Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Over 15,000 Flock To Fort Totten For Independence Day Fireworks
A record 15,000 spectators showed up to Fort Totten on Wednesday night to celebrate Independence Day with music and fireworks.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Ocasio-Cortez 'Stalker' Arrested Again For Visiting Her Office
A Queens man was arrested for visiting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's office in Jackson Heights again, violating a restraining order.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Jamaica Man Charged With Murdering His Daughter's Boyfriend
A Jamaica man was charged with fatally stabbing his daughter's boyfriend, but the man's lawyer called it an act of self-defense.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
LIC Flea & Food Returns To Queens This Weekend
The popular LIC Flea & Food returns to Queens the weekend of June 29-30 for its seventh season.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Play Explores Impact Of Julio Rivera's Murder In Jackson Heights
"Julio Down By The School Yard" explores the aftermath of the 1990 murder of Julio Rivera and its impact on the queer communities of Queens.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Boy, 2, Seriously Hurt After Falling From Flushing Window
A young boy is in critical condition after falling three stories in Flushing, according to the FDNY.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens Scammers Charged With Running $3M Credit Card Scheme
Eleven people — 7 from Queens — are charged with using fake identities to ring up $3 million in charges in a credit card "bust out" scheme.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Mets Officially Rename Street By Citi Field 'Seaver Way'
The New York Mets on Thursday unveil a new name for 126th Street by Citi Field: "Seaver Way," after legendary pitcher Tom Seaver.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Men Steal $2,200 From Rego Park Bodega In Violent Robbery
Police have arrested one man and are looking for a second suspect in a violent robbery at a Rego Park bodega earlier this month.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
MoMA PS1 Names New Museum Director
New MoMA PS1 director Kate Fowle will be only the third leader in the Long Island City museum's 43-year history.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
LaGuardia AirTrain Now Expected To Cost $2 Billion, Officials Say
The estimated cost of building an AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport has climbed to $2 billion. That's quadruple the original estimates.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Jackson Heights Stabbing Leaves 2 Injured: NYPD
A stabbing on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights early Wednesday left two men with minor injuries, police said. There are no arrests.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Driver Hits, Critically Injures Elderly Pedestrian: NYPD
A 71-year-old woman is in critical condition after a driver hit her and another pedestrian while they crossed the street in Bayside.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Belt Parkway Crash In South Jamaica Leaves 2 Dead, 4 Hurt
Two people died and four are injured after a driver rammed into a car stopped in the shoulder of the Belt Parkway in Queens on Sunday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Insurgent Candidate Beats Party Pick In Queens Civil Court Race
Attorney Lumarie Maldonado Cruz defeated her Queens Democratic Party-backed opponent in the primary for Queens civil court judge Tuesday.
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Queens|News|
Tiffany Cabán Claims Victory In Too-Close-To-Call Queens DA Race
Public defender Tiffany Cabán is claiming victory in the primary for Queens district attorney, but NY1 deemed the race too close to call.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Cardi B Pleads Not Guilty To Charges For Queens Strip Club Feud
Rapper Cardi B pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges following two attacks at a College Point strip club last year.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Hunter's Point Middle School Gets $15K Arts Grant
Hunter's Point Community Middle School will boost its arts program thanks to a new $15,000 grant from the state.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Driver Crashes Into Forest Hills Ramen Restaurant, Injuring 4
Four people are injured after a driver crashed into Tamashii Ramen on Austin Street in Forest Hills.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Liberty Pool In Jamaica Gets A Facelift For Swim Season
Jamaica's Liberty Pool, located in Detective Keith L. Williams Park, will have a new look when it opens for the summer season Thursday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
