New York City, NY|News|
See The NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week
Health inspectors found these places too dirty to stay open.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
- Queens, NY
Danielle Woodward is a reporter for Patch in New York City, where she covers all things Queens. She came to Patch from the Traverse City Record-Eagle in Northern Michigan, where she's covered business, features and education news. She's also been a copy editor and producer for the Arizona Republic and has written for the online news site, Addiction Now.
Danielle was born and raised on an island in Southeast Michigan (No, it's not as cool as it sounds.) and graduated from Michigan State University in 2015. She lives in Brooklyn with her one-eyed chiweenie, whom she loves more than most people.
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Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Queens Restaurateurs Remember, Thank Anthony Bourdain
"He made me feel like I was someone important," said Sanggien Ben, whose Jackson Heights eatery was on Bourdain's CNN show, 'Parts Unknown.'
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Posed Law Would Ban Sidewalk Vendors In Parts Of Flushing
Queens City Councilman Peter Koo claims crowds of vendors have turned downtown Flushing's newly-widened sidewalks into "an obstacle course."
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Famed Ben's Best Deli To Close After 73 Years In Rego Park
Owner Jay Parker said he will be forced to close the longtime Queens Boulevard deli by June 30 unless he can find someone else to buy it.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Duo Stabs Man Repeatedly Outside Ozone Park Nightclub: NYPD
The man was on his way to his car when he got into an argument with the two attackers, police said.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Jackson Heights Community Rallies To Search For Lost Rescue Dog
A Jackson Heights family has spent the last nine days combing Queens for their beloved newly rescued pooch, Tiger.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Manhole Explodes Outside Chelsea Market
Firefighters responded to a manhole fire at West 19th Street and 9th Avenue on Thursday afternoon.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Flushing Doctor Charged In 3 Overdose Deaths: Authorities
A 231-count indictment released Thursday charges the Queens doctor with prescribing lethal drug cocktails to at least 14 patients.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Burglar Slashes Roommates Who Chased Him From Astoria Home: NYPD
Police are searching for the wannabe burglar who knifed the roommates and fled after they caught him rummaging through their apartment.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Cops Arrest Wannabe Bank Robber In Forest Hills
The Jamaica man tried to rob an Austin Street bank but fled empty-handed when a teller took to long to respond to his demands, cops said.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Kew Gardens-Briarwood, NY|News|
Man Who Slayed Muslim Cleric And Associate Gets Life In Prison
The Brooklyn man was sentenced to life without parole on Wednesday for gunning down two men on their way home from a Queens mosque.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
'Chopped' Winner To Close His Italian Eatery In Forest Hills
"This is not the end of Tazzina, just a little time out until I find the right spot again," owner Jason Zukas told customers Wednesday.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Activists Form 'Human-Protected Bike Lane' In Sunnyside
Dozens of bicycling activists linked arms along 43rd Avenue to protest for more protection between the road's bike and car lanes.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Queens Guard Admits To Smuggling Weed Into Manhattan Jail: Feds
The Jamaica man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a scheme in which he and other guards planned to sell the marijuana for thousands of dollars.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Man Arrested For Fatal Car Shooting In Southeast Queens: NYPD
The alleged gunman was arrested two days after a 26-year-old man was shot to death in the driver's seat of his car, police said.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Man Hurls Luggage At Employee In Queens Grocery Store: NYPD
The two were arguing over a sales transaction inside Hing Hing Grocery Shop in Corona, police said.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
School Playground Opens On Former Vacant Lot In Flushing
The student-designed playground features a track and field, and outdoor classroom, a handball wall and more.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Essex Street Market To Gain New Dessert, Gift Shop Vendors
Roni Sue's Chocolates, Sugar Sweet Sunshine and and Local Line by Exit9 will join the Lower East Side market at its new location this fall.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Drunk Driver Jailed For Grand Central Parkway Crash That Killed 2
The New Jersey man caused a fatal multi-vehicle highway crash near Jamaica while drunk driving home from a wedding, prosecutors say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Burglar Steals $60K In Cash, Jewelry From Elmhurst Home: NYPD
The thief tried to hit another home less than a week later but was scared off by a woman who lived there, police said.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
