Astoria Bakery With 'Stellar' Pastries Lands Glowing Review

Bench Flour Bakers, which just opened in Astoria after years of planning, was recognized for its pastries and sandwiches by Gothamist.

Infamously 'Ugly' House In LIC On The Market For $3.6M

The sustainable home has many energy efficient features, including a green roof, but locals have long derided its Lego-like facade.

Slashed Woman Found Dead In Scorched Astoria Apartment, NYPD Says

Detectives are trying to figure if the woman cut herself and set the apartment of fire in an act of suicide, the Daily News reported.

Instant Grocer Opens In Astoria Amid Fight About Manhattan Sites

Getir, a rapid delivery service, launched in Astoria a couple of days after Manhattan's top official called many of the sites illegal.

LIC Cocktail Bar Named As Best In The City

Dutch Kills, a beloved speakeasy-turned-sidewalk-bar in LIC, was awarded the title of this year's best bar in the city by Time Out New York.

Zenon Taverna's Co-owner On Her 'Emotional' Decision To Close

Zenon Taverna's co-owner, Elena Ioannidis, answered Patch's questions about the restaurant's sudden closure and what's next for her family.

Astoria Woman Missing For At Least The Third Time This Year

Stephanie Cordero hasn't been seen since visiting an NYC hospital this week. This is at least the 3rd time that she's gone missing in 2021.

Astoria-Long Island City-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Queens unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Compost Bins To Line Astoria's 31st Avenue By Friday, DSNY Says

The 16 bins are part of a pilot program to expand NYC's municipal composting, which currently runs on an "opt-in" basis. Learn more here.

LaGuardia President Named to NYC Mayor-Elect's Transition Cmte

LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams Named to NYC Mayor-Elect Eric Adams’ Economic & Workforce Development Transition Cmte

NYC's First Ever Panettone Festival Comes To LIC This December

The festival, held in LIC from Dec. 9th to 12th and Dec. 16th to 19th, will showcase specialty breads filled with saffron, figs, and more.

Queens District Attorney's Office: Queens Man Sentenced To Prison For Manslaughter In Shooting Death Of Woman In 2017

“This senseless shooting took the life of a young woman – a devastating blow for her family and loved ones".

Woman Sues Astoria Eatery Where She Was Hit With A Broom, Slapped

The woman was slapped in the face and hit with a broom by another performer at Dionysos Taverna as eatery workers looked on, the suit says.

Vacant Broadway Storefronts To Become Apartment Building: Permit

A 6-story, 92-unit apartment complex is slated to be built on the corner of Broadway and 29th Street — where Sac's Place was once located.

Gas Leak Near Queensboro Plaza Station Prompts Closures: FDNY

Fire officials closed some streets and subway entrances near the Queensboro Plaza station after a gas leak at an adjacent building.

First Grader from Astoria Shares Stage with NYC Ballet Stars

Amelie Garcia Performs in "The Nutcracker" with Indiana Woodward and Daniel Ulbricht on December 18 and 19 at Hofstra University

Taverna Closes, Tree Lighting: Astoria, LIC Week In Review

Also: Tiffany Cabán Sworn Into Vacant Council Seat | Astoria Ramen Eatery Among NYC's Best | Another Instant Grocery Delivery Center Opens

Tree Lighting At Kaufman Astoria Studios On Tuesday

The event is organized by the film studio but includes community touches, like ornaments decorated and donated by local students.

Queens District Attorney's Office: QUEENS MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON AFTER MANSLAUGHTER PLEA FOR 2020 SHOOTING THAT KILLED ONE AND INJURED ...

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Lawayne Smalls, of Far Rockaway, Queens, was sentenced today to 23 years in p ...

Queens Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Queens.

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.

Another Instant Grocery Delivery Center Is Open In Astoria

Buyk​​ is the third quick grocery delivery service to open in Astoria since Sept., but some say that the companies harm neighborhoods.

Free Tree Lighting At Athens Square Park On Friday

The second annual ceremony is shaping up to be even bigger than last year since event organizers splurged on a 30-foot-tall spruce.

Armed Robber Sentenced To 43 Years In Prison For Violent Spree

The man, who carried out armed robberies at four Queens convenience stores, also shot a Duane Reade worker in the head and hand.

Tiffany Cabán Sworn Into Vacant Astoria Council Seat

Cabán's swearing-in ceremony comes a month before other new officials start work, since the District 22 seat has been vacant since April.

Queens District Attorney's Office: CONNECTICUT RESIDENT INDICTED ON VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES IN DEATH OF DIRT BIKE RIDER KILLED ON ...

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Jorge Serrano, 30, has been indicted by a Queens County grand jury and arraig ...

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.

Man Slaps Straphanger, Tries To Steal Phone In LIC Subway Station

A 45-year-old man was holding his phone while riding the 7-train, when another man slapped him in the face and tried to steal his phone.

Astoria Ramen Restaurant Named Among Best In The City

A new Eater list of the best ramen restaurants in NYC includes an Astoria spot that serves up a signature, fiery bowl of ramen.

Roosevelt Island 13-Year-Old Has Been Missing Since Thanksgiving

The teenager was last seen at a family gathering on Thanksgiving Day. As of Tuesday morning she is still missing, police said.

Astoria's Zenon Taverna Closes, Citing Pandemic-Related Struggles

The beloved Greek-Cypriot restaurant, which closed on Sunday, said that operating a small business during COVID has been "very difficult."

Astoria Man Has Been Missing All Month, Police Say

The 42-year-old was last seen in Battery Park on the evening of Nov. 1st. As of Nov. 29th he is still missing, police said.

Man Behind Northwest Queens Bank Robbing Spree Sought By Police

Throughout Nov. the man has walked into several banks, demanded cash from a teller, and left with hundreds of dollars, police say.

Mouse Infestation, Ham Sandwich: Astoria, LIC Week In Review

Also: Driver Who Killed Man Won't Face Charges | Astoria Vietnamese Eatery Among NYC's Best | Underventilated Local Schools Are COVID-Prone

LIC Worker Gets Hand Stuck In 'Dumpling Skin Machine'

The person was able to disentangle themselves from the machine by the time EMS arrived to take them to the hospital.

'Monster Truck' Ham Sandwich At LIC Bakery Lands Glowing Review

Chief Eater critic Ryan Sutton compares the ham sandwich at Ghaya​, famed pastry chef Ghaya Oliveira's cafe, to an "elegant monster truck."

LIC Arts Non-Profit Buys Its Longtime Home, New Luxury Tower Site

Flux Factory, an arts collective, bought the 29th Street building where it's been since 2009, and a new space in a waterfront development.

Where To Find Christmas Trees Near Astoria, LIC In 2021

Many nearby Christmas tree providers are taking coronavirus precautions to make sure you and your family enjoy a jolly holiday.

Queensborough Community College: 200+ Queensborough Students Benefit From Community's Thanksgiving Generosity

New York State Senator John Liu, Assembly Member David Weprin, and Council Member Barry Grodenchik were among local officials and commun ...

This Holiday, Bronx Resident is Thankful for Her NYC College

At LaGuardia Community College, a student found help for rent, food & more during COVID-19, along with a paid internship in tech