Week In Review

It was a busy week for Douglaston news.

On Monday, Patch posted its story on last weekend's Douglaston Village Arts Festival, which drew thousands to the neighborhood's streets.

The Local Development Corporation asked Community Board 11 to obtain funding to purchase a vacant lot along 235th Street that would connect the village to nearby wetlands. 

The board also listened to a debate between the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission and the Livery Roundtable on a proposal for borough cabs.

And the film "Marcher" shot scenes in Douglas Manor on Thursday.

Here's your Week in Review:

Monday

Check out Patch's story on the third annual , which was held along 235th Street last weekend.

Reviews in included "Take Shelter" and "Dream House."

Tuesday

During CB 11's monthly meeting, the Douglaston Local Development Corporation called for to be purchased to allow for local wetlands and the Douglaston Village to be linked. The LDC requested the purchase as part of the board's Fiscal Year 2013 capital expense budget.

The board also hosted a debate between the Taxi and Limousine Commission and the Livery Roundtable on a .

Wednesday

Take a look at Patch's story on the , which is located near the border of Bayside and Douglaston.

Thursday

Hollywood came to Douglas Manor as the feature film "" was shot in several community locations. 

Friday

In this week's , Carol Brock writes about local artists, including a conductor and a filmmaker.

Saturday

Our council of moms and dads discussed local recreational space needs in this week's .