Forest Hills, NY|News|
Number Of Residents Who Left Forest Hills Doubled In 2020: Study
A new study shows how many people left NYC neighborhoods during the pandemic, including 1,000 in Forest Hills, a 48% increase from 2019.
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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Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Nearly 30,000 People Fled Astoria, LIC In 2020, Study Finds
A new study shows how many people left each NYC neighborhood during the pandemic, including thousands in Astoria and Long Island City.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Expected To Pass This Week, Says Schumer
The legislation was introduced by Senator Mazie Hirono and Representative Grace Meng of New York to address rising anti-Asian hate crimes.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Half Of Baysiders Vaccinated, Double Rate Of Southeastern Queens
The vaccination-rate disparity highlights a city-wide trend based on race and class.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
AOC, Chuck Schumer Launch COVID-19 Funeral Fund In Queens
Senator Chuck Schumer and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez officially launched the funeral relief fund from Corona Plaza in Queens.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Site Coming To Queens Mall This Week
The new site in central Queens opens just as lawmakers call on the city to create vaccination sites in the borough's western neighborhoods.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Tolls From Astoria To Manhattan Increase | Astoria-LIC Review
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Tolls Increase | 2nd Mayoral Endorsement From Astoria Councilman | Astoria's Chapetto Square Is Officially Open
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Contested Forest Hills Development Begins | Forest Hills Review
Apartments Being Built At Former Key Foods | Forest Hills Eatery Owners Profiled | Queens Bridge And Tunnel Tolls Increase
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Construction Begins At Once-Contested Forest Hills Key Foods Site
The rental building was initially proposed at the site of a former Key Foods in 2017. After community pushback construction began Thursday.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Driving From Queens To Manhattan Will Cost More Starting Sunday
Driving on tolled crossings that connect Astoria and Long Island City to Manhattan will cost up to 67-cents more per trip, starting Sunday.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Awkwafina Fan Bill De Blasio Poses For Selfies On Show's NYC Set
The mayor and First Lady Chirlane McCray met the cast and crew of Awkwafina's Forest Hills-inspired TV show.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Ribbon Cut On $4.5M Renovation Of Astoria's Chappetto Square
The park, one of the Triborough Bridge Playgrounds, now has new pavement, greenery, pedestrian lighting and four ecuavoley courts.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Queens, NY|News|
Charges Dropped Against Man In Queens Knee-On-Neck Arrest
The Queens DA dropped charges against a man who had a cop's knee placed on his neck as he was arrested.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Giant Snails Found In Bag Of Man Arriving At JFK, Officials Say
Agents at JFK seized 22 Giant African Snails, which can cause structural damage to homes and transmit parasites to humans.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Neighbors Raise $125K For Victims Of Jackson Heights Fire
After a fire displaced hundreds in Jackson Heights, community members raised over $125k and gathered donations for the tenants association.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
3 Forest Hills Eatery Owners Featured in 'Pandemic Profiles'
The series, published by Support Forest Hills Eateries, features a bakery, restaurant and two bars in the neighborhood.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Queens, NY|News|
NY Budget Highlights 3 Queens Infrastructure Projects For 2022
Governor Cuomo said his infrastructure plan includes funds to complete three long-maligned Queens infrastructure projects.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Astoria Councilman Backs Ex-Sanitation Commish's Bid For Mayor
Council member Costa Constantinides endorsed Kathryn Garcia as his second pick for mayor, following his 2020 endorsement of Scott Stringer.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
8-Alarm Jackson Heights Fire 'Could Have Been Avoided,' FDNY Says
Over 350 firefighters were sent to the fire on 34th Ave. which injured 25 people, and displaced 240 from their homes, FDNY officials said.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Meet Your New Bayside Reporter
Kayla Levy joins New York City Patch as the reporter for Bayside. Here's how to get in touch.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
