
New Rules For New York City’s permanent outdoor dining program is coming
OANA has received this notice from the NYC Dept of Transportation on the upcoming new rules for...

OANA November 15th, Livestream Monthly Meeting
The next OANA monthly meeting will take place on November 15th, 2023 at 6:00PM. The event will...

Revel Moped Shuts Down
Back in 2020, Revel Mopeds appeared in one of OANA’s meetings. This was a fascinating service: One of...

Zoning Town Hall in Community District 2
OANA would like to make everyone aware of a town hall regarding a zoning study in Community...

Socrates Annual 2024 Fellowship Open Call
OANA has received great information about a fellowship being offered by Socrates Sculpture Park. This years theme...

Rise Light and Power, Take Down the Stacks Campaign Is A Win
OANA wants to congratulate the neighborhood activists who initiated the “Take Down the Stacks” campaign at Big...

NYC Ferry Winter Schedule Effective November 4, 2023
OANA has received the NYC Ferry winter schedule and would like to share it. The NYC Ferry’s...

D22 Participatory Budgeting 2023-2024
OANA has received the following information from District 22 Councilmember Tiffany Caban regarding her Participatory Budgeting program....

Auto Theft Prevention Event
Auto theft is the number one felony robbery incident in Astoria. Followed closely by Catalytic Converter Thefts!...

Urban Upbound 19th Anniversary Gala Event
Urban Upbound, fighting poverty in public housing, had its gala on October 18th in Manhattan. The 19th...

Noguchi Museum October Schedule of Events
OANA has received the October schedule for the Noguchi Museum, cultural anchor of the Astoria Waterfront. Easily...

Socrates Sculpture Park October Schedule of Events
OANA would like to share with everyone the October schedule of Socrates Sculpture Park. This unique venue...

Community Site Walk: Hunters Point North
OANA has received the following information regarding a resilience event on our waterfront!!!! The Long Island City...

Fall Cleanup at Whitey Ford Field October 14th 10AM -12PM
Friends of Whitey Ford Field, including our supporters from the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association, Frank Sinatra School...

UP-Stand Child Health Event on November 4th
THIS EVENT WILL NOW BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4TH Saturday, October 14th is Child Health Day, and...

Redlining And Understanding Old Astoria’s Troubled History And The Way Forward
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXJ-vyT3afw For those who missed the live broadcast. Understanding Old Astoria, West of 21st Street… Live discussion...

All-Way Stop Signs Are Up At 18th St and Astoria Park South
Applause!!!!!!!! The New Stop Signs are UP!!!! We appreciate the fast action on the part of the...

Artbridge And The Durst Organization Multimedia Public Art Exhibition At Halletts Point
Old Astoria and the Astoria waterfront has long supported artistic achievement. Currently home to the Noguchi Museum,...

Headwell Theatre Company Presents A New Play 1 in 4
OANA received the following information and would like to share with the community: Supporting cultural events is...

Eight-Story Mixed-Use Building Issued Permits for 14-27 Broadway
An eight-story mixed-use building has been issued permits for 14-27 Broadway in Astoria, Queens. Located between 14th Street...

Astoria Survey on Gig Workers
The Astoria Worker Project have been working with professors at The New School on a survey on...

Upcoming Book Talks and Lectures by Author Richard Melnick
OANA has received the following calendar dates for book talks for Author Richard Melnick and his new...

NYC DOT Approves Safety Enhancements At Astoria Park Entrance
OANA has been advised that the NYC DOT has approved their request for an all-way stop sign...

OANA Op-Ed On Migrant Crisis
September 13, 2023 Op Ed Published version Queens Gazette Published version The National Herald The Migrant Crisis...

NYC Ferry Backpack Giveaway 9/14
OANA has been advised that the NYC Ferry will host a back pack giveaway at the Astoria...

Socrates Sculpture Park September Schedule of Events
OANA would like to share with everyone the September schedule of Socrates Sculpture Park. This unique venue...

NYC DOT Workshop About Pedestrian, Cycling and Public Space Enhancements
OANA has received notice of a NYC DOT sponsored workshop regarding reconfiguring 31st Avenue from Vernon Blvd...

NYTimes Article Shines Spotlight on Life in Astoria
OANA would like to share this great article on Astoria from the NY Times (because of the NY...

