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...
Greenspace Live Performance Event
Live performances return to Green Space. Kicking off this special evening is the Take Root series with...
Noguchi Museum’s open call for Artist Banners
In light of the increasing violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States,...
Arts and Crafts event and a Bookbag giveaway at St. George Episcopal Church
The St. George Episcopal Church, located at 14-20 27th Avenue, will be hosting an Arts and Crafts...
NYC Ferry New Service On St. George Route
The NYC Ferry has announced that a St. George route will officially launch on Monday, August 23,...
The Proposed AirTrain to Lga Airport
The FAA released a statement today regarding its Record of Decision for the proposed AirTrain to Lga...
21st Street Proposed Bus Lanes Options in Astoria/LIC
The NYC Department of Transportation has begun reaching out to the community to determine the creation of...
14th Street Safety Improvements
OANA would like to thank John O”Neill, our district’s DOT representative, for advocating for safety improvements on...
Congresswoman Maloney Mobile Casework in Astoria
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney is hosting Mobile Casework Hours this Sunday, July 11th in Astoria. The Congresswoman and...
Greek Night In Athens Square Park Every Tuesday
Athens Square Committee is presenting Greek Night at Athens Square Park, Astoria. (30th Ave. & 30th St.)...
Rezoning Changes Being Proposed For Mixed-Use Developments in Astoria
An Astoria neighborhood anchored by the well-known Neptune Diner, is being proposed for a zoning change leading...
Astoria is officially opened again!!!
There is nothing more “Astoria” than the annual Fourth of July celebration in Astoria Park. And on...
Affordable Housing Lottery Launches In Old Astoria On Hallets Peninsula
An affordable housing lottery is being launched in Old Astoria on Hallets Peninsula. This 7-story structure is...
The Astoria Park Pool Has Opened For Summer
The Astoria Park Pool has opened! For further information, please go to the NYC Parks Website: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/astoria-park/facilities/outdoor-pools/astoria-pool...
NYC Department of Transportation Representative Speaking at the OANA June Meeting
Community Outreach by NYC Department of Transportation Representative John O’Neil featuring Enhanced Bus service on 21st street....
Noguchi Museum Presentation at the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association June Meeting
Upcoming Programming at the Noguchi Museum by Communications and Media Director Justin Baez. Watch the presentation from...
Variety Boys and Girls Club CEO Costa Constantinides Speaking At The OANA June Meeting
Description of upcoming renovations creating a new enlarged Variety Boys and Girls Club by CEO Costa Constantinides....
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney Speaking At The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association June Meeting
Overview of the Federal Government in Washington and Community Outreach Watch Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney speaking at the...
Wildflower Studio Is One Step Closer To Becoming A Reality
Movie and TV Production in Astoria! Wildflower studio, patroned by Robert De Niro and his son Raphael,...
Better Bus Service on 21st street in Astoria/LIC
The NYC Department of Transportation has begun the process of reaching out to the community to determine...
Central Astoria LDC 2021 Waterfront Music and Concert Series
Summer movies, concerts, and celebrations have returned to Astoria Park courtesy of the Central Astoria LDC. Make...
Queens Public Library Time Capsule
Monday, June 7, 2021, marked a memorable moment in the history of The Queens Public Library (QPL)....
Queens Property Tax Reform Hearing on June 9
OANA received information from the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit about an upcoming Queens hearing on June 9...
NYC Hospitality Alliance, MTA Event supporting Small Business
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association, along with Queens Together were invited to an event hosted by the NYC...
“The Blues Brothers” Radial Park Newest Feature!
Radial Park opened its latest multi-discipline entertainment experience last Thursday, May 27 at 8:00 PM with the...
Applications Accepted June 1 For The NYS Emergency Rental Assistance Program
OANA has received the following from the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Attention Property Owners:...
The 2021 Tribeca Film Festival Screenings in Astoria Park
The 2021 Tribeca Film Festival will be bringing its diverse selection of screenings to our neighborhood in...
Queens Borough President Hate Crimes Forum
The Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will be hosting a Hate Crimes Forum on Tuesday, May...
NYC Mobile Vaccine Bus AStoria 5/23
The Astoria Mutual Aid Network’s Team Vaccine has informed us that the NYC mobile vaccine bus will...
Emergency Broadband Benefit
OANA received the following information on a new program to assist in internet services for qualified New...
Speed Limit Lowered on Astoria Blvd
Today the Mayor’s office announced that speed limits will be reduced on 45 miles of major streets...
RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND INFORMATION
OANA has received the following information on The American Rescue Plan Act initiative Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)....
BUILD THE BLOCK REMINDER
OANA would like to let everyone know that the NYPD 114th Precinct Sector David “Build the Block”,...
Dirt Bike Pack In Astoria Park
OANA would like to give a great big shout-out to the Astoria Park Alliance for their initiative...
New Noguchi Museum Program – Useless Architecture
Noguchi Museum Presents: NOGUCHI: Useless Architecture Using Architecture to reimagine Sculpture Exhibition dates: May 19, 2021 –...
