Week in Review

It was a busy week for local news in Douglaston and Little Neck.

Former state Sen. Frank Padavan said he did not plan to run against Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside, but would instead support Councilman Dan Halloran’s, R-Whitestone, congressional run.

A Douglaston man was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame.

And the 111th Precinct’s captain said officers would begin to ticket drivers who left their keys in their cars.

Here is your Week in Review:

Monday

Take a look at Patch’s preview of the in Douglas Manor.

C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University coach , a Douglaston resident, was added to the American Baseball Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame.

Reviews in include “The Moth Diaries” and “The Lucky One.”

Tuesday

Walter Mugdan wrote about phragmites and spartina in the latest edition of The Conservation Conversation. And take a look at this week’s in the Sixth Congressional District race.

Wednesday

Capt. Jason Huerta said the 111th Precinct would begin to .

Former Sen. Frank Padavan said he will focus his efforts on Councilman Dan Halloran's congressional campaign, but this fall.

This week’s Douglaston’s Own pick is , who wrote “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”

Thursday

According to a recent Marist poll, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott both received a 34 percent approval rating on how they were handling the city’s schools. on how you believe the mayor and the chancellor are doing.

Friday

Take a look at the Douglaston Little Neck Library’s roster of programs for May.

Weekend

The Udalls Cove Preservation Committee debuts Osprey Landing and hosts its annual wetlands cleanup.