NY's First Openly Trans Democrat Seeks LIC Assembly Seat

Decaudin​'s bid to unseat Ardila comes after the Assembly member was accused in March of sexually harassing two women in 2015.

Astoria, LIC Council Race: Julie Won, Tiffany Cabán Apparent Victors

Incumbent Council Members Tiffany Cabán​ and Julie Won look to have won the Democratic primary, according to NY1.

Astoria, LIC 2023 Primary Election Voting Guide: What To Know

This year, Democrat Charles A. Castro​ is running against Council Member Tiffany Caban for the seat in District 22.

Astoria Hosts Environmental Justice Street Fair On 31st Avenue

The Environmental Justice Street Fair, hosted by lawmakers Jessica González-Rojas and Tiffany Cabán, will be on Sunday.

Astoria Lawmakers Rally For Eviction Protections, Bail Reform

The rally came after disagreements over the governor's housing and bail reform changes led lawmakers to miss the April 1 budget deadline.

Queens Pols React To Tragic Astoria E-Bike Fire That Left 2 Dead

Borough President Donovan Richards, Senator Michael Gianaris, and Council Member Tiffany Cabán issued statements regarding the deaths.

Hochul Calls On LIC Lawmaker Accused Of Sexual Assault To Resign

The governor joins Queens lawmakers who are demanding Ardila resign after two women accused him of sexually assaulting them in 2015.

Pols Call On LIC Lawmaker To Resign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Assembly Member Juan Ardila has been called on to resign by state Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Julia Salazar, and Mike Gianaris, among others.

Ronald Reagan Republican Club Coming To Astoria, Curtis Sliwa Vows

Sliwa, who ran for mayor in 2021, launched the Ronald Reagan Republican club to rebuke the democratic socialist shift in Astoria.

LIC To Shelter Asylum Seekers At Wingate by Wyndham

The Wingate by Wyndham hotel, located at 38-70 12th Street, will be the city’s seventh Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center.

Astoria’s Kristen Gonzalez To Host Inauguration Event In Queens

Gonzalez will host an inauguration event on Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. in Astoria, according to her webpage.

Migrant's Death In LIC Shelter Shows Negligence By City, Provider: Won

The Long Island City shelter where a man died by suicide last week was already plagued by mold, disease and more, a Council Member alleged.

Julie Won Gets Challenger In Queens Council Race As Kim Seeks Rematch

Hailie Kim, who finished eighth in last year's crowded District 26 race, knocked the incumbent Won over education cuts and Innovation QNS.

Work Starts On Huge Astoria Clean Energy Project

The 339-mile-long Champlain Hudson Power Express line will bring hydropower from upstate New York all the way down to Astoria.

Astoria, LIC Politics Shaken Up Again By New Assembly Maps

Yet another redrawing of New York's State Assembly maps could produce some startling changes in Astoria and Long Island City.

Innovation QNS Is Approved, Cementing Transformative Astoria Rezoning

After a yearslong battle, a new neighborhood will be built in Astoria, with 3,200 apartments, a movie theater and more. Here's what to know.

Astoria's Ravenswood Playground Reopens After $7M Overhaul

Once mocked by neighbors as "Sanitation Park," Ravenswood Playground has been transformed by a new $7.1 million renovation. Here's a look.

Astoria, LIC Election Results: AOC & Velázquez Win, Stavisky Leads

Here are Western Queens' general election results, with an incumbent clinging to a lead and two members of Congress cruising to re-election.

New LIC Ferry Dock Would Block Precious Park Views, Conservancy Says

Leaders of Hunter's Point South Park say moving an NYC Ferry stop would block skyline views from one of the park's most popular spots.

Astoria, LIC Election Guide: 2 Congressional Races, New Senate Seats

Early voting started Saturday: from AOC to Zohran, here are the candidates and elections on the ballot in Astoria and Long Island City.

