Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Car Catches Fire Under Astoria Blvd Train Station: FDNY
Firefighters are responding to a car that burst into flames on Astoria Boulevard.
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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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
City Halts Funds For Astoria Affordable Housing Project: Report
City Hall nixed $43.5 million for a Hallets Point project months after Mayor Bill de Blasio feuded with its developer, Politico reported.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Queens Man Arrested For 2 Jamaica Murders: NYPD
Neville Brown, wanted for two fatal shootings less than a month apart, was arrested more than 75 miles outside the city in Dutchess County.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Roosevelt Island Man Now Missing For Nearly A Month, Police Say
"He is an amazing person and we are all extremely concerned," said a former co-worker of Robert Lawrence, who's been missing since Jan. 3.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Queens Man Lured Teen Girl To Run Away With Him On Facebook
A jury convicted the man of kidnapping and rape for having sex with the 15-year-old and refusing to let her leave his home once she arrived.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Woodside Papa John's Closed After Mice Found In Health Inspection
The Health Department slapped the pizza chain on 30th Avenue with 41 violation points after a recent inspection unveiled mice in the eatery.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Panorama Trivia Game At Queens Museum Tests Your NYC Knowledge
Calling all geography know-it-alls to the ultimate game of NYC trivia at The Panorama, the world's largest-scale model of New York City.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Jamaica Stabber, Backpack Thief Arrested: NYPD
A Jamaica man is in custody on attempted murder and robbery charges for stabbing a man three times and stealing his backpack, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bring Lowe's To Douglaston, Local Group Says
Community Board 11 will vote on plans for a Lowe's store to replace the now-shuttered Macy's at the Douglaston Shopping Center.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Wig-Clad Gunman Jailed For Robbing Queens Pharmacy Twice: Report
The Jamaica man's getup allegedly included a wig, red lipstick and a .380 caliber handgun, authorities said.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
'Immersive Sound Show' Debuts This Summer At Forest Hills Stadium
The English band "alt-J" claims the surround-sound concert, complete with special sound affects, will be the first of its kind in the U.S.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Knife-Wielding Thief Robs 2 Women Over 2 Days In Queens: NYPD
In his latest heist, the man robbed a 71-year-old woman outside her home and stole thousands of dollars in cash and jewelry, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Thief Stabs Man, Steals His Backback In Jamaica: NYPD
The man was reportedly in critical condition after the thief tackled and stabbed him three times for his backpack, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
In City's Opioid Scourge, Orthodox Jewish Communities Not Immune
An orthodox group is trying to end the taboo surrounding drug use.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Woman Robbed, Punched In Fight Aboard Q110 Bus In Jamaica: NYPD
Police are looking for the two woman who allegedly punched her in the face and stole her iPhone 6.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Wealthy Queens Mother Scams Nearly $70K From Medicaid: DA
The Jamaica mother allegedly had more than $1 million in the bank during the three years she cheated the system, according to the charges.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
State Of The Borough: Over 18K New Seats Coming To Queens Schools
The $1.9 million capital investment will help reduce overcrowding in the schools by 2020, Borough President Melinda Katz said.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Elmhurst Man Dies After Being Hit By Car On Union Turnpike: NYPD
The 71-year-old man was crossing Union Turnpike near 175th Street when he was hit by a 2014 Nissan Altima, police say.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Brooklyn Man Assaulted 2 Cops In Queens Construction Dispute: DA
One cop was concussed and needed stitches after being hit in the head with what may have been a piece of wood, the complaint says.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|News|
Jackson Heights Woman Runs For New York Senate
Jessica Ramos launched her campaign to represent Astoria, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, Corona and Woodside in the state senate.
Danielle Woodward, Patch Staff
