Coronavirus Vaccine Hub In LIC | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

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Dates To Know In Astoria, Long Island City This Week

Here's a round-up of meetings and events in the neighborhood for Jan. 10 through Jan. 16.

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

Astoria Chef Dines Outside In Snowstorm | Astoria Week In Review

Vape Shop Break-In Leads To $10K Haul | Here's How Much Snowfall Astoria Got | Best Places To Go Sledding In Queens

Astoria Houses Gas Service Back On | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

Also: LIC Photo Exhibit Focuses On Queensbridge | New Commanding Officer At 108th Precinct | Astoria Gun Buyback Yields 45 Weapons

5Pointz Towers Eyed For New Library | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

Also: Arson Survivor Comes Home | Thousands Of Kids In District 30 Are Homeless | Subway Signal Repair Work Coming To Queens

2-Year-Old Arson Survivor Returns Home From Hospital | Patch PM

Also: Obama's Columbia Apartment For Sale | Test Wait Times Still Not Available On New Tool | Two-Way Tolling Starts On The Verrazzano

Swingers Club Busted For Sex Party | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

Also: Local Restaurants Win Grants For Outdoor Dining | New Temporary Coronavirus Testing Site | Online Retail Crawl

Astoria Becomes A 'Yellow Zone' | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

Also: GoFundMe Started For Family Of Astoria Crash Victim | 48 'Affordable' LIC Apartments | New Rapid Test Site

Little Data In Coronavirus Hotspots | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

Also: New 'Affordable' Apartments | Coronavirus Rate Surges In Ditmars-Steinway | The Creek & The Cave Comedy Club To Close

AOC Holds Onto Congressional Seat | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

Also: New 'Affordable' Apartments Hit Housing Lottery | Stop Sign Installed Outside P.S. 171 | Renovation Work Begins At Doughboy Plaza

Hallets Cove Restoration To Kick Off | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

Also: LIC Developers Fined | New Field House Unveiled In Queensbridge Park | Streetwear Retailer Opens LIC Store

Queensboro Bridge Climber Arrested | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

Also: New Community Garden Planned For Astoria | Half Of District 30 Students Now Fully Remote | Astoria Citi Bike Expansion

Coronavirus Hits Astoria EMS Squad | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

Also: Queens Comfort Closes | Calls To Make 24th Avenue Safer | Newtown Creek Mural Goes Up On LIC School

A 'Woman Of Distinction': Astoria Local Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Astoria Film Festival Begins | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

Also: Astoria City Council Candidates Drop Out | 2nd Teen Arrested In Shooting Death Of LIC Man Walking Dog | 3 Rabies Cases In West Queens

Residence For Low-Income Seniors Coming To Astoria

A new affordable housing project in Astoria will offer more than a hundred apartments for low-income and formerly homeless seniors.

A Newly-Graduated RN Amid The Pandemic: Astoria/LIC Local Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share their amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Little Free Library Comes To Court Square

The free book exchange in Court Square Park is meant to help fill the void left by the closure of the Court Square Library.

Astoria, LIC Heroes: Help Patch Honor Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Astoria Library To Reopen For To-Go Service

The Astoria library is reopening six days a week for customers to pick up reading materials.

Viral Videos Of Astoria Partiers Trigger Enforcement Blitz

The mayor is pledging to crack down on the crowded, late-night parties that have been filling Steinway Street.

After Demanding Repairs, Queensbridge Tenant Gets Eviction Notice

As one of their own faces eviction, Queensbridge residents and activists are stepping up the fight to get NYCHA to make much-needed repairs.

Long Island City Library Will Reopen For To-Go Service

The Long Island City public library will be open six days a week for customers to pick up reading materials.

Protester From Queens Recounts Violent Arrest For AG Hearing

An Astoria woman arrested in The Bronx was among hundreds who testified about police violence during recent protests.

New Cookbook Compiles Recipes From Beloved Astoria Eateries

The upcoming "Astoria at Home" cookbook will feature classic dishes, drinks and desserts from local restaurants and bars.

Rocky The Pug Helps Astorians Compost After NYC Suspends Program

When the city sanitation department halted composting pickups last month due to budget cuts, this Astorian took matters into his own paws.

Hundreds March Through Astoria Demanding Justice For George Floyd

Hundreds of people marched through Astoria on Tuesday to protest the killing of George Floyd and demand an end to police brutality.

Protesters Fill Astoria Park For George Floyd Vigil

A crowd filled Astoria Park on Monday for a vigil in honor of George Floyd, the man killed last week at the hands of Minnesota police.

Grassroots Group Queens Together Launches Food Pantry In Astoria

A new food pantry in Astoria is doing its part to keep hundreds of families from going hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.

Astoria Diner Hosts Drive-In Movie For Elmhurst Hospital Staff

Astoria's Bel Aire Diner hosted a drive-in movie night for Elmhurst Hospital workers, who've been on the frontlines of the pandemic.

Low-Key Spots Near Astoria, LIC For Outdoor Fun On Memorial Day

Venturing outside on Memorial Day but want to avoid crowds? Try these spots near Astoria and Long Island City.

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Queensbridge Man Heads To His Kitchen To Help Neighbors In Need

This Queensbridge resident is using his kitchen to feed his neighbors during the coronavirus pandemic.

Family Brings Food To Queens Hospital That Saved Grandma's Life

The family of a 75-year-old grandmother delivered food to the health care workers at Mount Sinai Queens who saved her life.

Cops Break Up Queensbridge Vigil For Local Rapper Kiing Shooter

Three people are in custody after the NYPD broke up a vigil Tuesday outside Queensbridge Houses for local rapper Kiing Shooter.

Uber Donates Free Meals To Workers At 6 Queens Nonprofits

Uber is teaming up with state lawmakers to give free meals to workers at six Queens organizations serving people affected by the pandemic.

Court Square West To Close To Traffic To Aid Social Distancing

Court Square West will close to traffic to give New Yorkers more room to follow social-distancing rules, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

Coronavirus Survivor Leaves Hospital On Granddaughter's Birthday

A 75-year-old Queens woman with COVID-19 made it off a ventilator and out of the hospital in time for her youngest granddaughter's birthday.

New LIC-Based Food Pantry To Feed Thousands Of Queens Families

A new food pantry based in Long Island City is on a mission to keep families across western Queens from going hungry during the pandemic.