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More Than 50 Citi Bike Stations Will Be Installed in Astoria in the Coming Weeks

Jan. 15, 2021 By Allie Griffin

More than 50 new Citi Bike docking stations will be installed in Astoria in coming weeks as the bike-share company expands its network deeper into Queens.

The expansion will extend Citi Bike’s service area north of Ditmars Boulevard and east of Steinway Street. There will be 52 docking stations in the new coverage area that will cover 2.11 square miles.

Citi Bike first came to Astoria in 2017, after getting a foothold in the borough when it installed stations in Long Island City in 2015. The bike share company also has plans to install stations in Sunnyside and Woodside this spring.

LGBTQ Nonprofit Moves Into Kaufman Astoria Studios

Jan. 15, 2021 By Allie Griffin

A long-standing nonprofit serving the LGBTQ community has found a new home at the historic Kaufman Astoria Studios.

Addabbo Introduces Bill to Protect Cognitively Disabled During Pandemic, Follows Autistic Man’s Death

Jan. 15, 2021 By Allie Griffin

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a bill earlier this month to protect people with cognitive disabilities during the pandemic after he heard of an autistic constituent’s tragic death.

Constantinides Announces Senior Affordable Housing Development During “State of the District” Address

Jan. 14, 2021 By Allie Griffin

A new building with 135 affordable housing units for seniors is going up in Astoria, announced Council Member Costa Constantinides Wednesday night.

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PODCAST: We Talk to Julie Won, Candidate for the 26th District Council Seat

Jan. 14, 2020 By Christian Murray

Nearly 20 candidates have come forward to run in the Democratic primary for the 26th District Council seat currently held by Jimmy Van Bramer.

Trader Joe’s Expected to Open Long Island City Store By End of Summer

Jan. 14, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

The Trader Joe’s store planned for Long Island City is expected to open before the end of the summer, according to a company spokesperson.

Astoria Group Raises Funds to Buy Heaters for Public Housing Residents

Jan. 14, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Organizers in Astoria are raising funds to keep their neighbors in public housing warm this winter.

Ocasio-Cortez Posts Harrowing Account of Last Week’s Insurrection, Feared She Would Be Killed

Jan. 13, 2021 By Christina Santucci

Congress member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she feared for her life last Wednesday when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol and forced her and fellow lawmakers into hiding.

Queens Resident Tests Positive for UK Coronavirus Variant

Jan. 13, 2021 By Christina Santucci

A Queens resident has tested positive for the highly-transmissible variant of COVID-19, city officials announced Wednesday.

Another Long Island City Restaurant To Shutter, A Casualty of COVID-19

Jan. 13, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

Another Long Island City restaurant is about to close due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Man’s Body Wrapped in a Garbage Bag Found in East River by Astoria

Jan. 13, 2021 By Christina Santucci

NYPD Harbor units pulled the body of a man–who was wrapped inside a garbage bag–from the East River in Astoria Monday morning, a spokesperson for the NYPD said.

Applications to Serve on a Queens Community Board Are Now Open

Jan. 13, 2021 By Christina Santucci

The Queens borough president’s office has launched its first-ever online application for seats on the borough’s 14 community boards.

Schumer Calls on Attendees at Queens CB2 Meeting to Lobby Biden for Student Loan Forgiveness

Jan. 12, 2021 By Christian Murray

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on residents to lobby President-elect Joe Biden for student loan forgiveness.

New Yorkers 65 and Older Can Now Receive the COVID-19 Vaccination: Cuomo

Jan. 12, 2021 By Allie Griffin

New Yorkers 65 and older can now receive the COVID-19 vaccination, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.

Satanic Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Wall Outside Local Sunnyside Business Friday Night

Jan. 12, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

Satanic graffiti was spray-painted across a wall outside a Sunnyside business overnight Friday.

Citi Field to Become Mega 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccination Site This Month

Jan. 12, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Citi Field, home to the Mets, will be converted into a mega COVID-19 vaccination site later this month with the capacity to administer the shot to thousands of people each day.

Queens Night Market Announce Plans to Reopen in Spring

Jan. 12, 2021 By Christina Santucci

Organizers of the Queens Night Market have announced plans to return to Flushing Meadows Corona Park this spring after last year’s event was cancelled due to COVID-19.

Gianaris Introduces HERO Act Aimed at Protecting Workers From COVID-19

Jan. 11, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

State Sen. Michael Gianaris has introduced a bill aimed at protecting employees from contracting COVID-19 by improving workplace safety standards.

Five-Story Warehouse Planned to go up on Borden Avenue

Jan. 11, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

A developer has filed plans to construct a 5-story warehouse in Long Island City that is expected to be occupied by e-commerce companies.

WATCH: Knife-Wielding Man Slashes Worker Inside Long Island City Hotel Sunday

Jan. 11, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

Police are searching for a knife-wielding man who launched a vicious attack on a worker inside a Long Island City hotel Sunday morning – slashing him several times before the victim managed to break free.

Frontline Workers and Seniors Can Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Monday: Cuomo

Jan. 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Frontline workers and New Yorkers 75-years and older will able to get vaccinated for COVID-19, beginning Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today.

City to Open COVID-19 Vaccine Site in Queens for Frontline Workers Monday

Jan. 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin

The city plans to open a COVID-19 vaccination site for frontline workers in South Ozone Park Monday — despite the fact that the state has not approved frontline workers to be vaccinated yet.

Schumer Stuns Community Board 2, Attends Zoom Meeting in Midst of National Crisis

Jan. 7, 2021 By Christian Murray

Just hours after he called for President Donald Trump’s ousting, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer appeared before members of community board 2 via Zoom.

De Blasio at Odds With State Over Vaccination Plan, Wants Seniors and Frontline Workers to be Vaccinated Immediately

Jan. 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Mayor Bill de Blasio is demanding that the state allow the city to begin vaccinating more New Yorkers — such as seniors and frontline workers — for COVID-19 immediately.

Queens Lawmakers Demand President Trump’s Removal From Office

Jan. 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Multiple Queens and New York lawmakers are demanding President Donald Trump be removed from office saying that he incited an angry mob of supporters to storm the Capitol building Wednesday.

Local Civic Leaders Launch Toolkit to Help Small Business Survive The Economic Crisis

Jan. 6, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

A group of neighborhood civic leaders have come together to set up a digital tool kit to help struggling small businesses survive the economic crisis.

Queens Officials Denounce Pro-Trump Rioters Who Stormed Nation’s Capitol

Jan. 6, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Several Queens lawmakers took to Twitter this afternoon to denounce the pro-Trump rioters who stormed the nation’s Capitol in what many are calling an attempted coup.