Op-Ed: Property Taxes, Housing, and the City of Yes
This op-ed delves into why property tax reform is the missing piece for making NYC’s “City of...
This op-ed delves into why property tax reform is the missing piece for making NYC’s “City of...
The NYC Ferry’s Spring 2025 schedule goes into effect Monday, March 31 with a few notable changes:...
Astoria Neighbors—a housing lottery is now open for at 20 and 30 Halletts Point for 31 affordable...
Senator Kristen Gonzalez is hosting a free Tax Preparation and Scam Prevention Workshop in partnership with the...
OANA invites our neighbors and community members to support a great cause. On Thursday, March 27, 2025,...
[photo credit Socrates Sculpture Park Newsletter] The Socrates Sculpture Park March newsletter highlights the area’s rich history,...
Help us keep Astoria Beautiful! On Saturday, March 15, from 10 AM to 12 PM, join NYC...
[photo credit YIMBY] Astoria residents can now apply for a new affordable housing lottery at 31-61 Vernon...
Astoria residents, you may recall that leasing began at 20 and 30 Halletts Point in January. Now,...
Join Astoria Storefronts and @SamBameatstheworld on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST for a free...
As you might recall, the Queens Bus Network is currently undergoing a redesign, which we last discussed...
A new housing lottery has opened for seniors at the 7-story development located at 3-11 27th Ave....
(photo credit to the Noguchi Museum) We recently received the latest newsletter from The Noguchi Museum, which...
Attention local merchants—you are invited to the first ever NYC Merchant Organizing Conference, hosted by the NYC...
Are you a college student or recent graduate interested in making a difference in your community? Alexandria...
After months of renovations and improvements, the gates of Rainey Park will be reopening tentatively in April...
For those unfamiliar, the Socrates Sculpture Park newsletter is a wonderful source of news, events, and updates...
OANA is excited to share news about the NYC Comptroller’s Office Summer Internship Program, an excellent opportunity...
Hello, Astoria film enthusiasts! We are excited invite you to the final days of the Triborough Film...
Permits have been filed for a new five-story mixed-use building at 11-08 Main Avenue. This project will...
This month the Noguchi is hosting a variety of family programs in celebration of the Lunar New...
A new affordable housing lottery is now open for 3-11 27th Avenue, featuring 13 senior living units...
In our latest op-ed, we argue that a Neighborhood rezoning in Astoria is a better path forward...
Last December, New York State enacted a law requiring agencies that collect demographic data to create new,...
NYC’s DOT just launched an exciting new trade-in program for food delivery workers. With this new program,...
Join NYC DOT at a virtual community workshop Tues. Jan. 28, 6pm-8pm and share your suggestions, comments,...
We are excited to share some updates with the Astoria community about progress on the Champlain Hudson...
After many years, the Astoria Cove development is progressing. The original coming approval was in 2014. One...
Join fellow Astorians and Food Lovers this January 30th for the Winter Food Crawl, hosted by Astoria...
Through February 28, 2025, New York City young people aged 14-24 can apply for the 2025 Summer...
The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is offering a series of free Housing Information...
Check out the upcoming 3rd Annual Queens Tech & Career Expo on January 25th at the Museum...
Apply to be a Delegate Community members in Queens are now invited to apply for membership in...
We would like to announce that leasing will soon begin for the newest buildings in The Durst...
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will be hosting their final Virtual Town Hall on the Queens Bus...
We recently released an op-ed addressing one of our community’s most important issues: the lack of affordable...
Congratulations to Socrates Sculpture Park on their nomination for the $75K Flourishing in Community award! This nomination...
We are pleased to share with our readers the Noguchi’s latest newsletter announcing their events calendar for...
Do you want to play an active role in shaping the future of Queens? If so, you...
Do you love Socrates Sculpture Park as much as we do? Please help keep it vibrant and...
Many have been asking why Rainey park has not opened as anticipated in October. We reached out...
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) is inform the community about the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA)...
There will be a Public Hearing on December 17th to discuss the proposal for creating an Elementary...
This Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 1:30 PM, the Queensbridge Residents Association will host a protest on...
Our recent op-ed was published on two news sites: The Astoria Post and The National Herald. At...
This December, The Noguchi Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary with the special exhibition, Against Time: The Noguchi...
DSNY is now hiring Emergency Snow Shovelers for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. Pay for this gig starts...
Join us for Tree Lightings, Santa, Carolers and More! Celebrate the holiday season in Astoria with a...
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association at the annual 30th...
