May 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello There’s nothing quite like a fresh-baked bagel straight from the oven—and now Long Island City residents can enjoy that experience any time of day with the arrival of Black Seed Bagels, the latest addition to the neighborhood’s food scene. Located at 5-18 50th Ave., the new shop officially opened… Read more »
May. 22, 2025 By sobrien May 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A collaboration between the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ) and the team developing the gigantic East River Energy Storage Project has received a statewide community partnership award acknowledging exceptional efforts to gain support from the local community. The New York…
May 21, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Long Island City’s steady transformation continues with a new wave of investment, as Governor Kathy Hochul announced $9.7 million in state funding for seven community-driven projects through New York’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The Western Queens neighborhood was selected as the Round 7 winner of the competitive DRI program, which… Read more »
May. 20, 2025 By bparry May 20, 2025 By Bill Parry An Astoria man was convicted at trial of murdering an FDNY EMS Lieutenant in September 2022 in Queens Supreme Court on Monday. Peter Zisopoulos, 37, of 41st Street, was found guilty after the jury needed less than an hour to reach a verdict…
May. 19, 2025 By jmilitello May 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Bohemian Citizens’ Benevolent Society of Astoria (BCBSA) will host its annual Czech and Slovak Festival at the historic Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden this Memorial Day weekend, inviting New Yorkers to experience a lively celebration of Central European culture in Astoria. The…
May 19, 2025 By Bill Parry Two Long Island City brothers admitted they possessed an arsenal of improvised explosive devices, ghost guns, and assault weapons in their apartment on Vernon Boulevard across from the Ravenswood Generating Station. Andrew Hatziagelis, 41, and Angelo Hatziagelis, 52, both of 36th Avenue in Long Island City, pleaded guilty Friday… Read more »
May 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College/CUNY has partnered with Airbnb for a third year to provide housing support for students struggling to cope with rising rents in New York City. Airbnb will provide an additional $100,000 in funding to help more students receive vouchers for semester-long Airbnb stays valued at up to… Read more »
May 16, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria and Transit District 20 are looking for a suspect who allegedly attacked an F train rider at the 21st Street–Queensbridge subway station in Long Island City on the night of Saturday, May 10. The 24-year-old victim was getting off a southbound F… Read more »
May. 15, 2025 By sobrien May 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition has announced a full schedule of free summer programming, including fireworks, concerts, and outdoor movie nights— despite ongoing renovations that have rendered Astoria Park’s iconic Great Lawn inaccessible. Central Astoria, a long-standing nonprofit dedicated to preserving and…
May. 13, 2025 By Czarinna Andres May 13, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel All women and girls deserve to feel safe—and thanks to Malikah, many in Queens are beginning to feel more empowered than ever. Malikah is an Astoria-based, women-led grassroots nonprofit dedicated to combating violence and building power and safety for all women and…