Queens|News|
Small Business Saturday 2019: Where To Shop In Queens
Small Business Saturday — it's on Nov. 30 this year — helps local businesses in Queens compete.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
- Queens, NY
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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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Borough Hall Kicks Off Its Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz on Tuesday kicked off her annual holiday toy drive for children in need.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Black Friday Hike Spotlights Alley Pond Park's Centuries-Old Tree
Work off that Thanksgiving feast by heading outdoors this Black Friday for a hike in Alley Pond Park.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Queens McDonald's Fined $188K For Violating Labor Laws: Officials
The owner of five McDonald's franchises in Queens was ordered to pay workers $155,000 for violating city labor laws, officials said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Sutphin Boulevard BID To Provide Thanksgiving Meals In Jamaica
The Sutphin Boulevard BID is partnering with a local businessman to bring hot Thanksgiving meals to Jamaica residents.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
$41M Hunters Point Library Violates The ADA, New Lawsuit Claims
A new federal lawsuit claims the new, $41 million Hunters Point Library excludes people with mobility issues from "full and equal access."
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
LIC's Sixteen Oaks Grove Will Get A $1.3 Million Makeover
Sixteen Oaks Grove Park in Long Island City will get a $1.3 million makeover, City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer announced Monday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Borough President Candidates Say They'll Revamp The Role
Six candidates for Queens borough president want to convince voters that the largely ceremonial position can be more than just a figurehead.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Alley Pond School In Queens To Get 440-Seat Expansion
The city is adding hundreds of seats to the Alley Pond School in Oakland Gardens.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Anti-Muslim Graffiti Scrawled On Queens Bus Shelter
A bus shelter on Steinway Street — where there's a robust Middle Eastern community — was found vandalized with anti-Muslim graffiti.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Queens Cop Charged With Choking Wife In Front Of Their Kid: DA
An off-duty cop was arrested Saturday on charges that he choked and punched his wife in front of their eight-year-old child.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
WATCH: Competitive Burger Eaters Chow Down At Astoria Restaurant
Guess how many burgers it took to win the $3,000 prize.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Queens Night Market To Host Holiday Market With Queens Museum
The Queens Night Market's holiday crafts and food market returns next month to the Queens Museum.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Off-Duty Cop Slashed, Robbed In Astoria Road Rage Attack: NYPD
An off-duty police sergeant was robbed and slashed in the face by an enraged driver after a fender bender in Astoria early Sunday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
SEE: NYPD Handcuffs Homeless Woman In Jamaica Subway Station
A viral video of NYPD officers handcuffing a homeless woman in a Queens subway station Friday outraged bystanders and homeless advocates.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens DA-Elect Melinda Katz Announces Transition Team
Incoming Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz on Friday announced the members of her transition team.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
9/11 Memorial Riders Mistakenly Ticketed | Queens Week In Review
Also: New Mega-Development To Rise In Flushing | Jackson Heights Bakery Among Best Of 2019 | Queens DA To Release Records On Dishonest Cops
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Chaos At Queens Center Mall After 200 Teens Start Fight: Cops
A group of 200 teens wreaked havoc at Queens Center Mall midday Friday, according to police.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Jamaica Man Arrested In Queensbridge Teen's Fatal Stabbing: Cops
The man faces charges of conspiracy and criminal facilitation for the fatal stabbing of a Queensbridge Houses resident in South Jamaica.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
LIC High School Teacher Had Sex With Student, Investigators Find
The Long Island City High School teacher resigned after an investigation found he'd had inappropriate relationships with students.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
