New Astoria Ferry: Open Hours with NYC Ferry staff
The countdown is on till the start of the NYC Ferry service in Astoria on August 29th....
Clare Doyle
Clare Doyle is a graduate of the M.A. program in Museum Studies at the University of Leicester, UK. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies as well as a B.A. in Archaeology and History from University Dublin, Ireland. She has worked for 30 years in library reference publishing in New York. Clare is the Vice President of Green Shores NYC, a non-profit group that advocates for a cleaner, greener and more connected waterfront in Astoria and Long Island City
Register to Get Daffodil Bulbs, Starting August 14
Daffodil Bulb Registration Opens in One Week! Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part...
Check the Front Seat
The 114th Precinct is warning drivers in Astoria to remember to lock their cars and check for...
Hollywood East River
John Turturro, the New York-born actor best known for his roles in The Big Lebowski, Barton Fink,...
The Floating Hospital’s Astoria Branch
With health care much in the news these days, we wanted to remind Astoria residents that we...
Aviation Job Fair on August 3rd
Job hunting? The Port Authority, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, and the Council for Aviation Opportunity are...
FINAL MAP OF CITIBIKE ASTORIA LOCATIONS
The final map of Citi Bike locations in Astoria has been released! After a community outreach program,...
National Night Out Against Crime in Astoria Park on August 1
On Tuesday August 1 from 5 to 8 pm, come meet the officers from the NYPD 114th...
Changes to Grand Central Parkway Westbound at Exit 4
On July 31st the DOT is implementing changes on Exit 4 of the Grand Central Parkway, which...
A Sailor’s Life for You?
As Astoria awaits the launch of the new ferry line from Hallets Point Peninsula to Roosevelt Island,...
Astoria Ferry Service Will Begin on August 29
Leaders of local Queens organizations and elected officials, including, amongst others, NYC Councilmen Costa Constantinides and Jimmy...
August at the Noguchi Museum
It’s a busy month at the Noguchi Museum! On Friday August 4, it’s Free First Friday. Enjoy...
Roosevelt Island Tram Renovations
Do you take the tram from Roosevelt Island to Manhattan? As of Wednesday July 26, there will...
Greek Movie Night at Socrates Sculpture Park on July 26
Socrates Sculpture Park’s Wednesday Movie Night has a Greek theme on Wednesday July 26, when there will...
NYC Rent Freeze Program is Under the Radar
If you are over the age of 62 and make less than $50,000 per year, you may...
September 5K Fun Run to Celebrate the Hellgate Bridge Centenary
Save the date for Saturday September 9: there will be a 5K run/walk along the Astoria waterfront....
The Wonderful Welling Court Mural Project
Over the past couple of decades, Astoria has become known as something of an arts mecca, with...
Durst Secures $1 Billion Loan Package
The Durst Organization has secured a a $1 billion financing package from a group of lenders led...
Funding for Hallets Point Peninsula
The Hallets Point Peninsula is due to get some major upgrades, courtesy of nearly $7.5 million in...
Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting
On Wednesday July 19, Mayor de Blasio is holding a Town Hall meeting at P.S. 70, located...
City Hall Resource Fair
Have you ever wished you could talk to the top officials at City Hall? Now is your...
City of Water Day at Socrates Sculpture Park
On Saturday July 15, Socrates Sculpture Park is a partner for Waterfront Alliance’s City of Water Day...
A Large Residential Development Planned for 30-80 12th Street
Another large project is planned for Old Astoria in the wake of Durst’s Hallet’s Point development, at...
Weeknight Summer Fun in Astoria Park
Almost time for Central Astoria LDC’s amazing Waterfront Concert and Movies on the Waterfront series in Astoria...
Durst Organization Building at 29-55 Northern Blvd
Would you love to live close to the LIC waterfront and steps away from the N and...
Astoria Park Pool is Open for Summer
When the temperature rises in the months of July and August, our neighborhood is fortunate to have...
Whitey Ford Field Cleanup
On Saturday July 8th from 10 am to 1pm, join the Friends of Whitey Ford Field in...
July at the Noguchi Museum
The Noguchi Museum is getting July off to a good start with a Community Day on Sunday...
