Bomb Threat Grounds Flight At LaGuardia: Authorities

The incident followed a similar situation that occurred earlier Tuesday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Subway Station In Long Island City Gets 'Facelift'

Renovations including light fixtures and tile repairs at Long Island City's 21 St-Queensbridge subway station were completed.

City To Install 3 Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs In Astoria

Charging hubs will also be installed in Bayside, Flushing, Rockaway Park, Rosedale, and other locations.

Fatal Traffic Incidents In Queens Spark Response From Pols

Astoria is contending with a series of traffic-related incidents, with the community mourning the deaths of three people this year.

City Asks Astoria Residents For 31st Avenue Feedback, Seek Ideas

Astoria residents can fill out a survey to help identify ways to enhance bike networks and pedestrian safety on 31st Avenue.

Bike Lane Cement Barriers To Be Installed On Vernon Boulevard: DOT

The announcement comes after a local push from Astoria and Long Island City residents to prioritize cycling safety.

Sensor Tracking LIC Street Activity Installed For Study: DOT

The device was installed at 11th Street and 44th Drive in Long Island City, as well as two other Queens locations.

LIC Subway Stations To Complete Storm, ADA Upgrades By 2024

MTA will complete storm improvements at Hunters Point Ave station and ADA upgrades at Queensboro Plaza station by September 2024.

DOT To Install Traffic Light Where Astoria Girl Was Fatally Struck

The Department of Transportation announced it will install a traffic light at Newtown Rd. and 45th St. in May.

Car-Share Program Expands To Astoria, LIC, Grabs 19 Parking Spots

The parking spots were revealed in a letter sent by the Department of Transportation on Wednesday.

Astoria Reddit Group Fights For Safer Streets After Girl's Death

The death of 7-year-old Dolma Naadhun spurred a local social media group to rally in person at a local precinct meeting and demand change.

LIC, Woodside To Add Carshare Parking Spots In Program Expansion: DOT

The city expanded its carshare program by installing 80 spots for Zipcar or Getaround cars in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.

Cyclist Death's Spurs Astoria Pols' Plea For More Protected Bike Lanes

The request comes after Tamara Chuchi Kao was fatally struck by the driver of a cement truck while riding a Citi Bike.

Artists Will Have Chance To Beautify New Astoria Bike Corral

The selected artists will receive funding from the city to create an art installation on the new bike corral on 31st Avenue, near 34th St.

City Pauses Plans To Replace LIC Ferry Landing, Seeks Alternatives

The city's Economic Development Corporation said it will reconvene with the community once a new plan is set for discussion.

Astoria Boulevard Receives $1 Million For Safety Improvements

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez secured $1 million to improve safety conditions on Astoria Boulevard.

Queensboro Plaza Revamp Set To Begin, Forcing Subway Suspensions

The badly needed project will add multiple elevators to the now-inaccessible station — but will also limit weekend service for months.

Roosevelt Island Bridge Loses 'Cheese Grater' Bike Lane; Pols Cheer

Lawmakers took a celebratory bike ride across the Roosevelt Island Bridge, whose derided "cheese grater" bike lane has been smoothed over.

3 LIC Subway Stations To Get Spruced Up During Closures, MTA Says

Don't despair if your local subway stop is shuttered over the weekend: it might be cleaner once it reopens on Monday, the MTA says.

Deadly Long Island City Street Needs Safety Fixes, Won Says

After a pair of fatal crashes involving a police cruiser and a motor scooter, a City Council member wants the city to redesign the street.

Queensboro Plaza's Developer-Built Elevator Wins City Approval

A developer will make Queensboro Plaza accessible in exchange for building a 26-story apartment tower thanks to the newly approved deal.

Dreamed-Of Sunnyside LIRR, Metro-North Station To Be Studied By MTA

A long-ago-promised commuter rail station in Sunnyside will finally be studied more closely by the MTA as East Side Access nears completion.

Astoria Cops Crack Down On Street-Clogging 'Piece Of Cake' Trucks

After months of complaints, police said they have begun towing and ticketing the ubiquitous moving trucks filling Astoria's streets.

Ditmars Boulevard Open Street Is Revived By Local Business Owners

After petering out last year, the popular car-free street will return in even bigger fashion this summer thanks to nearby business owners.

Street-Clogging Astoria Moving Trucks Come Under Residents' Scrutiny

Astorians are calling for a crackdown on Piece of Cake Moving & Storage, whose trucks are flagrantly violating city parking laws, they say.

See It: New LaGuardia Terminal Unveiled As Airport Revamp Wraps Up

Delta's expansive new $4 billion terminal was unveiled on Wednesday, marking the end of LaGuardia Airport's six-year transformation

Queensboro Plaza Getting Revamp With 3 New Elevators, Nicer Platforms

The busy Long Island City station will also get roomier, brighter and safer, the MTA says — but construction work will snarl subway service.

Mom Fatally Hit By Driver While Crossing Astoria Street: NYPD

MTA worker Karina Larino, 38, is survived by her 20-year-old daughter Olivia, according to the Transport Workers Union.

7 Trains Delayed Between Queens, Manhattan After Worker Is Hurt: MTA

An injured worker at Grand Central forced 7 trains to be suspended between Manhattan and Queens at the start of Thursday's rush hour.

Astoria Subway Alert: N, W Trains Suspended

Astorians commuting to Manhattan Friday morning may need to find alternate routes: N and W trains are suspended in both directions.

New Long Island City Protected Bike Lanes Coming This Year, City Says

About 100 parking spaces will be removed to make way for the new lanes, which come years after a cyclist was killed in the neighborhood.

7 Train Collision Strands Hundreds Of Passengers In Queens Tunnel

Hundreds of passengers were stuck for two hours in a Long Island City subway tunnel when a 7 train hit an unknown object on Sunday.

New Routes, Faster Buses Coming To Astoria, LIC Under MTA Plan

The MTA revamped its contentious Queens bus redesign plan this week, with changes for Western Queens riders. Here's what to know.

Queens To Brooklyn Train Could Link With LaGuardia Airport: MTA

MTA brass said two transit plans in northwest Queens could converge: a subway line linking BK and Queens and a public transit route to LGA.

Astoria Bike Lane Gets Concrete Safety Barriers: DOT

Several blocks along Crescent Street started getting concrete upgrades Monday night, marking the first step in a citywide bike safety push.

New Bike Parking Corral Coming To Astoria This Summer

A sleek curbside corral that can hold six bikes will be installed on an Astoria avenue this summer as part of a citywide pilot.

21st Street Redesign Coming To Astoria This Spring, MTA Says

The contested project to add bus lanes and pedestrian improvements to Astoria's congested, dangerous 21st Street will begin within weeks.

Subway To LaGuardia, Through Astoria? State Wants Your Input

Newly released options for a transit link to LaGuardia Airport include extensions of the N train from Astoria, reviving a years-old idea.

Amtrak Train Stalled In Long Island City For Nearly 7 Hours

An Acela train lost power around 8:30 a.m. Monday as it passed through Long Island City. Passengers were stranded until after 3 p.m.

Queensboro Bridge's Extended Lane Closure Starting Within Days

The two-year project replacing the Queensboro Bridge's upper deck will start Monday, closing at least one traffic lane. Here's what to know.