OLD ASTORIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Respecting the past, Building the future
Respecting the past, Building the future
OLD ASTORIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Respecting the past, Building the future
Respecting the past, Building the future
OLD ASTORIA
NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
MEETING MINUTES, AUDIO, VIDEOS & PHOTOS
Watch Videos from the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association meetings.
We greatly appreciate those who have attended our monthly meetings and as always, look forward to welcoming newcomers!
Meeting Videos
OANA Meeting Video List
51 Videos
Meeting Agenda
November 15/23
Small Business and the upcoming Holiday Season
Small Business and the upcoming Holiday Season
- Andrew Rigie: NYC Hospitality Alliance : Restaurants and nightlife
Meeting Agenda
November 15/23
What is the Public Realm and how does it impact our lives!
What is the Public Realm and how does it impact our lives!
- Ya-Ting Liu: Director NYC Office of the Public Realm
Meeting Agenda
November 15/23
- Colin Ryan: District of City Planning
Meeting Agenda
November 15/23
Small Business and the upcoming Holiday Season
Small Business and the upcoming Holiday Season
- Laura Altimari: Queens Economic Development Corp.
Meeting Agenda
November 15/23
What is the Public Realm and how does it impact our lives!
- Ya-Ting Liu: Director NYC Office of the Public Realm
- Andrew Rigie: NYC Hospitality Alliance : Restaurants and nightlife
- Man-Li Lin: U.S. Small Business Administration
- Laura Altimari: Queens Economic Development Corp.
Meeting Agenda
September 28/23
Here’s a snapshot of the last OANA meeting on Sep 28th, 2023 UNDESIGN THE REDLINE – How the New Deal perpetuated economic, housing and ethnic segregation in NYC.
PRESENTED BY:
Braden Crooks
Panelists:
Memo Salazar
Bishop Mitchel Taylor
Stacy Andreakakis, M.Sc
Here’s a snapshot of the last OANA meeting on Sep 28th, 2023 UNDESIGN THE REDLINE – How the New Deal perpetuated economic, housing and ethnic segregation in NYC.
PRESENTED BY:
Braden Crooks
Panelists:
Memo Salazar
Bishop Mitchel Taylor
Stacy Andreakakis, M.Sc
Meeting Agenda
September 28/23
Presentations by:
Braden Crooks
Panelists:
Bishop Mitchel Taylor
Stacy Andreakakis, M.Sc
Councilmember Tiffany Caban
Meeting Agenda
June 26/23
Presentations by:
Senator Kristen Gonzalez addressing some of the issues affecting NYC residents in her disrtrict(s).
Meeting Agenda
June 26/23
Presentations by:
The Noguchi Museum, Socrates Sculpture Park and The Welling Court Mural Project.
Meeting Agenda
June 26/23
Presentations by:
Commissioner of Parks Jacqueline Langsam & Staff
Meeting Agenda
June 26/23
Presentations by:
Richard Melnick, Author of ‘Long Island City in 1776’
Meeting Agenda
June 26/23
Presentations by:
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez
Jacqueline Langsam: New Queens Parks Commissioner
Updates: Noguchi Museum, Socrates Sculpture Park, Welling Court Mural Project
Author: Richard Melnick: “Long Island City in 1776”
Meeting Agenda
May 24/23
Presentations by:
Equinor
OANA presentation of Equinor, sustainable energy provider who is converting the carbon fueled “NRG” peaker power plant in Astoria to Wind Power! This is another page in the conversion of the many surrounding power generating plants in Astoria to a sustainable model that will improve our quality of life immeasurably!
Presentations by:
Equinor
OANA presentation of Equinor, sustainable energy provider who is converting the carbon fueled “NRG” peaker power plant in Astoria to Wind Power! This is another page in the conversion of the many surrounding power generating plants in Astoria to a sustainable model that will improve our quality of life immeasurably!
Meeting Agenda
May 24/23
Presentations by:
Astoria Transit Express
One of our valued local business is facing existential problem, inflicted with local vandalism that threatens their existence! Please see OANA’s position on Small Business, the Solutions offered by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, and our take on a long term solution for our Society in general!
Presentations by:
Astoria Transit Express
One of our valued local business is facing existential problem, inflicted with local vandalism that threatens their existence! Please see OANA’s position on Small Business, the Solutions offered by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, and our take on a long term solution for our Society in general!
