Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Astoria, LIC Rents Inched Up In April, Report Says
Rents in northwestern Queens inched up between March and April, after plummeting in this year's first quarter, though disparities persist.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
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Kayla Levy covers all things Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills and Bayside for Patch. She has written for New York Magazine's Curbed and the Strategist, and Time Out. Follow her on Twitter @kaylev and send story tips to kayla.levy@patch.com.
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The Queens Night Market Is Returning To Flushing Meadows In June
The outdoor market will return on June 19, with $5 ticketed entry for the first time, in order to offset the usual vendor participation fee.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Donovan Richards And Carolyn Maloney Co-Endorse Each Other
The Borough President and congresswoman described each others' focus on equity, as they both run re-election campaigns against progressives.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Trash Piles, Broken Ceilings: Middle Village Tenants Sue Landlord
A group of tenants say they've been dealing with rodents, burst pipes and piles of trash since September. Now they're suing their landlord.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
These Astoria, Woodside Burgers Are Among Best In NYC: Ranking
A new ranking of the best hamburgers in New York City featured two in Queens, both of which were in the northwestern part of the borough.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Asking Prices For Forest Hills Homes Rise As Rents Stabilize
As NYC's housing market sees a slow return to normalcy, rents in Forest Hills remain stable from March to April and housing prices rise.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Asking Prices For Bayside Homes Are Up $80K From Last Month
As Bayside's housing market booms, residents are listing homes in the area at a much higher price in April than they did in March.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Police Investigate Woodside Vandalism, Tire Slashings: Cops, CBS
Police are looking into vandalism in Woodside this month, including tire slashings and a house spray-painted with hate symbols.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Nears Two Major COVID-19 Milestones
Nearly half of all adults in the neighborhood are fully vaccinated as the area's COVID positivity rate this week drops towards one percent.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
'Affordable' LIC Apartment Requires $92K Salary
It's the highest salary requirement of any building in the borough with units available in the affordable housing lottery.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
This Contestant From 'The Bachelorette' Lives In Astoria
An Astoria-based auto parts manager is vying for Katie Thurston's heart on this season of The Bachelorette. Here's what we know about him.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Officials Mark The Full Return Of Subway Service, Indoor Dining
MTA officials and NYC restaurateurs gathered in Astoria for Greek fare, marking the full return of subway service and indoor dining.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Biden To Sign Rep Meng's Hate Crimes Act Into Law On Thursday
The bill aimed at addressing the rise in anti-AAPI hate crimes passed Congress and will be signed into law by Biden on Thursday, says Meng.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Astoria's Blink Fitness To Drop Mask Mandate, Open Fully
Starting Wednesday, fully vaccinated members don't need to wear masks at Astoria's Blink Fitness, which is also reopening at full capacity.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Brandi Carlile Coming To Queens As Live Music Returns To NYC
Brandi Carlile's July 23rd show is one of several events, including Governors Ball, marking the return of live music to Queens and NYC.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Astoria's Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden To Reopen Wednesday
According to a Facebook post, the beer hall will reopen at 5 p.m. on May 18 for the first time since losing its liquor license last year.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Vaccination Site May Have Over Diluted Doses: Report
A former employee at the Korean Community Services vaccination site said 16,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses could have been over diluted.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
The Tribeca Film Festival Is Coming To Astoria Park This June
The 12-day festival is straying from their usual Manhattan location, and bringing a series of screenings to Queens, including Astoria Park.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Developer Seeks Astoria Rezoning For Big Mixed-Use Cultural Space
Kaufman Astoria Studios and two developers may turn a local five-block area into a cultural space with mixed-use high rises and open space.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City|News|
Woman Robbed, Assaulted On LIC Train Amid Subway Safety Debates
The incident in Queens comes as the mayor agrees to add more cops to the subway, amid an ongoing debate over transit safety concerns.
Kayla Levy, Patch Staff
