Smelly Diner, Sex Trafficking Bust | Queens Week In Review

QUEENS, NY — Miss any headlines in Queens this week? Patch's week in review has you covered for the borough's top news — from a rat-filled, odorous diner to a politician's surprise announcement.

4 New Mexican Restaurants Opening Across Astoria

From a corner burrito joint to a sleek taco spot, a slew of Mexican restaurants are slated to open around Astoria in the coming months.

Rats, Odors Coming From Still-Shuttered Forest Hills Diner, Locals Say

T-Bone Diner was shuttered by the city over health concerns months ago. Now neighbors say rats and foul odors are coming from the eatery.

Violent Queens Sex Trafficking Ring Busted: Feds

Some Chinese women targeted by the ring were robbed, beaten and threatened with death, prosecutors say.

Queens Assemblyman Brian Barnwell Drops Re-Election Bid

The three-term Queens lawmaker abruptly dropped his re-election campaign Tuesday, leaving little time for a replacement to be named.

Police Shoot Machete-Wielding Man In Astoria Apartment, NYPD Says

An officer shot the machete-wielding man after he used it to threaten his family in their Astoria apartment on Monday, according to police.

New Apartment Buildings Coming To 21st Street In Astoria, LIC

A pair of new apartment buildings are set to rise two miles apart on 21st Street in Astoria and Hunters Point, according to city records.