Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Auburndale Pharmacist Wins 'Best Of The Best' Award
CVS Pharmacist Sammy Yafai was recognized for his work during the pandemic in SingleCare's annual Best of the Best Pharmacy awards.
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Maya Kaufman covers Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills and Bayside for Patch. She has written for The New York Times, Bloomberg News, the Miami Herald and CBSNews.com.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
2nd Teen Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of LIC Man Walking Dog: NYPD
Both teens have been charged with murder in the July shooting of a Long Island City man walking his dog. The man died a month later.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
IHOP Bay Terrace Location Poised For December Opening
The breakfast-restaurant chain is scheduled to start flipping pancakes at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center by the end of the year.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Man Indicted In Surprise Attacks On 2 Rego Park Women: DA
Prosecutors accused the Brooklyn man of choking and robbing two women in their Rego Park apartment buildings this summer.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Film Festival Kicks Off Its 2020 Season
The Astoria Film Festival will offer a blend of in-personal and virtual film screenings, interviews and events all month long.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside's St. Mary's Hospital To Host Virtual Anniversary Gala
TV personality Howie Mandel will host the virtual celebration, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of St. Mary's Hospital for Children.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
5 Queens Public Schools Report New Coronavirus Cases
Just before many returned to school Tuesday, five Queens public schools reported a new case of COVID-19 among someone in the building.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Testing Trucks Head To Rego Park, Kew Gardens Amid Virus Uptick
Two mobile coronavirus testing sites are parked in Rego Park and Kew Gardens this week, as officials report an uptick in cases in the area.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
3 Rabies Cases Reported In Western Queens
The Health Department released the data on rabies cases as it kicked off a citywide effort Tuesday to vaccinate raccoons against rabies.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
New Elementary School Opens In Bayside
P.S. 390Q, a new District 26 elementary school, opened just in time for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Lefferts Boulevard Bridge Businesses Primed For New Management
The MTA is starting its search for a new master tenant to operate the 13 storefronts on the Lefferts Boulevard Bridge in Kew Gardens.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Long Island City Festival Looks To Boost Local Economy
The "LIC Springs Back!" festival this weekend is meant to give Long Island City business owners a much-needed boost.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
More Than 60 Percent Of District 26 Students Are Now All-Remote
Even more Northeast Queens students have signed up for all-remote learning, just ahead of the start of in-person classes for most kids.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Iguana Rescued From Astoria Apartment Fire: Report
Firefighters rescued a 4-foot-long iguana from an Astoria apartment that caught on fire Friday evening, the New York Post reported.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Northeast Queens' Outdoor Dining Plazas To Become Permanent
Bayside and Douglaston restaurants will now be able to offer outdoor seating year-round.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
As Kew Gardens' COVID-19 Cases Grow, Nearby Areas See An Uptick
Coronavirus cases continue to grow at an "alarming rate" in Kew Gardens, the city says. Now, surrounding areas are seeing an uptick.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Lottery Opens For 14 'Affordable' Apartments In Astoria
Monthly rents for the brand-new "affordable" apartments start at $2,241 for a studio, records show.
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Queens|News|
Man Killed In Hit-And-Run On Long Island Expressway: Police
A man walking along the Long Island Expressway in Queens died early Monday after a driver crashed into him, then sped away, police said.
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Queens|News|
Vanderbilt Motor Parkway To Get Repaving | Queens Week In Review
Also: New Affordable Apartments On LIC Waterfront | Man Drives Off With Meal Delivery Van In Forest Hills | Kew Gardens Sees COVID-19 Uptick
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
New Tea House Opens In Forest Hills' Station Square
Prince Tea House, which has locations in Flushing and Astoria, has arrived in Forest Hills.
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