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 VIDEOS
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!
OANA MONTHLY MEETING
January 25, 2024
Presented by:
Mamdani's Old Seat: NY District 36 Candidates on Housing, Taxes & Trump (Full debate)
Candidates:
Rana Abdelhamid
Mary Jobaida
Diana Moreno
For more details read our post.
Dec 18, 2025 OANA Meeting: Telehealth, Obamacare Subsidies & Roosevelt Island Planning
Presentation by:
Presenters include:
- Obamacare Subsidies
Dory Finney, Health Legislation, AOC staff - Telehealth and other health issues.
Health Legislation, AOC staff - Roosevelt Island Planning Study
Roosevelt Island Historical Society & NYC EDC
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & overview
02:10 – Dory Finney (AOC Staff) Introduction
03:18 – Obamacare subsidies
18:50 – Telehealth
28:02 – Roosevelt Island History w/ Dylan Brown (Roosevelt Island Historical Society)
46:21 – Roosevelt Island Planning w/ Nate Gray (NYC EDC)
For more details read our post.
Oct 23, 2025 OANA Meeting: 2025 Ballot Initiative
Presentation by:
- New York City Charter Revision Commission Ballot Initiatives – Speakers
- John Mangin – Representative of the 2025 NYC Charter Revision Commission, explaining upcoming ballot initiatives
- Jeremy Parkin – Speaking on “Yes on Affordable Housing”
- Perris Straughter, AICP – Assistant Commissioner for Planning & Development, NYC City Council
2. Queens Economic Future
- Ben Guttman – New Director of the Queens Economic Development Corporation
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
02:20 – John Mangin: Overview of Ballot Proposals
37:06 – Panel Discussion & Debate on the Proposals
1:19:00 – Ben Guttman: Queens Economic Development Corporation Presentation
For more details read our post.
Sept 9, 2025 Briefing by Port Authority Regarding Energy Storage Batteries
Presentation by:
- Port Authority
- Calibrant Energy
July 9, 2025 Dog Run Meeting
This meeting was held with the support of NYC Parks to discuss the process of establishing a dog run at Whitey Ford Field.
February 22, 2024 Livestream
Presentation by:
OANA Presentation on February 22, 2024
Introduction to Neighborhood 360:
- QEDC & CENTRAL ASTORIA
LDC Housing Panel:
- DCP on City of Yes
- 5Boro, Commercial to residential conversions
- Western Queens Community Land Trust
- Mega Construction
February 22, 2024 Livestream
Presentation by:
OANA Presentation on February 22, 2024
Introduction to Neighborhood 360:
- QEDC & CENTRAL ASTORIA
LDC Housing Panel:
- DCP on City of Yes
- 5Boro, Commercial to residential conversions
- Western Queens Community Land Trust
- Mega Construction
January 25, 2024
Presentation by:
OANA Presentation on January 25, 2024
Queens DA Melinda Katz
January 25, 2024
Presentation by:
OANA Presentation on January 25, 2024
NY NJ Port Authority – Ditmars Shuttle Bus to LGA
January 25, 2024
Presentation by:
OANA Presentation on January 25, 2024
Rebecca Bratspies, author: “Naming Gotham: The Villians, Rogues, and Heroes behind NY Place Names”
November 15, 2023
Presentation by:
OANA Presentation on November 15, 2023
What is the Public Realm and how does it impact our lives!
Watch the presentation by Ya-Ting Liu of Director NYC Office of the Public Realm
What is the Public Realm and how does it impact our lives!
Watch the presentation by Ya-Ting Liu of Director NYC Office of the Public Realm
November 15, 2023
Presentation by:
OANA Presentation on November 15, 2023 of District of City Planning
Watch the presentation by Colin Ryan of the District of City Planning.
Watch the presentation by Colin Ryan of the District of City Planning.
September 28, 2023
Presentations by:
June 26, 2023
Presentations by:
June 26, 2023
Presentation by: Richard Melnick, Author of 'Long Island City in 1776'
OANA Presentation on June 26, 2023 from Richard Melnick, Author of ‘Long Island City in 1776’.
June 26, 2023
Presentation by: Senator Kristen Gonzalez
OANA Presentation on June 26, 2023 of Arts & Culture in LIC Queens
Watch the presentation by Senator Kristen Gonzalez addressing some of the issues affecting NYC residents in her district(s).
Watch the presentation by Senator Kristen Gonzalez addressing some of the issues affecting NYC residents in her district(s).
June 26, 2023
Presentation by: Commissioner of Parks Jacqueline Langsam & Staff
OANA Presentation on June 26, 2023 from the Commissioner of Parks Jacqueline Langsam & Staff.
