Astoria, Queens
Coverage of Astoria, Queens in the Nexus archive.
- Woman fatally stabbed in the back in Astoria: NYPD
A 34-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in the back in Astoria, Queens, early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at 18-64 41st Street around 12:24 a.m., and the suspect is known to the victim.
- Their sacrifice endures: FDNY remembers firefighters killed in 2001 Father’s Day tragedy
FDNY commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Father’s Day Fire in Astoria, Queens, with a wreath-laying ceremony honoring three firefighters killed in the line of duty: Harry S. Ford, Brian D. Fahey, and John J. Downing. Family members and FDNY officials attended the event, where remarks were given reflecting on the firefighters’ legacy and sacrifices.
- Historic NYC church engulfed in 5-alarm blaze; 6 firefighters injured battling stubborn flames
A five-alarm fire engulfed the historic First Reformed Church of Astoria in Queens, causing structural collapses and injuring six firefighters. The blaze began in a vacant rectory attached to the church, which dates back to the 1830s, and required over 270 emergency responders to contain. Community members expressed grief over the damage to the culturally significant site.