Hospital Capacity In Astoria-Long Island City Area: Update

Here's an update on how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Queens and across NY.

Coronavirus Pandemic's Toll On LIC And Astoria, 1 Year Later

A year after New York City's first confirmed COVID-19 case, Patch is taking a look at the pandemic's impact on Long Island City and Astoria.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Astoria-Long Island City Area

New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Queens as the pandemic wanes.

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.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting One Astoria-Long Island City Area Nursing Home: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Astoria-Long Island City area.

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.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Astoria-Long Island City Nursing Home

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including one in Astoria-Long Island City.

Astoria Pharmacies To Start Administering Coronavirus Vaccines

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

1.7 Million Fake N95 Masks Seized In Queens, 1 Arrested: DA

Officials said the raid is believed to be the largest seizure of phony protective gear since the coronavirus pandemic started.

New York Mets To Host Astoria Blood Drive

Donors at the upcoming blood drives in Astoria will get to take home Mets tickets and other baseball-themed swag.

Hospital Capacity In Astoria-Long Island City Area: Weekly Update

Here is the latest federal data on hospital capacity, including ICUs, in Queens.

Queens NYPD Volunteer Officer Dies Of Coronavirus Complications

NYPD Auxiliary Lieutenant Frederick King had spent 45 years volunteering for the division that patrols Queens public housing complexes.

Mobile Coronavirus Testing Site Stationed At Queensbridge Houses

A pop-up COVID-19 testing site is up and running this week at Queensbridge South.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting One Astoria-Long Island City Nursing Home

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including one in Astoria-Long Island City.

Hospital Capacity In The Astoria-Long Island City Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Queens and across NY.

How Close Are Astoria-Long Island City Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

See how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Queens and across New York.

Coronavirus Testing Tent Now Open At Mount Sinai Queens

The tent outside the Astoria hospital is offering PCR tests — considered the gold standard — and promising results back in 24 hours.

Here's How Close Astoria-Long Island City Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Astoria-Long Island City area.

See Which Astoria-Long Island City Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New federal government data shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Astoria-Long Island City area.

New York Mets To Hold Blood Drive In Astoria

Donors at an upcoming blood drive in Astoria will get to take home Mets tickets and other baseball swag.

Coronavirus 'Vaccine Hub' To Open In Long Island City

Aviation High School is one of four vaccine hubs opening in Queens in coming days.

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.

Where To Get Tested For Coronavirus Near Astoria, LIC This Week

New York City has more than 300 coronavirus testing sites. Here's where to get tested near Astoria and Long Island City.

New Temporary Coronavirus Testing Site Opens In Astoria

The city hospital system will host a pop-up coronavirus testing site in Astoria this weekend.

Coronavirus Testing Back At Long Island City High School

The testing site will be open until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, according to a NYC Health + Hospitals flier.

Astoria Swingers Club Busted For Hosting 80-Person Sex Party

The New York City Sheriff's Office shut down the sex party for violating pandemic restrictions.

Astoria Becomes A 'Yellow Zone' Amid Increased Coronavirus Rate

The longstanding Central Queens "yellow zone" has been expanded to include the northern section of Astoria, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

Queens Site Starts Offering 15-Minute Rapid Coronavirus Tests

A city-run coronavirus testing site on the Astoria-Woodside border has started offering rapid tests.

Queens Public Library Postpones Plans To Restart Computer Access

The Queens Public Library is indefinitely postponing plans to reopen computers and printers for public use at seven branches.

Ditmars-Steinway's Coronavirus Positivity Rate Surges

The ZIP code 11105 now has the fourth-highest rate of positive coronavirus tests in New York City, according to data updated Wednesday.

Ditmars-Steinway Sees Elevated Rate Of Coronavirus Cases

A subsection of Astoria is among several Queens areas where the rate of coronavirus cases has spiked, according to new city data.

Queensbridge Park Field House Reopens With $6.25M Renovation

The energy-efficient building will include a public restroom, community room and office space for parks department staff.

Dozens Of Astoria Houses Tenants Without Cooking Gas For Weeks

A gas outage at a building in the Astoria Houses has left residents without the ability to cook for three weeks and counting.

5 Astoria FDNY EMS Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus

The FDNY is monitoring a cluster of COVID-19 cases among its Astoria EMS squad, a spokesperson said.

3 Rabies Cases Reported In Western Queens

The Health Department released the data on rabies cases as it kicked off a citywide effort Tuesday to vaccinate raccoons against rabies.

Antibody Tests Come Back Positive For 28 Percent In Queens: Data

About 28 percent of Queens residents tested for antibodies showed signs that they were previously infected with the new coronavirus.

City Quietly Starts Closing Coronavirus Testing Sites At Schools

The city started disassembling several COVID-19 testing sites on school grounds in preparation for students' return to the classroom.

Coronavirus Complications Send Queens Rep To ER Amid Budget Vote

As the City Council raced to meet its Tuesday budget deadline, the coronavirus was wreaking devastation in more ways than one.

Astoria Among Top Neighborhoods For Social Distancing Violations

Astoria drew hundreds of 311 complaints about people flouting social distancing rules in June, according to city data.

Coronavirus Testing Site Opens At Long Island City High School

The new site is part of the city's push to expand COVID-19 testing as more businesses reopen and New Yorkers head back to work.