Apartment Building Stokes Fears | Queens Week In Review

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BBQ Eatery To Open Friday At Former Forest Hills Irish Pub

Mighty Quinn's BBQ will open its doors at the former Banter storefront on Friday, with 10 percent of grand opening sales benefiting charity.

Astoria Cyclists Celebrate New Bike Lane Protections

Streets in Astoria and LIC will be among the city's first to get newly hardened bike lane barriers. Western Queens cyclists are celebrating.

Apartment Building Will Ruin Utopia, Queens Residents Fear

A three-story apartment was approved for Utopia Parkway, lined with single-family homes and duplexes, much to the chagrin of locals.

Much Of Astoria Block Faces Demolition For New Apartments

Two years after it was rezoned, an industrial block in Astoria will soon be cleared to make way for a 13-story apartment building.

Anti-Outdoor Dining Pol Votes 'Yes' On Legalizing Sidewalk Cafes

Bayside's Council Member voted in favor of permanent sidewalk eateries, which she previously said disadvantaged unvaccinated New Yorkers.

'Anti-Gay' Mayoral Appointments 'Disappoint' Local LGBTQ Leader

Council Member Lynn Schulman, who ran on an LGBTQ advocacy platform, signed a letter against two Adams appointments with anti-gay histories.

Woman Kicked Down Stairs, Hit With Hammer In LIC Subway: Police

A 57-year-old woman is in critical condition after a man struck her in the head with a hammer during a robbery at Queens Plaza, police said.

Astoria Restaurant Shut Down By City Over Mice, Sanitary Issues

A Chinese restaurant on Broadway was temporarily closed by the Health Department after inspectors found signs of rodents and other issues.