Astoria News – QNS

curbside dining restaurant week

Things to Do

NYC’s inaugural Curbside Dining Restaurant Week featuring Queens eateries is here

By Jessica Militello

Dr. Davies Farm

Things to Do

Top apple picking spots to visit around Queens

By Jessica Militello

housing lottery

Real Estate

Housing lottery launches for 21 units in Astoria, rent starts at $2,900

By Ethan Marshall

spa castle

Fitness & Wellness

Unwind and recharge after the summer at these spas in Queens

By Jessica Militello

queens breweries

Things to Do

Catch the fall vibe at these western Queens breweries

By Jessica Militello

A 38-year-old Long Island City woman was struck and killed by an unlicensed van driver in Dutch Kills on Sunday, Aug. 31.

St. Albans driver arrested after fatal collision kills Long Island City woman in Dutch Kills: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Cakesbynerwan

Things to Do

A taste of Autumn: Western Queens embraces seasonal flavors

By Jessica Militello

comedy

Things to Do

Comedy fundraiser returns to Q.E.D. Astoria Saturday for childhood cancer awareness

By Paulina Albarracin

fall

Things to Do

Fall fun in western Queens: Your guide to the best seasonal events

By Jessica Militello

fig festival

Things to Do

Eat, share, and connect at Astoria’s Fig Festival

By Jessica Militello

permits

Real Estate

Permits filed to expand 2-story Astoria building into a 5-story dwelling for 10 residences

By Ethan Marshall

doctor

Courts

Astoria doctor sentenced to more than two decades in prison for rape and sexual abuse: DA

By Bill Parry

clueless

Things to Do

A killer mashup: ‘Clueless,’ ‘Bring It On’ star takes the stage in Astoria

By Jessica Militello

Mayor Eric Adams delivers remarks in Astoria on the expansion of a job training pilot program for the formerly incarcerated reentering society.

Politics

Mayor visits Astoria to announce expansion of big-rig training program for justice-involved New Yorkers

By Bill Parry

chateau le woof

Things to Do

Château Le Woof in Astoria celebrates canines and community for National Dog Day

By Paulina Albarracin

The long-awaited Halletts Point esplanade is open to the public along the East River waterfront in Astoria.

Real Estate

Halletts Point esplanade in Astoria opens, reconnecting community to East River waterfront

By Bill Parry

flash

Suspect wanted for flashing woman multiple times while riding R train in Astoria: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Cops are looking for the suspect who allegedly rammed his victim with a car before beating him in Astoria.

Suspect wanted in vicious Astoria assault after ramming victim with car: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Cyclists along 31st Street in Astoria. The DOT has proposed installing protected bike lanes on each side of the corridor.

State Supreme Court issues temporary injunction preventing DOT from installing protected bike lanes on 31st Street in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

median rent

Real Estate

Median rent and inventory of rentals in northwest Queens rises from previous year in July 2025: report

By Ethan Marshall

The interior of the Topos Too bookstore in Ridgewood.

Things to Do

Uncover literary treasures at these Queens bookstores

By Paulina Albarracin

Police in Astoria fatally shot and killed an allegedly knife-wielding man during an encounter in April. State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Council Member Tiffany Cában have criticized the police over the incident. Photo: Dean Moses.

Gonzalez, Cabán criticize NYPD over failing to de-escalate before fatal Astoria shooting

By Shane O’Brien

Three men were killed in a horrific chain-reaction crash involving several vehicles in Astoria on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Sunnyside Gardens man identified as driver who started a fatal multi-vehicle collision in Astoria: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Real Estate

143-unit Openaire condominium hits market in Astoria

By Ethan Marshall

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