The Socrates Sculpture Park Annual 2023 Event
OANA urges everyone to participate in the upcoming Socrates Sculpture Annual 2023 event. Join Socrates on Saturday, September...

Socrates Sculpture Park – Bard in the Park! The Tragedy of Richard II
OANA has received the following regarding an exciting event at one of our Cultural anchors, Socrates Sculpture...

Variety Boys and Girls Club Backpacks and Supplies Giveaway September 9
OANA greatly supports the Variety Boys and Girls Club and its programs for our young people. We...

Socrates Sculpture Park August Schedule of Family Events
OANA would like to share with everyone the August schedule of Socrates Sculpture Park. This unique venue...

The Noguchi Museum August Schedule of Family Events
One of the Astoria Waterfront’s most popular cultural institution, the Noguchi Museum, has provided us with their...

Advocating For a Dog Run in Whitey Ford Field, Plus Neighborhood Dog Waste Stations
One of the biggest complaints we receive is the lack of responsible dog owners in our neighborhood!!!!...

LaGuardia Community College Creates Offshore Wind Program
Our destructive Fossil Fuel Economy’s days are numbered!!!! But there are so many jobs that are based...

OANA Pays Tribute to Tony Bennett, Astoria’s Favorite Son
We at OANA would like to commemorate the life of Astoria native “Tony Bennett”, one of Astoria’s...

Astoria Park Pool closed For Renovations
Our President Richard Khuzami was interviewed on July 2 by NY1 regarding the closure of the Astoria...

Trash Containerization Mandate Information Sessions
The latest in the city’s reforming of sanitation rules is the requirement for containerization of trash by...

Beacon Wind offshore wind project and support New York State’s clean energy
OANA asks that you show your support for the Beacon Wind offshore wind project and support New...

NYC Bikes Must Be Moved Weekly To Avoid Being Towed
OANA would like to share the following regarding public bicycle storage on city streets. Check it out...

Metropolitan Opera performance at Socrates
Socrates Sculpture Park, along with Summerstage, presented Metropolitan opera artists on 6/28/23. This wonderful event nights the...

OANA June 26, 2023 Monthly Meeting Video Playback
Watch the OANA Presentation from June 26, 2023 by The Noguchi Museum, Socrates Sculpture Park and The...

OLD ASTORIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION supports volunteer groups cleanup Whitey Ford Field
Last Saturday Whitey Ford Field was opened for the first time in four years. The Old Astoria...

Summer Collaboration for Renewable Ravenswood
OANA received the following information about an event regarding the greening of our waterfront. Please support those...

Big Cleanup Planned at Whitey Ford Field on June 17, 11am-2pm
At the request of the New York City Parks Department, The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association will support...

Protect Small Businesses Against Lawlessness
OANA greatly supports the policy initiated by the Queens District Attorney, Melinda Katz, providing a tool to...

NYC Ferry Summer & Holiday Schedules Changes
The new NYC Ferry Summer & Holiday Schedule changes will go into effect beginning Monday, May 22,...

The Dangerous Intersection at 18th Street and Astoria Park South
At the last 114th precinct Community Council meeting, the dangerous intersection at 18th st and Astoria Park...

Shared Roadways: Finish the Job
Many view the cure to traffic safety, especially for 2 wheeled mopeds, scooters, is increased police ticketing...

The Durst Organization Partner with the City for Affordable Housing on Halletts Point
The Durst Organization, in partnership with the city, opened new affordable housing units on Halletts Point. Douglas...

All Hands On Deck Hallets Cove Neighborhood Clean Up
In celebration of Earth Week, the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association teamed up with local crew from Hornblower,...

Queens Community Board 1 Exec’s Meet with the neighborhoods first legal retail cannabis dispensary owner
Queens Community Board 1’s Executive Board recently met with the first holder of a license to open...

Socrates Sculpture Park presents Mary Mattingly ‘Ebb of a Spring Tide’
Socrates Sculpture Park, one of Old Astoria’s most cherished institutions, is opening its spring season on May...

Old Astoria’s Hallets Cove neighborhood Clean Up
OANA is proud to partner with the NYC Ferry in sponsoring a clean up of Old Astoria’s...

2023 Spring SAFE Events Schedule
OANA has received word of a SAFE Disposal event for harmful household products in Astoria park!!! Please...

