Repairs Delayed, Biden Visits: Astoria, LIC Week In Review

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

Biden Visit Disgruntles Drivers Bidin' Time In Traffic Jams

Queens drivers were not pleased, honored or awed by the recent visit of a U.S. president. Locked in traffic, they were "p---ed."

Support LIC Artists With New Non-Profit Membership

Culture Lab LIC launched a five-tier membership program this month, with new ways (and incentives) to support local artists.

Long-Awaited Queensboro Bridge Repairs Delayed, Angering Pols

A needed expansion of the Queensboro Bridge's cramped pedestrian-bike zone is being pushed back, to the dismay of LIC's Council Member.

Despite Divided Vote, Astoria Apartment Backed At Public Meeting

One-third of Astoria's community board voted against the Vernon Boulevard apartment, but no opposition was raised at a meeting this week.

Long Island City Grocery Store To Shutter Later: Spokesperson

News of Stop & Shop's closure comes after the grocery axed late night hours, but a spokesperson says the choice to shutter is unrelated.