Van Alst Playground Reopens
Good news for Astoria kids—the Van Alst Playground has reopened nearly 6 months ahead of schedule. The...
Weeknight Summer Fun in Astoria Park
Save the dates for Central Astoria LDC’s amazing Waterfront Concert and Movies on the Waterfront series in...
New Ferry Service Feeling the Heat as Demand Surges
As warmer weather finally arrived in June, NYC Ferry found itself trying to cope with unexpectedly high...
Summer Solstice Party At Socrates Sculpture Park
Hard to believe that we are at the halfway point in the year, but on Wednesday June...
New York City Department of Small Business Services
OANA will have a speaker from the New York City Department of Small Business Services, whose mission...
NYC Planning’s Flood Zone Resiliency
We have an important presentation by Nilus Klingel from the NYC Department of City Planning: he will be talking...
Lottery for Affordable Apartments Near the Astoria Waterfront
A new building at 26-27 2nd Street, between 26th and 27th Avenues on the Hallets Point Peninsula...
Halletts Point Traffic Circulation Changes
At the May OANA meeting, Keith Dumanski from the Durst Organization gave us a valuable update on...
2017 Independence Celebration in Astoria Park
Once again Central Astoria LDC brings us the amazing Independence Celebration in Astoria Park! On Thursday June...
LIC Arts Stroll on June 17th
The Long Island City Cultural Alliance (LICCA) is hosting an Arts Stroll on Saturday, June 17th. The...
Mount Sinai Queens Blood Drive
On Thursday June 27 from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm, you can help to save a life...
Astoria Greenmarket Will Not Return This Summer
Sadly, the GrowNYC farmers’ market will not return to Socrates Sculpture Park this summer. DNAInfo is reporting...
Kaufman Arts Festival
On June 24th and 25th, the Kaufman Arts District will host the first Backlot Arts Festival and...
June at the Noguchi Museum
The Bang on a Can Music Series returns to the Noguchi Museum on Sunday, June 11, from...
Cashless Tolling Only at the Triborough/RFK Bridge
As of June 15 2017, currency will no longer be accepted at the Triborough/RFK Bridge as cashless...
Waterfront Bike Parade Returns
The popular LIC Bike Parade returns on Saturday June 10! The fun begins at Socrates Sculpture Park...
Official Opening of Nari Ward G.O.A.T., again
On Saturday June 3 from 3 to 7 pm, celebrate Socrates Sculpture Park’s first exhibition devoted to...
Central Astoria LDC’s Astoria Park Carnival
From June 7 to June 11, it’s the return of the highly popular Astoria Park Carnival, brought...
Jazz Series at Socrates Sculpture Park
Last year’s popular First Thursdays jazz series returns to Socrates Sculpture Park. From 6.30 to 8 pm...
La La Land in Astoria Park
On Friday June 9 from 8 to 10.30 pm, join the Astoria Park Alliance for APA Presents...
International Cultural Fest: A Stunning Success
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s International Cultural Fest on April 23rd St was a big hit with...
Share your ideas for Charybdis Playground
Astoria Park was one of 5 parks chosen to receive $30 million for major improvements through New...
“Wildfest” at Socrates Sculpture Park
Born to be wild? Then head on over to Socrates Sculpture Park on Saturday May 20 from...
Clean-up on Astoria Cove site
If the faces in the picture of a clean-up at Astoria Cove/9th Street are familiar they should...
“Trivia for a Cause” to Benefit APA
Do you always seem to know the answers on Jeopardy even when the contestants don’t? If you...
“Astoria Provisions” to Replace Astor Bake Shop
A new restaurant is rising on the site of the former Astor Bake Shop, which closed in...
Ahoy! NYC Ferry Service Launches
The merry month of May brought some extra joy to residents of the Rockaways as the new...
N Train Service Weekend Repairs This Summer
IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION news for Astoria residents: “N” subway service will be suspended for several weekends this summer...
“Old Astoria” Activist Honored by Local Lawmakers
President of the Astoria Houses Residents’ Association and OANA supporter Claudia Coger was among three Astoria women...