Meeting Agenda
May 24/23
Presentations by:
LIC Boathouse: Ted Gruber
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Presentations by:
LIC Boathouse: Ted Gruber
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Meeting Agenda
May 24/23
Presentations by:
Partnership For Parks: Alejandra Vanegas
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Presentations by:
Partnership For Parks: Alejandra Vanegas
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Meeting Agenda
May 24/23
Presentations by:
Variety Boys And Girls Club: Costa Constantinides
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Presentations by:
Variety Boys And Girls Club: Costa Constantinides
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Meeting Agenda
May 24/23
Presentations by:
Department of Youth and Community Development: Jessica Vides Hernandez
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Presentations by:
Department of Youth and Community Development: Jessica Vides Hernandez
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Meeting Agenda
May 24/23
Presentations by:
HANAC Inc: Natalie Martinez
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Meeting Agenda
May 24/23
Presentations by:
Queens District Attorney’s Office: Pierre Loiseau
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Presentations by:
Queens District Attorney’s Office: Pierre Loiseau
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Meeting Agenda
May 24/23
Presentations by:
Zone 126: Miguel Balbuena
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Presentations by:
Zone 126: Miguel Balbuena
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond, featuring Government Entities, NGO’s, and cover organizations: The tools that are provided are essential to the health and quality of life in our Community.
Meeting Agenda
May 24/23
Presentations by:
Equinor: Converting Astoria NRG plant to wind power
Summer Youth Activities (With the Astoria Pool Closing): NYC Dept of Youth & Community Affairs, Variety Boys And Girls Club, HANAC, Zone 126, 14th Precinct, Long Island City Boathouse, Queens DA Director of Youth Empowerment and Urban Upbound.
Presentations by:
Equinor: Converting Astoria NRG plant to wind power
Summer Youth Activities (With the Astoria Pool Closing): NYC Dept of Youth & Community Affairs, Variety Boys And Girls Club, HANAC, Zone 126, 14th Precinct, Long Island City Boathouse, Queens DA Director of Youth Empowerment and Urban Upbound.
Meeting Agenda
April 12/23
Presentations by:
The Dept of Sanitation: Resumption of Compost Pick up Hillary Bosch, Outreach Coordinator, DSNY Bureau of Recycling & Sustainability
Astoria Library Renovations:
Queens Library Reps:
Luisa Benedetto, Assistant Director of Government Affairs
Zia Dawood, Director of Capital Projects
NYC Department of Design and Construction
DDC Program Director, Anthony Romeo, RA, AIA
Anna Killion, Outreach Coordinato
Senator Michael Gianaris with Donald Shroup, UCLA Professor Urban Planning and Zhan Guo PHD, NYU Wagner: On the proposal to allow Residential Parking Permits
The Dept of Sanitation: Resumption of Compost Pick up Hillary Bosch, Outreach Coordinator, DSNY Bureau of Recycling & Sustainability
Astoria Library Renovations:
Queens Library Reps:
Luisa Benedetto, Assistant Director of Government Affairs
Zia Dawood, Director of Capital Projects
NYC Department of Design and Construction
DDC Program Director, Anthony Romeo, RA, AIA
Anna Killion, Outreach Coordinato
Senator Michael Gianaris with Donald Shroup, UCLA Professor Urban Planning and Zhan Guo PHD, NYU Wagner: On the proposal to allow Residential Parking Permits
Meeting Agenda
March 8/23
Presentations by:
Small Business in Astoria: NYC Small Business Services and Queens Economic Development Corp to discuss small business in Astoria
NYC Parks Department: Astoria Pool Renovations and Closure
NYPD 114th Precinct: Deputy Inspector Kenneth S. Gorman
Presentations by:
Small Business in Astoria: NYC Small Business Services and Queens Economic Development Corp to discuss small business in Astoria
NYC Parks Department: Astoria Pool Renovations and Closure
NYPD 114th Precinct: Deputy Inspector Kenneth S. Gorman
Meeting Agenda
Sept. 14/22
Presentations by:
Rise Light and Power: Sustainable Upgrades, Big Allis (Ravenswood Power Plant) – Wil Fisher
NYC Department of Sanitation: Updates, Including Composting and Rodent Control – Joseph Ottomanelli
NYC Ferry Updates: Tara Dos
Presentations by:
Rise Light and Power: Sustainable Upgrades, Big Allis (Ravenswood Power Plant) – Wil Fisher
NYC Department of Sanitation: Updates, Including Composting and Rodent Control – Joseph Ottomanelli
NYC Ferry Updates: Tara Dos
Meeting Agenda
Aug. 10/22
OANA Presents: Citizens Union Foundation / New York Community Trust– Dan Kaminsky
What should your City Council District look like?
Redistricting is happening now
Redistricting will change how communities are represented at the New York City Council for the coming decade. Your Council Member makes laws, gives out millions of dollars a year to improve the neighborhood, and often has deference in decisions on rezoning and housing projects. But Council Districts are drawn by a special commission, not by lawmakers themselves.