Looking for a great summer gig in 2025? NYC Parks is hiring lifeguards, and this is your...
As of November 12, 2024, New York City has implemented new trash bin requirements for all residential...
The Port Authority is seeking to renew the environmental permit for LaGuardia Airport and will hold a...
This fall, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will start collecting leaves every week on...
The holidays are a time for giving, and this year, the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) is...
The NY Power Authority, tasked with insuring our state has the best Power resources available, both in...
We are pleased to announce that a new affordable housing lottery is open for The Vordonia Towers...
NYC has put a temporary stop to grilling in public parks, a move prompted by a recent...
We’re excited to announce that the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is a proud sponsor of the upcoming...
Valerie Green of Green Space is having a two-hour Skimming the Surface Movement Healing Workshop designed to...
OANA encourages Astoria residents to attend the Save Money, Save Energy workshop on November 12, 2024, at...
NYC Ferry is offering discounted tickets at $1.45 during the “Ferry Discount Days” from November 4th to...
Socrates Sculpture Park’s annual fellowship is now open for early career artists to apply for applications. This...
OANA just received word that permits have been filed for the demolition of three two-story buildings located...
Hello Astoria Ferry Riders! We just received the updated Winter schedule for the NYC Ferry and wanted...
NYC is gearing up for an important public hearing regarding the “City of Yes” legislation, an important...
A new food distribution program is launching in Astoria headed up by Mentors on the Move in...
You see it every time you visit Astoria Park, but do you know the history and secretes...
Many Astoria residents love the NYC Ferry—now it is offering guides for each route, pointing out landmarks...
OANA is thrilled to share details about the Women’s Health Fair organized by Queens Borough President Donovan...
We’re excited to share this upcoming event hosted by the Hallets Playground Alliance. Stop by for a...
Attention: This event has been POSTPONED until further notice On Saturday, October 19th, from 10am to 2pm,...
A new affordable housing opportunity is available for Astoria residents. The lottery is for 14-27 28th Avenue,...
Wildflower Studio is set to begin operating around Thanksgiving. Let’s have a closer look at what they’re...
OANA is thrilled to share some thoughts and photos from the amazing Car Show held at Astoria...
Did you know that the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) offers free Housing Information...
OANA is pleased to announce that we have received new renderings and a press release for the...
DSNY Fall 2024 SAFE Disposal Residents of Astoria are encouraged to participate in the New York City...
We are excited to announce that the 3rd Annual Classic Car Show is coming to Astoria Park,...
[Photo credit: Hisae Aihara via www.greenspacestudio.org] Green Space is a cultural venue in Astoria dedicated to fostering...
Mayor Eric Adams announced a $15 million federal grant awarded to New York City to develop the...
OANA would like to inform Astoria residents that Community Board 1 invites all residents and business owners...
A new housing lottery is live for 14-09 31st Avenue in Astoria. This five-story building offers three...
We are thrilled to welcome Wildflower Studios to Astoria! A recent article in the Hollywood Reporter said...
The Where We Live NYC initiative is part of HPD’s fair housing policy to make sure every...
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is conducting a survey to find out about any flooding...
Join us for the Woodside Players of Queens Summer Play Festival on August 17th at 1 PM,...
Mark your calendars for the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s (LDC) Kids Discovery Expo on Saturday, August...
Starting September 1, 2024, NYC high school students can get discounted ferry tickets for weekday commutes to...
Renewable energy is coming to NYC! The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project is set to begin...
The Department of City Planning is gathering input for the FY26 Statement of Community District Needs and...
OANA is excited to share the 2024 Central Astoria Summer Movie Series! Join us and other Astoria...
As the new school year approaches, OANA is excited to announce our support for the Variety Boys...
Community Board 1 in Queens is now accepting applications for Public Members. Applicants are invited to join...
E-bike lithium-ion batteries have caused 733 fires since 2019, resulting in almost 30 deaths and hundreds of...
The Rockaway Rocket ferry is back, offering an express route from Long Island City, Queens, to Rockaway...
The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has launched the Official NYC Bin. These are standardized bins aim...
NYC Parks Department hosted a visioning session on July 10th for Triborough Bridge Playground B Reconstruction. They...
Permits have been filed for a new 7-story mixed-use building at 23-29 Astoria Blvd., between 23rd Street...
We are excited to share this NYC Parks job opportunity with our Astoria comminity. The Parks Opportunity...
There’s a new affordable housing lottery is open for 12-19 31st Drive in Astoria, Queens. This building...
We are excited to share another op-ed with our readers, this time on the City of Yes...
