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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|
New Rapid Coronavirus Testing Site Opens In Astoria
A new rapid COVID-19 testing site that opened Friday in Astoria will offer results in 30 minutes or less.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
This Queens Nursing Home Has Seen NYC's Most Coronavirus Deaths
The Parker Jewish Institute in Northeast Queens has seen at least 119 deaths from COVID-19 — the most of any New York City nursing home.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
86-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Auburndale Home: Police
Authorities are investigating whether a burned space heater could be to blame for the man's death, according to a news report.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Ample Hills Ex-Manager Alleges Harassment: Lawsuit
The ex-manager of Ample Hills' Astoria ice cream shop accused his boss of sexual harassment and the company of unsafe COVID-19 protocols.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Deadline Approaching For Queens Community Board Applications
Applications to serve on a Queens community board are due by the end of the day Friday.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Rego Park Man On Team Behind NASA's Latest Mars Rover: Report
Rego Park's Vishnu Sridhar was lead systems engineer for the SuperCam on the rover Perseverance, which landed Thursday, Gothamist reported.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Congresswoman Grace Meng Named 'Champion Of Science'
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng is among six members of Congress awarded the recognition by The Science Coalition, a nonprofit.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Congresswoman Grace Meng Named 'Champion Of Science'
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng is among six members of Congress awarded the recognition by The Science Coalition, a nonprofit.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Martin Van Buren High School To Be Coronavirus Vaccination Site
Mayor Bill de Blasio said a vaccination site will open at Martin Van Buren High School in Queens Village on Sunday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Public Libraries Closed Due To 'Severe Weather Conditions'
All Queens library branches are closed Thursday due to weather, the library system announced.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
FDNY Firefighter In Astoria Arrested On Weapons Charge: Police
Cops arrested an off-duty FDNY firefighter in Astoria on Wednesday after they said they found a loaded gun in his possession.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Swastika Found Scrawled Outside Rego Park Jewish Center
Police are investigating after a swastika was discovered Wednesday afternoon outside the Rego Park Jewish Center on Queens Boulevard.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Party Nod Puts Bayside Councilman Vallone On Path To Judgeship
The Queens County Democratic Party endorsed City Council Member Paul Vallone for a seat as a civil court judge.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Owner Of Whitestone Trash Hauler Pleads Guilty To Bribery: Feds
George Kalergios was accused of bribing an unnamed college's facilities director to hire his company, Zeus Waste Management.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Gym Gets CB1 Approval For Expansion It Already Did
The Rock Health & Fitness, a gym on 31st Street in Astoria, got approval to authorize its expansion from one floors to two.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps Looks To Expand Its Reach
The Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps is looking to expand into Woodhaven, Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens — and it isn't the only one.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Mobster John Gotti's Wine Collection For Sale In LIC: Report
Enoteca LIC is selling three dozen bottles from the late Gambino boss John Gotti's collection of rare wines, according to the New York Post.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
This Many Bayside Residents Have Gotten Coronavirus Vaccines
Nearly 10,000 Bayside and Oakland Gardens residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, city data shows.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
This Many Astoria Residents Have Gotten Coronavirus Vaccines
Thousands of people living in Astoria have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to data released Tuesday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
