Week in Review

Douglaston and Little Neck Patch merged this week to form a new one-stop site for both communities.

The week’s stories included Community Board 11’s vote on eliminating a section of a Douglaston street as well as the group’s annual election.

State Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside, spoke to members of the Douglaston Civic Association about hydrofracking and redistricting.

And U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman, D-Bayside, said he would run for the Sixth Congressional District seat if his current seat is eliminated due to redistricting.

Here is your Week in Review:

Monday

Patch announces that its . The combining of the two sites went into effect on Wednesday.

A northeast Queens Republican tells Patch that presidential candidate . Reviews in include “Project X” and “This Is Not A Film.”

Tuesday

State Assemblyman David Weprin, D-Little Neck, announces legislation on and a new redistricting map proposes , R-Forest Hills. Ackerman announces his plan to run for the new seat.

Also, CB 11 holds its as well as votes on a proposal to .

Wednesday

State Sen. Tony Avella introduces a bill to . This week’s pick is chef and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich.

Thursday

Check out this list of prioritized items in CB 11’s budget register for Fiscal Year 2013. The list includes projects for which community residents and leaders have asked for funding, such as acquiring more of Udalls Cove and upgrading Shore Road.

Friday

Avella drops by the Douglaston Civic Association to discuss hydrofracking and redistricting.

Weekend

This week’s Parent Talk column includes tips on finding a babysitter.