New Stop Sign Installed At Astoria Intersection

A four-way stop sign has been installed at 12th Street and Astoria Boulevard to make the area safer for P.S. 171 students.

Astoria Citi Bike Expansion Starts To Take Shape

The city's bike-share network is expanding further into Astoria. A new map released Monday shows what that could look like.

Delivery Worker's Death Prompts Calls To Make 24th Avenue Safer

City Council Member Costa Constantinides said 24th Avenue has long functioned like a "piecemeal highway" and is "incredibly unsafe."

Service Changes Upcoming In Queens As MTA Modernization Continues

The MTA will continue track maintenance and installation of a modern signaling system​ along the Queens Boulevard due to lower ridership.

LaGuardia AirTrain Heads For The Hot Seat At Upcoming Hearings

Members of the public can share their thoughts on the $2 billion LaGuardia AirTrain proposal at a series of virtual hearings this week.

Work Begins On Northern Boulevard Protected Bike Lane

The bike lane is technically temporary, because it will need approval from local community boards and officials to become permanent.

Citi Bike Plots Astoria Expansion

Citi Bike riders are being asked to submit ideas for new stations in the Ditmars-Steinway section of Astoria and in Astoria Heights.

Work Starts On Crescent Street Protected Bike Lane

Construction started last week on a two-way protected bike lane along Crescent Street, three months after officials announced the plan.

Smashed Subway Windows Cost MTA $300K And Counting

The MTA and NYPD are offering a $12,500 reward for information on the culprit(s) breaking hundreds of train windows, largely on the 7 line.

Astoria Ferry Route To Be Extended To Upper East Side

The NYC Ferry will start running between Astoria and Manhattan's Upper East Side as of Saturday.

Queens 7 Train Service Snarled By Tropical Storm

The MTA on Tuesday suspended all outdoor subway service after strong winds caused trees and other debris to fall on the tracks.

Subway Riders Attacked On 7 Train In Queens: Police

Two subway riders attacked a man on a 7 train in Queens, then punched a woman who started recording the encounter.

Portion Of 31st Avenue In Astoria Closes To Cars

A stretch of 31st Avenue is now closed to cars during the day, part of an expansion of the city's "Open Streets" program.

Elevators Open At Astoria Boulevard Subway Station

The MTA finished construction Friday on a new set of elevators at the Astoria Boulevard subway station, several months ahead of schedule.

Astoria's 14th Street Turns Two-Way

The Department of Transportation on Tuesday converted 14th Street from one-way to two-way in an effort to combat speeding.

Temporary Protected Bike Lane Coming To Northern Boulevard

The 3.6-mile-long bike lane along Northern Boulevard will be phased in throughout the summer, city officials said.

Man Struck And Killed By 7 Train At Queensboro Plaza

The man was staggering on the subway platform​ before he fell onto the tracks Sunday night, according to one news report.

Crescent Street Bike Lane Gets Community Board Approval

Queens Community Board 1 on Tuesday unanimously approved plans for a permanent, two-way protected bike lane along Crescent Street.

Cuomo To Fast-Track $8B LaGuardia Airport Overhaul Amid Pandemic

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accelerating an $8 billion overhaul of LaGuardia Airport during the coronavirus pandemic, when few are flying.

Long Island City Streets Close To Cars To Aid Social Distancing

The city added two Long Island City streets to its network of roadways being closed to traffic to allow for greater social distancing.

Protected Bike Lane Along Crescent Street To Debut This Month

A protected bike lane is coming to Crescent Street this month, but it may only be temporary, according to the mayor's office.

Queens-Bound Midtown Tunnel Closed After SUV Flips Over: MTA

The Queens-bound tube of the Midtown Tunnel temporarily closed Wednesday morning after an SUV flipped over and blocked both lanes.

NYPD Seizes 9 Motorcycles For Reckless Riding Near Astoria Park

Nine motorcyclists got their bikes confiscated by police this weekend for riding recklessly near Astoria Park.

MTA Subway Conductor Dies Of Coronavirus

Peter Petrassi, who worked in the MTA's Long Island City rail crew office, is the agency's first known fatal COVID-19 case.

Close Shore Boulevard To Cars For Social Distancing, Cyclists Say

Advocates want the city to close Shore Boulevard to traffic so New Yorkers have more room to follow "social distancing" requirements.

Subway Ridership Dips At Long Island City Stations, Data Shows

Long Island City subway ridership plummeted after city and state officials urged New Yorkers to work from home and banned large gatherings.

Astoria Business Owners Protest Plan For 31st Street Bike Lane

Small business owners are protesting a DOT plan to add a protected bike lane along 31st Street.

Astoria To Host Meeting About $2.7-Billion BQX Streetcar Proposal

The BQX, a $2.7 billion streetcar that would run between Brooklyn and Queens, is the topic of a public workshop Tuesday in Astoria.

Crescent, 31st Street In Astoria To Get Protected Bike Lanes

Protected bike lanes could come to 31st Street and Crescent as soon as this summer, as the city works on improving Astoria's bike network.

MTA Proposal To Eliminate Q103 Bus Riles Astoria Residents

The Q103, which runs along Vernon Boulevard, would be eliminated under the MTA's proposed redesign of the Queens bus network.

Door Defect Disrupts Monday Morning Commute On N/W Lines

A door defect disrupted subway commutes during Monday morning rush hour for riders heading from Astoria to Manhattan on the N and W.

Mayor's $2.7 Billion BQX Street Car Proposal Still Chugging Along

Residents along the proposed Astoria-to-Red Hook route can weigh in on the BQX plan in a series of public workshops starting in February.

Ocasio-Cortez Raises Questions About $2B LaGuardia AirTrain Plan

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asked federal officials to explain why they ruled out 46 alternatives to the LaGuardia AirTrain.

MTA Kicks Off Public Outreach For Queens Bus Network Redesign

The MTA's overhaul of the Queens bus network is the map's first major redesign in a century​. Here's how to weigh in on the plan.

Signal Problems Cripple 7 Train For Monday Morning Commute

The MTA is urging 7 train commuters to switch to other subway lines or the LIRR to get from Queens to Manhattan.

MTA To Make Court Square E/M Subway Station Accessible

The Court Square E/M subway station is among a list of 11 Queens stations getting accessibility upgrades under the MTA's next capital plan.

Astoria Boulevard N/W Subway Station Reopens

The Astoria Boulevard subway station has reopened, but its four new elevators aren't yet finished.

Commutes Roiled By 4-Hour Queensboro Plaza Subway Signal Snafu

A signal malfunction at Queensboro Plaza snarled commutes for four hours Monday, right after the MTA touted improved service on the 7 line.

Slush Cripples 7 Train's Pricey Signal System, MTA Says

Wednesday's slushy snow was too much for subway infrastructure along the 7 line, slowing trains to a crawl during the morning rush.

Person Hit And Killed By 7 Train At Queensboro Plaza, MTA Says

The fatality caused service changes Saturday evening.