Week In Review

It was a bustling week in Douglaston.

We received a huge reader response for a story about a Little Neck teenager who has been accused in the fatal shooting of a Douglaston man.

Also, a Queens man was sentenced for robbing an Oakland Gardens nail salon in December 2009. 

Tony Avella tore up his parking placard and School District 26 leaders said they feared the ripple effects from the shuttering of Jamaica High School.

Here is your Week In Review:

Monday:
The Queens district attorney's office alleges that a 28-year-old Douglaston man was shot in the back by two teenagers, one of whom is from Little Neck. Also, a Douglaston beekeeper talks about her hobby and Tony Avella destroys his parking placard.

Tuesday:
Northeast Queens leaders say they believe the closing down of Jamaica High School could negatively affect District 26 schools.

Wednesday:
The City Council votes to approve the renaming of the Queensboro Bridge to honor former Mayor Ed Koch. 

Thursday:
A Queens man is sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for a 2009 robbery at an Oakland Gardens nail salon.

Friday:
Community District Education Council 26 hosts a forum on school safety.

Saturday:
Check out ideas from Douglaston parents on how to celebrate Earth Day with your children.

Sunday:
Alley Pond Environmental Center hosts a program on birds of prey.