QBPO Refresher Webinar on Ranked-Choice Voting — Tuesday, April 4th at 6:00pm
OANA received the following from the office of the Borough President. This is a great opportunity to...

NYC Ferry Spring 2023 Schedule Changes
OANA has received the updated Ferry schedule effective April 3rd, 2023. A great sign of spring!!!!! See...

Composting is returning as of today!!!
The collection of compost by the NYC Department of Sanitation will resume today. We trust that everyone will...

Residential Parking Permits and Congestion Pricing
With the likelihood that Congestion Pricing (Tolls for driving into Manhattan) will soon be approved, we at...

Airtrain Derailed
The Port Authority of NY/NJ has completed its study on public transit to the new LaGuardia Airport....

Waste Setout Times Change April 1, 2023
OANA has received the following schedule of virtual meetings regarding changes in when refuse, recycling, and composting...

NYPD 114th Precinct Crime Prevention Event on Friday March 10
OANA has been asked by the NYPD 114th Precinct to let everyone know about an upcoming Crime...

Media coverage: Astoria Park Pool Closing
The Parks Department will meet with the public on March 8th at 6:30 PM during a virtual...

OANA Support For Sustainable Power
OANA is a strong supporter of the use of renewable, sustainable power, especially to the Energy Plants...

Astoria Film Studio Nears Completion
Wildflower Studios, an Astoria film studio backed by Robert de Niro and his son Raphael De Niro,...

NYC Department of Transportation Expanding its On-Street Carshare Program
The city’s Department of Transportation will be expanding its on-street carshare program after the pilot’s positive results....

The New LaGuardia Airport: Terminal C Tour!
OANA Board Members Richard Khuzami and Jaime-Faye Bean were invited to participate in a tour of the...

NYC Bike Lanes Should Have Appropriate Traffic Controls
Our shared roadways create a shared experience for all, which affects everyone’s quality of life. Beyond the...

Overnight Truck Parking Survey
City Hall established a Task Force with relevant City agencies to discuss the overnight truck commercial vehicle...

Renewable Ravenswood on the way!
Richard Khuzami, President of OANA, recently participated in an event held at the notorious “Big Allis”, or...

No-cost Mobile Mammogram for Uninsured Queens Women in the Month of February
The Cancer Services Program Queens is offering no-cost mobile mammogram for uninsured women in Queens during February....

Whats in a Name? The History of the Many Names in NYC
Local resident and CUNY Law Professor Rebecca Bratspies has just published “Naming Gotham” a book exploring the...

Affordable Housing Lottery has Launched for 14-43 31st Ave. in Astoria
The affordable housing lottery has launched for 14-43 31st Avenue, located in Astoria, Queens. Designed by Michael...

Queens General Assembly Looking For New Members For 2023
OANA president Richard Khuzami has been a member and Alumni of the Queens General Assembly for 20...

NYC Mayor Announces Low-interest Loans for Small Businesses in the Five Boroughs
OANA is a strong supporter of our small businesses. We all know that the Astoria Business Districts...

Governor’s Budget Features an Increase In Funding
We at OANA applaud the Governor’s Budget featuring an increase in funding for the DA’s office. However, we...

OANA Virtual or Hybrid Monthly Meeting – We Need Your Feedback
As our project with SBS and QEDC winds down, OANA is planning on resuming its monthly meetings...

Queens Community Board Application 2023
If you are looking for ways to serve your community in local government, the community board is...

Lewis Latimer House Museum Presents Fully Funded Opportunity to Queens Writers
The Lewis Latimer House Museum (LLHM) is offering a unique opportunity for Queens writers of color, the...

Recycle Your Christmas Trees and Wreaths
OANA would like everyone to be aware of NYC’s tree recycling program. We urge everyone to take...

New Yorkers Can Now Go to One of the City’s Mobile Clinics for Testing and Prescriptions
OANA has received the following information on the availability of medications during the current surge of infections....

OANA’s Position on the Current State of the Criminal Justice System in America
In an opinion editorial published by amNY, The National Herald, and The Queens Gazette, OANA President Richard...

New free trainings on building laws and energy-saving tech
OANA has received the following information on compliance with Local Law 97, which will require buildings to...

