Astoria Slow Zone

July 1, 2025 By Bill Parry

An Astoria doctor admitted he raped multiple unconscious women at his apartment and sexually abused others at New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital where the gastroenterologist was employed.

July 1, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Western Queens wore rainbow colors on its sleeves this weekend.

July 1, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Permits have been filed for the construction of a 9-story residential building with 124 housing units on the vacant lot at 30-11 12th St. in Astoria.

Jul. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello

July 4th is just around the corner and Queens is ready to light up the night with celebrations across the borough.

Jun. 30, 2025 By emarshall

June 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

June 30, 2025 By Bill Parry

An Astoria man was sentenced on Monday to 25 years to life in prison for the brutal 2022 murder of FDNY EMS Captain Alison Russo during an unprovoked knife attack just around the corner from her stationhouse.

Jun. 30, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and QNS News Team

The long-anticipated redesign of the Queens bus network officially launched on Sunday, June 29, marking the most significant overhaul of the borough’s bus routes in nearly 70 years. With temperatures nearing 90 degrees under clear skies, commuters gathered at stops across Queens, largely taking the changes in stride.

Jun. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson

This July 4th holiday weekend, Queens families can enjoy a holiday promotion at their local Applebee’s. In addition to enjoying fireworks and festivities, they can snag a family-friendly deal. 

June 29, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team

Astoria Park lit up the sky Thursday night as hundreds of Queens residents gathered for the 41st annual Central Astoria Independence Day Celebration.

June 27, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Get ready to laugh for a cause — and maybe heckle a little, too.