Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Woman Found Dead Behind Bush In Bayside: Reports
Investigators believe the 29-year-old Long Island woman may have been strangled, according to news reports.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
A Learning Pod For Underprivileged Kids | Bayside Week In Review
Also: Cop Charged With DWI After Crash At Police Academy | 5 Classrooms Closed Due To Coronavirus Cases | Man Killed Crossing LIE In Bayside
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Queensboro Bridge Climber Arrested | Astoria/LIC Week In Review
Also: New Community Garden Planned For Astoria | Half Of District 30 Students Now Fully Remote | Astoria Citi Bike Expansion
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Lockdowns Lifted In 'Red Zone' | Forest Hills Week In Review
Also: Rego Park Woman Starts Baking Business | Memories Of Shanghai Moves From Alley To Austin Street | Investment Adviser Convicted
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Restaurant Gets Liquor License Suspended
Da Mikelle Palace, a kosher restaurant and event space, got its liquor license suspended this week after hosting a wedding reception.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Walking Tour Shows Another Side Of Forest Hills And Rego Park
A walking tour this weekend will re-introduce New Yorkers to the Queens neighborhoods they know as Forest Hills and Rego Park.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Driver Getting Summons Hits Traffic Cop With Soda Can
A driver threw a can of soda at an NYPD traffic cop who was giving him a summons for double parking on Steinway Street, according to police.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Coronavirus Cases Close Classrooms In 5 Northeast Queens Schools
Five District 26 schools had to close a classroom this week due to COVID-19 cases, according to the NYC Department of Education.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Teen Accused Of Reckless Endangerment In Queensboro Bridge Stunt
The 18-year-old Manhattanite was arrested Thursday after he climbed the Queensboro Bridge and livestreamed the stunt on YouTube, police say.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Teen Arrested After Scaling Queensboro Bridge In Livestream Stunt
A teenage boy was taken into custody Thursday evening after climbing the Queensboro Bridge in a stunt he livestreamed on YouTube.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Community Garden Plants Roots In Empty Lot In Astoria
A group of Astoria residents is working to turn a long-neglected lot on Hoyt Avenue North into a community garden.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
New Pediatric Care Center Opens In Fresh Meadows
The NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group has opened a new pediatric medical center offering both primary and specialty care.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
NYC General Election 2020: Danniel Maio Challenges Hevesi
New Yorkers get to cast a ballot on Nov. 3 in a collection of local, state, and federal elections. Patch is profiling each candidate.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
NYC General Election 2020: Grace Meng Defends Seat In Congress
New Yorkers get to cast a ballot on Nov. 3 in a collection of local, state, and federal elections. Patch is profiling each candidate.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Rego Park Woman Starts Baking Business After Pandemic Layoff
Lisa Costa cut her teeth at Bouchon Bakery and Forest Hills' La Boulangerie before pivoting to nonprofit work. Now she's back in the kitchen
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Woman Punched In The Face In Kew Gardens Subway Station: Police
Police are looking for a man accused of hitting a woman standing on the Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike subway platform.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
As Coronavirus Rates Dip, Forest Hills Becomes A 'Yellow Zone'
Coronavirus-related restrictions in Central Queens will ease up starting Thursday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
A Northeast Queens 'Learning Pod' For Underprivileged Students
Wealthy parents unhappy with remote learning popularized the pandemic trend of learning pods. In Queens, a nonprofit aims to even the score.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Teen Charged In NYCHA Worker's Stray-Bullet Death
Jerald Bethea was charged with murder in the death of a worker tending the grounds of the Astoria Houses, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Coronavirus Restrictions Loosened In Central Queens 'Red Zone'
The state is loosening pandemic-related restrictions in Central Queens, paving the way for schools and small businesses to reopen.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
