Astoria, LIC Election Results: Ardila Ahead In Open Assembly Race

Here are the results for the competitive Assembly race to succeed Cathy Nolan, the four-way Queens Civil Court Judge primary, and more.

Astoria-LIC Election Guide: What To Know About Western Queens's Races

Tuesday is Election Day in Queens — here's all you need to know about the hard-fought races for Assembly, state committee, and more.

Western Queens's 37th Assembly District Race: James Magee Profile

Queens residents will cast ballots this month in State Assembly primaries and the governor's race. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Western Queens's 37th Assembly District Race: Brent O'Leary Profile

Queens residents will cast ballots this month in State Assembly primaries and the governor's race. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Robert De Niro's Astoria Movie Studio Slammed For Nonunion Hires

The people constructing Robert De Niro's giant Astoria film studio may not be such good fellas after all, according to local labor leaders.

Revamp Of LIC's Queensbridge Baby Park Is Unveiled, Amid Some Grumbles

The long-neglected strip under the Queensboro Bridge will be transformed into a grassy park — but nearby tenants say they got little input.

'Harsh' City Funding Cut Deprives Astoria Kids' Center Of $150K

An apparently punitive funding cut by the City Council Speaker will deprive an Astoria Boys & Girls Club of thousands in expected dollars.

Astoria's Tiffany Cabán Pressed On Crime, Rikers On Brian Lehrer

Astoria's City Councilmember was pressed on crime, police abolition and conditions Rikers Island as a guest on WNYC's Bran Lehrer Show.

Huge LIC Building Should Be Handed Over To The People, Advocates Say

As Long Island City's growth displaces businesses and artists, a growing campaign aims to take control of a huge, city-owned building.

Astoria, LIC's Political Landscapes Are Shaken Up By New Maps

From an AOC takeover in Astoria to a brand-new LIC Senate district, here's how Western Queens is affected by New York's redistricting chaos.

Trees, Farmstand: These Astoria Projects Won Caban's Budget Bucks

Astorians picked more street trees, school improvements and a weekly farmstand as a few of the projects worthy of $1 million in city funds.

Astoria's Noisy 'Fart Cars' Would Face Higher Fines Under New Bill

The latest attempt to tackle the scourge of "fart cars" is a City Council bill that would double fines for loud exhaust pipes and honking.

Huge Astoria Clean Energy Project Is Approved By State

A 300-mile hydropower line that will run from Canada to Astoria and help power the city with clean energy won final approval on Thursday.

Queens Assemblyman Brian Barnwell Drops Re-Election Bid

The three-term Queens lawmaker abruptly dropped his re-election campaign Tuesday, leaving little time for a replacement to be named.

Trees, Parks: These Astoria Projects Could Win Caban's Budget Bucks

Astorians can choose how to spend $1 million in government money — here are the possible projects, from trees to schools to park upgrades.

Kosciuszko Bridge Illuminated In Solidarity With Ukrainian People

"New York will continue to stand by the Ukrainian people in their fight against tyranny and oppression," Governor Hochul said Thursday.

Queensbridge Families Get Boost In NYC Doula, Midwife Expansion

"It’s time we do right by every mother and every baby, no matter the color of their skin or the language they speak," the mayor said.

'Mask Fatigue': Pilots Sue CDC To End Airplane Mask Mandate

Seven pilots from JetBlue and three from other airlines are seeking an injunction to the federal transportation mask mandate on airplanes.

Astoria Cyclists Celebrate New Bike Lane Protections

Streets in Astoria and LIC will be among the city's first to get newly hardened bike lane barriers. Western Queens cyclists are celebrating.

3 Candidates Jump Into Western Queens Assembly Race: Report

Days after longtime lawmaker Cathy Nolan announced her retirement, three candidates have already stepped forward seeking to replace her.

Elizabeth Crowley Plots Comeback In Western Queens Senate Race

After narrowly losing last year's Borough President race, Crowley has filed to run in a new Senate district starting in Long Island City.

Cathy Nolan Retires From Western Queens Assembly Seat: Report

The longtime lawmaker's surprise retirement promises to set off a scramble for the Queens seat she has occupied for nearly 40 years.

Meet Astoria's New City Council Member In Neighborhood Forum

A forum Wednesday by the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association will let residents meet and ask questions of City Councilmember Tiffany Cabán.

Astoria's 'Vax Daddy' Resigns From Queens State Assembly Race

Huge Ma, TurboVax founder, resigned from the race on Friday after new district maps drew his home outside of the area he aimed to represent.

Biden Visits LIC School To Discuss Cure Violence Program

The visit — Biden's second to Queens as president — was a chance for him to discuss community led public safety programs with a local group.

AOC's District Set To Expand Further Into Astoria, LIC

Here's what the newly proposed congressional maps means for voters in northwest Queens, more of whom would become part of AOC's district.

Astoria-Long Island City-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Figures

The Queens unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

'The Music Continues:' Adams Thanks Steinway Factory Workers

Mayor Eric Adams gave his daily news conference at Astoria's Steinway & Sons Factory, where he said unionized workers keep the music going.

AOC's Positive COVID Test Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Astorians

After her positive test, tabloids criticized AOC's pro vax-mandate stance and trip to Florida, but some constituents see it differently.

Rikers Staff Shortages Spike To New Highs As COVID Spreads: Union

About 30 percent of New York City correction officers were absent Wednesday, according to union president Benny Boscio.

Queens DA Gaslit Astoria Woman Over Blackmailing Cop Case: Suit

Valentina Veleva says Queens prosecutors repeatedly lied about why they dropped her case against the officer who illegally recorded her.

Astoria Residents Can Submit Ideas For $1.05M In Public Projects

Tiffany Cabán is bringing participatory budgeting back to Astoria this year, and is leading an event for locals to learn about the process.

Astoria's 'Vax Daddy' Takes A Shot At Queens State Assembly Seat

Huge Ma, known for his vaccine-finding platform, TurboVax, launched a Democratic primary challenge on Monday in his home district of Queens.

Astoria-Long Island City-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Queens unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Tiffany Cabán Sworn Into Vacant Astoria Council Seat

Cabán's swearing-in ceremony comes a month before other new officials start work, since the District 22 seat has been vacant since April.

Astoria-Long Island City-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Queens unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Richards Approves Rezoning Around Astoria's Neptune Diner: Report

The Neptune Diner would be demolished​under the plan from MDM Development, the report said.

'We Won': Taxi Drivers, Astoria Leader Celebrate Debt Relief Plan

After weeks of organizing and 15 days of hunger striking, Zohran Mamdani and taxi drivers celebrated NYC's plan to reduce medallion debt.

Julie Won Named Winner In LIC's District 26 Council Race

The New York Times and NY1 have called Julie Won as the winner of the Long Island City District 26 City Council race.

Tiffany Cabán Named Winner In Astoria's District 22 Council Race

The NY Times and NY1 named Tiffany Cabán Astoria's next Council member, marking her first successful bid at an elected position in Queens.