Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Tampons Are A Civil Right, Says Former Detainee Suing City
A Queens woman is arguing that the lack of tampons or pads at the city's 77 police precincts violates detainees' civil rights.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Decomposed Body Found In Little Neck Apartment: Cops
A badly decomposed body was found in a Little Neck apartment Sunday afternoon, according to police. It's unclear how the person died.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Ruff Break: Dog Food Delivery Truck Loses Top On Queens Boulevard
Westbound traffic on Queens Boulevard was shut down Monday morning after a truck full of dog food hit an overpass and tore its roof off.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Off-Duty Cop Pulls Gun On Queens Karaoke Waitress: Reports
An NYPD officer was arrested for pointing his gun at a waitress during a night out with his sergeant at a Flushing karaoke bar, reports say.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Cyclist Killed In Broad Channel Crash Is 25th This Year
A cyclist was killed Sunday in a crash on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens, according to police. He's the 25th cyclist death so far this year.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Angry Residents Bash Queens Shelter Plan | Queens Week In Review
Also: Reviving Old LIRR Branch Would Cost Billions | Hunters Point Library To Fix Accessibility Issue | Elmhurst Target Fight Goes To Court
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Pedestrian Bridge To Be Demolished This Weekend
The long-planned demolition of Bayside's 216th Street pedestrian bridge over the Long Island Rail Road will wrap up this weekend.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Local Legend: 'Diner Man' Michael Perlman Is A Queens Superhero
Diner-saving preservationist Michael Perlman talks about drawing his strength from historic Forest Hills.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Mayor Pledges More Cops, School Fixes For Koslowitz's Jail Vote
Mayor Bill de Blasio has previously promised that Kew Gardens residents would be compensated for shouldering the "burden" of a new jail.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Angry Rider Hits MTA Bus Driver With Umbrella In Jamaica: Cops
Police are looking for a man who hit an MTA bus driver with an umbrella earlier this week after demanding the driver move the bus.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Flushing Daycare Hit With $10M Suit Over Stabbing Spree: Report
The unlicensed Flushing daycare where a suicidal nanny slashed three babies last year is facing a $10 million lawsuit, a news report says.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Boy, 7, Violently Attacked By Stranger In Kew Gardens: Reports
A seven-year-old boy was critically injured after a stranger picked him up and slammed him to the ground in Kew Gardens, reports say.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Reviving Abandoned Queens LIRR Branch Would Cost $6.7B: Study
The MTA released a long-overdue study on the cost of reviving the LIRR's Rockaway Beach branch, which goes from Rego Park to Ozone Park.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Construction Starts On 180-Seat Astoria School Addition
Construction has started on a 180-seat addition to P.S. 2 Alfred Zimberg, expected to open in time for the 2021-2022 school year.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Corona Man Accused Of Fatal Stabbing At Christening Party: Report
A Corona man was charged with fatally stabbing a 22-year-old man in a fight that started at a baby's christening party, reports say.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Glen Oaks Teen Found Shot To Death Near Home: Cops
A teenager was shot to death then dumped on the street around the corner from his Glen Oaks home, according to police and news reports.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Pedestrian Struck By Car On Queens Boulevard: Cops
A driver crashed into a pedestrian on Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst Thursday morning, police and fire officials said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Ample Hills Recalls Half Pints Of Ice Cream Over Peanut Issue
Ample Hills recalled a batch of its Peppermint Pattie ice cream that may contain peanuts, even though they aren't listed as an ingredient.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Queens Taekwondo Teacher Charged With Raping 12-Year-Old Student
A taekwondo teacher in Queens has been charged with raping a 12-year-old girl taking lessons at his studio, prosecutors said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Man Struck By Train Near Woodside LIRR Station: Officials
A man was struck by a train by the Woodside LIRR station on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
