Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board Now Accepting Applications
Queens residents interested in the environment, waste and recycling are encouraged to apply for a spot advising the borough president.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Maya Kaufman covers Queens for Patch. She studied political science at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, and received a master's degree from Columbia Journalism School, where she was a fellow at the Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism.
She has written for The New York Times, Bloomberg News, CBSNews.com, the Miami Herald, The Columbus Dispatch and The Real Deal Magazine. As a fourth-generation New Yorker, Maya is passionate about local news coverage.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Water Main Break Floods LIC Streets, Traps People In Cars
The streets outside Queensbridge Houses flooded early Thursday, trapping some in their cars and leaving residents without water service.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Still 'Yellow Zone' As Cuomo Eases Most Restrictions
Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted restrictions Wednesday on color-coded coronavirus cluster zones across the state, but not in Queens.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Still 'Yellow Zone' As Cuomo Eases Most Restrictions
Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted restrictions Wednesday on color-coded coronavirus cluster zones across the state, but not in Queens.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Coronavirus Cases Prompt 10-Day Closure At Bayside School
Five students at P.S. 159 have tested positive for the coronavirus in the last two weeks, according to state records.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Man Shot On Center Boulevard, Shooter At Large: Police
A man was shot in the leg and the torso Tuesday night in Long Island City, according to the NYPD. No one has been arrested.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Public Library Slated For Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade
The upcoming renovation will make the library fully accessible, officials said this week.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Schools Win Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Two Astoria schools are among just over 1,100 U.S. high schools that earned the recognition from the College Board.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled Due To Pandemic
The parade, which was scheduled for March 27, has been canceled for the second year in a row.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Person Struck By Train In Forest Hills, MTA Says
E, F, M and R subway service between Manhattan and Queens has been temporarily suspended, according to the MTA.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills School Wins Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Queens Metropolitan High School is among just over 1,100 U.S. high schools that earned the recognition from the College Board.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Where To Find The MTA's Coronavirus Memorial In Queens
An art exhibition in select stations across New York City honors the lives of the 107 MTA workers who have died of coronavirus.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Ex-Chef Brings New Home-Baking Venture To Bayside
The pandemic brought an end to Michael Nicastro's gig at a high-end Manhattan restaurant, but his sweet tooth brought him a new idea.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Man Robs Astoria Citibank, Runs Off With $600: Police
A man who robbed an Astoria Citibank last week is still at large, according to the NYPD.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Free Senior Transportation Program Returns To Northeast Queens
A City Council-funded program is offering Northeast Queens seniors free rides to coronavirus vaccination appointments or the doctor.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Vaccine Mega Sites On Hold As City Runs Out Of Doses | Patch PM
Attempted Sex Attacker Fought Off In West Village Home | Cop Shoots Suspected Car Thief | Godiva To Close NYC Stores
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Church Urges Testing After 1 Contracts Coronavirus
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs urged those who went to mass on Jan. 9 or Jan. 10 to get tested for COVID-19, after an attendee tested positive.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Citi Field Coronavirus Vaccine Site Opening Is Postponed
The city has indefinitely postponed the opening of a 24-hour coronavirus vaccination site at Citi Field in Queens due to a supply shortage.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
These Astoria, LIC Eateries Are Participating In Restaurant Week
Sixteen neighborhood spots, and many others nearby, will have special to-go deals starting this week.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
These Are The Forest Hills Spots Participating In Restaurant Week
Eight local restaurants, and many others nearby, will have to-go deals starting this week.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
