It was a busy week for local news in northeast Queens.
A new bistro will open at the former Strawberry’s Sports Grill site, while two candidates have jumped into the Democratic primary for Councilman Dan Halloran’s, R-Whitestone, seat.
And, this week, the MTA’s new fees and tolls went into effect.
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Here is your Week in Review.
Monday
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Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., D-Astoria, is leading in a poll for the Queens borough president race. Reviews in This Week at the Movies included “Snitch,” “Dark Skies” and “Like Someone in Love.”
Tuesday
Austin Shafran, of the state’s Empire Development Agency, announced his bid for Halloran’s seat. And Mayor Michael Bloomberg called on the state to enact his large soda ban.
Wednesday
Smoking Aces Bistro will replace Strawberry’s Sports Grill in Douglaston. The Bayside Historical Society will host a women’s history month exhibit and art classes.
The MTA’s new fees and tolls go into effect this weekend.
Thursday
Queens activist Paul Graziano also jumps into the primary to challenge Halloran.
Friday
This week’s Queens Eats recipe is chili rubbed steak tacos. And take a look at the crime statistics for February in the 111th Precinct.
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