Welling Court Mural Project 2017
The date has been announced for this year’s Welling Court Mural Project: it will be on Saturday...
Participatory Budgeting
A record number of District 22 residents—over 3,600–voted in the Participatory Budgeting process this year. Local residents...
New Building at 26-19 2nd Street
According to YIMBY, an application has been filed for a six-story building at 26-19 2nd Street in...
Astoria Park Alliance Spring Social
Our friends at the Astoria Park Alliance are hosting a Spring Social and Fundraiser on Monday May...
Sanitation Garage in Ravenswood to be Replaced
At a lively Town Hall Meeting in LIC on April 27, Mayor de Blasio announced that the...
NYC Property Tax Assessments Favor Wealthy Neighborhoods
Lawsuit Alleges that NYC Property Tax Assessments Favor Wealthy Neighborhoods OANA supports equitable property taxes. Our Board...
114th Precinct NCO Safety Summit
On May 25th at 7 pm, 114th Precinct Sector David invites you to join your Neighborhood Coordination...
An “Astoria Character” – Dominque Perrot
In case you missed it, Nancy Ruhling, who contributes the popular “Astoria Characters’ series to the Huffington...
A Chance to Learn More About Ferries
With the new ferry service from Astoria due to start in August, now is the perfect time...
“Forgotten NY” Tour of Old Astoria Village
On Saturday June 17, join legendary tour company Forgotten NY for a tour of old Astoria Village....
The Evolution Of Bollywood
On Saturday May 6, the Queens Library’s Astoria branch will host the Payalia Dance Company as they...
New Hotel in Ravenswood
A new hotel is coming to Ravenswood, on a lot at 37-10 24th Street that is currently...
Local Theater Group’s New Production Likely to be a Hit
The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) is rehearsing for their new production, a revival of Raisin, directed...
People’s Climate Rally
On Friday April 28 at 6.30 pm there will be a People’s Climate Rally on the Great...
Queensboro Bridge Gets Funds For Repairs
New York City has allocated an rehabilitation of the East River bridges through the end of 2019,...
Celebrate Earth Day With The Astoria Park Alliance
Join the Astoria Park Alliance on Saturday April 22 for an Earth Day Celebration on Shore Blvd!...
Hell Gate Bridge Meeting
The next meeting of the Hell Gate Centenary Celebration Group at Riccardos on Thursday April 27th at...
LINK NYC Kiosks Seen in Astoria
Some of our sharp-eyed neighbors have spotted new LINK NYC kiosks in our neighborhood. According to amNY,...
“Affordable New York” Program Approved
A replacement for New York City’s 421-a program, which gave tax abatement’s to developers who included affordable...
Demoliton And Closures On 1st Street
Good news on the Halletts Point development: now that an Affordable Housing plan (replacing the old 421-a...
Healthy Eating Habits Workshop At Mount Sinai Queens
Are you living on TV dinners and Twinkies? Would you like to improve your diet and help...
“Textured Sights” Event at QCA
On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, from 6.30 to 8.30 pm, LAB at QCA presents “Textured Sights,” paintings...
New Location for Ride-Sharing Pick-Ups at LaGuardia
If you ever use ride-sharing app-based services like Lyft, Uber or Gett to pick you up at...
Socrates Sculpture Park Plans for the Summer, and the Future
At our March OANA meeting, we had an exciting presentation from John Hatfield, the Executive Director of...
Deal Reached in Albany to renew the 421 a tax abatement
Following are the details in The Real Deal: this could finally allow our major developments such as...
Comment on the Proposed CitiBike Stations in Astoria
Citibike and NYC DOT have announced their initial selections for the placement of 59 Bike Docking Stations...
April Programs at the Noguchi Museum
On Wednesday April 5, join the Noguchi Museum for the Poems About Sculpture program, from 7 to...
Astoria Cove Site on the Market
According to Crains New York, a partnership headed by Alma has put Astoria Cove, an extensive development...
Phase 1 of the Astoria Park Renovation will begin in 2018
The New York City Parks Department has given Community Board 1 details on the first phase of...
CitiBike Plan for Docking Stations in Astoria
At our OANA March meeting the DOT gave us an update on the proposed CitiBike expansion into...