Week In Review

It's time to take a look back at the week in Douglaston. Make sure to check out any stories you missed during the past seven days.

Northeast Queens residents turned out for a cleanup at Udalls Cove Park, while elected officials and borough denizens protested a water rate increase that would go into effect on July 1.

State. Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside, held his first town hall meeting and the National Art League debuted its annual juried exhibit. And Strawberry's Sports Grill won "Best Entree" at the Taste of Queens.

Here's your Week In Review:

Monday
An caused delays on the Long Island Rail Road and residents of Douglaston and Little Neck .

Tuesday
Northeast Queens elected officials blasted a 7.5 percent water rate increase that would go into effect on July 1.

Wednesday
The National Art League kicked off its annual juried show, which features 99 paintings from its members and nonmembers. Strawberry's Sports Grill wins "Best Entree" for its chili at the Taste of Queens.

Thursday
This week's Viewfinder was a slideshow of photos from a Mother's Day event at the Alley Pond Park Adventure Course. 

Friday
State Sen. Tony Avella held his first town hall meeting in Bellerose. Check out our coverage.

Weekend
In this week's Parent Talk, Our council of moms and dads gave advice on what they believed was the appropriate age to leave children alone at home.