Little Neck Week In Review

It was what anyone would call a busy week in and around Little Neck.

For starters, nine years, seven months and 20 days after the Sept. 11 attacks, a special attachment of Navy SEALS — putting an abrupt end to one of the largest manhunts in history.

And perhaps paling in its world impact, but no less important to thousands of co-op shareholders and condo owners throughout the city — including many in northeast Queens — was an agreement to cap tax assessment increases at 10 percent.

Obtained after a with city Department of Finance commissioner David Frankel, the Co-op Presidents Council vowed to keep up the fight to maintain fairness and accountability regarding the assessments.

Here are some of the stories highlighted this week:

Monday
Patch asked Queens residents about their reactions to the death of Osama bin Laden the day before. 

Tuesday
According to a 111th Precinct officer at a Community Board 11 meeting Monday night, theft of tires and rims across the area. 

Wednesday
Councilman Mark Weprin asked the city Comptroller's office to audit the city Department of Finance over leading to triple-digit tax assessment increases for some Queens co-op and condo buildings. 

Thursday
of President Obama's visit to Ground Zero to pay tribute to those who perished in the attacks of Sept. 11. 

Friday
Mayor Michael Bloomberg released a budget that calls for a reduction in the city's teaching workforce of .  

Saturday
Neighbors to clean up the Virginia Point section of Udalls Cove Park.