Community Corner

Little Neck Week In Review

Closings, and threat of closings, punctuate busy week for neighborhood

If one had to hang a sign on this week in Little Neck, it would read: 'Closed.'

The workweek began with the , and with the hanging like a dark cloud over Community Church of Little Neck.

But as in many things, this week also proved that hope springs eternal, especially for those video game enthusiasts out there at Roosevelt Field Mall.  (Correction, 7:30 p.m.: I've been informed by reader davescott2008 that the nearest GameStop is in the Lake Success Shopping Center just east of Lakeville Road on Union Turnpike).

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Really though, the week did end with some very good news for the future of a neighborhood landmark, with the 19th century-era Community Church of Little Neck  courtesy of a just-closed land sale.

Here's a rundown of some of the other happenings in and around Little Neck:

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Monday

State Sen. Tony Avella to introduce term-limit legislation for Albany legislators — moving forward with a key campaign promise despite a Capitol-sized deck stacked against the measure.

Tuesday

Our latest edition of Remembered Places goes a long way in answering the question, ""

Wednesday

Our first Whiz Kid, , gets honors for his artistic ability and persistence, even as he continues to take on the challenging task of adjusting to a new school, culture and language.

Thursday

Check out our list of open  in our area — the second installment in what will become a weekly Thursday feature on Little Neck Patch.

Friday

 in the back of the Community Church of Little Neck closed today, ensuring the embattled religious institution's financial future.

Saturday

Residents and elected officials  in city tax assessments on condo and co-op buildings, calling it a 'hidden' levy on the middle class.


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