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.

LaGuardia Community College/CUNY Honored by Building Skills NY

LaGuardia Community College/CUNY was honored with NY Workforce Partner Award by Building Skills NY (BSNY)

Greek Restaurant To Replace Calexico In Big Astoria Space

Nisi Mediterranean will open up within weeks in the prominent 30th Avenue storefront that has cycled through four eateries in eight years.

MAP: Did NYC Find A Hazardous Problem In Your Building This Week?

This week, city inspectors found roaches and mice in Park Slope, rat droppings in the West Village, lead paint in Astoria, and more.

The Americans Play New York City's Bitter End This Weekend

See you at the show!

Court Square Skyscraper, Astoria Apartment Tower: Development Roundup

A Long Island City skyscraper and an apartment building on a long-empty Astoria block are among the neighborhood's newest developments.

Man, 25, Goes Missing From Astoria Housing Complex, Police Say

Police asked for help finding a 25-year-old man who was reported missing from his home at the Ravenswood Houses in Astoria.

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.

How Julie Powell Changed The Food World From A Long Island City Loft

The "Julie & Julia" writer, who has died at age 49, achieved fame by blogging her ambitious cooking from a "hideous" Long Island City loft.

Teen Boy, 17, Goes Missing From Dutch Kills Home, Police Say

Police asked for help finding a 17-year-old boy who left his Dutch Kills home on Monday and has not been seen since.

Burned-Out LIC Warehouse Must Be Torn Down After Huge Fire, City Says

The former laundromat building is at risk of collapse and must be demolished after it was gutted by a huge fire last month, the city says.

Man Shot In Astoria, Steps From Site Of Earlier Fatal Shooting: Police

A young man was shot three times Tuesday on a Steinway Street corner, steps from the site of a March killing, according to police.

Girl, 14, Goes Missing From Astoria Housing Complex, Police Say

Police asked for help finding 14-year-old Patrice Hillwayne, who was last seen on Sunday at her home in Astoria.

119 Apartments Coming To Astoria Waterfront, Replacing Old Warehouse

The crumbling old warehouse that sold for $25 million in August will now become a nine-story apartment tower, new plans show.

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.

These Astoria, LIC Streets Are Going Car-Free For Halloween

Special open-street trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin painting, and more are on tap in Astoria and Long Island City this week.

Astoria Teen, 15, Has Been Missing For A Week, Police Say

Police asked for help finding a 15-year-old boy who was last seen more than a week ago in Astoria.

Astoria, LIC COVID Rates: Where Things Stand As New Variants Emerge

Hundreds of Western Queens residents have come down with the virus in recent weeks, as city officials urge boosters ahead of a likely surge.

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.

Pedestrian Killed Crossing Grand Central Parkway Near Astoria: NYPD

The 44-year-old man was trying to cross the highway, just steps from a pedestrian overpass, when he was struck by an SUV, police said.

Astoria Woman, 66, Has Been Missing For Days, Police Say

Lorine Andrus, 66, left her Astoria home over the weekend and has not been seen since, according to police.

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.

Astoria Dry Cleaners Stole $90K From Workers, Attorney General Says

Owners of an Astoria dry cleaners need to repay $90,000 to their workers after stealing their wages for years, state prosecutors said.

Huge Long Island City Fire Destroys Warehouse, Injures 2, City Says

A fire raged for hours early Tuesday at a commercial laundromat in Long Island City, bringing over 100 firefighters to the scene.

LIC Developer Swindled Rent-Stabilized Tenant, Lawsuit Says

A developer illegally inflated a tenant's stabilized rent at the same high-rise where it underpaid dozens of workers, a lawsuit says.

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.

One-Legged Man Robs Elderly Woman At Astoria Pharmacy, Police Say

Two suspects, including a man on crutches with one leg, pickpocketed an 86-year-old woman inside a Duane Reade on Broadway, police said.

H Mart To Replace Long Island City Stop & Shop, Company Confirms

The popular Asian grocery chain will replace the soon-to-close Stop & Shop supermarket near Northern Boulevard, the company said.

Inflation Affecting 2022 Pumpkin Prices In Astoria, Long Island City

Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field near Western Queens could come at an increased cost this year.

Astoria, LIC Are Queens's 'Most Coveted' Neighborhoods: Study

If it seems everyone you know is moving to Astoria or Long Island City, you aren't wrong — they're Queens's most-searched neighborhoods.

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.

Long Island City School Evacuated After Bomb Threat, Police Say

Students and teachers have re-entered Hunters Point Community Middle School after a bomb threat forced them to evacuate, police said.

Long Island City Crash Critically Injures Scooter-Rider, Police Say

A 37-year-old man riding a scooter was critically injured when he was hit by a driver on 12th Street Monday afternoon, police said.

Luxury LIC Developer Stiffed Workers Of $700K, Attorney General Says

The developer of a Long Island City luxury tower must pay a $3 million settlement for under-paying dozens of workers, prosecutors said.

MAP: Did NYC Find A Hazardous Problem In Your Building This Week?

This week, city inspectors found roaches in a Park Slope apartment, no hot water in Astoria, mice in the West Village, and more.

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.

City Closes Astoria's Bel Aire Diner Due To 'Pest Conditions'

The Astoria landmark was temporarily shuttered by the Health Department after an investigation found "pest conditions" and other violations.

Peter Zisopoulos, Suspect In Astoria EMS Murder, Is Arraigned In Court

Zisopoulos, a 34-year-old Astoria resident, could spend decades in prison if convicted of murdering EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling.

Slain Astoria EMT Alison Russo-Elling Is Memorialized As 'A Hero'

"Any hate in your heart created from this sudden calamity, I need you to remove that," said the daughter of Alison Russo-Elling.

These 20 Astoria Cops Have Committed Misconduct, New Database Shows

A new trove of NYPD records shows the 20 Astoria police officers who have been found culpable of misconduct.