Forest Hills, NY|News|
Man Charged With Assault In Kew Gardens Subway Station Attack
The man is accused of punching a 63-year-old woman in the face, leaving her with fractures, according to the NYPD.
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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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Library Starts Business Incubator For New Entrepreneurs
The Queens Public Library's new program, announced Thursday, aims to help new and prospective business owners make their ideas a reality.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Long Island City Company Wins NY Grant To Start Manufacturing PPE
Long Island City's Borden Manufacturing got $46,000 in state funding to start making disposable masks and hospital gowns.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
People Struck By Trains In 2 Astoria Subway Stations: MTA
A person was hit by a train at the Steinway Street station Thursday morning, then another was struck at Northern Boulevard, the MTA said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Newest Astoria Lawmaker To Host First Virtual Town Hall
State Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani will introduce himself and his staff and listen to attendees' comments and concerns about the district.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Queens Public Library Commemorates Black History Month Virtually
All February, the Queens Public Library is celebrating Black History Month with dozens of free virtual events and a curated reading list.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Winter Storm Blankets Queens In Snow: Photos
Patch readers sent in photos of their Queens neighborhoods covered in snow — and the snowmen and sculptures made with it.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
After Pandemic Delay, City Back To Work On New Rego Park Library
The NYC Department of Design and Construction says it has resumed work on the new Rego Park library, but details are scarce.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Houses Tenants Raise $184K For Kids' College Funds
Led by the Astoria Houses Resident Association, the community scholarship will help children in the NYCHA complex start saving for college.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Neighbors Spar Over Douglaston Homeless Shelter Proposal
"We have to remember not to get more upset about a homeless shelter than we are about the issue of homelessness itself," one neighbor said.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
11-Story Astoria Development Plan Goes Before Borough President
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will host a hearing Thursday on a proposed apartment building at 30-02 Newtown Ave.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Rego Park Development Proposal Goes Before Borough President
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will host a hearing Thursday on a proposed seven-story apartment building on Woodhaven Boulevard.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Historical Society Unveils Virtual Art Show
The Bayside Historical Society's annual winter art show is now on view — this time, virtually.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Community Board Launches Coronavirus Webinar Series
"COVID-Rx" will feature experts discussing the latest health news and sharing resources for seniors and people with disabilities.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Borough Hall Food Giveaway Rescheduled
This week's emergency food pop-up at Queens Borough Hall has been moved from Tuesday to Thursday due to the ongoing winter storm.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
7 Queens ZIP Codes Added To Coronavirus Vaccine Priority List
Residents of neighborhoods on the list will get priority at local COVID-19 vaccination sites, officials have pledged.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Kew Gardens Added To NYC Coronavirus Vaccine Priority List
The ZIP codes 11419 and 11421 have been added to a list of New York City neighborhoods being prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
LaGuardia Airport Suspends All Flights Due To NYC Winter Storm
All flight activity at LaGuardia was halted Monday as a blizzard-like winter storm continued blanketing New York City in snow.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Libraries Closed As Snowstorm Blankets City
All branches of the Queens Public Library are closed Monday and Tuesday due to hazardous weather conditions from the nor'easter.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
This Is The Largest Home On The Market In Astoria
A $1.65 million home with 3,500 square feet of space is the largest single-family home on the market in Astoria. Take a look inside.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