June 26, 2023
Presentation by: The Noguchi Museum, Socrates Sculpture Park and The Welling Court Mural Project.
OANA Presentation on June 26, 2023 of Arts & Culture in LIC Queens
Watch the presentation by The Noguchi Museum, Socrates Sculpture Park and The Welling Court Mural Project.
Watch the presentation by The Noguchi Museum, Socrates Sculpture Park and The Welling Court Mural Project.
May 24, 2023
Presentation 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
May 24, 2023
Presentation by: Zone 126
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond.
Watch the presentation by Miguel Balbuena, Zone 126.
Watch the presentation by Miguel Balbuena, Zone 126.
May 24, 2023
Presentation by: Jessica Vides Hernandez, Department of Youth and Community Development
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond.
Watch the presentation by Jessica Vides Hernandez, Department of Youth and Community Development.
Watch the presentation by Jessica Vides Hernandez, Department of Youth and Community Development.
May 24, 2023
Presentation by: Variety Boys And Girls Club
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond.
Watch the presentation by Costa Constantinides, Variety Boys And Girls Club.
May 24, 2023
Presentation by: Partnership For Parks
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond.
Watch the presentation by Alejandra Vanegas, Partnership For Parks Presentation.
Watch the presentation by Alejandra Vanegas, Partnership For Parks Presentation.
May 24, 2023
Presentation by: LIC Boathouse
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond.
Watch the presentation by Ted Gruber LIC Boathouse.
Watch the presentation by Ted Gruber LIC Boathouse.
May 24, 2023
Presentation by: HANAC Inc.
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond.
Watch the presentation by Natalie Martinez, HANAC Inc..
Watch the presentation by Natalie Martinez, HANAC Inc..
May 24, 2023
Presentation by: Queens District Attorney's Office
OANA Presentation on May 24, 2023 on activities and programs for the residents of Old Astoria and beyond.
Watch the presentation by Queens District Attorney’s Office.
Watch the presentation by Queens District Attorney’s Office.
May 24, 2023
Presentation 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!
May 24, 2023
Presentation 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!!
April 12, 2023
Presentations by:
- Department of Sanitation: The resumption of Compost pickup.
- Senator Michael Gianaris with Donald Shroup, UCLA Professor Urban Planning and Zhan Guo PHD, NYU Wagner: On the proposal to allow Residential Parking Permits
- Renovation of the Astoria Library: Presentation by the Department of Design and Construction, and the Queens Library
March 8, 2023
Presentations by:
- NYC Parks Department: Astoria Pool Renovations and Closure
- NYC Parks Department: Astoria Pool Renovations and Closure
- NYPD 114th Precinct: Deputy Inspector Kenneth S. Gorman
September 14, 2022
Presentations by:
August 10, 2022
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.
June 22, 2022
Democratic Primary Candidates Forum, NYS Senate District 59
Candidate’s presentations and questions
PRESENTERS:
PRESENTERS:
- Michael D. Corbett
- Elizabeth S. Crowley
- Kristen S. Gonzalez
- Nomiki Konst
- Francoise Olivas
May 23, 2022
Presentations by:
- Assemblywoman Jessica Gonzalas-Rojas
- NYPD 114th Precinct
- NYS Budget Presentation
February 9, 2022
Presentations by:
- 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
November 9, 2021
Carolyn Maloney Town Hall
- OANA & Queens Together Virtual Town Hall With Special Guest Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney
October 27, 2021
Presentations by:
- NYC Campaign Finance Board: Discussing the upcoming Nov 2 general election, especially the Ballot initiatives.
October 21, 2021
DISTRICT 22 CANDIDATES DEBATE
- Tiffany Caban Democrat
- Felicia Kalan Republican
- Edwin DeJesus Jr Green
June 23, 2021
Presentations by:
- 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
May 24, 2021
Presentations by:
- 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.
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"
- PANELISTS:
- 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
April 14, 2021
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
March 10, 2021
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
February 10, 2021
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
January 20, 2021
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
December 16, 2020
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
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
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
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
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)
May 27, 2020
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
March 12, 2020
Presentations by:
- NYC Dept of Transportation:
- HANAC: 2020 Census
- Neighborhood Housing Service of Queens
February 17, 2020
Presentations by:
- Con Ed: Community Outreach
- NYC Fire Department: Fire safety
- Cultural Queens Theater
January 17, 2020
Presentations by:
- Commissioner, NYC Department of Buildings: Melanie LaRocca
- NYPD 114th precinct NCO Officers
- New Business Presentation: 360 Engineering P.C.
