Mosquito Pesticide Trucks Are Coming To Bayside

After four attempts this year to kill mosquitos in northeast Queens with aerial bug spray, the city is taking an on-the-ground approach.

Amid Record West Nile Virus Season, City To Spray Larvicide Again

So far, the city has found 20 times as many West Nile virus-infected mosquito groups in 2021 compared to 2020, prompting more bug sprays.

After Detecting West Nile Virus, City To Spray Larvicide Again

Helicopters will spray a larvicide over parts of northeast Queens next week after finding West Nile virus in the area.

Free Yoga Class Coming To Crocheron Park This Saturday

The yoga class, which is one of many this summer, is part of an effort to increase community and city buy-in for Bayside's outdoor spaces.

West Nile Virus Detected In Bayside

The city found nearly 200 groups of mosquitos with the virus, including insects in Bayside. One human case is being investigated as well.

'Urgently' Needed Blood Drive Coming To Bayside

A local politician organized the blood drive after the New York Blood Center declared a "blood emergency" in March. Get sign-up info here.

Register Now For Halloween 5K Race In Bayside's Fort Totten Park

Runners have the chance to traverse a historic waterfront course in costume, and win cash prizes. Right now, registration is only $25.

City To Spray For Mosquitoes Again In Northeast Queens This July

For the second time this year, helicopters will spray an insecticide over Alley Pond Park, Kissena Park and the abandoned Flushing airport.

2 Outdoor Public Pools In Bayside Will Reopen On Saturday

The Bayside pools are 2 of 7 public, outdoor pools in Queens — most of which will reopen on Saturday June 26 for first time this summer.

Bayside Hospital Wins Award For Its High Quality Care

St. Mary's Hospital for Children was recognized for its commitment to improving care for people with disabilities with a national award.

Bayside's Coronavirus Rate Dips Below 1 Percent: Data

A low COVID positivity rate is one sign that a neighborhood is recovering from the pandemic, but not all areas are being tested equally.

Bayside Student One Of First To Win Free COVID Tuition Raffle

Two students from Queens, including one from Bayside, are among 10 who got vaccinated and won a free ride to a public college or university.

City To Spray For Mosquitoes In Northeast Queens Next Week

Low-flying helicopters will spray a mosquito-killing treatment over Alley Pond Park, Kissena Park and the abandoned Flushing airport.

Bayside Vaccination Site May Have Over Diluted Doses: Report

A former employee at the Korean Community Services vaccination site said 16,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses could have been over diluted.

Half Of Baysiders Are Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID: Data

More than half of Baysiders are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which is double the vaccination rate of areas in southeastern Queens.

Queens Coronavirus Vaccinations, Cases: Latest Info

This is how the Bayside-Douglaston area compares to New York for coronavirus vaccinations.

St. Mary's Reopens Program For Young Adults With Disabilities

One parent explains how her daughter struggled without the program amid the pandemic, and how she's doing now that it reopened this week.

Douglaston ZIP Has Lowest COVID Rate In Queens, BK, Bronx: Data

The Douglaston ZIP code of 11363 has a lower coronavirus positivity rate than any other ZIP code in Queens, Brooklyn, or the Bronx.

Moderna Doses Available At Little Neck Pop-Up Site On Wednesday

A limited number of first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccines will be offered at the Commonpoint Queens center in Little Neck on Wednesday.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Bayside-Douglaston Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Queens and across NY.

Moderna Vaccine Site Coming To Bayside This Week

The Mayor announced several new vaccination sites coming to Queens, including one at Queensborough Community College in Bayside.

Half Of Baysiders Vaccinated, Double Rate Of Southeastern Queens

The vaccination-rate disparity highlights a city-wide trend based on race and class.

How Much Of Queens' Population Is Vaccinated?

Here is how the Bayside-Douglaston area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Northeast Queens Finally Getting Vaccine Site, Lawmaker Says

A city-run COVID-19 vaccine site will finally open in Northeast Queens this week, months after lawmakers complained it had been left out.

Community Unites To Help Bayside Hospital Worker Fight Cancer

Kisha Anderson's coworkers at St. Mary's Hospital for Children in Bayside have raised $26,000 for her.

Hospital Capacity In Bayside-Douglaston Area: Update

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in Queens.

Yellow Fever Vaccine Available At Passport Health

Passport Health offices in Midtown Manhattan and Roslyn Heights offer discounted yellow fever pricing.

Commonpoint Queens Hosts 2-Day Coronavirus Vaccine Pop-Up

The nonprofit will distribute a limited number of COVID-19 vaccines to adults 65 and up this week at the Sam Field Center in Little Neck.

Coronavirus Pandemic's Toll On Bayside, 1 Year Later

On the anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 case in New York City, Patch is taking a look at the pandemic's impact on Bayside.

City Doubles Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments At Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren's COVID-19 vaccination site will offer about 2,000 appointments over the next several days, according to City Hall.

Douglaston Community Food Share Launches This Month

The Douglaston Local Development Corporation is sponsoring a series of pop-up food pantries in the neighborhood, starting this weekend.

Hospital Capacity In Bayside-Douglaston Area: Weekly Update

Here's how the waning COVID-19 epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Queens and across NY.

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.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Bayside-Douglaston Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Bayside-Douglaston area.

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.

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.

This NE Queens Area Has One Of NYC's Highest Vaccination Rates

The ZIP code 11004 has the city's second-highest rate of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Bayside-Douglaston Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Bayside-Douglaston.

Bayside Pharmacies To Start Administering Coronavirus Vaccines

Three Bayside pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments to those 65 and older under a new federal program.

Bayside Man, 104, Leaves Hospital After Beating Coronavirus

A 104-year-old Bayside man is back home after surviving a case of COVID-19 that landed him in the hospital for 11 days.