Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills COVID Rates Tick Up Amid Citywide Rise, Data Shows
The uptick, which brings rates to delta-variant levels, comes as an executive order could halt elective surgeries at a local hospital.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
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Kayla Levy covers all things Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills and Bayside for Patch. She has written for New York Magazine's Curbed and the Strategist, and Time Out. Follow her on Twitter @kaylev and send story tips to kayla.levy@patch.com.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Another Instant Grocery Delivery Center Is Open In Astoria
Buyk is the third quick grocery delivery service to open in Astoria since Sept., but some say that the companies harm neighborhoods.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Swung Right In 2021 Election, Final Results Show
Republican voter turnout in District 19 doubled in this year's City Council election compared to the GOP's showing in 2017, Patch found.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Free Tree Lighting At Athens Square Park On Friday
The second annual ceremony is shaping up to be even bigger than last year since event organizers splurged on a 30-foot-tall spruce.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Armed Robber Sentenced To 43 Years In Prison For Violent Spree
The man, who carried out armed robberies at four Queens convenience stores, also shot a Duane Reade worker in the head and hand.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing Coming To Forest Hills This Month
The event, which will test for current COVID-19 cases, comes as officials recommend testing amid the holidays and a citywide COVID uptick.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Holiday Toy Drive Organized By Bayside Lawmaker
Assembly Member Edward Braunstein said that his office will distribute the toys to organizations in Queens serving children and families.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Tiffany Cabán Sworn Into Vacant Astoria Council Seat
Cabán's swearing-in ceremony comes a month before other new officials start work, since the District 22 seat has been vacant since April.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
RFK Bridge To Close For 20 Minute Increments On Friday Morning
The MTA urged drivers to take a different route from Queens to Manhattan, and told travelers to expect delays on the M60 bus to LaGuardia.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Hospital Nears Capacity; Might Halt Some Surgeries
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills has under 10 percent of bed capacity remaining and might need to postpone some surgeries, the governor said.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Man Slaps Straphanger, Tries To Steal Phone In LIC Subway Station
A 45-year-old man was holding his phone while riding the 7-train, when another man slapped him in the face and tried to steal his phone.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Astoria Ramen Restaurant Named Among Best In The City
A new Eater list of the best ramen restaurants in NYC includes an Astoria spot that serves up a signature, fiery bowl of ramen.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Free Job Fair Coming To Forest Hills On Wednesday
Event organizers — Commonpoint Queens, Donovan Richards, and Queens' Chamber of Commerce — hope the fair supports Queens' pandemic recovery.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Vickie Paladino Won't Heed Council Rule To Disclose Vax Status
A member of Vickie Paladino's campaign says she won't require staff to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or disclose her own jab status.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Roosevelt Island 13-Year-Old Has Been Missing Since Thanksgiving
The teenager was last seen at a family gathering on Thanksgiving Day. As of Tuesday morning she is still missing, police said.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Astoria's Zenon Taverna Closes, Citing Pandemic-Related Struggles
The beloved Greek-Cypriot restaurant, which closed on Sunday, said that operating a small business during COVID has been "very difficult."
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Donovan's Closes For The Second Time As Part Of $7M Sale
Donovan's closed on Sunday, after Martin Picone sold the eatery and two adjacent buildings, which he bought from Joe Donovan over the years.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Tower Diner Closes As Disputed Luxury Building Plan Moves Ahead
Tower Diner will serve food from nearby Dinerbar, as a developer prepares to demolish its longtime storefront and build a luxury building.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Astoria Man Has Been Missing All Month, Police Say
The 42-year-old was last seen in Battery Park on the evening of Nov. 1st. As of Nov. 29th he is still missing, police said.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Man Behind Northwest Queens Bank Robbing Spree Sought By Police
Throughout Nov. the man has walked into several banks, demanded cash from a teller, and left with hundreds of dollars, police say.
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