Mulchfest 2022 will take place December 26, 2022-January 8, 2023
Mulchfest 2022 will take place Dec 26, 2022-Jan 8, 2023. Folks can drop off their trees at our...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveils Get Stuff Built
On December 8, New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled “Get Stuff Built,” a comprehensive, three-pronged effort...

MTA December Subway Customer Survey
OANA received the following survey from the MTA regarding subway service in NYC. We urge everyone to...

The New 51 City Council District Maps are here!
OANA has received the final maps for redistricting of our NYC Council. These maps will be in...

Eco-friendly ice-skating rink opens at the New York Hall of Science
An eco-friendly ice-skating rink opens at the New York Hall of Science, Queens. The SciSkate, an indoor,...

Plastic Straw Ban Enforcement in Effect
The city of New York’s one year-warning period to comply with the “plastic straw” ban has now...

Fall 2022 MTA Customers Count Survey
OANA has received a survey from the MTA and would like to share it. Dear Valued MTA...

Permits filed for a new five-story building at 14-09 31st Avenue in Astoria
According to New York YIMBY, permits have been filed for 14-09 31st Avenue, a five-story residential building...

Demolition Process at 25-01 Queens Plaza North Wraps Up
According to an article by New York YIMBY, the demolition process at 25-01 Queens Plaza North is...

Affordable Housing Lottery Launched For A Six-Story Mixed-Use Building at 9-24 Main Ave. In Astoria
According to an article by New York YIMBY, the affordable housing lottery launched for a six-story mixed-use...

Community Support For Captain Russo-Elling’s Comrades
A group of community leaders and small businesses paid a visit to the FDNY/EMS Station 49 on...

The Queens Connected Mobile Hotspot Lending Program
The Queens Connected Mobile Hotspot Lending Program is offering access to free and unlimited internet to families...

NYC FERRY WINTER 2022 SCHEDULE
OANA has received the following information from the NYC Ferry. The NYC Ferry 2022 winter schedule will...

Astoria Park Alliance Pumpkin Smash is on Sunday
Astoria Park Alliance Pumpkin Smash takes place in Astoria Park at Ditmars Blvd. and 19th Street. Join...

Emergency Snow Laborers Needed For 2022-2023 Season
OANA has received the following notice from the New York City Department of Sanitation and would like...

Made in NYC Learning Series – Elevate your Sales & Merchandising Strategy
OANA has received the following from Made in NYC and would like to share it with the...

OANA Monthly Meeting Postponed
We just wanted to advise everyone that we will not have an OANA Monthly Meeting in January...

Central Astoria LDC’s 7th Annual Batty Over Halloween Celebration on October 23rd
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition will be having their 7th Annual Batty Over Halloween Celebration on...

Help Your Employees Find Relief from Student Loan Debt
OANA received the following notice from the city and would like to share this. Do you have...

Join TLC’s Outdoor Resource Fair on October 6th, 2022
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) will be hosting an Outdoor Resource Fair on...

The Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens Redevelopment Project Announced
On Tuesday, September 20th, the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ) announced the development of...

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Waiver is a federal program that gives access to student...

Affordable Housing Open for Applications – Halletts Point Building 7
After over 10 years from the initial zoning approvals, the Halletts Point Development by the Durst Corporation...

Little Amal Walks Event in Queens on September 21
OANA would like to let everyone know about a wonderful event this Wednesday, September 21st. “Little Amal...

Fall 2022 SAFE Disposal Events Starting Soon!
OANA has received the following information from The New York City Department of Sanitation. They will be...

New York Proposals On The Ballot In November Election
During the mid-term elections this coming November, New York City voters will have a chance also to...

NYC Ferry Fall 2022 Service Changes
OANA has received the following updates from the NYC Ferry that we would like to share with...

NYC Council Redistricting Public Hearing Testimony
As we all know, the city, using the 2020 census, is redrawing the NYC Council districts. The...

NYC Will Launch a Residential Curbside Organics Collection in Queens Starting October 3
On Monday, August 8, Mayor Eric Adams announced that the Department of Sanitation of New York City...

Addressing The Issue Of Unused Cable Wires
Many thanks to everyone for all the support we have received in making sure cable companies remove...

Congestion Pricing Plan Hearings Between August 25 and August 31
The Federal Highway Administration released an environmental assessment of the city’s congestion pricing plan on Wednesday, August...

