Week In Review

It was a busy week in Douglaston.

The top stories from the past seven days covered everything from the city's new schools chancellor and property taxes for co-ops and condos to a local directors's win at a Connecticut film festival.

State Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside, discussed his first 100 days in office, while a process to create a green market in Douglaston moved forward.

Here's your Week In Review:

Monday
Douglaston Patch posted a profile of Dennis Walcott, the city's new schools chancellor, and Walter Mugdan's latest edition of The Conservation Conversation.

Tuesday
Elana Mugdan, a director from Little Neck, won a top prize at the Litchfield Hills Film Festival for her movie, "Director's Cut." State Sen. Toby Stavisky, D-Flushing, files a FOIL request after a city Department of Finance spokesman said that higher property tax assessments for co-ops and condos were the result of a computer "glitch."

Wednesday
Today, we posted some last minute tips for tax filing. Make sure to check them out before Tax Day on April 18.

Thursday
Find out ways to celebrate Earth Day in your community in this week's Patch Picks.

Friday
State Sen. Tony Avella talks about the 22 bills he has sponsored during his first 100 days in office.

Weekend
Community Board 11's transportation committee votes in favor of a street activity permit that would allow for a green market to be created at Douglaston's Long Island Rail Road station. The full board will vote on the matter on May 2.