedding vows for seniors who have been married for more than 50 years. 

Wednesday
On Wednesday, we posted our weekly series of columns for neighborhood parents. In this week's Parent Talk, local moms and dads discuss how to keep their children engaged in their schoolwork. 

Thursday
Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he plans to cut 4,666 teachers at schools in the five boroughs. Douglaston Patch posts coverage of a town hall on water meters held by Mark Weprin and James Gennaro. 

Friday
The League of Conservation Voters releases an environmental study that grades Queens' congressional delegation. 

Saturday
Alley Pond Environmental Center is planning a blood drive. 

Sunday
The National Art League prepares for its March exhibit. The display will focus on representations of "feet" and "footwear."