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Nov 13-14: Great things in store

Weekend outdoor activities, restaurant reviews and a preview of the week to come

The weekend is finally here, Little Neck. And seeing that we're in for some unseasonably-mild autumn weather, it may be a good time to keep the overcoat in the closet (for now) and get out into the great outdoors.

Here's a preview of stories and events in Little Neck:

1. Looking for a place to eat out Saturday night? Check out food writer Eric Blattberg's review later today of  restaurant on Northern Boulevard.

2. On Sunday, writer Gary Simeone "tackles" a profile of , a Little Neck institution operating for over 80 years.

3. Also on Sunday, we ask residents around a newly-established quiet zone by the Long Island Railroad tracks to "sound off" on the changes.

4. Families looking to take advantage of fair weather have a great option: , billed as the largest ropes course in the Tri-State area. This free event, held Sunday at 10 a.m., is open to kids age 8 and above.

5. And last, but not least, the Little Neck-Douglaston Lions Club will hold their , where our sources tell us John Mulhern will be crowned "Man of the Year." Also set to be honored at Leonard's of Great Neck are "Woman of the Year" Suzanne Karl and "Lion of the Year" Fred Heitz.

Starting Monday, look for stories on Little Neck elected officials and their vision for an uncertain future, more on the recent sale of the Leviton facility on Little Neck Parkway and a roundup of area gas prices.

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Jaime May 10, 2013 at 10:42 am
The local, fresh fruit and vegetable market was a worthwhile addition to Douglaston. Obviously, itRead More did not receive the support of the community, at least not enough to make it a successful venture. This is sad. Every Sunday, rain or shine, I would stop at the market and purchase something. My favorite was the bakery stand. Often, when I stopped in the afternoon I would get two FREE French breads with my purchase. Parking was never a problem. The vendors where friendly and very informative. It was a perfect setting for the picturesque nature of this community. Too bad it is not returning.
Jaime May 9, 2013 at 03:02 pm
Unfortunately, according to the Douglas Manor Association, the fresh fruit and vegetable market willRead More NOT return this year. No specific reason was given other than this was at the initiative of the merchants or the market's organizers. And this..., just as we were beginning to enjoy the Long Island wines and the $34 per pound skirt steak, ordered two months in advance.
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The correct Date is the 21st of May at The Community Church of Douglaston, 2-4
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