Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Police Warn Of Increase In Car Thefts In Northern Queens
Car thefts are continuing to rise in northern Queens, and, in many cases, drivers had left their keys in the ignition, police said.
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|
Portion Of 31st Avenue In Astoria Closes To Cars
A stretch of 31st Avenue is now closed to cars during the day, part of an expansion of the city's "Open Streets" program.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
More Astoria Bars Lose Liquor Licenses As NY Continues Crackdown
Two more Astoria establishments got their liquor licenses suspended Monday for violating pandemic-related rules.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Borough President's Office Hosts Virtual Job Fair
The Queens Borough President's Office will host a virtual job fair Wednesday to help combat the borough's rising unemployment rate.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Man Dies After Crashing Revel Scooter In Queens: Police
A man riding a Revel scooter died in a crash Tuesday in Rego Park, marking the second known death involving the startup's electric mopeds.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Just Over Half Of Queens Has Filled Out 2020 Census: Data
Officials are kicking off a weeklong competition to increase 2020 U.S. Census response rates in Queens and the rest of New York City.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Homeless Man Charged With Attempted Rape In Forest Park: NYPD
A homeless man was arrested Monday in connection with an attempted sexual assault this weekend in Forest Park, according to police.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Elevators Open At Astoria Boulevard Subway Station
The MTA finished construction Friday on a new set of elevators at the Astoria Boulevard subway station, several months ahead of schedule.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Motorcyclist In NE Queens Killed After Crashing Into Fire Hydrant
A motorcyclist died Sunday evening in Holliswood after losing control and crashing into a fire hydrant, according to police.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Woman Walking In Forest Park Fights Off Would-Be Rapist: NYPD
Police are looking for a man who choked a woman and tried to sexually assault her in Forest Park over the weekend.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Unlicensed Bounty Hunters Arrested | Queens Week In Review
Also: Drive-In Movie Festival Launching | Douglaston Fairway Finds Last-Minute Buyer | Astoria Bars Stripped Of Liquor Licenses
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
'Grown On LI' Market To Debut At Queens Farm
A new farmers market featuring fresh produce from the other side of the Queens-Nassau border is debuting this weekend at the Queens Farm.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Police Precincts Team Up For Forest Hills Graffiti Cleanup
Police officers from Forest Hills and Kew Gardens joined forces this week to clean up graffiti in the Austin Street pedestrian underpass.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Man Accused Of $6.9M Phony Drug Rebate Scheme: Feds
A Forest Hills man is accused of pocketing $6.9 million in reimbursements for pricey medications that his pharmacies never dispensed.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Best Market In Astoria To Close, Transform Into Lidl Supermarket
Astoria's Best Market is due to close within the next three weeks to allow renovation work to begin, a Lidl spokesperson said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Armed Robbery Of Astoria Gas Station Caught On Video: NYPD
Two men were caught on surveillance video pointing a gun at an Astoria gas station worker and emptying the cash register in front of him.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Queens Gun-Running Ring Busted, 4 Traffickers Arrested
The traffickers smuggled guns, large-capacity magazines and ammunition from Virginia to Queens, according to prosecutors.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Burglars Nab $19K Worth Of Alcohol From Bayside Liquor Shop: Cops
Five burglars broke into a liquor store overnight Monday and left with more than $19,000 worth of alcohol, according to police.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Couple Busted Trying To Sell Elephant Foot Stools
Investigators spotted the stools listed for sale online — a felony under state conservation law.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
BJ's Wholesale Club To Open New Queens Location
The new BJ's Wholesale Club location will open in western Queens early next year, the company announced Wednesday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
