NYPD officers fatally shoot 'erratic' man wielding 14-inch knife in Queens

NYPD officers shot and killed an "erratic" man they said advanced toward them with a 14-inch knife in Astoria, Queens, Chief of Department John Chell said.

Cyclist struck, killed by pickup truck fleeing from police in Queens

According to police, the pickup was occupied by three men wearing masks, who all left the scene and eventually ditched the truck.

NYPD find illegal weed after Queens break-in call
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Police said they found hundreds of pounds of illegal weed after responding to reports of a break-in in Astoria, Queens.

Queens bust: 2 brothers kept homemade explosive devices, 'hit list' in Astoria apartment, authorities allege

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said authorities executing a search warrant at an Astoria home found six operable and loaded ghost guns, including assault weapons, protective gear and eight homemade explosive devices.

Controversial 'Charlie Brown-like' trees take center stage in Astoria

Residents in Astoria woke up this week to new trees planted in the center of their sidewalk, and not everyone is happy about it.

Dispensary owners waiting to open remain in confusing state of limbo

Now the judge has reversed course again, asking for evidence from the state Office of Cannabis Management that those retailers have met all licensing requirements.

Man opens fire inside packed restaurant in Astoria

A 35-year-old man was shot in the buttocks, while others hid in the basement of the restaurant.

2 shot, killed in Astoria; 3 suspects wanted

The NYPD is searching for three suspects wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of two men.

NYC pool closing for renovations
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The 100-year-old Astoria pool is closing for the entire 2023 season. The Olympic size pool will undergo a $19 million renovation.

7-year-old girl killed by SUV in Queens

A 7-year-old girl was hit and killed by an SUV in Astoria, Queens on Friday evening.

23 alleged gang members arrested in Queens, years after mother's stray bullet killing

A nearly two-year investigation sparked by the death of a mother who was struck and killed by a stray bullet ended with 23 arrests of alleged gang members in Queens on Tuesday.

Homeless man accused of terrorizing Queens neighborhood

A homeless man has owers and workers at local businesses in a Queens neighborhood scared for their safety.

Beloved Queens Halloween display vandalized

Vandals have twice targeted a beloved Halloween display in Astoria, Queens in just the last two weeks.

FDNY EMS lieutenant fatally stabbed in Queens

A man has been taken into custody after FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, 61, was stabbed to death in Queens on Thursday afternoon.

FDNY honors EMS lieutenant who was stabbed to death

Purple and black bunting now drapes the entrance to EMS Station 49 in Queens. The bunting was hung in a solemn ceremony to mourn the loss of FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, who was stabbed to death in a random attack.