Week in Review

It was a busy week for news in northeast Queens.

Notorious developer Tommy Huang pleaded guilty to securities fraud and the Bayside Village Business Improvement District announced a walking tour to attract new businesses to Bell Boulevard.

And Douglaston and Little Neck leaders spoke to Patch about cuts to the Queens Library system that could close a local branch.

Here is your Week in Review.

Monday

State Assemblyman Edward Braunstein, D-Bayside, announced the winners of his annual Mother’s Day essay and poetry contest.

Reviews in This Week at the Movies included “Man of Steel,” “This is the End,” “The Bling Ring” and “Berberian Sound Studio.”

Tuesday

The state Senate approves a bill cosponsored by Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside, that provides a sales tax exemption for city residents who utilize water and sewer line protection programs.

And local leaders say they are concerned that the Douglaston Little Neck Library could close due to proposed cuts to the borough library system.

Wednesday

The Bayside BID announces an upcoming walking tour to draw new businesses to Bell Boulevard. And the city unveils its new map of hurricane evacuation zones and shelters, two of which are in Bayside.

Thursday

Tommy Huang – as well as his wife and son – plead guilty in Queens Supreme Court to securities fraud.

Friday

This week’s Queens Eats includes a trip to Brooklyn’s Smorgasburg and a recipe for short rib grilled cheese.