Please Participate In The August 16th Public Hearing on Redistricting – Watch The Training Video
We urge everyone to participate in the Public Hearing on Redistricting at the Museum of the Moving Image...

NYC Department of Sanitation Fighting Rat Infestation
The Department of Sanitation, in its forever struggle again with rat infestation, is proposing changing the time...

Leasing Is Now Available for Astoria West
According to an article by New York YIMBY, leasing is now available for Astoria West. The rental...

Affordable Housing Lottery Launched for 31-05 21st Street In Astoria
According to an article by New York YIMBY, an affordable housing lottery has been launched for 31-05...

August 23rd Polling Site Changes
OANA urges everyone to vote in the upcoming primary election for State Senate. We have a brand...

Governor Hochul’s Program To Combat Wage Theft
OANA was invited to the presentation of Governor Hochul’s program to combat wage theft. There is no...

MTA Announces Five Outdoor Outreach Events for the Queens Bus Network Redesign
OANA has been advised of the following pop-up events to register your input on the Queens bus...

The Queens Economic Development Corp is looking to hire a Commercial Revitalization Program Manager
The Queens Economic Development Corp (QEDC) has Reached out to OANA. They have received a grant to...

Queensbridge Water Break
On Tuesday, June 7th, numerous homes in Queensbridge were left without water. According to the New York...

The NYC DOT and the MTA Release Their Final Plans for the installation of Bus Lanes on 21st Street
The NYC DOT and the MTA have released their final plans for the installation of Bus Lanes,...

Laguardia Airport Completed
We want to thank the Port Authority of NY/NJ and the NYS Governor’s office for inviting OANA...

Halletts North Approved by Queens Borough President
Halletts North, Astoria’s 3-tower project, received the approval of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards last month. The...

Eliminate the jungle of overhead cables!
One of our most egregious quality of life issues is the canopy of overhead wires, especially from...

Renewable Energy Programs That Will Use Astoria Hubs Have Been Approved For New York City
The State Public Service Commission approved two projects concerned with bringing renewable energy to New York City....

Permits Filed For Mixed-Use Building At 14-47 Broadway In Astoria, Queens
According to an article published by New York YIMBY, permits have been filed for a mixed-use building...

Innovation QNS Public Hearing on May 25 To Discuss Proposed Development
Innovation Queens, a new development proposed by Kauffman Astoria Studios, Silverstein and Bedrock Developers will be the...

Large Development on Halletts Point Peninsula Has Been Approved
According to an article published by sunnysidepost, developer Astoria Owners Inc. acquired the approval of the Community...

OANA OP ED: Which path to LGA?
OANA has long been a stakeholder regarding the renovation of the LGA Airport, and we are indeed...

Career Open House Will Take Place on April 28th
A Career Open House will be taking place on April 28th at 10-25 41st Avenue, Long Island...

COVID-19 self-tests will be given out by the Family Church starting on Tuesday, April 26th
Old Astoria residents will be able to pick up COVID-19 self-tests donated by Congresswoman Ocasio Cortez starting...

Register Today For The MTA-NYC Transit Development Team’s Public Workshops
The MTA-NYC Transit’s Queens Bus Network Redesign Team has announced a series of public briefings to present the release...

The Astoria Park Alliance will be hosting a Volunteer Cleanup in celebration of Earth Day
The Astoria Park Alliance will be hosting a Volunteer Cleanup on Saturday, April 23, in celebration of...

Innovation QNS Town Hall On April 20, 2022
The Innovation QNS team invites the residents of Old Astoria for an in-person town hall on April...

Champlain Hudson Power Express Support and Petition
OANA supports the Champlain Hudson Power Express project and urges everyone to sign the following petition. Click...

Participatory Budgeting Vote Week Runs Until April 10th
Participatory Budgeting vote week is here! You’ll have the opportunity to vote between April 2nd and 10th...

BUILD THE BLOCK REMINDER- March 31, 2022
OANA would like to let everyone know that the NYPD 114th Precinct Sector David “Build the Block”,...

The NYC Ferry 2022 Spring Schedule Is Here
The NYC Ferry 2022 Spring Schedule will go into effect Monday, April 4, 2022. Please plan your...

