Firefighters battle scrapyard fire on Astoria–East Elmhurst border: FDNY

Aug. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Community Education Council 30 (CEC 30) has called on the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) to reinstate Ashley Rzonca after the union representative for Community School District 30 was dismissed from her position earlier in the year for what the CEC describes as “political” reasons.

Aug. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The New York State Supreme Court has issued a temporary injunction against the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) planned protected bike lane under the elevated N/W subway tracks on 31st Street following a legal challenge from a coalition of local businesses.

Aug. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The median rental price and inventory of new listings increased year-over-year across northwest Queens in July 2025, but the number of new leases went down, according to a report by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Aug. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Council Member Tiffany Cabán have released a joint statement criticizing the NYPD for fatally shooting a knife-wielding man during an April encounter in Astoria, arguing that officers should have used more de-escalation tactics before firing 19 shots at a suspect experiencing a mental disorder.

Aug. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Get ready to bask in an afternoon of self-care at the G.R.A.C.E Wellness Market on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Astoria Park.

Aug. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Porto Bello, an Astoria institution serving traditional Italian dishes for the past 26 years, will close its doors for good this Sunday, Aug. 17.

Aug. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Get ready for an evening of glamour and excess at Tootles and French’s Roaring 20s Gin Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m.

Aug. 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Rental properties across all of New York City experienced a slight jump in median asking rent from last year during the second quarter of 2025, which spans from April to June, according to a report by Realtor.com.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Bill Parry

An elderly Sunnyside Gardens man was the driver who died in a horrific multi-vehicle chain-reaction collision in Astoria that killed two pedestrians on Tuesday morning, according to authorities. Andrei Coman, 84, of 48th Street, was identified on Wednesday night by the NYPD as the motorist who was behind the wheel of a 2010 Toyota Corolla that was traveling northbound on 42nd Street at a high-rate of speed, when he ran a stop sign, lost control of his car and crashed into two men standing at a coffee truck near 19th Avenue.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Sales have launched for the Openaire, a new 13-story condominium with 143 units at 26-15 4th St. in Astoria, bordering Long Island City.