Here's Where Astoria Candidates Stand On Your Issues

Patch asked the District 22 City Council candidates to respond to the issues on Astoria residents' minds. Here's where they stand.

NYC Council District 22 Election: Evie Hantzopoulos Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Astoria Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 22 Election: Felicia Kalan Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Astoria Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 22 Election: John Ciafone Seeks Astoria Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Astoria Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 22 Election: Edwin DeJesus Seeks Queens Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Astoria Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 22 Election: Nick Velkov Seeks Astoria Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Astoria Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 22 Election: Leonardo Bullaro Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Astoria Patch is profiling each candidate.

Queensborough Community College: Dancing In The Streets – For Real! A Summer-Long Drive-In Concert Series In Bayside Packs The House

It feels like summer as hundreds of people rock and roll into The Bay Terrace Shopping Center for Bayside's first 2021 Drive-In concert, ...

Woman Robbed By An Unknown Man At The Astoria Waterfront: Cops

The woman was near Vernon Boulevard and 10th Street in Astoria when a man approached her and stole her purse, says the police.

LaGuardia Community College: Local Pandemic Hero Sofia Moncayo To Keynote Virtual Celebration For LaGuardia Community College's Class Of ...

—Celebrating the 3,300+ Members of LaGuardia's 49th Graduating Class— • • • • ####

Astoria's First In-Person City Council Forum Is Next Monday

All seven Democratic candidates are slated to attend the event, which will be moderated by the media and some young people.

3 Teenagers Hit By Driver In Long Island City

Police said all 3 teens were transported to New York Presbyterian Manhattan; two are in “stable” condition and one has “serious” injuries.

'In There To Die:' Astoria Mother Calls For Elder Parole Reform

An Astoria mother, whose husband has been in prison for 33 years, calls on lawmakers to pass parole bills before the session ends this week.

Man Repeatedly Shot Gun In Front Of Astoria Bar, Police Say

Early in the morning on Sunday, May 30, the man shot a gun multiple times in front of Astoria's Solleto Bar.

Astoria-Long Island City Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

Queens's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Asian Woman Reports Racist Incident With Brooklyn Candidate

A Queens resident said that a Brooklyn City Council candidate mistook her for another Asian woman, a racist event that many POC experience.

114 Precinct To Hold Traffic Forum As Street Safety Concerns Rise

The Zoom forum on Wednesday comes as local residents continue to raise concerns over pedestrian and bike safety and ATV riders in the area.

3 Tribute Bands Are Coming To The Astoria Waterfront In June

Starting this week, the concerts will be held every Thursday in June beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Astoria Park.

AOC Endorses Tiffany Cabán For The Second Time

AOC, who endorsed Cabán in the 2019 Queens DA race, backed her City Council bid on Monday, a few days after endorsing Maya Wiley for mayor.

AOC Backs Maya Wiley In First Of Several Upcoming Endorsements

ACO's support likely solidifies Wiley’s place as the top progressive mayoral pick, and she plans to endorse in other races before June 22.

Father's Day: Share Your Favorite Photo On Astoria-Long Island City Patch

Publish a photo of pops on Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Drivers Speed, Drag Queen Reads: Astoria-LIC Week In Review

Also: Astoria, LIC Spots Make Best Mexican Food In NYC | City Billed $500K For Local Flagpole | Community Gardens Host Public Events

Weekend Subway Service Changes In Astoria, LIC: June 5-6

Here's what you need to know if you're taking the subway this weekend in the neighborhood.

Astoria, LIC Eateries Named Among Best Mexican Restaurants In NYC

A new Eater list of the 30 best Mexican restaurants in New York City includes two from northwest Queens. Find out which ones here.

Community Gardens In Astoria, LIC Open To The Public On Saturday

Many community gardens closed to the general public amid the pandemic. These 2 in Astoria and Long Island City will be open on Saturday.

Queensborough Community College: Queensborough In My Corner, Always

There was a time when all I wanted was to get my high school diploma so I took the high school equivalency courses. Then I saw that many ...

Man Stabbed On Subway Train Heading Into LIC Station, Says Police

On Wednesday, a man was stabbed on a subway train heading into the same LIC station where an Asian man was pushed onto the tracks last week.

Most Drivers Speed Down This Long Island City Avenue: Report

The report by Transportation Alternatives tracked the speed of 1,670 New York City drivers citywide, including at Skillman Avenue in LIC.

Queensborough Community College: "You Should Go To A Community College". This Advice Changed My Life.

I came to the United States five years ago from Bolivia. I always enjoyed school and learning new things, but after high school I had to ...

City Billed $500K To Replace Damaged Flagpole, Report Says

The amazingly expensive flagpole at the Blissville Veterans Memorial in Queens was damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

Person Hit By Train At Myrtle-Willoughby Station: MTA

The person was hit just before 11 a.m., according to transit officials. The incident halted G trains at two Long Island City subway stops.

Drag Queen To Read Kids' Books On Long Island City Street

The Drag Queen Story Hour event will include stories for kids of all ages, read by a drag queen who was born and raised in Queens.

Woman Fatally Hit By E-Bicyclist In Astoria Crosswalk, Says NYPD

A 54-year-old woman was killed while crossing the street at an Astoria intersection where 10 others have been injured since 2018.

Person Punches Elderly Woman In The Chest On Astoria Street: Cops

The 65-year-old woman was on a street in Astoria when she was punched in the chest in an unprovoked attack, police reported.

19 Gunpoint Carjackings Reported In City, Including In Astoria

A group of men carjacked over a dozen vehicles and robbed people at gunpoint across both boroughs, including incidents near Astoria and LIC.

Dates To Know In Astoria And Long Island City This Week

Here's a round-up of meetings, events and other happenings in the neighborhood for May 30 through June 5.

Taqueria Opens, Street Closes To Cars: Astoria-LIC Week In Review

Also: Updates On Astoria and LIC's City Council Races | Astoria Has NYC's 'Coolest' Block | Italian Interpreter Services Coming To Poll Site

Ilana Glazer Kicks Off Endorsement Series With Tiffany Cabán

Ilana Glazer kicked off a series of City Council endorsement videos with Tiffany Cabán, a City Council candidate in District 22.

Italian Interpreter Services Are Coming To This Astoria Poll Site

The site in Astoria that’s offering Italian interpreters on Election Day is one of many across the borough to offer language services.

Astoria Has NYC's 'Coolest' Block; Locals Are Unimpressed: Report

Astoria's 30th Avenue was named the coolest block in the city by Time Out, but some locals are less than impressed with the review.