Queensboro Revamp, Slain Worker Mourned | Queens Week In Review

QUEENS, NY — Miss any headlines in Queens this week? Patch's week in review has you covered for the borough's top news — from the revamp of a busy subway station to a vigil for a slain delivery worker.

Queensboro Plaza Getting Revamp With 3 New Elevators, Nicer Platforms

The busy Long Island City station will also get roomier, brighter and safer, the MTA says — but construction work will snarl subway service.

Forest Hills Community Demands Justice At Vigil Honoring Slain Worker

Community leaders and those who were close to Zhiwen Yan demanded justice in his killing and increased safety for all Asian New Yorkers.

Astoria Building Collapses Amid Demolition, Spilling Debris On Street

A warehouse building near the Astoria waterfront collapsed as workers were tearing it down on Thursday, authorities said. No one was hurt.

Astoria Cemetery Caretaker Needs Help Preserving Backyard Graveyard

James Sheehan, 93, needs help with some unusual yardwork: preserving his historic backyard graveyard where nearly 100 people are buried.

Marijuana, Vaping Mix-Up Delays Smoke-Free Apartment Resolution Vote

After determining that marijuana and vapes aren't tobacco products, the board pushed a vote on the non-smoking resolution to next month.

Surprise Ousting Of Western Queens School Superintendent Spurs Outrage

"Educators are beside themselves" after the city ousted the 20-year leader of Western Queens's public schools, according to one supervisor.