Week in Review

It was a busy week for news in Forest Hills.

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, D-Flushing, was attacked and robbed in Washington D.C.

Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott said the city’s Department of Education would review safety measures at schools following the disappearance of Avonte Oquendo. And a new eatery will replace Piccola Italia on Metropolitan Avenue.

Here is your Week in Review.

Monday

Walcott says the DOE will review and, possibly, update its safety measures at city schools following the disappearance of Rego Park’s Avonte Oquendo.

Tuesday

A new Italian restaurant is expected to replace Piccola Italia, the store’s owner said, but no further details are currently available.

And check out Patch’s interview with the manager of Leather Boutique, a new store on Austin Street.

Wednesday

The Queens Community House announced that it would hold a Thanksgiving celebration in Forest Hills. And Laytner’s, which is closing its store on Austin Street later this year, kicked off its going out of business sales.

Thursday

Meng is attacked and robbed after leaving a restaurant in Washington D.C.

Friday

Councilman Mark Weprin, D-Oakland Gardens, is one of six vying to be City Council speaker. And burger eatery Twist and Smash'd is expected to open on Austin Street this coming week.

Weekend

This week’s Queens Eats recipe is wild rice and basmati pilaf with sausage.