Jamaica, NY|News|
Donald Trump's Childhood Home In Queens Is Up For Auction Again
President Trump's childhood home in Queens is back up for auction after it failed to sell for $2.9 million earlier this year, reports say.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Off-Duty Garbage Man Knocks Queens Commuter Off Scooter, Cops Say
An off-duty sanitation worker was arrested for attacking a Long Island City commuter and landing him in the hospital, cops said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bell Boulevard 'Sunday Stroll' Returns To Bayside This Weekend
The Bell Boulevard "Sunday Stroll" returns to Bayside this weekend for a day of live music, games and outdoor dining.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Grade-Fixing Allegations At Queens High School Prompt DA Probe
The Queens district attorney's office is investigating allegations of grade fixing at Maspeth High School, according to the New York Post.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Pol Launches Climate-Focused Bid For Queens Borough Prez
City Council Member Costa Constantinides is running for Queens borough president on a climate change-focused platform.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens To Get 14 Electric Car Charging Ports In Pilot Program
The city will get rid of up to 28 parking spots in Queens to install a series of electric car chargers, starting in spring 2020.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Queensboro Hill VFW Post Starts GoFundMe To Stay Afloat
The Queensboro Hill Veterans of Foreign Wars post launched a $15,000 fundraiser in a last-ditch effort to get back up and running.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
2 Cops Hurt After Queens Traffic Stop Goes Awry: NYPD
A traffic stop in Ozone Park took a turn for the worse Monday after an unruly driver raced away and dragged two cops along with them.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Jamaica Construction Worker Injured In Job Site Fall: FDNY
A construction worker in Jamaica was injured after he fell at a job site midday Monday, according to the FDNY.
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Jamaica, NY|News|
Jamaica Block Named In Honor Of Slain NYPD Detective
A Jamaica block now bears the name of lifelong Jamaica resident and NYPD Detective Keith L. Williams, killed in the line of duty in 1989.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Union Turnpike Exit On Clearview Expressway Closes Temporarily
The Union Turnpike exit on the southbound Clearview Expressway will be closed Sept. 16 through Sept. 20 for construction work.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens' Newest School Opens Its Doors | Queens Week In Review
Also: Coding School Opening In Bayside | Queens Teacher Arrested For Stealing School Supplies | Rugby Club Kicks Off In Western Queens
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Ivy-Covered Tudor Mansion In Forest Hills Gardens Asks $2.8M
This storybook home in Queens has everything from a glass-enclosed veranda to a wine cellar.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
City's Nightlife Raids Target Jackson Heights, Report Finds
NYPD-led raids of city nightlife venues target the Jackson Heights area more than any other neighborhood, according to a new report.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Street Corner Will Get a New Name To Commemorate 9/11
A Bayside street corner is getting a second name to pay tribute to the lives lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Pilot Crashes Into JFK Airport Sign, Takes Off Anyway: Lawsuit
The plane smashed into a sign, damaged its wing then took off as passengers screamed, the lawsuit claims.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Local Legend: Joe DiStefano's Foodie Haven Is Forest Hills
The food writer says people who think Forest Hills cuisine is boring need to try shashlik and giant, juicy Georgian dumplings first.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Pedestrian Injured In Astoria Boulevard Crash: FDNY
A driver struck and injured a pedestrian Friday morning in Astoria, according to a Fire Department spokesperson.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Woman Found Mysteriously Dead In Steinway Street Building: NYPD
A 28-year-old woman was found dead with gashes in her chest Thursday afternoon in Astoria, according to police.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Koslowitz Calls For Shorter Kew Gardens Jail In Council Hearing
City Council Member Karen Koslowitz called the height of a 27-story jail proposed for her district in Queens "unacceptable," reports say.
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