New Tower, Omicron's Toll | Astoria-LIC Week In Review

ASTORIA, QUEENS — Miss any headlines in Astoria and Long Island City this week? Patch's week in review has you covered for the neighborhood's top news.

Long-Awaited Astoria Food Hall Will Open More Restaurants Soon

The eagerly anticipated global food hall on 31st Street will soon open two more restaurants after inaugurating its first eatery last month.

New LIC Tower Would Make Queensboro Plaza Accessible, Finally

A new 26-story tower proposed for Long Island City would include a long-awaited elevator at the busy Queensboro Plaza subway station.

Astoria Movie Studio By Robert De Niro Gets City's Go-Ahead

The huge film campus spearheaded by Robert De Niro will soon start construction in Astoria after getting a final green-light from the city.

Woman Found Dead On Long Island City Subway Platform: Police

A woman in her fifties who may have been homeless was found dead on a bench in a Long Island City G train station, police said.

71 People Have Died In Astoria, LIC During Omicron Wave

Dozens of Western Queens residents have died since the omicron variant began surging in New York, according to city data.

Queensboro Bridge's Extended Lane Closure Starting Within Days

The two-year project replacing the Queensboro Bridge's upper deck will start Monday, closing at least one traffic lane. Here's what to know.

Cathy Nolan Retires From Western Queens Assembly Seat: Report

The longtime lawmaker's surprise retirement promises to set off a scramble for the Queens seat she has occupied for nearly 40 years.