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April 21, 2025 By Bill Parry

A group of concerned Astoria residents held a vigil on Athens Square on Wednesday evening in memory of their neighbor, who was gunned down by police on Tuesday morning after they repeatedly ordered him to drop a knife he was holding.

Apr. 21, 2025 By sobrien

April 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

April 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled a new student-designed billboard in Astoria Monday morning, encouraging motorists to slow down near work zones on city streets and highways as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week.

Apr. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Two Queens natives came together at one of New York City’s most iconic restaurants this April to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month through the power of music and inclusion.

Apr. 21, 2025 By jmilitello

April 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Apr. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Eric Adams signed a package of bills Thursday aimed at tackling New York City’s long-standing “scaffolding shed epidemic.”

Apr. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Just weeks after launching strict enforcement of New York City’s mandatory composting program, the Adams administration has abruptly suspended most fines, signaling a major policy shift from penalties to education and outreach.

Apr. 21, 2025 By emarshall

April 21, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Apr. 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello

The Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is celebrating Earth Day with its annual Climate Arts Festival on Saturday, April 26.

April 21, 2025 By Lloyd Mitchell & Robert Pozarycki

Firefighters in Astoria spent Easter morning battling a four-alarm fire in the borough’s fourth big blaze this holiday weekend.