Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Mosquito Pesticide Trucks Are Coming To Astoria
After trying to kill mosquitos in Queens with aerial bug spray, the city is taking an on-the-ground approach amid an active mosquito season.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
- Astoria-Long Island City, NY
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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Queens, NY|News|
Queens' Rate Of Population Growth Outpaces NYC's, Data Shows
2020 census numbers show a 7.7 percent swell in the city’s population, which is narrowly outpaced by Queens' 7.8 percent population growth.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Controversial Bayside Bike Lane Debate Resurfaces After Collision
A protected bike lane on Northern Blvd has been the subject of debate since it was built. An accident this week resurfaced those arguments.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
GoFundMe Made For Minority-Owned Shops, Workers Impacted By Blaze
The fundraiser will help businesses and workers in Sunnyside recover from a 4-alarm blaze that tore through a row of minority-owned shops.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Back-To-School Donation Drive Hosted By Queens Borough President
The borough president doesn't want families to worry about getting school supplies, especially as they head into another uncertain year.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Most 'Spectacular' Food, Views At This LIC Brasserie, Report Says
A waterfront restaurant in LIC, which opened in March 2020, has some of the best food and views in the world, Architectural Digest reported.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
'Dead Ringers' Remake Filming At Astoria Bar: Sources
Rachel Weisz was cast as the lead in a TV series reboot of David Cronenberg's cult-classic movie, now filming at Kelly's Bar in Astoria.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Man Gropes Woman In Long Island City Subway Station, Police Say
A 47-year-old woman was walking up the stairs of the 21 Street subway station when a man grabbed her, police said.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Teenager Disappears From Ditmars Home, Police Say
A 15-year-old disappeared from his home in Ditmars Steinway on Wednesday. As of Thursday morning he is still missing, cops said.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
4-Alarm Fire At Sunnyside Market Spreads To Other Buildings: FDNY
Within an hour the blaze at Taiyo Foods was upgraded to a 4-alarm fire and spread to nearby buildings, FDNY officials said.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Astoria, LIC Rents Inched Up Amid City's Reopening: Study
Rents in Astoria and LIC rose in the second quarter of 2021 as the city, and offices, reopened. Will the trend last as delta spreads?
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Dead Man Found In Apartment Bathroom After Fire, Explosion: NYPD
The 26-year-old's cause of death remains officially unknown, but sources have speculated it might be a homicide or suicide.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Mexican Cantina To Open In Bayside This November
Tacuba Cantina Mexicana is slated to open a spot off of Bell Boulevard this November, marking its third location in the city.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Staffers Demand End To Cuomo's LaGuardia AirTrain Plan: Report
Staffers want Port Authority officials to see if Cuomo exerted “undue influence” to get his AirTrain plan approved, the Daily News reported.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
BBQ Eatery To Open In Forest Hills At Former Irish Pub Spot
Mighty Quinn’s BBQ is slated to open its first Queens outpost this fall at the storefront where Banter, a beloved Irish pub, once stood.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Elderly Woman Disappears From Bayside Hotel Mid-Day, Police Say
A 74-year-old Little Neck resident disappeared from a Bayside hotel on Monday. As of Wednesday morning she is still missing, cops said.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills' Home Prices Inch Up Amid 'Market Rebound': Study
Homes in Forest Hills were listed for $6,000 more on average in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the first quarter, a report shows.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Nas To Perform Concert In Forest Hills Benefiting City Harvest
The award-winning artist, who grew up in Queens, is raising funds for the food rescue organization as the city's hunger crisis worsens.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
International Tennis Contest Returning To Forest Hills This Fall
The West Side Tennis Club will host the Davis Cup for the first time since 1959. The event was moved from Venezuela amid COVID concerns.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Astoria Eatery's Outdoor Dining Setup Named One Of NYC's Best
Blend Astoria, a neighborhood Latin staple, received one of the inaugural Alfresco Awards, honoring NYC's best outdoor dining structures.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