OANA Presents: Citizens Union Foundation / New York Community Trust– Dan Kaminsky
What should your City Council District look like?
Redistricting is happening now
Redistricting will change how communities are represented at the New York City Council for the coming decade. Your Council Member makes laws, gives out millions of dollars a year to improve the neighborhood, and often has deference in decisions on rezoning and housing projects. But Council Districts are drawn by a special commission, not by lawmakers themselves.
Meeting Agenda
June 22, 2022
Democratic Primary Candidates Forum, NYS Senate District 59
Candidate’s presentations and questions
PRESENTERS:
Michael D. Corbett
Elizabeth S. Crowley
Kristen S. Gonzalez
Nomiki Konst
Francoise Olivas
Democratic Primary Candidates Forum, NYS Senate District 59
Candidate’s presentations and questions
PRESENTERS:
Michael D. Corbett
Elizabeth S. Crowley
Kristen S. Gonzalez
Nomiki Konst
Francoise Olivas
Meeting Agenda
May 23, 2022
Presentations by:
Assemblywoman Jessica Gonzalas-Rojas
NYPD 114th Precinct
NYS Budget Presentation NYPD 114th Precinct NYS Budget Presentation
Presentations by:
Assemblywoman Jessica Gonzalas-Rojas
NYPD 114th Precinct
NYS Budget Presentation NYPD 114th Precinct NYS Budget Presentation
Meeting Agenda
February 9, 2022
- Councilmember Tiffany Caban – Introduction to the Neighborhood
- Costa Constantinides – Updates: Variety Boys and Girls Club
- Hydro-Quebec – Discussion on Champlain Hudson Power Express and the Power Transmission Lines in Old Astoria
- New York Power Authority – Updates of Power Generation and Transmission in New York State
Meeting Agenda
November 9, 2021
Carolyn Maloney Town Hall
- OANA & Queens Together Virtual Town Hall With Special Guest Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney
Meeting Agenda
October 21, 2021
- Tiffany Caban Democrat
- Felicia Kalan Republican
- Edwin DeJesus Jr Green
DISTRICT 22 CANDIDATES DEBATE
Meeting Agenda
October 21, 2021
- NYC Campaign Finance Board: Discussing the upcoming Nov 2 general election, especially the Ballot initiatives.
Meeting Agenda
June 23, 2021
- Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney
- The Variety Boys and Girls Club: Renovation Update by Costa Constantinides
- NYC Dept. of Transportation Community Outreach: Proposed 21st street bus lane and any other DOT issues
Meeting Agenda
May 24, 2021
OANA presents a Democratic Primary Candidates Forum For District 22 City Council Race which was the seat previously held by Costa Constantinides.
Tiffany Caban, Evie Hantzopoulos, Leonardo Bullaro, John Ciafone, Nick Velkov, and Catherina Gioino have all indicated participation.
Meeting Agenda
May 12 2021
UNDESIGN THE REDLINE Why West of 21st Street was neglected
How the Govt and Banks conspired to stop investment in Minority Communities
PRESENTATION BY:- Braden Crooks, “Design the We”
- Stacey Andreadaki, M.Sc
- Bishop Mitchell Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO, Urban UpboundSenior Pastor, Center of Hope International
- PERFORMING ARTIST Rachid Halihal: Music of North Africa
Meeting Agenda
April 14, 2021
Presentations by:
Presentations by:
- Leon Hovsepian , NYU Wagner: How Finance affects Housing and Development in NYC.
- Anthoula Katsimatides, Actor: Acting and the Pandemic
- David Burgoa, NHS of Queens: Jobs at the new LGA Airport – Personal Finance in Housing
Meeting Agenda
March 14, 2021
Presentations by:
Presentations by:
- Mark A. Willis Senior Policy Fellow: NYU Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy – Topic: YIMBY vs NIMBY: How Do Supply Restrictions Affect Housing Prices and Rents?
