Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Suspects In LIC New Year's Day Shooting Still At Large: Police
Police are looking for two men who exchanged gunfire on the street in Long Island City early on New Year's Day.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
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|
Man Accused Of Setting Fire To His Astoria Restaurant: FDNY
The owner of Ignited Restaurant & Lounge on Steinway Street has been arrested on a federal arson charge, the FDNY said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
These Are The Homes You Can Get In Astoria For Under $300K
Only 16 homes listed in the neighborhood cost less than $300,000. Here's a look at what that will get you.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
These Are The Homes You Can Get In Bayside For Under $200K
Only six homes listed in the neighborhood cost less than $200,000. Here's a look at what that will get you.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
These Are The Homes You Can Get In Forest Hills For Under $200K
Only 34 homes listed in the neighborhood cost less than $200,000. Here's a look at what that will get you.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Officials To Host Briefing On Astoria Library Renovation
Wondering about the status of the Astoria public library renovation? Officials will discuss the new design Monday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Extremist Pleads Guilty To Gun Charge | Bayside Week In Review
Also: Little Neck Stop & Shop Slated To Close | Grant Program Devotes $15M To Queens Small Business Recovery
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Burglaries Drive Small Crime Uptick | Forest Hills Week In Review
Also: Forest Hills Woman Sets Sights On Climbing World's Seven Summits | New Grant Program Devotes $15M To Queens Small Business Recovery
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Subway Station Gets Biden Tribute | Astoria/LIC Week In Review
Also: Coronavirus Testing Tent At Mount Sinai Queens | New Grant Program Devotes $15M To Queens Small Business Recovery
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Rego Park's Trylon Theater Rezoning Heads To Committee Hearing
Plans to redevelop the historic theater, now home to Ohr Natan Synagogue, will face public scrutiny at a committee meeting next week.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
48 Queens Eateries To Participate In NYC Restaurant Week
A record number of restaurants — including 48 in Queens — are participating in this month's pandemic-minded "Restaurant Week To Go."
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Neo-Nazi Extremist Pleads Guilty To Gun Charge: Feds
Joseph Miner, a 30-year-old Bayside resident, pleaded guilty Friday to a charge of possessing a firearm with obliterated serial numbers.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Dates To Know In Forest Hills This Week
Patch has put together a round-up of meetings and events in the neighborhood for Jan. 24 through Jan. 30.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Dates To Know In Bayside This Week
Patch has put together a round-up of meetings and events in the neighborhood for Jan. 24 through Jan. 30.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Dates To Know In Astoria, Long Island City This Week
Patch has put together a round-up of meetings and events in the neighborhood for Jan. 24 through Jan. 30.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Coronavirus Cases Shutter 5 Schools In Astoria, Long Island City
Five elementary schools in Astoria and Long Island City were temporarily closed as of Thursday due to coronavirus cases, data shows.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Coronavirus Cases Shutter 7 Schools In District 26: DOE
Seven District 26 elementary school buildings were temporarily closed as of Thursday due to multiple coronavirus cases, data shows.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Burglaries Drive Slight Uptick In Forest Hills Crime Rate
The NYPD's 112th Precinct saw only a small uptick in crime last year, due to a slight increase in burglaries, robberies and car thefts.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Overnight Closure To Affect Van Wyck Expressway Exit Ramp
The Van Wyck's exit ramp to the westbound Grand Central Parkway will be closed overnight Friday to make way for construction work.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Coronavirus Testing Tent Now Open At Mount Sinai Queens
The tent outside the Astoria hospital is offering PCR tests — considered the gold standard — and promising results back in 24 hours.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
