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Week in Review

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It was a busy week for news in Forest Hills.

One burger restaurant on Austin Street – Bareburger - expanded its current site, while another – Twist and Smash’d – is planned to open soon along the commercial strip.

And Patch posted photos from last weekend’s Shop Forest Hills festival and a rundown of upcoming performances at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts.

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Here is your Week in Review.

Monday

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Check out these photos from last week’s Shop Forest Hills festival, which took place on Austin Street.

Tuesday

Bareburger debuted a new sign and will soon open its expanded site on Austin Street. Meanwhile, another burger eatery – Twist and Smash’d – is moving into the former Diva NY locale.

The Kupferberg Center for the Arts’ fall performances include Broadway’s Audra McDonald and pop icon Cyndi Lauper.

Wednesday

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, D-Flushing, is keeping her Forest Hills district office open, despite the government shutdown.

And St. Francis Preparatory School honored the late Vince Lombardi, who once attended the school.

Thursday

Take a look at photos of homes recently purchased in the community.

Friday

The Central Queens Y will host an upcoming discussion of the work of author Sholem Aleichem, whose work inspired “Fiddler on the Roof.”

Weekend

This week’s Queens Eats recipe is spaghetti and homemade meatballs.


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