Jamaica, NY|News|
Thief Steals Man's Phone At Knifepoint In Jamaica: NYPD
The thief asked to used the man's cell phone and held a knife to his neck when he refused, police say.
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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Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Denmark-Based Brewery Opens First NYC Location In Queens
Cult Danish brewer Mikkeller will open its first U.S. brewery outside of California at Citi Field on March 25.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Woman Killed Crashing Into Pole On Grand Central Parkway: NYPD
Speed appeared to be a factor in the fatal crash on an East Elmhurst exit Friday morning, police say.
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Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Man Killed In Jackson Heights Bodega Shooting
The 31-year-old man was shot multiple times in the chest, police say.
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Queens|News|
UniverSoul Circus | Events In Queens This Weekend
Watch one of the world's most diverse circuses, indulge in an early Easter egg hunt or label shop at a music festival.
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Jamaica, NY|News|
Nonprofit Wants Queens Construction Worker's Death Investigated
An immigrant rights nonprofit is demanding answers after one of its members was crushed by a forklift on a work site in Jamaica.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Avonte Oquendo's Death Inspires New Law
"Kevin & Avonte's Law" would offer life-saving tracking devices to families caring for someone with a developmental disorder.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Man Who Murdered, Mutilated Queens Woman Gets 25 Years To Life
Chris Sobers was convicted in February of the brutal 2015 murder of an Elmhurst woman, whose remains were found in Kissena Corridor Park.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC 'March For Our Lives' Gets Underway Expecting Thousands
Thousands are expected to join the New York City protest for stricter gun laws.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Man Who Killed Celebrity Jeweler In Forest Hills Gets Prison Time
The suspended MTA train operator was convicted of manslaughter after he mowed down Aron Aranbayev with his car in a fit of road rage.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Ban On Smoking While Walking Posed By Queens Lawmaker: Reports
City Councilman Peter Koo's proposed bill would make it illegal to puff a cigarette while walking along NYC sidewalks, reports say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Thief Goes On Burglary Spree Through Whitestone: NYPD
Cops believe a serial burglar is behind at least a half dozen break-ins over the last six weeks, often stealing cash and jewelry.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Thousands Of NYC Flights Canceled As Nor'easter Hits
The storm prompted LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports to suspend operations by early Wednesday afternoon.
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Queens|News|
Revamped Grassmere Playground Opens In Far Rockaway
A new track, soccer field, basketball court and more were unveiled at the playground's grand opening on Tuesday.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Man Lured 12-Year-Old To Make Child Porn: Feds
The man was sentenced to a decade in prison on Tuesday for convincing the girl to take explicit photos and posting them on social media.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Ex-Con Violently Raped Stepdaughters For A Decade: Queens Jury
A Brooklyn man started abusing his two stepdaughters when they were 12 and 14, forcing them to bear eight of his children, prosecutors say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Serial Purse Snatcher Wanted For Robberies Across Queens: NYPD
Cops believe the same man caught on tape tackling a woman for her purse in a Flushing parking garage is behind at least six other robberies.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Teen To Compete In National Speech Tournament
Isabelle McNamara-Angel, a junior at Loyola, will represent the Upper East Side high school at the competition in Florida this June.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Trio Charges $100K To Fake Credit Cards In Queens Fraud Ring: DA
Three Flushing residents are charged with making and using the fake plastic for shopping sprees at high-end department stores.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Muggers Mace 15-Year-Old In Queens, Steal His Jacket: NYPD
The teen arranged to sell the jacket to a buyer he'd met online but was jumped by two men at the location they agreed to meet at, cops say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
