Week in Review

This week’s top stories primarily focused on election news, including state Sen. Tony Avella’s announcement that he would run for another term, but also that the Queens County Republican Party was attempting to lure former Sen. Frank Padavan to the race.

And the Queens County Democratic Party threw its weight behind state Assemblywoman Grace Meng’s, D-Flushing, bid for U.S. Rep Gary Ackerman’s, D-Bayside, seat.

But Assemblyman Rory Lancman, D-Fresh Meadows, has also thrown his hat in the race.

Here is your Week in Review:

Monday

U.S. Rep. Bob Turner, R-Forest Hills, got on the ballot in his , D-N.Y., but he will first face off against two fellow GOPers.

from the Queens County Democratic Party, but .

Reviews in include “21 Jump Street,” “The Kid with a Bike” and “Jeff, Who Lives at Home.”

Tuesday

Check out Patch’s IRS tax tip on how to receive a . And take part in Patch’s poll on in Congress.

Wednesday

This week’s Douglaston’s Own pick is artist and caricaturist .

Also, , but northeast Queens GOP leaders are attempting to persuade Padavan to jump into the race.

Thursday

Cast your vote in our . And find out how to support the Little Neck Douglaston Ambulance Corps by .

Friday

Check out our rundown of upcoming outdoor events – including an Easter egg hunt - at local parks, Alley Pond Environmental Center and the Queens County Farm Museum.

Weekend

Read Patch's instructions on how to dye your own Easter eggs.