Where To Pick A Pumpkin Near Astoria, Long Island City

Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch closest to Western Queens this fall.

Longtime Astoria Parking Lot Inches Closer To Affordable Housing

More than 100 affordable homes for seniors may finally replace the parking lot facing the Broadway N train station, if a rezoning passes.

Long Island City Stop & Shop To Close This Month, Company Says

After months of uncertainty, the discount supermarket announced an Oct. 20 closure for its location near Northern Boulevard.

Here's How Every Astoria, LIC School Did In The Latest State Tests

Long-awaited results show how students in all of Astoria and Long Island City's schools did in the first statewide tests since the pandemic.

Hundreds participate in the Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 29

100% of the proceeds from last night's event will be donated to innovative cancer research

Suspect In Murder Of Astoria EMT Identified As Local Man: Police

A 34-year-old man has been identified as the suspect accused of randomly stabbing longtime EMT Alison Russo-Elling in Astoria on Thursday.

Astoria EMS Lieutenant Randomly Stabbed To Death On The Job: Police

Alison Russo-Elling, a 24-year FDNY veteran who was a 9/11 first responder, was attacked by a man near her Astoria station on Thursday.

Long Island City's Murray Playground, Dog Run To Get $5M Overhaul

The much-loved but worn-out Hunter's Point green space will have its dog run and turf field renovated thanks to new funds, a lawmaker said.

Man Steals Woman's Wallet In Astoria Church, Breaks Her Finger: Police

A man snatched a woman's wallet during a memorial service at an Astoria church, then broke her finger when she confronted him, police said.

Innovation QNS Increases Affordable Apartments In Bid For Approval

The major, long-awaited increase in affordable units comes as the contested Astoria rezoning awaits a final vote from the City Council.

LaGuardia Community Run/Walk (5K) on Saturday, Oct. 22

Lace up your running shoes! Join us for the LaGuardia Community Run hosted by LaGuardia Community College/CUNY.

Floodwalls, Storm Gate Could Line Long Island City In New Army Plan

Floodwalls along Hunter's Point and a storm gate across Newtown Creek are part of the new $52 billion federal plan to guard against storms.

2 Men Shot On Long Island City Street, Police Say

Two men were shot early Sunday steps from LaGuardia Community College, according to police

Dozens Of Affordable Astoria Apartments Hit Housing Lottery

Renting for as little as $665 per month, the 145 affordable units are now available in Astoria's brand-new Halletts Point development.

New Astoria Boys & Girls Club, Socrates Park Buildings Are Revealed

The separate projects at the two Astoria landmarks will include a planetarium, recycled shipping containers, 200 units of housing and more.

Suspect Arrested In Deadly Woodside Stabbing; Victim ID'd By Police

A man fatally stabbed his Maspeth neighbor on a Woodside street corner earlier this week, according to police.

Astoria Man Arrested In Hit-And-Run That Killed Boy, 5: Police

An Astoria man is accused of plowing his pickup truck into a Queens family, killing five-year-old Jonathan Martinez, then fleeing the scene.

Innovation QNS Rezoning OK'd By Planning Commission, Heads To Council

The transformative, five-block Astoria development was approved over local objections, sending it to the City Council for a final vote.

Astoria, LIC Rat Sightings Surge To Record High In 2022, Records Show

Astoria and Long Island City have already broken last year's record-high number of rat sightings — here's where they've been reported.

Astoria To Be Sprayed With Pesticides, And You Might Feel The Itch

As mosquito-borne West Nile virus surges, a swath of Astoria will be sprayed with pesticides this week — to the ire of some advocates.

Man Stabbed To Death On Woodside Street, Police Say

A 55-year-old man was stabbed to death on a Woodside street corner early Monday, according to police. No arrests have been made.

Contested Astoria Power Plant Could Be Sold To Wind Energy Company

After advocates helped defeat NRG's plan to convert its Astoria facility to a natural gas plant, it could be sold to a wind energy firm.

Bike Bandits Snatch Women's Necklaces In Astoria, LIC: Police

A group of men have been snatching necklaces from around women's necks in Western Queens, sometimes riding off on bikes, police said.

Big LIC Warehouse To Be Demolished By Neighborhood Developer: Plans

The developer responsible for building Queens's tallest tower is now set to demolish a sprawling warehouse building near Queens Plaza

Astoria Umbrella Assault Escalates Into Subway Brawl, Police Say

An assault with an umbrella inside an Astoria shop escalated into a group attack inside a nearby subway station, according to police.

'Affordable' Astoria Apartments Require $80K Income

A controversial tax break means a new "affordable" housing lottery in Astoria will be unaffordable to many in the neighborhood.

Astoria Councilmember OKs Three-Tower Halletts North Rezoning

Tiffany Cabán said she will support the 1,300-apartment proposal after developers made it more affordable, paving the way for its passage.

New Astoria Rezoning Seeks 86 Apartments, Retail On Industrial Block

A new proposal would build an eight-story building on an industrial block and rezone portions of Astoria's Welling Court Mural Project.

Man Gropes Woman At Astoria Subway Station, Police Say

Police are looking for a man accused of reaching under a woman's skirt as she walked down the stairs at an Astoria subway stop.

Astoria's 94-Year-Old Mike's Diner Closes Amid Landlord Dispute

The Astoria "landmark" closed after nearly a century below the Ditmars Boulevard subway stop, after its landlord sued for unpaid rent.

Fake Federal Agents Kidnap Man In Long Island City, Police Say

Men posing as DEA agents forced a man into his own car at gunpoint in Long Island City, robbed him, then dumped him miles away, police said.

4 Astoria Restaurants Named Among Queens's 'Hottest New Restaurants'

From a huge tapas spot to a Turkish cafe on Broadway, these are the four new Astoria restaurants named among Queens's "hottest" by Eater.

Astoria Building Faces Demolition By Energy-Drink Magnate, Plans Show

A Broadway building that advertises a planned tower named after an energy drink is now facing the wrecking ball, plans show.

Astoria Apartment Fire Sends 5 To Hospital, FDNY Says

An overloaded power strip sparked a fire in an Astoria apartment building Tuesday evening, injuring six people, according to authorities.

Suspect Arrested In Astoria Anti-Asian Hate Crime, Police Say

Police have arrested a Queens man accused of randomly head-butting a stranger on Steinway Street while making anti-Asian statements.

Group Robs, Punches Man At Astoria Subway Stop In Broad Daylight: NYPD

A man was robbed and punched in the face in broad daylight at an Astoria subway station on Labor Day, according to police.

Astoria Open Street Hosting 'Restaurant Weekends' With Deals & More

Enjoy the end of summer on the 31st Avenue Open Street, which is partnering with some popular restaurants to offer special deals this month.

After Astoria Barista's Firing, NYC Sues Starbucks In Landmark Case

Starbucks fired a longtime barista at its Ditmars Boulevard shop, days after he helped unionize the store. The city wants him reinstated.

Boy, 5, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver On Elmhurst Street: Police

Jonathan Martinez was crossing an East Elmhurst street with his family when a pickup driver fatally struck him before fleeing, police said.

Astoria's Popular Compton's Sandwich Shop Opening 2nd Location

The family-run Astoria sandwich shop will soon open a second, bigger location in the never-opened "Astoria Slaps" storefront near Ditmars.