Astorians Suffer Poor Park Access, Few Trees, New Maps Show

A new website measuring NYC's "spatial equity" shows that Astoria trails other neighborhoods when it comes to park access and tree canopy.

Innovation QNS Rezoning Faces Tense Council Hearing As Vote Nears

Lawmakers grilled the developers pushing the five-block Astoria rezoning, who admitted that its affordable housing is not fully funded.

Won Still Against Innovation QNS As BP Blasts 'Weirdo' Opponents

Julie Won urged her City Council colleagues to come out against the huge Astoria rezoning, which is hurdling toward a climactic vote.

After Outcry, LIC & Astoria Kept Mostly Whole In Latest Council Maps

Long Island City's Council district would no longer be merged with Manhattan under a new set of maps released after numerous complaints.

Astoria Councilmember Cabán Faces Violent Threats Amid Media Onslaught

A conservative media campaign targeting two socialist Astoria lawmakers has resulted in death threats, according to city officials.

Long Island City's Murray Playground, Dog Run To Get $5M Overhaul

The much-loved but worn-out Hunter's Point green space will have its dog run and turf field renovated thanks to new funds, a lawmaker said.

Floodwalls, Storm Gate Could Line Long Island City In New Army Plan

Floodwalls along Hunter's Point and a storm gate across Newtown Creek are part of the new $52 billion federal plan to guard against storms.

Astoria Councilmember OKs Three-Tower Halletts North Rezoning

Tiffany Cabán said she will support the 1,300-apartment proposal after developers made it more affordable, paving the way for its passage.

Astoria's 'Socialist Slate': Kristen Gonzalez Breaks Down Her Win

Kristen Gonzalez told Patch how she achieved Tuesday's landslide State Senate victory, and why Astoria keeps electing socialists.

Astoria, LIC Election Results: Kristen Gonzalez Beats Crowley

Here are results from Western Queens's primaries, including the close State Senate race between Kristen Gonzalez and Elizabeth Crowley.

Misinformation Roils Queens Senate Race With Voting Underway

A business-friendly PAC placed a false advertisement in Western Queens's hard-fought State Senate race, sparking outrage from rivals.

Queens Senate Race: Nomiki Konst Drops Out, Endorses Kristen Gonzalez

In a last-minute shakeup, Nomiki Konst dropped out of the hard-fought State Senate race and endorsed fellow progressive Kristen Gonzalez.

Astoria-LIC Election Guide: Fraught Senate Race, Congressional Primary

From a bitterly-fought State Senate race to a radically redrawn Congressional seat, here's what's on the primary ballot in Western Queens.

Astoria, LIC Evictions On The Rise After Moratorium Ends, Records Show

After a pandemic ban caused evictions to drop to near zero, Western Queens residents are being displaced from their homes again, data shows.

Claims Of AOC Absenteeism Fuel Spat Among Queens Politicians

Queens lawmaker Jessica Ramos accused Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of ignoring her district. Hours of squabbling between colleagues ensued.

AOC, Maloney Arrested In Abortion Protest Outside Supreme Court

The two New York City lawmakers were among at least 16 members of Congress arrested in Tuesday's protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court.

Crumbling LIC Shoreline Must Be Rebuilt, Opened Up, Advocates Say

A collapsing bulkhead at Newtown Creek may soon swallow the street, according to advocates, who shared a new design showing its potential.

Astoria Street To Bear Name Of Philanthropist, Movie Theater Executive

The founder of a beloved Astoria youth center will soon be the namesake of a neighborhood street, after getting the city's approval.

Astoria's Paramedics Celebrate New $4 Million EMS Station

After spending years in a temporary trailer, the EMTs who serve Astoria have a shiny new home — but hopefully you'll never benefit from it.

Astoria's Hallets Cove Waterfront Is Cleaned Up After Years Of Waiting

A stretch of the Astoria waterfront that for years was strewn with garbage and the remnants of a defunct radio tower has been cleaned up.