Astoria Teen Found After Day Missing, Police Say

The 14-year-old was seen leaving a high school in Long Island City on Monday. He wasn't found until the following day, police said.

Hunter's Point 3rd In Nation For Apartment Construction: Study

Construction activity in Hunters Point makes 53 percent of all units completed in Queens since 2017, the study shows.

Richards Approves Rezoning Around Astoria's Neptune Diner: Report

The Neptune Diner would be demolished​under the plan from MDM Development, the report said.

Vote For Astoria, LIC Libraries In NYC Display Contest

The neighborhoods' branches of the Queens Public Library have entered a citywide book display contest. New Yorkers have a say in the winner.

Queens District Attorney's Office: QUEENS RESIDENT PLEADS GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER IN SHOOTING DEATH OF MAN GUNNED DOWN IN RAVENSWOOD HOUS ...

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Shahid Burton, 21, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death o ...

NYC Marathon 2021: Best Queens Viewing Spots

The Queens side of the Pulaski Bridge, the marathon's halfway point, is a popular place to cheer on runners passing through the borough.

'We Won': Taxi Drivers, Astoria Leader Celebrate Debt Relief Plan

After weeks of organizing and 15 days of hunger striking, Zohran Mamdani and taxi drivers celebrated NYC's plan to reduce medallion debt.

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.

Queensborough And John Jay Colleges Partner To Extend Hispanic STEM Education

“Right now, we do a really good job preparing Latinx students for graduate programs in the sciences,” added Dean Carpi.

New York City to Host Vets Town Hall

New York City to Host Vets Town Hall at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza Monday, November 8th from 6 pm to 8 pm

Queens Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Queens compares to the U.S.

Astoria Egyptian Sandwich Cart Lands Glowing NYTimes Review

Foda Egyptian Sandwiches, which serves Egyptian street food on Steinway Street, won a glowing review from NY Times food critic Pete Wells.

Annual NYC Veterans Day Parade Returns—in Person— Thurs, Nov. 11

The annual NYC Veterans Day Parade Returns—in Person—on Thursday, November 11

Man Steals $1K From Astoria Walgreens As Shoplifting Surges: NYPD

The theft happened in Oct., the same month when drugstore managers in NYC said​ that shoplifting was skyrocketing, according to reports.

Aspen Institute Names LaGuardia Community College One Of 150 U.S. Community College Eligible For 2023 Aspen Prize

The eligible colleges represent the diversity and depth of the community college sector.

Julie Won Named Winner In LIC's District 26 Council Race

The New York Times and NY1 have called Julie Won as the winner of the Long Island City District 26 City Council race.

Tiffany Cabán Named Winner In Astoria's District 22 Council Race

The NY Times and NY1 named Tiffany Cabán Astoria's next Council member, marking her first successful bid at an elected position in Queens.

Disputed Target In Astoria Is Under Construction, Records Show

Construction ramped up in Oct. at a disputed Target in Astoria, which is located at the site of a once-Key Foods that locals fought to save.

Astoria Water Is Safe To Drink, City Says After Erroneous Post

A link suggesting that Astoria's tap water isn't safe to drink prompted concerns among some locals, but the city says NYC's water is "safe."

Men Went On Robbery Spree Which Included LIC Stores, Police Say

The three men allegedly entered 11 citywide businesses with guns, including at least one in LIC, and took cash from registers, police said.

Queens District Attorney's Office: QUEENS COUPLE CHARGED WITH STEALING COVID RENTAL RELIEF FUNDS

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Simon Holder and Shellon Gill, both of Jamaica, Queens, have been charged wit ...

Where To Find The Best Pumpkin Patches Near Astoria and LIC

Late-October is a great time to pick up the biggest pumpkin possible pumpkin patches near Astoria and Long Island City.

Haunted Spots, Trash Piles: Astoria, LIC Week In Review

Also: West Nile Virus Cases Found In LIC | NY Pulls The Plug On Gas-Powered Plant Proposal | Gay Teacher Fired From Local School

Astoria, LIC's Voter Guide, 2021: What's On The Ballot

Astoria and LIC voters will cast ballots in two contested City Council elections plus citywide races, and vote on five ballot measures.

Man Takes Upskirt Photos Of Woman On LIC-Bound Train, Police Say

The young woman was standing on a LIC-bound train when the middle-aged man began recording up her skirt with his cell phone, police say.

Trash Piles Up In Northwest Queens After NYC Issues Vax Mandate

Trash reports doubled across Astoria and LIC as garbage pickup slowed after the mayor said that NYC workers need to be vaccinated by Friday.

LaGuardia Community College Named A 2021 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader

“Our gratitude to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs for recognizing LaGuardia with this distinction".

2 Astoria Spots Are Among NYC's Most Haunted Places, List Says

Time Out included two Astoria spots in its roundup of NYC's most haunted places, which are said to be the sites of "paranormal activity."

LIC's District 26 Council Race: Won Faces GOP Nominee Jeffcoat

Julie Won and GOP nominee Marvin Jeffcoat will face off in the District 26 City Council general election. Learn more about the race here.

Queensborough Community College: Turning The Pages To New Understandings: College-Bound Immigrants Share Their Art Book Journals At The ...

Turning the Pages to New Understandings: College-Bound Immigrants Share Their Art Book Journals at the Brooklyn Museum

Astoria District 22 Council Race: Cabán vs. GOP Nominee Kalan

Tiffany Cabán and Felicia Kalan will face off in District 22's Council election. Green party candidate Edwin DeJesus is also on the ballot.

Old Man Gropes Straphanger In LIC Subway Station, Police Say

A male passenger got onto a train leaving an LIC subway station when an elderly man groped him, police said.

Queens District Attorney's Office: BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO UP TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR MURDER IN 2016 BOTCHED HOME INVASION IN SOUTH RICHMON ...

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Jose Pichardo, 27, has been sentenced to up to life in prison on murder and other c ...

West Nile Virus Cases Found In Long Island City

West Nile virus cases in New Yorkers and mosquitos nearly tripled in 2021 compared to 2020. Queens led NYC in the greatest number of cases.

NY Pulls The Plug On Gas-Powered Plant Proposal In Astoria

Advocates and local leaders​​​ have long argued that the plant should be replaced with a renewable energy source instead of fracked gas.

LaGuardia Community College: LaGuardia Community College Launches Cybersecurity Training Program With Mastercard

“Mastercard and LaGuardia’s groundbreaking work is transformative for companies, colleges, and students,” said Dr. Karrin Wilks.

Astoria Woman Missing Since Tuesday, Police Say

The 47-year-old left her apartment by the Astoria waterfront on Tuesday. As of Wednesday morning she is still missing, police said.

Gay Teacher Fired From Astoria Catholic School After His Wedding

The Brooklyn Diocese fired Matthew LaBanca after a decade of teaching, claiming that his marriage violates "Catholic doctrine and morality."

Queensborough Community College: JOHN JAY COLLEGE AWARDED $4.77 MILLION GRANT TO EXPAND HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION PIPELINE FOR STEM E ...

Recognizing John Jay College of Criminal Justice's commitment to expanding STEM educational and career opportunities for Latinx students ...

Astoria Man Went Missing Over A Week Ago, Police Say

The 36-year-old left his apartment in Astoria in the middle of the night on Oct. 16. As of this Monday he is still missing, police said.