Man pulls down pants and exposes himself to 13-year-old school girl in Astoria, police say

May. 13, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and QNS News Team

City officials announced Tuesday that pedestrians and cyclists will soon have dedicated lanes on the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge, resolving a long-standing safety concern that forced both groups to share a narrow, congested path.

May. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A pair of animal welfare non-profits rescued more than 40 dogs and puppies from a filthy and overcrowded Queens apartment last week, with several dogs found crammed behind furniture and hidden in cabinets.

May 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

When glam metal meets late-night cravings, only one outcome is possible: Hall of Fame glory.

May. 12, 2025 By emarshall

May 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

May 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A number of elected officials and community advocates gathered in Astoria Sunday for a street co-naming in honor of former Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer’s late mother, Elizabeth White Marcum.

May. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway

In a groundbreaking moment for the Catholic Church and American history, Queens elected officials are proudly celebrating the appointment of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. 

May 9, 2025 By Bill Parry

An Astoria man walked into the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows on Tuesday, clutching a surveillance photo that was circulated by the NYPD over the weekend that depicted a suspect who assaulted an MTA at a Jackson Heights subway station on the night of Thursday, May 1.

May 9, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Realtor Maria Sakellis of Compass Realty takes great pride in her deep knowledge and connections in the communities of Astoria and Long Island.

May. 9, 2025 By sobrien

May 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

May 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Get your pooches primped and red-carpet ready for the Pledge Kindness Pet Parade, hosted by Chateau Le Woof and FarmKind, on Saturday, May 17, in Astoria.