Forest Hills, NY|News|
COVID Closures, Helping Hands: Forest Hills' 2020 Year In Review
Forest Hills Patch takes a look back at the neighborhood stories that made headlines this year.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
- Queens, NY
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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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Here's Where Queens Residents Can Recycle Christmas Trees
The parks department has kicked off its annual "mulchfest" tree-chipping extravaganza to help New Yorkers recycle their Christmas trees.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Queens Eatery Loses Liquor License After Republican Club's Party
Authorities said they suspended Il Bacco's liquor license after the Whitestone Republican Club's potential "superspreader" party there.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills NYPD Precinct Warns Of Increase In Car Thefts
The NYPD's 112th Precinct is warning neighborhood residents of an increase in car thefts.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
New Mexican Restaurant Ruta Oaxaca To Open In Astoria
Highlights of the new restaurant's menu include homemade mole negro, mole amarillo and mole verde sauces.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Long Island City Man Accused Of Insider Trading
The SEC says the man and several colleagues made $1 million by illegally trading on nonpublic information about a chemical manufacturer.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Man Hospitalized With Coronavirus After Whitestone Party: Report
Queens Village Republican Club board chair Jim Trent reportedly fell ill after attending the Whitestone Republican Club Christmas party.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Jewelry Wholesaler Pleads Guilty In $200M Ponzi Scheme: Feds
Gregory Altieri pleaded guilty to federal charges Wednesday in connection with a Ponzi scheme based on buying and reselling jewelry.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
94-Year-Old Bayside Hills Woman Reported Missing: Police
The NYPD issued a silver alert Tuesday after 94-year-old Jenny Rizzi was reported missing.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Mad For Chicken To Open Forest Hills Location
Restaurant chain Mad for Chicken is bringing its signature soy garlic fried chicken and Korean-inspired dishes to Austin Street.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Vicious Squirrel Attacks Rattle Queens Residents | Patch PM
Bald Eagle In Central Park | Pasta Thieves Clear Out Restaurant's Noodles | UES' COVID Death Toll
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Homeless Shelter For Senior Women To Open In Douglaston In 2021
The 75-bed homeless shelter will be the first in the Northeast Queens district overseen by Community Board 11, officials said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Don’t Itemize? Food Drive Gifts In Queens Still Tax Deductible
Patch Holiday Food Drive donations to Feeding America to help hungry New Yorkers are tax-deductible — even if you don’t itemize.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
New Coronavirus Testing Site To Open In Astoria
A new testing site coming to Astoria will offer PCR tests — considered the gold standard — and promises results within 48 to 72 hours.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Vicious Squirrel Attacks Rattle Rego Park Residents
Rego Park residents say squirrels have been viciously attacking them, unprovoked, and they don't know where to turn for help.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
IHOP To Open Bay Terrace Location This Week
IHOP is about to heat up its pancake griddles at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Dolphin Washes Ashore At Jacob Riis Park In Queens
The six-foot-long common dolphin, which washed up near Bay 9, appeared to have died of natural causes.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Coronavirus Testing Van Returns To Queens Borough Hall
A mobile coronavirus testing site has returned to Queens Borough Hall for a second straight week as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
2 NYPD Officers Hurt After Crashing Cop Car In Astoria: Report
The cops had their lights on and sirens blaring when they crashed their NYPD SUV in Astoria, the New York Daily News reported.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Businesses Cling To Life | Astoria/LIC Week In Review
Also: LIC Composting Site Staves Off Eviction | How Much Northwest Queens Rents Dropped In 2020 | Work Starts On Astoria Boulevard Bridge
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