Queens, NY|News|
This Queens Athlete Is Headed To His 1st Olympic Games
Curtis McDowald, who grew up in Jamaica, Queens and is among a burgeoning class of elite, Black fencers, will represent Team USA in Tokyo.
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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Forest Hills, NY|News|
This Queens Street Is Among Deadliest In The Nation: Study
A stretch of Jamaica Avenue between 85th and 98th streets is one of the nation's deadliest for walkers, according to a study.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Disputed LaGuardia AirTrain Plan Gets Federal Approval
Gov. Cuomo's $2 billion AirTrain plan was approved Tuesday, despite pushback from transit experts, community members, and local politicians.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
The 'Worst' Bed Bug Hotel In NYC This Year Is In LIC: Report
The report found a credible bed bug complaint at the hotel as recently as January 2020 — and it's not the only Queens hotel on the list.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Beloved Bayside Chinese Spot To Reopen On Thursday
Baysiders can expect to see longtime owner Joe Chen sitting at the front of the reopened Baybridge Szechuan restaurant this Thursday.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Person Threatens Woman At 7-Eleven With Sharp Object, NYPD Says
Early on Sunday morning, the person walked into 7-Eleven waving a sharp object and demanded money from a woman, police said.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Celebrity-Backed Pop-Up Bakery Opens In Long Island City
The Taiwanese bakery will be open seven days a week for two months, but is looking to find a permanent spot in LIC, too.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Classic Car Shows Coming To Bayside Through August
The free shows, which include music and a charity raffle, will be held at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. The next show is Tuesday July 20.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Speeding Hotspot In Astoria To Get New Safety Improvements Soon
The Department of Transportation approved speed bumps on an Astoria street after some serious injuries and a surge in speeding complaints.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
SEE IT: Woman Smashes Statues Outside Forest Hills Church
The person smashed the 84-year-old statues to pieces in front of the church. The church's pastor says he's praying for religious tolerance.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
VIDEO: Person Walks Away Laughing After Harassing Asian Woman
The person splashed an Asian woman with water and called her an anti-Asian slur. Cops are still looking for the assailant two months later.
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
LIC Gets Cash, Dessert Truck Returns: Astoria, LIC Week In Review
Also: 12 Astoria, LIC Spot Join Restaurant Week | LIC Arts Business Lost Thousands During COVID | Local Food Businesses Get $74 Million
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Neo-Nazi Sentenced, 'Worst' Road Revamped: Bayside Week In Review
Also: One Bayside Spot Join Restaurant Week | Playground Rebuilt A Decade After Requested | Local Food Businesses Get $10.6 Million
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Poop Sculpture In Park, Eatery Rated: Forest Hills Week In Review
Also: 7 Forest Hills Spots Join Restaurant Week | Park Hosts Hiking, Beautification Events | Local Food Businesses Get $9.1 Million
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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
'Hottest' Queens' Eateries List Includes New LIC Gastropub
This new eatery opened last month, but already Eater says locals have been going for 'quality' fare making it among Queens' 'hottest' spots.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
'Hottest' Queens' Eateries List Includes New Forest Hills Bistro
Look no further than Austin Avenue if you're looking to dine at a bistro that Eater dubbed one of the "hottest" spots now open in Queens.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Queens' 'Worst Street' Gets Multi-Million Facelift
One constituent compared the once-pothole-ridden street to a "moonscape." Now, after years of construction, it's been completely repaved.
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Queens, NY|News|
Overdoses Killed 391 In Queens Last Year, DA Says
The DA revealed that 71 percent of deaths were related to the synthetic opioid fentanyl — data that echoes the national opioid crisis.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Hiking, Beautification Events Come To Forest Park This Weekend
The Parks Department is bringing several outdoor beautification events to Forest Park this weekend, including a trash-pick-up-slash-hike.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
1 Person Hurt In Bell Boulevard Blaze
A fire broke out between two buildings on Bell Boulevard on Friday morning, injuring one person.
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