Astoria Property Owners Named In Section 8 Discrimination Suit

The lawsuit was filed Monday by a watchdog group posing as renters who allege they were denied housing because they held housing vouchers.

37-Year-Old Queens Woman Shot To Death, No Arrests Made: NYPD

Gudelia Vallinas was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head on the corner of 48th Street and Broadway Friday night, police say.

Illegal Parking Still Rampant At Long Island City NYPD Precinct

The issue dates back to at least 2010, according to City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer.

Astoria-Long Island City Area Bankruptcy Filings In 2020: See Trend

There was a major change in bankruptcy filings across the country last year. Here are the numbers for Queens.

New Virtual 'Food Hall' | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

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3 Queens Tax Preparers Charged With Fraud: DA

Queens prosecutors said the tax preparers knowingly included false information on their clients' tax returns to save them money.

Astoria Man Arrested In $6M Heist At JFK Airport: DA

Oscar Asencio is the fifth person arrested in the theft of $6 million worth of designer goods from JFK Airport last year.

New Virtual 'Food Hall' Started To Support Astoria Restaurants

Astoria Eats is a new online platform meant to support local restaurants facing economic hardship during the coronavirus pandemic.

Burglar Breaks Into 5 Astoria Apartment Buildings: Police

Grooming products, a $2,200 rent check and a Stashlogix smell-proof case were among the items the man is accused of stealing, police said.

Hospital Capacity In Astoria-Long Island City Area: Update

Here's an update on how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Queens and across NY.

Astoria Cop Accused Of White Power Gesture At BLM Protest: Report

Enrico Lauretta was identified as the NYPD officer seen flashing a white power hand sign during a protest last year, Gothamist reported.

Blogger Sued Over Posts About Astoria's Greek Community: Report

Nikos Stamatakis, who writes the blog Helleniscope, is accused of spreading lies about Astoria's Saint Demetrios community, a report says.

Man Hit On The Head With Glass Bottle In LIC: Police

Police are looking for the person who hit a man on the head with a glass bottle during an argument in Long Island City.

Maloney, AOC Call For Vaccination Sites At Astoria Senior Centers

The Congresswomen encouraged the mayor to add vaccination sites to facilities in Long Island City and Astoria.

Brewer For Astoria's SingleCut Beersmiths Dies Of Lung Cancer

Johan Andersson, a brewer at SingleCut Beersmiths, died Tuesday in Astoria. He was 52.

New Accessible Entrance Opens At Court Square Subway Station

The Manhattan-bound side of the Court Square E/M station now has an elevator, ramp and gate for wheelchair access, the MTA announced.

Roof Collapses At Building Near Long Island City Best Buy: FDNY

The roof collapsed Monday night.

Astoria's Zenon Taverna Launches Virtual Cooking Classes

The Astoria restaurant is taking its traditional Greek recipes from dining room to Zoom.

Volunteers Clean Up Astoria Streets | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

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How Reliable Is Your New York Electric Provider?

See how well utility providers in the Astoria-Long Island City area and across NY serve their customers.

Dates To Know In Astoria, Long Island City This Week

Patch has put together a round-up of meetings and events in the neighborhood for March 1 through March 7.

Coronavirus Pandemic's Toll On LIC And Astoria, 1 Year Later

A year after New York City's first confirmed COVID-19 case, Patch is taking a look at the pandemic's impact on Long Island City and Astoria.

Queens Woman Loses Job, Leads Pantry Feeding Thousands

Sofia Moncayo has led the food distribution program through Mosaic West Queens Church in Sunnyside.

337 'Affordable' Apartments Up For Grabs In LIC's 5 Pointz Towers

Hundreds of rent-stabilized apartments are now available in Long Island City's 5 Pointz development, but only to those making over $63,000.

Astoria's Noguchi Museum Scheduled To Reopen Next Month

The Noguchi Museum is now accepting timed reservations to visit the museum between March 10 and 28.

Long Island City Man Accused Of Attacking 2 FDNY Firefighters: DA

The first responders were giving someone medical assistance at NYCHA's Queensbridge Houses when the man attacked them, prosecutors said.

New Business Initiative Aims To Make Queens A Tech Hub

The Queens Chamber of Commerce has launched a new tech council with representatives from Google, Facebook and Amazon.

SEE: Plans Revealed For 'Halletts North' Development In Astoria

The proposal would turn a waterfront industrial site into a complex with about 1,400 apartments, including 300 affordable units.

Volunteer Group 'Proud Astorian' Strives For Cleaner Streets

Dozens of volunteers meet each weekend in Astoria to pick up trash along the neighborhood's commercial corridors.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Astoria-Long Island City Area

New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Queens as the pandemic wanes.

Astoria's Pochana Thai Kitchen Burglarized: Police

The family who owns Pochana says theirs is not the only local business to experience a recent break-in.

Amazon Comes Back To LIC | Astoria/LIC Week In Review

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Dates To Know In Astoria, Long Island City This Week

Patch has put together a round-up of meetings and events in the neighborhood for Feb. 22 through Feb. 28.

New Rapid Coronavirus Testing Site Opens In Astoria

A new rapid COVID-19 testing site that opened Friday in Astoria will offer results in 30 minutes or less.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting One Astoria-Long Island City Area Nursing Home: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Astoria-Long Island City area.

Astoria Ample Hills Ex-Manager Alleges Harassment: Lawsuit

The ex-manager of Ample Hills' Astoria ice cream shop accused his boss of sexual harassment and the company of unsafe COVID-19 protocols.

Deadline Approaching For Queens Community Board Applications

Applications to serve on a Queens community board are due by the end of the day Friday.

Buddhist Temple Food Pantry A Lifeline In Queens

The United Sherpa Association launched the food program from scratch last April.

FDNY Firefighter In Astoria Arrested On Weapons Charge: Police

Cops arrested an off-duty FDNY firefighter in Astoria on Wednesday after they said they found a loaded gun in his possession.

Astoria Gym Gets CB1 Approval For Expansion It Already Did

The Rock Health & Fitness, a gym on 31st Street in Astoria, got approval to authorize its expansion from one floors to two.