Sept. 22, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other New York Congress members are calling on both the governor and mayor to immediately shut down the Rikers Island jail complex.

Sept. 22, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

An event that aims to help immigrant workers access state and federal financial aid is being held in Elmhurst this weekend.

Sept. 21, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Weill Cornell Medicine opened a new medical practice in Long Island City in a partnership with New York-Presbyterian Monday.

Sept. 21, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams wants to convert 25,000 outer-borough hotel rooms into permanent affordable housing.

Sept. 21, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

More than 1,000 runners soaked up the warm weather Saturday morning and participated in the sixth annual LIC Waterfront 5K.

Sept. 21, 2021 By Allie Griffin

The city will require weekly COVID-19 testing of students and staff at public schools beginning next week, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday.

Sept. 20, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

The ever-popular Sunnyside Shorts International Film Festival is returning to the neighborhood this weekend.

Sept. 20, 2021 By Allie Griffin

The New York City Department of Transportation has banned Revel scooters from the Queensboro Bridge, the agency confirmed Monday.

Sept. 20, 2021 By Christian Murray

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is hosting a series of town hall meetings throughout the borough with the first one scheduled to take place in Astoria on Wednesday.

Sept. 20, 201 By Allie Griffin

A block in Astoria now bears the name of legendary, Astoria-raised Yankees player Whitey Ford.