Biden Visit Disgruntles Drivers Bidin' Time In Traffic Jams

Queens drivers were not pleased, honored or awed by the recent visit of a U.S. president. Locked in traffic, they were "p---ed."

NYC Flight Cancellations: Freezing Rain Grounds 900 Planes

Airlines canceled hundreds of regional flights on Friday, including 361 at LGA, as freezing rain threatened to cover the city in ice.

Long-Awaited Queensboro Bridge Repairs Delayed, Angering Pols

A needed expansion of the Queensboro Bridge's cramped pedestrian-bike zone is being pushed back, to the dismay of LIC's Council Member.

7 Outages This Month: Recurrent Ferry Disruptions Upset Commuters

"Welp. Getting to the job I'm forced to do in the office ... just got a lot harder," wrote one local after the Astoria dock's fourth outage.

NYC Flight Cancellations: Snow Storm Grounds 800 Planes

Airlines canceled hundreds of metro-area flights on Friday and Saturday, including 300 at LGA, in anticipation of a "bomb cyclone" storm.

'Long Overdue:' $4B LGA Upgrade Finally Complete, Hochul Says

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at La Guardia Airport Thursday.

Teen Changing Tire Fatally Struck By SUV Driver In Astoria: NYPD

The 18-year-old was changing his tire near Hoyt Playground when an SUV driver plowed into him, police said.

W Service Back On Track This Week, MTA Says

The MTA recently brought back most trains that it halted during omicron, but not the W. Now the line is back in time for Monday's commute.

First Step Complete In Queens To Brooklyn Train, Hochul Says

Hochul's 14-mile Interborough Express was deemed feasible by the MTA. Community and environmental reviews come next, the governor said.

W Service Coming 'Soon,' MTA Says; Queens Commuters Still Fed Up

"28th Street is my stop," wrote one local on reddit. "*Weeps in Herald Square.*"

Last Chance To Share Ideas For 21st Street Bus Redesign Project

Astorians can tell the city what they think about bus redesign plans for 21st Street at a final public hearing this Wednesday.

Queens To Brooklyn Train Proposal Back On Track, Hochul Promises

At her State of the State, Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the MTA to being studying a long-sought subway line dubbed the "Interborough Express."

W Train Service Suspended As COVID Surge Continues

Citing a lack of operators, New York City Transit announced Wednesday that W subway train service is suspended.

Person Fatally Hit By 7 Train At Grand Central, Prompting Delays

7 trains were suspended between LIC and Manhattan during Friday morning rush hour after a person was fatally hit by a train, agencies said.

RFK Bridge To Close For 20 Minute Increments On Friday Morning

The MTA urged drivers to take a different route from Queens to Manhattan, and told travelers to expect delays on the M60 bus to LaGuardia.

Driver Who Killed Astoria Delivery Worker Won't Face Charges: DA

The DA and NYPD found "insufficient evidence" to charge Maro Andrianou, an out-of-control driver who fatally hit Xing Long Lin in April.

Raccoon Spotted Trying To Enter LIC Subway Station, Video Shows

MTA officials said they removed the raccoon from the station last week, but on Wednesday it was seen trying to wiggle through a turnstile.

Federal Money Could Finance Astoria To Brooklyn Train: MTA Brass

The train line is one of several "mega-projects" that MTA officials might finance with billions from President Biden's infrastructure bill.

Bicyclist Killed By Unlicensed Truck Driver In Sunnyside: NYPD

Qiang​ Tu is at least the 4th biker to be killed by a driver in Queens this year, which could be the deadliest since the mayor took office.

Queens' Open Streets Are Not Equitably Distributed, Study Finds

Of the 13 active Open Streets in Queens more than half are in Astoria and LIC and none are south of Forest Park, a new study found.

Port Authority Hits The Brakes On LaGuardia AirTrain Plan

At the behest of Gov. Hochul, the Port Authority will "pause" construction on Cuomo's $2.1B AirTrain as it looks into alternative plans.

E-Bike Rider Killed By Teen Pickup Truck Driver, Police Say

Thomas​ Panto is the 16th cyclist killed by a driver in 2021, which is on track to be the deadliest​ year since Mayor de Blasio took office.

Southwest Flights Canceled, Delayed At LaGuardia Airport

Southwest Airlines denied flight cancellations at LaGuardia Airport are due to a sickout to protest COVID-19 vaccinations.

Free Pop-Up Programs Coming To Ditmars Open Boulevard In October

The free events in Astoria are part of the city's plan to expand Open Streets in underserved neighborhoods as the program becomes permanent.

Elevator At LIC Subway Closed For Repairs Months After Opening

The MTA estimates that the elevator will reopen on Friday, but it doesn't know exactly since it is maintained by an outside organization.

Hochul To Port Authority: 'Thoroughly Examine' Cuomo's AirTrain

While the Governor didn't oppose Cuomo's controversial $2B project outright, she called on the Port Authority to look into alternatives.

Queens Leaders Join Fight Against Cuomo's LaGuardia AirTrain Plan

State Sen. Leroy Comrie and Borough President Donovan Richards don't think building should start on the $2B project, the NY Post reported.

Exit From BQE To Queens Boulevard To Close For Two Weeks

Drivers who want to get to northwest Queens from the BQE should take note of the Exit 39 closure through Oct. 11.

Abandoned For Months, 15K Cars Sit On Queens' Roads

More than 15,000 abandoned cars have been reported on Queens streets. But removing them, especially from Open Streets, is a challenge.

Group Who Tossed Bike Onto Astoria Subway Tracks Sought By Police

Police said that the bike-train collisions, which caused sparks and smoke, could have been fatal for straphangers, though no one was hurt.

Queens Advocates Sue Federal Government Over LaGuardia AirTrain

Advocates want appeals judges to make the federal government redo its original project evaluations, which they say were unlawful.

'An Attack On All Of NYC:' MTA Responds To Bike-Train Crash Video

In a now-viral video, a person threw a bike into subway tracks in Astoria, causing two collisions, sparks, and smoke. The MTA responds here.

A Year After A Fatal Crash, Stop Lights Set Up At Astoria Corner

A delivery worker was fatally hit by a driver at the intersection of 24 Avenue and 33 Street last year, prompting calls for safety upgrades.

NYC Bans Revel Mopeds On Queensboro Bridge Over 'Safety Concerns'

The ban comes less than two months after experienced riders were first allowed to cross the Manhattan and Queensboro bridges.

'He Did Not Deserve To Die:' GoFundMe For Slain Delivery Worker

Noe Amador Licona, a father-of-one, died while working a delivery shift in Sunnyside — marking another death of an NYC delivery worker.

Last Exit Before RFK Bridge Toll To Close During September

Drivers who want to get to Astoria, or avoid an accidental bridge toll, should take note of the Exit 45 closure for the rest of this month.

Amid Major BQE Construction, LGA Exit Ramp To Close Again

The second temporary closure of a La Guardia Airport ramp coincides with major BQE construction reducing the number of highway lanes.

Amid Major BQE Construction, Airport Exit Ramp To Close

The temporary closure of a ramp to La Guardia Airport coincides with major BQE construction, which will reduce the number of highway lanes.

Staffers Demand End To Cuomo's LaGuardia AirTrain Plan: Report

Staffers want Port Authority officials to see if Cuomo exerted “undue influence” to get his AirTrain plan approved, the Daily News reported.

G Train Service Extended Between LIC and Coney Island In August

The extra five miles of G train service will come amid other "significant" services changes during two weekends in August, the MTA said.