Queens|News|
Pre-School Head Who Stole Millions From Special Ed Funds Jailed
The ex-director of a now-defunct Queens child development center helped steal millions in city funds meant for kids with disabilities.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
- Queens, NY
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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Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Ride MTA's 'Train Of Many Colors' To Mets' Home Opener
The nostalgia train will make its annual trip to Citi Field for opening day on March 29.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
MTA Worker Killed By Reversing Bus In Queens, Police Say
The employee was fatally struck on Tuesday by a bus backing up inside an MTA College Point bus depot, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Masked Gunmen Rob 2 Queens Drug Stores In A Week, Police Say
The armed duo is wanted for stealing prescription drugs from pharmacies in South Ozone Park and Queens Village, cops say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Kew Gardens-Briarwood, NY|News|
Kew Gardens Film Fest Launches Crowdfund To Become Annual Event
The Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema aims to raise $10,000 in an "optimism" crowdfunding contest that awards grants to winning projects.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Lawyer Lied In Plot To Reduce Client's Sentence: Feds
The Forest Hills lawyer allegedly fudged his client's addictive past to get him into a rehab program that would cut down his prison time.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Serial Burglar Caught After 8-Month Spree In Queens: DA
The Bronx man with a decades-long history of burglaries allegedly hit up six more Queens homes between July 2017 and March 2018.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Burglar Steals Rolex, Cash From Queens Contractor's Office: NYPD
The man stole a Rolex watch, $3,000 and company checkbook's from Penta Restoration's Long Island City office, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Thieves Beat Up 18-Year-Old For His Shoes In Flushing, Police Say
The trio kicked and punched the 18-year-old before fleeing with one of his shoes, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC 'March For Our Lives' Draws Thousands
Thousands of protesters packed Columbus Circle on Saturday for the march against gun violence.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Kew Gardens-Briarwood, NY|News|
New Parking Lot To Open At Queens Borough Hall
The new lot with more than 300 parking spaces will open on Monday over the building's old parking garage, which was demolished in 2014.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Thief Steals Man's Phone At Knifepoint In Jamaica: NYPD
The thief asked to used the man's cell phone and held a knife to his neck when he refused, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Denmark-Based Brewery Opens First NYC Location In Queens
Cult Danish brewer Mikkeller will open its first U.S. brewery outside of California at Citi Field on March 25.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Woman Killed Crashing Into Pole On Grand Central Parkway: NYPD
Speed appeared to be a factor in the fatal crash on an East Elmhurst exit Friday morning, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Man Killed In Jackson Heights Bodega Shooting
The 31-year-old man was shot multiple times in the chest, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
UniverSoul Circus | Events In Queens This Weekend
Watch one of the world's most diverse circuses, indulge in an early Easter egg hunt or label shop at a music festival.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Nonprofit Wants Queens Construction Worker's Death Investigated
An immigrant rights nonprofit is demanding answers after one of its members was crushed by a forklift on a work site in Jamaica.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Avonte Oquendo's Death Inspires New Law
"Kevin & Avonte's Law" would offer life-saving tracking devices to families caring for someone with a developmental disorder.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Man Who Murdered, Mutilated Queens Woman Gets 25 Years To Life
Chris Sobers was convicted in February of the brutal 2015 murder of an Elmhurst woman, whose remains were found in Kissena Corridor Park.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC 'March For Our Lives' Gets Underway Expecting Thousands
Thousands are expected to join the New York City protest for stricter gun laws.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