- Mylos Entertainment – Pivoting during the Pandemic. From Weddings to Free Spirit Tribedance
- Bishop Mitchell G Taylor: Senior Pastor COHI Nation and Co-founder & CEO Urban Upbound – Advocacy of Western Queens NYCHA campuses and residents
Meeting Agenda
February 10, 2021
Presentations by:
Presentations by:
- Councilman Costas Constantinides
- Astoria Library Renovation: Department of Design and Construction and Queens Library
- Hallets Cove Clean up and Restoration: NYC Economic Development Corp
- Performing Arts Presentation: Audrey Dimola: Spoken Word
- NY State Budget Overview: Dr Guillermo Linares, NYS Higher Education Services Corp
Meeting Agenda
January 20, 2021
Presentations by:
Presentations by:
- NYC Campaign Finance Board: Rank Choice Voting: How and Why
- Performing Arts: Valerie Green, Dance Entropy
- New York Power Authority: ~ Overview of Waterfront Power Plants in Astoria/LIC ~ Mission & Renewable Energy Initiatives
Meeting Agenda
February 11, 2020
Presentations by:
Presentations by:
- Con Ed: Community Outreach
- NYC Fire Department: Fire safety
- Cultural Queens Theater
Meeting Agenda
December 16, 2020
Presentations by:
Presentations by:
- Port Authority Police Lieutenant George Sinopidis
- Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz: Community Outreach
- Performing LIVE will be Artist: Virginia Marcs
- New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC Dept of Environmental Protection): Robert Olivari
Meeting Agenda
November 18, 2020
Presentations by:
- New Commanding Officer,114th Precinct: Captain Ray Jenkins
- Department of Sanitation, New York City: Community Outreach
- Mt Sinai of Queens: COO Judy Trilivas
Meeting Agenda
September 29, 2020
Presentations by:
- NYC Hospitality Alliance: Update on Indoor Dining regulations
- Andrew Rigie
- The NY/NJ Port Authority: Presentation on the Proposed Airtrain to LGA.
- Hersh Parekh
Meeting Agenda
September 10, 2020
Presentations by:
- NYC Hospitality Alliance: Discussing Local Restaurant and Bar issues
- NYC EDC and Hornblower: Discussion on Direct Ferry Service to UES from Astoria
- NYC Comptroller’s office: James Mongeluzo – discussion on the Comptroller and what their responsibilities are
- Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney
Meeting Agenda
June 30, 2020
Presentations by:
- NYC Parks Department: manager Shirley Echevarria, with an appearance by Queens Commissioner Michael Dockett
- GreenshoresNYC: Advocacy for our waterfront, Katie Ellman
- Socrates Sculpture Park: Audrey Dimola
- Noguchi Museum: Brett Littman
- Updates from Local Theatre Companies: (although not open during the pandemic, many cultural institutions are providing virtual programming)
Meeting Agenda
Presentations by:
- Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens
- 2020 Census: Jin Kim
- NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: Dr. Alice Welch
- Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation: Counselor Despina Vougioukas
- Early Head Start/Parent-Child Plus: Stephanie Baez
- Revel Electric Mopeds: Carol Antunez
Meeting Agenda
March 11, 2020
Presentations by:
- NYC Dept of Transportation
- HANAC: 2020 Census
- Neighborhood Housing Service of Queens
Meeting Agenda
January 14, 2020
Presentations by:
Presentations by:
- Commissioner, NYC Department of Buildings: Melanie LaRocca
- NYPD 114th precinct NCO Officers
- New Business Presentation: 360 Engineering P.C.
Meeting Photos
Click images to view photos
Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES
November 12, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES | LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
October 8, 2019 | LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
September 10, 2019 LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
June 12, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES
May 14, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES
May 7, 2019 Ravenswood Meeting | READ MEETING NOTES
March 12, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES
March 12, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES
January 8, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES | LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
January 30, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes | READ MEETING NOTES | LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
November 12, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES | LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
October 8, 2019 | LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
September 10, 2019 LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
June 12, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES
May 14, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES
May 7, 2019 Ravenswood Meeting | READ MEETING NOTES
March 12, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES
March 12, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES
January 8, 2019 | READ MEETING NOTES | LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
January 30, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes | READ MEETING NOTES | LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
November 14, 2018 | READ MEETING NOTES
September 12, 2018 | READ MEETING NOTES
April 10, 2018 | READ MEETING NOTES
February 28, 2018 | READ MEETING NOTES
January 31, 2018 | READ MEETING NOTES
September 12, 2018 | READ MEETING NOTES
April 10, 2018 | READ MEETING NOTES
February 28, 2018 | READ MEETING NOTES
January 31, 2018 | READ MEETING NOTES
2017
September 17, 2017 | READ MEETING NOTES
February 15, 2017 | READ MEETING NOTES
January 19, 2017 | READ MEETING NOTES
2016
November 17, 2016 | READ MEETING NOTES
October 11, 2016 | READ MEETING NOTES
September 15, 2016 | READ MEETING NOTES
May 16, 2016 | READ MEETING NOTES
March 16, 2016 | READ MEETING NOTES
February 8, 2016 | READ MEETING NOTES
2015
October 15, 2015 | READ MEETING NOTES
September 15, 2015 | READ MEETING NOTES
June 9, 2015 | READ MEETING NOTES
May 5, 2015 | READ MEETING NOTES
April 14, 2015 | READ MEETING NOTES
March 15, 2015 | READ MEETING NOTES