Jamaica, NY|News|
Watch: Thief Throws 13-Year-Old From Car And Drives Off
The man yanked a teen from the passenger seat and stole the running car parked outside a South Ozone Park home, cops say.
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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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Big 10 Network Revamps Astoria Basketball Court
New equipment, new asphalt and a freshly painted mural: the basketball court at Triborough Bridge Playground B got a $40,000 makeover.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Russian Poisons Lookalike With Cheesecake, Prosecutor Says
She allegedly gifted the Forest Hills woman a cheesecake laced with Russian poison, stole her identity and then staged her suicide.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Man Fatally Stabbed In Elmhurst: NYPD
Cops patrolling the area witnessed the man cry out and fall to the ground after he was stabbed in the neck and torso.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Art Cafe Launches GoFundMe To Keep Live Music
Red Pipe Cafe has for years been a free stage for local artists. But its owner says hosting those shows requires licenses he can't afford.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Elevator Pickpockets Steal Man's Wallet In Long Island City: NYPD
Two women made off with the man's credit cards and cash after swiping the wallet from his coat pocket, cops said.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Watch: Man Steals $3K In Power Tools From Unlocked Queens Home
Video footage inside the Richmond Hill home shows the man walking right in and leaving with an armful of tools.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Blvd Bike Lanes Divide Forest Hills Businesses, Residents
Critics say they wipe out parking and destroy businesses. Advocates say they're the transportation of the future.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Queens Drug Dealer's Fentanyl Linked To 2 Fatal Overdoses: Feds
A Jamaica man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly selling 100 grams of the deadly drug - often disguised as heroin - to an undercover cop.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Popular Astoria Greek Restaurant To Open Bayside Spot
Taverna Kyclades' long-awaited opening on Bell Boulevard is just weeks away, restaurant employees say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Burglar Kicks Hole Into Wall Of Queens Apartment: Police
The thief robbed four women of their jewelry and purses after kicking his way into their apartment, cops say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Queens Cop Arrested For Assaulting Boyfriend: NYPD
The NYPD officer was suspended without pay after punching her boyfriend in the head during an argument at her Jamaica home, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Get A 7-Pound Gyro Platter At This Bayside Eatery
It's called the "Gyro World Plate" and it's packed with family recipes, Thrillist reported.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Slain NYPD Officer Honored With Jamaica Street Renaming
A sign honoring the late Officer Edward Byrne was unveiled on Monday outside the 103rd Precinct on the 30-year anniversary of his murder.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Man Killed In Fight On Jamaica Street Corner: NYPD
The 24-year-old Queens man was stabbed to death on the corner of Parsons Boulevard and Archer Avenue, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Queens Affordable Housing Rally Calls For More Tenant Protections
Queens Senator Jose Peralta talked about protecting tenants from rent spikes and landlord harassment at the rally in Corona on Friday.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Pharmacy To Open In Queens Plaza Apartment Complex
The building's owner claims the full-service pharmacy, set to open in March, will be the neighborhood's first.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Man Guilty Of Slashing, Killing Woman Found In Queens Park: Jury
A homeless man found the Elmhurst woman's mangled remains in Kissena Corridor Park after the brutal 2015 murder, prosecutors say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Girl Hurt By Dropped Plank At Queens Construction Site: NYPD
A construction worker accidentally dropped the piece of wood onto the 8-year-old girl's head, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Man Found Dead On Long Island City Shore: NYPD
Cops found the man unconscious on the East River shoreline Friday morning.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
