Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Owner Of Ben's Kosher Deli Announces Plans To Retire
Ronnie Dragoon, the founder of Ben's Kosher Deli, plans to retire and hand over the Jewish delicatessen chain to new ownership.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Reusable Bag Giveaways Coming To Bayside Ahead Of Plastic Bag Ban
With a single-use plastic bag ban coming March 1, the city is distributing free reusable bags to help Bayside residents prep for the change.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Man Nabs $5,000, Cigarette Packs From Astoria Smoke Shop: NYPD
The NYPD is asking for help finding the man who broke into an Astoria smoke shop Thursday and stole $5,000 and cartons of cigarettes.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Man, 21, Stabbed To Death In Astoria, Police Say
A 21-year-old man was found on an Astoria street corner Sunday with stab wounds that would prove fatal, according to the police.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens NYPD Lawsuits Cost $3.4M Last Year | Queens Week In Review
Also: Community Board Application Deadline Extended | Forest Hills, Astoria Riders Sound Off On Queens Bus Network Redesign
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
New Restaurant R40 Brings Argentinian 'Parrilla' To LIC
After three years of construction, Argentinian restaurant R40 is officially opening its doors in Long Island City to the public on Feb. 11.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Man Busted For Marijuana-Filled Minivan In Massachusetts
State troopers busted a Bayside man speeding on a Massachusetts highway, then found 362 pounds of marijuana in his minivan.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Commuters Decry MTA's Proposed Q23 Bus Redesign
Forest Hills commuters are protesting the MTA's proposal to nix the Q23 bus route and replace it with two separate lines.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Uber Launches New Service To Help LIRR Riders Make Their Train
Uber launched a new feature called "Make My Train" that will help LIRR commuters get to the station in time.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Man Wanted For Attacking New Year's Reveler In Astoria Bar: NYPD
Police are looking for a man who attacked a reveler with a chair during a New Year's celebration in a Steinway Street bar.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
The Health Nuts To Close Its Bay Terrace Shopping Center Location
The Health Nuts, a local chain of health food shops, is closing its location in the Bay Terrace Shopping Center.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Weeklong Queens Donation Drive Will Aid Veterans, The Homeless
The Queens Borough President's Office is kicking off its week of service with two donation drives to help veterans and the homeless.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
MTA Heading To Kew Gardens To Present Queens Bus Redesign Plan
MTA officials will be at the Queens Community Board 6 meeting to brief locals on its plan to redesign the Queens bus network.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Queens Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Girls As Young As 2
Jamaica resident Orlando Lopez faces charges that he recorded himself sexually abusing girls as young as two, federal prosecutors say.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
New Supermarket Coming To Metropolitan Avenue In Forest Hills
Angie's Market, a new supermarket opening on Metropolitan Avenue, will be an "extraordinary food experience," according to its website.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Man Hit In The Face, Robbed Of $340 In Rego Park Hotel: NYPD
The incident unfolded in the Wyndham Gardens Hotel on the border of Elmhurst and Rego Park, according to the police.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Michael Bloomberg To Open Presidential Campaign Office In Bayside
Former New York City Mayor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is opening a campaign office on Bell Boulevard.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
MTA Proposal To Eliminate Q103 Bus Riles Astoria Residents
The Q103, which runs along Vernon Boulevard, would be eliminated under the MTA's proposed redesign of the Queens bus network.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Four Injured After Detainee At Queens Jail Attacks Cellmates
Four corrections officers were hospitalized after a detainee in a Queens jail attacked other cellmates, the Department of Corrections said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
15 New Affordable Apartments In Astoria Hit The Housing Lottery
Monthly rents start at just under $1,000 for the new apartments, according to city records.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
