Queens Pols React To Tragic Astoria E-Bike Fire That Left 2 Dead

Borough President Donovan Richards, Senator Michael Gianaris, and Council Member Tiffany Cabán issued statements regarding the deaths.

Driver Arrested In Hit-And-Run That Left Astoria Teen Dead: NYPD

Yaser Ibrahim, 18, was driving without a license when he struck Jaydan McLaurin and sped away, according to police.

New Japanese Restaurant Opens Its Doors In Long Island City

Knock Knock, an Izakaya-style​ restaurant, will celebrate its grand opening on April 12 with a menu curated by a husband and wife duo.

Teen Cyclist Killed By Runaway SUV Driver In Astoria, NYPD Says

The teen's death comes two months after the death of Dolma Naadhun, the 7-year-old who was fatally struck in February in Astoria.

LIC Subway Stations To Complete Storm, ADA Upgrades By 2024

MTA will complete storm improvements at Hunters Point Ave station and ADA upgrades at Queensboro Plaza station by September 2024.

2 Killed In Astoria Residence Fire Started By E-Bike, FDNY Says

A two-alarm fire was reported about 2:18 p.m. on Monday, bringing 25 units and 106 firefighters to 25-41 46th St.

Robbers Snatch $1,000 In Cannabis, Rolling Papers From LIC Shop: NYPD

Two men entered Queens Cloud Smoke Shop, located at 12-09 Jackson Ave., and held three people at gunpoint, police said.

Astoria's First Legal Cannabis Shop Gets Green Light In Board Meeting

Blaze Astoria, set to open on Steinway Street, received approval from Community Board 1's Executive Board on Monday.

LIC Robotics Team Launches Fundraiser To Compete In World Championship

The RoboTigers team from Queens Technical High School in Long Island City has qualified to compete at a competition in Houston, Texas.

CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference Held at LaGuardia Community College

The conference was held on March 31, International Transgender Day of Visibility. The theme was “Community, Advocacy, Power, and Healing.”

Astoria, Elmhurst Prep For Car-Free Earth Day To Welcome Open Streets

The main event in Queens is scheduled to take place on Woodside Avenue, between 76th St. and 79 St. in partnership with Thai Community USA.

Driver Who Fatally Struck Astoria Girl Was Not Properly Licensed: DOT

The driver who fatally struck a girl in Astoria had a learner's permit and was driving without a licensed adult in the vehicle, DOT said.

DOT To Install Traffic Light Where Astoria Girl Was Fatally Struck

The Department of Transportation announced it will install a traffic light at Newtown Rd. and 45th St. in May.

2 Killed In Fatal Astoria Shooting , 3 Men Sought By Police: NYPD

Two men shot Xavier Roberts, 22, and Jaheim Hamilton​, 21, in front of the restaurant Duzan, located at 24-15 Steinway Street, police said.

Car-Share Program Expands To Astoria, LIC, Grabs 19 Parking Spots

The parking spots were revealed in a letter sent by the Department of Transportation on Wednesday.

Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Astoria Reunited With Mother: School

Ayana Farmer was last seen leaving her home at Ravenswood Houses​ on Wednesday, police said. She was reunited with her mother on Thursday.

Astoria Reddit Group Fights For Safer Streets After Girl's Death

The death of 7-year-old Dolma Naadhun spurred a local social media group to rally in person at a local precinct meeting and demand change.

6 Firefighters Hurt In Massive Astoria 3-Alarm Fire: FDNY

One firefighter was seriously wounded battling the blaze on 31st Street, officials said.

Target Will Open Its Doors In Long Island City In April

The retail chain will open for business on Sunday, April 2, at 1 Court Square West.

Man Pleads Guilty To Astoria, LIC Real Estate Scheme: Feds

Rashidun Bokhari, from Astoria, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to defrauding three people of more than $1 million between 2015 and 2022.

Man, 36, Found Fatally Shot At Astoria Houses: Police

Police found a 36-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the abdomen in front of 2-06 Astoria Boulevard.

Woman’s Death In LIC Apartment Fire Leads To Arrest: NYPD

Tandika Wright was arrested Friday after a second-story unit at 40-12 12th St. caught fire, killing Lavina Nolley on Dec. 9, 2021.

New Thai Restaurant Opens Its Doors In Astoria

Kam Rai Thai opened its doors on Wednesday at 43-11 28th Ave., replacing the Chinese eatery King’s Chef.

Astoria Pizzeria Named Among Best Places To Get A Slice In NYC

Eater published a list of “10 Top Pizza Slices in NYC This Season," and a pizzeria in Astoria was among the lucky bunch.

Brazilian Eatery Chain To Open In Astoria This Summer

Tap NYC is set to open in June at 33-07 Ditmars Boulevard, near 33rd St., replacing Taverna Kyclade's previous location.

Astoria Starbucks Workers Protest Against Understaffing, Reduced Hours

Workers at the Astoria Boulevard and Ditmars locations picketed Wednesday morning, demanding Starbucks fully staff stores.

City Settles With LIC Man Detained For Photographing Maskless Cops

Anshuman Bhatia, of Long Island City, will receive $36,000 after suing the city in federal court in 2021.

Robbers Target Astoria, Jamaica Straphangers On NYC Train: NYPD

Two robbers threatened to shoot a 23-year-old man and tried to steal a 40-year-old man's wallet, police said.

JetBlue Flight Attendants Picket Outside Airline HQ in LIC Amid Merger

Nearly 100 JetBlue flight attendants and members of the TWU Local 579 gathered at 27-01 Queens Plaza North to demand worker protection.

Hochul Calls On LIC Lawmaker Accused Of Sexual Assault To Resign

The governor joins Queens lawmakers who are demanding Ardila resign after two women accused him of sexually assaulting them in 2015.

Hockey Training Facility Opens in Long Island City

Topline Hockey opened its second location on Thursday at 47-32 32nd Place, near Van Dam Street.

Garage With Automated Valet Parking Opens In Astoria

The first AI-driven parking garage in Queens opened this week at the recently-built luxury condominium The Rowan.

31st Avenue Open Street in Astoria To Reopen In April

The community program, which spiked during the pandemic, will open for its fourth season on April 22 between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on weekends.

Teen Attacked With Mop Stick, Robbed Of Shoes In Astoria Station: NYPD

The robbers punched, pushed, and hit the boy with a mop stick on the northbound R train platform at the Steinway Street subway station.

Pols Call On LIC Lawmaker To Resign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Assembly Member Juan Ardila has been called on to resign by state Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Julia Salazar, and Mike Gianaris, among others.

Man Found Dead Inside Ravenswood Houses In Astoria: NYPD

A 61-year-old man was found with blood coming out of his mouth inside 21-15 35 Ave. about 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

Judlau Contracting Signs 14,387-SF Lease at Heritage Tower

New Lease Brings Newly Renovated Office Tower to 91 Percent Leased

Man Tries To Rob LIC, Jackson Heights Banks In One Day: NYPD

A man tried to rob a total of $3,200 from banks in Long Island City and Jackson Heights, and robbed $230 from a Flushing bank.

Empty LIC Lot To Turn Into 35-Story Residential Tower By 2025

The building will have 240 studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments.

Activists For LIC Building Repurposing To Hold Rally, Demand Hub

Members of the Western Queens Community Land Trust will join Lashawn Marston at a rally Sunday in front of the underutilized DOE building.