David Burgoa of NHS of Queens Presentation – Jobs at the New LaGuardia Airport
During the last OANA meeting on April 14th, we were privileged to a presentation by David Burgoa...
Real Estate Development, Affordable Housing and Finance
Nothing gets built without Financing! Whether public or private, funds to cover construction costs of projects is...
Our heartfelt condolences to Costa Constantinides on the passing of his wife
All of us at the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to...
Open Streets Open Restaurants – Spring in Astoria
Since the pandemic started, OANA has partnered with the 30th Avenue Business Association to try to help...
Astoria West! New Development across from Hallets Cove
OANA was invited to the topping off of a new “As of Right” development on the Astoria...
The Astoria Park Alliance 2021 Shoreline Cleanup
The Astoria Park Alliance is continuing their beautification of Astoria Park and has some new upcoming volunteer...
Green Space’s Take Root Now Accepting Performance Applications
Take Root at Green Space is now accepting VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON performance applications for its 2021/2022 Season....
Sanitation Budget Cuts Reversed
OANA has received a press release regarding the proposed cuts to the Sanitation budget Mayor Bill de...
Costa Constantinides Moves On
Councilman Costa Constantinides has accepted a position with the Variety Boys and Girls Club in Astoria. This...
21st Street Transit Priority and Safety Study
Plan to create expedited bus service on 21st street The NYC DOT is beginning the process of...
A New 18th Story Building On Hallets Peninsula
External renderings have been released of a new 18-story residential building located at 26-25 Fourth Street,in Astoria, Queens. The...
Whitey Ford Field Renovations Break Ground
After years of neglect, which lead to unsafe and dangerous conditions, a 2.9 Million dollar renovation is...
In-Home Vaccinations for Fully Homebound New York City Residents Only
OANA received the following updates on vaccination efforts in nyc. Please forward this information to anyone you...
PUBLIC HEARING: REVERSE SANITATION BUDGET CUTS
As you know, one major mission of the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is to advocate for quality...
New Waterfront Project to include a Community Center
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association has received word of a new project on our waterfront that seems at...
REVEL Updates Their Service and Products
Revel, the MOPED service provider for New York City, has continued to enhance their services and products....
Erosion and Flooding Study requested by Congresswoman Maloney
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney has reached out to the Army Corp of Engineers to commence a study on...
Astoria Library Renovation
The NYC Design and Construction agency presented their designs for the upcoming renovations of the Astoria Library,...
Baby Queensbridge Park Visioning
OANA’s president Richard Khuzami attended the recent visioning for Baby Queensbridge Park. The Queens Daily Eagle recently...
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Gets A New Bike and Pedestrian Lane
We at OANA thank everyone who pointed out our error on our original post. This type of...
Mount Sinai Queens Covid19 Update
OANA has received the below update from Mount Sinai Queens in regards to the latest news about...
NYC Ferry Contactless ticketing starting February 1, 2021
OANA received some vital information regarding ticketing on the NYC Ferry. Changes are coming: For everyone’s safety...
Riccardo’s Site Has Been Sold
The Iconic Riccardo’s site has been sold for $6.4 million, according to Alexander Pereira, a real estate...
Community Board Applications Are Now Online
Applications to serve on one of the Queens’s 14 community boards are now online. The process is...
Sanitation Garage Move Closer to Reality
The NYC Uniform Land Use Procedure (ULURP), which governs most land-use changes, also governs the moving of...
Eight Story Building Coming to Broadway
A new residential and Commercial building will soon begin construction in front of LIC High School. Ter...
Christmas Tree-cycling
OANA would like to share the following from the NYC Dept of sanitation. “Best Smelling Collection Trucks...
Christmas Holiday Schedule For New York Waterway Ferries
NY Waterway will operate on modified weekday service on Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24). Service will not...
New Building on 21st Street
The 21st street corridor in Old Astoria is getting a new Mixed-Use building! The lot has been...
Whitey Ford Street Renaming
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association, The Friends of Whitey Ford Field, and especially the family of Whitey...
Outdoor Performances Permitted
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association applauds a recent bill passed by the City Council that will allow...
Save our Community Compost Processing Sites
OANA supports the effort to save the Big Reuse compost site under the Queensboro Bridge new Queensbridge...
OANA Meeting Live Virtual Performance with Singer/Songwriter Virginia Marcs
At the next OANA meeting on December 16th, we will be starting a program of virtual live...
Bringing Back Performing Arts
No sector of our economy has been hit harder by the COVID 19 pandemic than the Performing...
No Questions Asked Gun Buy Back Program
OANA fully supports the initiative from the Queens District Attorneys Office for a Gun Buy Back program...
Donate Blood This Month and You Could Win Cool Prizes
New York City is badly in need of blood donations. The need is so severe that The...
COVID-19 and Eye Care
On Thursday December 10 at noon, Mount Sinai Queens is hosting a free online event that will...