MTA-NYC Transit’s Queens Bus Network Redesign Public Virtual Briefing
The MTA-NYC Transit’s Queens Bus Network Redesign Team will be hosting a public virtual briefing to present...

Neglected stores along Queens Plaza North to be replaced with a 26-story-residential-apartment complex
According to licpost, neglected stores along Queens Plaza North will likely be demolished with plans for a...

Permits Filed for New Nine-story-mixed-use Development at 11-20 Broadway in Astoria
According to New York YIMBY, permits for the 11-20 Broadway building in Astoria, Queens, have been filed...

NYC Free Tax Prep
Tax Day is less than one month away. We want to remind a few services available to...

Innovation QNS Needs To Meet Councilwoman Julia Won’s Demands
Developers for the $2 billion Innovation QNS project in Astoria vowed to meet the demands put forth...

The Spring Fest and Paw-rade will take place Sunday, March 20
The Spring Fest and Paw-rade will take place Sunday, March 20, 2022, from 12:00 pm to 2:30...

Donation Drive To Support The Families of Ukraine
The Queens Borough President’s Office is partnering with the New York Police Department to provide relief for...

Port Authority Stakeholder Input
In a press release posted on March 2, 2022, the Port Authority of New York and New...

The Department of Transportation has initiated the replacement of the Upper Deck of the Queensboro Bridge
On February 14, 2022, the Department of Transportation (DOT) initiated the replacement of the upper deck of...

Robert De Niro’s State-Of-The-Art- Film Studio Is Set To Begin Construction
Robert De Niro’s state-of-the-art- film studio, Wildflower Studios, is set to begin construction upon getting the approval...

Fines and Interest Reduction Enabling Recovery Program
New York City is allowing residents to pay a reduced amount for eligible Environmental Control Board judgments...

New Nine Story Mixed-use Building Coming to Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City
According to New York YIMBY, the renderings of the building located at 35-01 Vernon Boulevard in Long...

The first renderings for a new 19-story Queens Plaza North residential tower have been released
According to New York YIMBY, the first renderings for the 19-story residential tower, 24-01 Queens Plaza North,...

RISE LIC has Launched an Affordable Housing Lottery
An 11-story mixed-use building, Known as RISE LIC, located at 29-17 40th Avenue in Long Island City,...

Interborough Express Transit between Brooklyn and Queens
Transit between Brooklyn and Queens that does not go through Manhattan has long been a goal of...

NYC Ferry Alert: South Brooklyn Route
This week marks the start of NYC Ferry service to-and-from Governors Island which will begin on the...

The Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens and Champlain Hudson Power Express team up to construct a STEM lab in Astoria
On January 10, the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ) announced a partnership with the...

Jacob A. Riis Vaccine Events
OANA received the following important information about an upcoming vaccine event and we would like to share....

A COMMERCIAL TENANT’S GUIDE TO LANDLORD DISPUTES
OANA received the following important information on small business issues, and we would like to share: A...

208,000-square-foot Lab and Research Facility coming to Long Island City, Queens
According to New York YIMBY, 43-10 23rd Street in Long Island City, Queens, will soon be home...

The Durst Organization Has Refinanced It’s Completed Halletts Point Building
The Durst Organization has refinanced its completed building at 10 Halletts Point. According to reports, the amount...

New York State Homeowner Assistance Fund Info
Keeping our neighbors up to date on government programs that may be of economic assistance, especially during...

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Monument Honoring Journalist Nellie Bly
The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation debuted a monument honoring journalist Nellie Bly on the island’s northern tip....

New NYC Ferry Point Park Stop In Throgs Neck
The NYC Ferry’s Throgs Neck/Ferry Point Park landing in the Soundview Route officially opened on Tuesday, December...

It’s Almost Tree-cycling Time
OANA would like to share the following from the NYC Dept of sanitation. It’s Almost Tree-cycling Time...

Queens General Assembly Looking For New Members For 2022
The Queens General Assembly is looking for new members for 2022. OANA President Richard Khuzami is an...

21st Street Improvement Project Public Meetings
As many of you know, the NYC DOT is proposing putting bus lanes on 21st street between...

New Eight Story Building Coming to 21-04 30th Drive in Astoria
A permit has been filed for an “As of Right” eight-story building in our neighborhood of Astoria,...

