Part Of Astoria's 31st Avenue Will Be Closed To Cars This Summer

Starting June 5, a two-block stretch of Astoria's 31st Avenue will be closed to cars and parking during the weekend.

Long Island City's City Council Race: Where Things Stand

Who will represent Long Island City on the City Council? Here's where the candidates, fundraising, and endorsements in District 26 stand.

Astoria's City Council Race: Where Things Stand

Who will represent Astoria on the City Council? Here's where the candidates, fundraising, and endorsements in District 22 stand.

Astoria Park To Host Musical Walking Tour

Enjoy multiple performances by local musicians as they each play various sets while you explore all that the park has to offer.

'Taco Slinging' Eatery Opening LIC Outpost On Friday

A popular taco chain operating in Manhattan and Brooklyn told Patch that it's opening its LIC outpost on Friday. Find out more here.

Conductor Hit Brakes Feet From Asian Man Pushed On Tracks: Report

The Asian man was pushed in front of an oncoming F train on Monday morning, in an incident that's being investigated as a hate crime.

Asian Man Pushed Onto Long Island City Subway Tracks, Says NYPD

The attack, which Gov. Cuomo called "disgusting," comes amid an increase in anti-AAPI hate crimes and recent debates about subway safety.

65 Cars In Astoria Tagged With Anarchy Symbol, Says NYPD

Police didn't say if the car tagging is connected to other vandalism in Woodside, where a car and house were hit with the anarchy symbol.

3 Dead After Driver Crashes Into Newton Creek In LIC, Says NYPD

The trio were speeding down a dead-end street early Saturday morning when the driver hit a barrier and plunged into the creek, said cops.

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 23 through May 30.

Beer Hall Reopens, Developer Rezones: Astoria-LIC Week In Review

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Astoria, LIC Rents Inched Up In April, Report Says

Rents in northwestern Queens inched up between March and April, after plummeting in this year's first quarter, though disparities persist.

Donovan Richards And Carolyn Maloney Co-Endorse Each Other

The Borough President and congresswoman described each others' focus on equity, as they both run re-election campaigns against progressives.

These Astoria, Woodside Burgers Are Among Best In NYC: Ranking

A new ranking of the best hamburgers in New York City featured two in Queens, both of which were in the northwestern part of the borough.

Police Investigate Woodside Vandalism, Tire Slashings: Cops, CBS

Police are looking into vandalism in Woodside this month, including tire slashings and a house spray-painted with hate symbols.

'Affordable' LIC Apartment Requires $92K Salary

It's the highest salary requirement of any building in the borough with units available in the affordable housing lottery.​

This Contestant From 'The Bachelorette' Lives In Astoria

An Astoria-based auto parts manager is vying for Katie Thurston's heart on this season of The Bachelorette. Here's what we know about him.

Officials Mark The Full Return Of Subway Service, Indoor Dining

MTA officials and NYC restaurateurs gathered in Astoria for Greek fare, marking the full return of subway service and indoor dining.

Astoria's Blink Fitness To Drop Mask Mandate, Open Fully

Starting Wednesday, fully vaccinated members don't need to wear masks at Astoria's Blink Fitness, which is also reopening at full capacity.

Queensborough Community College: Paths To Their Degrees: Spring Graduates (And Alumni) Share Stories Of Success

I am LGBTQ. I signed myself out of high school at 16 because I was the victim of ruthless bullying, and also because I suffered from an ...

Broadband Speed In Astoria-Long Island City Area: See Local Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Astoria-Long Island City area compares.

Astoria's Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden To Reopen Wednesday

According to a Facebook post, the beer hall will reopen at 5 p.m. on May 18 for the first time since losing its liquor license last year.

The Tribeca Film Festival Is Coming To Astoria Park This June

The 12-day festival is straying from their usual Manhattan location, and bringing a series of screenings to Queens, including Astoria Park.

Developer Seeks Astoria Rezoning For Big Mixed-Use Cultural Space

Kaufman Astoria Studios and two developers may turn a local five-block area into a cultural space with mixed-use high rises and open space.

Woman Robbed, Assaulted On LIC Train Amid Subway Safety Debates

The incident in Queens comes as the mayor agrees to add more cops to the subway, amid an ongoing debate over transit safety concerns.

Missing Astoria Man Last Seen In His Home: NYPD

Authorities asked for help finding Norbert Bura, 42, who was last seen at his Astoria home on Saturday May 15.

Driver Who Killed Father In Astoria Crash Was Rear-Ended: Letter

A letter says that the driver who fatally hit a delivery worker in Astoria was rear-ended and lost control of the SUV before the accident.

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 16 through May 23.

Libraries Reopen, Yang Rebuked: Astoria-LIC Week In Review

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2 Astoria Eateries Named Among Best Brunch Spots In NYC

A new Eater list of the 29 best brunch restaurants in New York City includes two Astoria mainstays.

Queens Reps Show Support For Gaza, Criticize U.S. Aid To Israel

A growing group of Queens politicians are supporting Palestinians, and criticizing the federal government's monetary aid to Israel.

Trader Joe's Is Finally Coming To Long Island City This Year

Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's was planning to open a Long Island City outpost in 2020, but is now slated to open its doors this year.

Another Teenager Indicted For Murder Charge Of Queens Mom: DA

A grand jury in Queens indicted another teen for second-degree murder charges after a Queens mom was killed by a stray bullet in Woodside.

$49M In COVID-19 Funds Coming To 2 LIC Institutions Of Study​​

LaGuardia Community College and CUNY School of Law are among 12 institutions in Queens slated to receive millions in COVID-19 relief funds.

Yang Rebuked By Astoria Residents, AOC For Pro-Israel Tweet

Astorians called out Yang for writing a pro-Israel tweet hours after a series of fatal rockets and airstrikes between Hamas and Israel.

Astoria's Ditmars Blvd To Become New 'Open Boulevard': Mayor

The "supercharged" version of the city's Open Streets program will transform 10 corridors citywide, including two in Queens.

2 Astoria, LIC Libraries Reopen For Browsing, Research

Two neighborhood branches reopened to patrons Mon. for the first time since last year, with browsing and computer use in 30 min increments.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Astoria-Long Island City Patch.

A New 'Bike Boulevard' Is Coming To Sunnyside: Mayor

39th Street will get the minimally-defined Bike Boulevard, which will connect existing bike lanes and protect cyclists, the mayor said.

Outdoor Movies, Shows Return To The Astoria Waterfront

Movie screenings and movie-slash-performances will be held at Astoria Park and the Radial Park drive-in, respectively, as soon as May 14.