July 7, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The Board of Elections will begin counting the tens of thousands of absentee ballots Queens voters mailed in for the June primary election tomorrow.

July 6, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Queensboro FC has announced that it has signed a new head coach and that the newly-established team won’t begin playing until 2022– a year later than expected.

July 6, 2020 By Asha MacKay

A food pantry that is operating out of Astoria that represents the coming together of local restaurants, non-profit organizations and generous residents is swamped with those in need every Thursday when it operates.

July 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Governor Andrew Cuomo said he has made no decision as to whether schools will reopen in September — despite Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing Thursday that New York City public schools will do so.

July 6, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Police opened fire at a gun brandishing suspect near the Queensbridge Houses complex Saturday night.

July 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Nail salons, tattoo and piercing parlors, spas and outdoor sports courts reopen today as New York City begins Phase III of the state’s reopening plan.

July 2, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A timely exhibit examining the role of monuments in American society will debut this summer at a park in Long Island City.

July 2, 2020 By Christian Murray

Court Square Park will be undergoing a $4 million upgrade and the Parks Department has released preliminary design plans.

July 2, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York City public schools will reopen for the new school year in September, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today.

July 1, 2020 By Christian Murray

A development team plans to rezone five city blocks on the border of Long Island City and Astoria in order to erect more than a dozen buildings that would consist of 2,700 apartments, a school, as well as retail and office space.

July 1, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New Yorkers will have to wait a little longer to grab a bite to eat indoors.

July 1, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Council Member Costa Constantinides missed the city budget vote Tuesday after being hospitalized with COVID-19 complications again.

July 1, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The City Council passed the mayor’s executive budget that included deep cuts to the NYPD last night, as protesters cried to “defund the NYPD” outside City Hall.

July 1, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

The MTA has rolled out vending machines across select city subway stations that dispense COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE).

June 30, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a municipal budget deal that would cut NYPD funding by $1 billion and redistribute much of it to support youth services and public housing residents.

June 30, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A group of environmental activists took over a privately-owned site in Sunnyside Saturday to create a community garden.

June 30, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Mayor Bill de Blasio is looking to reduce funding to the NYPD by up to $1.5 billion in the city’s 2021 fiscal budget.

June 30, 2020 By Christian Murray

Macy’s set off its Fourth of July fireworks off two barges in the East River last night providing Long Island City residents with a close-up view.

June 29, 2020 By Christian Murray

Macy’s will be setting off fireworks off barges near Long Island City tonight as it kicks off its Fourth of July fireworks show, according to sources.

June 29, 2020 By Christian Murray

The city’s plan to allow bars and restaurants to reopen their indoor space next week is now being called in question.

June 29, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A man was punched on an Astoria street 10 days ago and is currently in a coma, police said.

June 29, 2020 By Christian Murray

The city has released a new map that provides the public with a list of restaurants across the five boroughs offering outdoor dining.

June 29, By 2020 Michael Dorgan

The public is about to get its first opportunity to weigh in on preliminary plans released by a group of developers last month to build as many as 15 buildings on a large tract of Long Island City waterfront property.

June 27, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Several Queens lawmakers have called on the mayor to redistribute NYPD funds into the Parks Department in order to increase the role of Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers at city parks.

June 27, 2020 Staff Report

An online service honoring approximately 70 western Queens residents who have died from COVID-19 will take place Sunday.