Forest Hills, NY|News|
Dozens Protest Pattern Of Violence At Kew Gardens Hotel
As neighbors protested the Umbrella Hotel on Sunday, police ran to break up an argument that erupted outside the hotel mid-demonstration.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
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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|
Smashed Subway Windows Cost MTA $300K And Counting
The MTA and NYPD are offering a $12,500 reward for information on the culprit(s) breaking hundreds of train windows, largely on the 7 line.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Man Critically Hurt After Crashing Dirt Bike In Bayside
A man was critically hurt after speeding down Francis Lewis Boulevard on an electric dirt bike and crashing into an SUV, police said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
A Newly-Graduated RN Amid The Pandemic: Astoria/LIC Local Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share their amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
'Tirelessly' Treating COVID-19 Patients: Bayside Local Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share their amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
A New Ferry Route To And From Astoria | Queens Week In Review
Also: Quadruple Shooting At Ravenswood Houses | BLM Protest Outside Queens Home Of NYPD Union Boss | Former Borough President Dies
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Rallies Behind Local Business Owner After Stroke
The Forest Hills community is uniting to aid a local business owner as he recovers from a stroke that left him almost completely paralyzed.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Little Free Library Comes To Court Square
The free book exchange in Court Square Park is meant to help fill the void left by the closure of the Court Square Library.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens Cardiologist To Pay $2M To Settle Kickback Charges: Feds
A former cardiologist will pay $2 million to settle claims that he paid kickbacks to other doctors for referrals to his Ozone Park practice.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Plans Filed For Pair Of 8-Story Buildings On Astoria Waterfront
Each building is planned to include 51 apartments, according to work permits filed this week.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
BLM Protesters Rally Outside Bayside Home Of NYPD Union Boss
Black Lives Matter protesters held a rally Wednesday outside the home of Pat Lynch, head of the Police Benevolent Association.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
2 Hurt In 6-Car Crash On Clearview Expressway In Queens: FDNY
Two people were hospitalized following a six-car crash along the Clearview Expressway in Queens midday Thursday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Long Island City Man Gets 12 Years In Prison For Rape: DA
The man, 27-year-old Matthew Luna, will also have to register as a sex offender, prosecutors said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
40 Percent Of Bayside Students Opt For All-Remote Learning
More than 13,000 students in District 26 have chosen to do fully-virtual schooling this year, according to the Department of Education.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
A Third Of District 28 Students Opt For All-Remote Learning
More than 14,000 students in the district running from Forest Hills to Jamaica have opted for virtual schooling this year.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Ferry Route To Be Extended To Upper East Side
The NYC Ferry will start running between Astoria and Manhattan's Upper East Side as of Saturday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Burglar Breaks Into Bayside Salon, Raids Cash Register: Police
The NYPD is looking for the person who broke into Kamal Threading Salon and Beauty Spa last week.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Noguchi Museum To Reopen In September
The Astoria museum, which showcases the work of sculptor Isamu Noguchi, will welcome back visitors starting next month.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Grocery Giveaway To Aid Northeast Queens Residents In Need
Free boxes of groceries will be distributed to anyone in need Friday at the Chabad of Northeast Queens.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Catholic Schools Plan Full Return To The Classroom
Diocesan officials say 29 Catholic schools across Queens are planning to return to full-time, in-person learning next month.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
