Ann Choi and Josefa Velasquez, THE CITY

When Sheila Lewandowski moved to Long Island City in the late 1990s, she appreciated the “sense of space and light” in the western Queens neighborhood, once defined by factories, warehouses, and a mix of blue collar workers and creative types like herself.

Jan. 20, 2021 By Allie Griffin

President Joseph Biden was honored in a very New York way at a Queens subway station Wednesday.

Jan. 20, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

Queens Democratic lawmakers say that the country has a much brighter future now that Joe Biden has been inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.

Jan. 20, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Queens Council Member Robert Holden is calling on the City Council to establish a committee to protect New Yorkers’ furry friends.

Jan. 20, 2021 By Michael Dorgan 

The number of residents being admitted to Queens hospitals with COVID-19 has steadily increased over the past three months and new data sheds a light on the toll the influx of patients is having on the borough’s hospitals.

Jan. 20, 2021 By Christina Santucci

An Astoria cocktail bar is partnering with a local meat smoker for a popup event to celebrate today’s inauguration and raise money for a neighborhood volunteer group.

Jan. 20, 2021 By Christina Santucci

Former Council Member Elizabeth Crowley said Tuesday that she is thinking about making another bid for Queens Borough President.

Jan. 19, 2021 By Christina Santucci

City and borough officials announced a new $15 million grant program Tuesday to help Queens small businesses that are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan. 19, 2021 By Christina Santucci

A library in south Queens is holding an Inauguration Celebration this evening, on the eve of the swearing in of President-elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

Jan. 19, 2021 By Allie Griffin

New York City’s supply of the COVID-19 vaccine will run out by Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today.

Jan. 19, 2021 By Christina Santucci

A Ridgewood man, who went by “X-Ray Ultra” online, was arrested by federal officials after he allegedly called for public executions of Congress members including Queens Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, according to a criminal complaint filed in Brooklyn federal court.

Jan. 19, 2021 By Christina Santucci

Three weeks after hinting to the Queens Post that he was considering running for Queens Borough President, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has launched his bid for the seat–announcing his run in a video posted to YouTube Tuesday morning.

Jan. 18, 2021 By Allie Griffin

A New York-based power company is rebranding its Long Island City subsidiary–Ravenswood Generating–as it looks to convey its commitment to clean energy production.

Jan. 18, 2021 By Michael Dorgan 

A public forum discussing the current state of the news media in Queens – and its outlook for the future – will take place on Jan. 19 from 2 p.m.

Jan. 18, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

A GoFundMe page set up to support Donovan’s Irish Pub in Woodside was launched Thursday and more than $30,000 has already been raised.

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.

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.

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.

Jan. 14, 2021 By Christina Santucci

Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) has launched a food drive for its two pop-up pantries in western Queens.

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.

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.

Jan. 13, 2021 By Christina Santucci

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

Jan. 13, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

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

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.

Jan. 12, 2021 By Christina Santucci

The site of the famed Astoria catering hall Riccardo’s by the Bridge has been sold for $6.4 million, according to Alexander Pereira, a real estate broker with Douglas Elliman.

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.

Jan. 12, 2021 By Allie Griffin

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