Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Queens High Schooler Helps Discover New Sea Creatures
Cherie Qu, who attends Bard High School in LIC, helped the American Museum of Natural History identify the new species.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Burglar Breaks Into Astoria Tapas Bar, Nabs $6,700 Cash: NYPD
Police are looking for a man who broke into The Social, a tapas and cocktail bar on 30th Avenue, and made off with $6,700 and two tablets.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills School Safety Officer Punched In The Face, NYPD Says
A man walked into P.S. 175, struck up a conversation with an NYPD school safety officer, then punched her in the face, police say.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Trio Holds Up Queens Boulevard McDonald's, Steals $3,600: NYPD
The robbers made off with $3,600 from a Queens McDonald's early Sunday after climbing through the drive-through window, police said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Queens Congresswoman Introduces Aircraft Noise Reduction Bill
Northeast Queens residents plagued by excessive aircraft noise may get some relief if Congress passes a bill just introduced by Grace Meng.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
The Battle The Amazon HQ2 Fallout Created | Queens Week In Review
Also: Pedestrian Killed On Bell Boulevard | CNBC Anchor Will Challenge Ocasio-Cortez | Kew Gardens Jail Plan Prompts Lawsuit
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Rents Spike After Surprise Broker Fee Ban, Data Shows
Rents in Astoria spiked after the broker fee ban, but renters could still end up saving money if a judge upholds the ban, one study finds.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Rents Jump After Broker Fee Ban, Data Shows
Rents in Forest Hills spiked after a surprise broker fee ban, but renters could still save money long-term, one study finds.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Crescent, 31st Street In Astoria To Get Protected Bike Lanes
Protected bike lanes could come to 31st Street and Crescent as soon as this summer, as the city works on improving Astoria's bike network.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Post-Amazon HQ2 Fallout, This Building Is LIC's Next Battleground
The Western Queens Community Land Trust is fighting to keep a city-owned building on the former Amazon HQ2 site in public hands.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
New Union Turnpike Bridge Over Grand Central Parkway To Open
The new eastbound Union Turnpike bridge crossing the Grand Central Parkway will open Friday, the state Department of Transportation said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Mayor Bill De Blasio Coming To Forest Hills For Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Bill de Blasio is coming to Forest Hills for a town hall next week hosted by City Council Member Karen Koslowitz.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Pedestrian Dies After Car Crash On Bell Boulevard: NYPD
The Oakland Gardens woman died three days after a driver crashed into her, steps away from her Bell Boulevard apartment building.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Use Of Stop-And-Frisk Spiked In Queens Last Year, Data Shows
New data shows stop-and-frisks by police spiked last year, even after a court ruled the NYPD's practice unconstitutional.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Homeowners To Sue City Over Kew Gardens Jail Plan
Kew Gardens, Forest Hills and Briarwood residents are preparing to sue the city over a new jail planned for their neighborhood.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Had The Most Stop-And-Frisk Searches In Queens In 2019
New data shows stop-and-frisks by police spiked last year, even after a court ruled the NYPD's practice unconstitutional.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Daytime Astoria Burglary Prompts NYPD Safety Warning To Residents
A daytime burglary Saturday around the corner from the local police station prompted the NYPD to warn Astoria residents to take precautions.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Dental Clinic Offering Free Exams To Kids All Month
Plaza College's community dental clinic in Forest Hills is offering free dental services for kids all month.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
CNBC Anchor Michelle Caruso-Cabrera To Run Against AOC In Primary
Longtime CNBC anchor Michelle Caruso-Cabrera joins a field of a dozen candidates running against U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Douglaston Public Library To Close For 3 Weeks Of Maintenance
The Douglaston Public Library will close Saturday, Feb. 22, for three weeks of maintenance work.
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