Week In Review

It's time to look back at the stories that took place in Douglaston during the past seven days.

The city's Health Department dropped biopesticide pellets at Alley Pond to prevent West Nile Virus and the State Legislature passed a bill proposed by state Assemblyman Edward Braunstein, D-Bayside, that would ban "fake" bath salts.

Douglaston Patch posted an update on the green market, which will open on July 10, and U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-Forest Hills, turned in his letter of resignation.

Food maven Carol Brock debuted her new column, Notes from a Food Diva, on the site and the Douglaston Village visioning committee gave Patch an update on its project to revitalize the neighborhood.

Here is your Week In Review:

Monday
The city's Health Department dropped biopesticide pellets at Alley Pond to combat mosquitoes. Assemblyman Edward Braunstein's bill to ban "fake" bath salts was passed by the Assembly and the Senate. Congressman turned in his resignation letter.

And check out Patch's This Week at the Movies column, which featured reviews of "Green Lantern" and "Beginners."

Tuesday
The Douglaston-Little Neck Library unveiled its July slate of programs. Douglas Manor Beach is closed again.

Wednesday
Douglaston Patch posted the dates and times of operation for the green market at the neighborhood's Long Island Rail Road station.

Thursday
P.S. 221 held a for three students who died last year and 15 city employees, two of whom are from Queens, were arrested in an unemployment benefits bust.

Friday
Patch debuted a new column -  Carol Brock's Notes from a Food Diva - and Bayside High School held its graduation ceremony. The state Senate approves a bill to legalize gay marriage.

Weekend
This week's Parent Talk topic was how to prevent your children from getting too many mosquito bites.