Queens|News|
Cyclist Hit, Killed By Truck In Long Island City: NYPD
A cyclist was killed after a car door opened in front of him and sent him flying into the road, where a truck hit him, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
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Danielle Woodward is a reporter for Patch in New York City, where she covers all things Queens. She came to Patch from the Traverse City Record-Eagle in Northern Michigan, where she's covered business, features and education news. She's also been a copy editor and producer for the Arizona Republic and has written for the online news site, Addiction Now.
Danielle was born and raised on an island in Southeast Michigan (No, it's not as cool as it sounds.) and graduated from Michigan State University in 2015. She lives in Brooklyn with her one-eyed chiweenie, whom she loves more than most people.
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Queens|News|
Far Rockaway Firehouse, Police Station Become Landmarks
The neighborhood's first police station and longtime fire headquarters were designated as landmarks on Tuesday.
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Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Man Hacks Cards, Withdraws $1,600 From Jackson Heights Bank: NYPD
The man used two peoples' stolen debit card information to withdraw hundreds of dollars from their accounts at a local Citibank, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Kew Gardens-Briarwood, NY|News|
Survey To Gauge Hate Crimes Against Sikhs In South Richmond Hill
United Sikhs, whose U.S. chapter is based in Queens, will offer the survey on global and local civil rights issues until the end of August.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Medical Marijuana Dispensary To Open In Forest Hills This Summer
A 3,000-square-foot Curaleaf will become Queens' second marijuana dispensary when it opens early this summer, owners announced Tuesday.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Subway Performer Punches Rider In Fight Aboard E Train: NYPD
The dispute began near Queensboro Plaza when one of the performers accidentally kicked the rider's leg while doing a backflip, cops say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Man Killed After Falling Off E Train In Rego Park: NYPD
The man was moving between cars when he slipped and fell onto the tracks near the 63rd Drive- Rego Park station Tuesday morning, cops say.
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Jamaica, NY|News|
Memorial Day Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured In Jamaica: NYPD
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot in the neck and another was shot in the hand on Memorial Day in Queens, police said.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens Man Aims To Improve Veteran Healthcare With New Tool
Vietnam veteran Dennis Graham's Rockaway-based nonprofit is launching a guide to help doctors better understand the veterans they treat.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Kazakh 2-Year-Old Fights Cancer With Help Of New Yorkers
Her best friend's child has cancer, so this Astoria woman started a GoFundMe to treat it. She's raised nearly $16,00 in less than 2 weeks.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Memorial Day BBQs, Movies Under The Stars & More | Fun In Queens
Here are the most interesting things to do in Queens this weekend.
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Jamaica, NY|News|
Military Builds Affordable Housing In Jamaica For Fleet Week
More than 60 U.S. Marines, Navy and Coast Guard members helped Habitat For Humanity build the homes on Thursday and Friday.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Bronx Man Guilty In Brutal Murder At Elmhurst Train Station: DA
It took jurors minutes to convict Steven Torres, 29, on Thursday in the vicious 2013 slashing of a 69-year-old Woodside man.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Maison Kayser French Cafe Opens New Spot In Chelsea
Maison Kayser opened its newest New York City location at 7th Avenue and 29th Street on Thursday.
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Jamaica, NY|News|
19-Year-Old Woman Dies In Livery Cab Crash In Jamaica: NYPD
A livery cab passenger has died after a Mercedes Benz sped through a red light and crashed into the car late Thursday night, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
18 Arrested For Drugs, Guns In Jackson Heights Gang Bust
Nine members of two violent, drug-dealing gangs were arrested in the bust following a 20-month investigation, authorities said Thursday.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Signal Problems Snarl 7, N, Q, R, W Service Ahead Of Rush Hour
Signal troubles at Queensboro Plaza caused delays to the 7, N, Q, R and W lines late Thursday afternoon in Queens, the MTA said.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Popular NYC Shaved Ice Cream Chain Is Coming To Bayside
Snowdays, a dessert shop best known for its shaved ice cream and deluxe hot chocolates, will open on Bell Boulevard in June, QNS reported.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
United Airlines Reaches Settlement Over Dead Dog: Report
The airline reached a settlement with the Astoria family, whose pooch died after a flight attendant put it in an overhead bin, TMZ reported.
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Jamaica, NY|News|
City To Offer Free Business Classes In Jamaica, Jackson Heights
NYC Small Business Services will offer free bilingual courses on business planning, entrepreneurship, finances and more in June,
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