OANA recently released an Op-ed on proposed upgrades to the Ferry system, which was published on two...
June 27th was indeed a momentous day in Astoria!!!! The beginning of summer is heralded in a...
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) congratulates the Parks Department on the renovation of the Astoria Park...
Attention Astoria—there will be a community celebration at the HANAC Ravenswood Older Adult Center! Open to the...
We are pleased to support the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) in their upcoming...
This June, the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is proud to support the Variety Boys and Girls Club...
The Astoria community is invited to a special Garden Party at Socrates Sculpture Park on June 12th,...
The Noguchi is hosting a series of exciting family programs exploring art and sound this June. These...
CB 1 Approves Rezoning Community Board 1 has recently approved rezoning for the former Riccardo’s by the...
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has brought back a great deal for summer weekends: the “Summer Saturday”...
In a recent development, The Durst Organization has announced a pause on the final phase of its...
The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City is inviting families to engage with art through a series...
26-01 4th Street is looking good! The 13-story building has topped out, featuring 143 condominiums from studios...
Join us May 9th at Chateau Le Woof from 6:30 to 8:00 PM for the first ever...
Revel is working to expand it’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure by announcing the development of the largest...
Last weekend, Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City unveiled “The Cubes,” an innovative administrative space created...
OANA recently hosted an open-house featuring CHPE, the company responsible for the regional project to bring hydropower...
The City of New York’s Department of City Planning introduces the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,”...
Workshops, sculptures, food and environment galore! Green Day 2024 at Socrates Sculpture Park was a resounding success!...
The MTA is inviting feedback on the Queens Bus Network Redesign through a series of In-Person Open...
Where: St George Episcopal Church, 14-20 27th ave (At 14th street) When: April 18th from 6:00 PM...
OANA is co-sponsoring a cleanup at Whitey Ford Field on 4/6. Volunteers will gather from 10:00 AM...
We are excited to see progress on the new eight-story building at 26-18 4th Street is quickly...
The Ravenswood Community Learning Center recently opened its doors in Long Island City, following a collaborative effort...
New Building Complete Astor On Third II, a mixed-use development nearing completion at 2-24 26th Avenue in...
New building topping out! The mixed-use building at 8-29 Astoria Boulevard in Queens is almost at it’s...
Construction has been completed on The Winslow! It is a 19-story residential building located at 26-25 4th...
Learn the steps needed to create a dog run volunteer group On March 27th, OANA hosted a...
Construction is nearing completion on 8-29 Astoria Boulevard, a six-story, 58-foot-tall mixed-use building designed by Angelo Ng...
Livestreamed March 27th, 6:30 PM Old Astoria Dogscape! Dog Run, stations, and advocacy This meeting will feature...
OANA has received numerous inquiries on the construction going on at 21st Ave and Shore Blvd. The...
Attention Ferry riders! The NYC Ferry’s Spring 2024 schedule, effective from March 30, introduces several changes including...
The empty lot on 21st Street and 31st Road is getting an upgrade! Permits have been filed...
The affordable housing lottery for 26-36 4th Street in Astoria, Queens, designed by Gerald Caliendo and developed...
New LGA Business Center Now Open OANA President Richard Khuzami participated in a wonderful tour of new...
Western Queens Artists Wanted! Extend the Mural at Ottomanelli’s By The Water Frank Ottomanelli‘s calling all Queens...
Are you a homeowner in need of assistance? Please check out these great resources from NHS at...
The Noguchi Museum invites families to explore the world of Isamu Noguchi through a series of engaging...
Repairs to the Astoria Park Pool are progressing as planned, with the facility expected to be available...
The New York City Department of Transportation has unveiled a transformative pilot program designed to redefine the...
If you missed our last live meeting or attended the AOC event instead, here’s a chance to...
WATCH LIVE STREAM RECORDING WITH INCREASED VOLUME HERE. Check out the event link here. LIVE STREAM LINKS...
Astoria residents may be getting new neighbors soon! Construction permits were recently filed for 28-08 21st Street....
Mark your calendars! OANA is co-sponsoring a cleanup at Whitey Ford Field on 3/9. Volunteers will gather...
In her February 5th press release, DA Katz discusses how her office, in collaboration with the NYPD,...
Experience the power of music and community at the Concert for College 2024 on February 7th at...
The Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD), in partnership with the Mexoxo Foundation and eCornell, is...
With the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), the Department of Youth and Community Development is offering...
Please check out this important webinar titled Pests and Mold Webinar: An Owners’ Guide to Indoor Allergens...