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Astoria
Electric Vehicle Charging stations are coming to Astoria. As an organization, OANA is a firm supporter of...

OANA & Queens Together Virtual Town Hall With Special Guest Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association, working together with Queens Together, is proud to host a Town Hall with...

District 22 City Council Debate Follow up Questions and Answers
To those of you who joined us for the recent District 22 City Council debate hosted by...

Under the Water Cove Cleanup Event Canceled
I applaud the positive power of Communities working together for the common good. On the other hand,...

OANA Council District 22 Debate Video
We understand that many of us who have an interest in local politics had a hard decision...

OANA Boys and Girls Club Event
**Due to the weather, this event has been postponed** OANA is pleased to partner with...

Claim Advance Child Tax Credit payments by November 15, 2021
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has shared the following information with OANA...

PS 122: NYC and State’s Best Middle School
According to a first-of-its-kind ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report schools in Astoria and...

Queens Residents Urged To Participate In Redistricting Commission Hearings
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association urges every Queens resident to participate in the New York Independent Redistricting...

Go Green Astoria Bulb Planting and Clean-up Event
Go Green Astoria, a group of volunteers aiming to keep our neighborhood of Old Astoria clean will...

The Department of City Planning Looking For Input From Old Astoria Residents
The Department of City Planning launched a new website intended to strengthen the connection between residents and...

19-Story Building Coming To The Old Goodwill Location In Old Astoria
Scale Lending acquired a $65.9 million construction loan to finance the construction of a residential project in...

NYC Ferry Urged To Implement New Technology
Big news for our NYC Ferry Fleet: We call upon the NYC EDC and Hornblower, operators of...

Astoria Street Renamed After NY Yankee Great Whitey Ford
One of Astoria’s favorite sons is Whitey Ford, NY Yankee great, and one of the premier pitchers...

Astoria Park’s Charybdis Playground Renovations Complete
In a ribbon cutting on 9/22/21, Astoria welcomes a newly renovated Charybdis Playground. Especially exciting is the...

Floating Hospital New Specialty Practice For Infectious Diseases
The Floating Hospital, located at 21-01 41st Avenue, near our neighborhood of Old Astoria, has a new...

RFK Bridge Lighting
To all those who have reached out complaining about the lack of lighting on the RFK bridge,...

Queens Community Board 1 Capital and Expense Public Hearing
Queens Community Board 1 Capital and Expense Public Hearing will take place at 6 PM, September 21,...

Register And Attend Upcoming Public Hearing On Redistricting
OANA urges residents to both register and attend the upcoming public hearing on redistricting on Wednesday, November...

Queens Chamber of Commerce Small Business Administration Webinar
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association urges all business and non-profit entities to register for the following seminar...

NYC FERRY FALL 2021 SCHEDULE
OANA has received the following NYC Ferry information. The NYC Ferry 2021 Fall Schedule will go into...

Hearings on Congestion Pricing Coming Soon
The public will have the opportunity to voice their opinion in September on the New York state’s...

Hurricane Ida Service Centers
The heavy rain generated by Hurricane Ida disrupted the lives of many New Yorkers, including those living...

Illegal Propane Tank Storage In Astoria
A business owner was arrested on Thursday, August 26, 2021, for illegally storing more than 100 propane...

Memorial Event To Mark 20th anniversary of 9/11
This month of September will mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Former Mets MLB pitcher, Nelson Figueroa,...

A New Seven-Story Residential Building On Vernon Boulevard In Astoria Is Coming
A seven-story residential building is currently under construction in Astoria, Queens, as reported by YIMBY. The lot...

TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION OPERATIONS ON MONDAY, 9/6/21
OANA received the following notice from The New York City Department of Sanitation. UPDATE: DUE TO TROPICAL...

HANAC Adult Education Program Is Accepting Registrations
HANAC is accepting registrations for their Adult Education Program, which starts on September 2021. Despite having opened...

Child Tax Credit Benefit Program
Bishop Mitchell G. Taylor, the senior pastor for the Center of Hope International and frequent guest during...

New Floating Hospital Location
The Floating Hospital has moved to a new location. The new clinic has a bigger space to...

25-10 42nd Road Project Post
A construction authorization has been filed for a ten-story building in Long Island City, Queens. The edifice...