We’re thrilled to announce that Art Fair 14C is launching a new residency for emerging artists.The program...
OANA recently released an op-ed on it’s endorsement of Pickleball at Hallett’s Point Playground. The op-ed states,...
We had a great meeting with NY NJ Port Authority, including a discussion on the shuttle bus...
We are pleased to share Socrates Sculpture Park’s January Newsletter with the OANA community, which you can...
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association extends heartfelt congratulations to Amy Hau on her appointment as the new...
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced a public review process for its proposed Central Business District...
[photo credit Bennett family] Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) is proud to share the news that Astoria’s...
Deadline: February 16th Deadline: February 16th Queens, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. is excited...
Exciting news! A new lottery has been announced for 26-31 3rd Street, a five-story residential building in...
Oana is inviting community members to participate in the January 24th Hallets Point Playground Virtual Community Input...
OANA would like to share with everyone the December schedule of Socrates Sculpture Park. This unique venue...
OANA has received information from the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens annual toy drive. They...
OANA has received the December schedule for the Noguchi Museum, cultural anchor of the Astoria Waterfront. Easily...
The next OANA monthly meeting will take place on November 15th, 2023 at 6:00PM. The event will...
OANA would like to make everyone aware of a town hall regarding a zoning study in Community...
OANA has received great information about a fellowship being offered by Socrates Sculpture Park. This years theme...
OANA has received the NYC Ferry winter schedule and would like to share it. The NYC Ferry’s...
OANA has received the following information from District 22 Councilmember Tiffany Caban regarding her Participatory Budgeting program....
Auto theft is the number one felony robbery incident in Astoria. Followed closely by Catalytic Converter Thefts!...
Urban Upbound, fighting poverty in public housing, had its gala on October 18th in Manhattan. The 19th...
OANA has received the October schedule for the Noguchi Museum, cultural anchor of the Astoria Waterfront. Easily...
OANA would like to share with everyone the October schedule of Socrates Sculpture Park. This unique venue...
OANA has received the following information regarding a resilience event on our waterfront!!!! The Long Island City...
THIS EVENT WILL NOW BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4TH Saturday, October 14th is Child Health Day, and...
OANA received the following information and would like to share with the community: Supporting cultural events is...
An eight-story mixed-use building has been issued permits for 14-27 Broadway in Astoria, Queens. Located between 14th Street...
The Astoria Worker Project have been working with professors at The New School on a survey on...
OANA has been advised that the NYC Ferry will host a back pack giveaway at the Astoria...
OANA would like to share with everyone the September schedule of Socrates Sculpture Park. This unique venue...
OANA has received notice of a NYC DOT sponsored workshop regarding reconfiguring 31st Avenue from Vernon Blvd...
OANA has received the following regarding an exciting event at one of our Cultural anchors, Socrates Sculpture...
OANA greatly supports the Variety Boys and Girls Club and its programs for our young people. We...
OANA would like to share with everyone the August schedule of Socrates Sculpture Park. This unique venue...
One of the Astoria Waterfront’s most popular cultural institution, the Noguchi Museum, has provided us with their...
Our President Richard Khuzami was interviewed on July 2 by NY1 regarding the closure of the Astoria...
The latest in the city’s reforming of sanitation rules is the requirement for containerization of trash by...
OANA asks that you show your support for the Beacon Wind offshore wind project and support New...
OANA would like to share the following regarding public bicycle storage on city streets. Check it out...
Socrates Sculpture Park, along with Summerstage, presented Metropolitan opera artists on 6/28/23. This wonderful event nights the...
Watch the OANA Presentation from June 26, 2023 by The Noguchi Museum, Socrates Sculpture Park and The...
OANA received the following information about an event regarding the greening of our waterfront. Please support those...
The new NYC Ferry Summer & Holiday Schedule changes will go into effect beginning Monday, May 22,...
In celebration of Earth Week, the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association teamed up with local crew from Hornblower,...
Queens Community Board 1’s Executive Board recently met with the first holder of a license to open...
Socrates Sculpture Park, one of Old Astoria’s most cherished institutions, is opening its spring season on May...
OANA is proud to partner with the NYC Ferry in sponsoring a clean up of Old Astoria’s...
OANA has received word of a SAFE Disposal event for harmful household products in Astoria park!!! Please...
OANA received the following from the office of the Borough President. This is a great opportunity to...
OANA has received the updated Ferry schedule effective April 3rd, 2023. A great sign of spring!!!!! See...
The collection of compost by the NYC Department of Sanitation will resume today. We trust that everyone will...