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New 18-Story Apartment Building Development in Astoria
An 18-story apartment building is set to be developed in the Hallets Point section of Astoria, according...
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Indoor Dining Approved for September 30th
Mayor De Blasio has released a statement advising that indoor dining will be permitted starting September 30th....
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Astoria Houses Seawall Reconstruction
OANA was recently advised that the reconstruction of the Astoria Houses Seawall will begin by the end...
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Xaviera Simmons on View at Socrates Sculpture Park
Artist Xaviera Simmons’ powerful three-part monument, The structure the labor the foundation the escape the pause, is...
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Riccardo’s By The Bridge Announces Closure due to COVID-19
Riccardo’s by the Bridge, founded in 1951 at 21-01 24th Ave. in Astoria, announced on September 1st...
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Beyond the Mask Initiative by Laguardia Performing Arts Center
Beyond the Mask, an initiative founded by Laguardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC), has gathered artists from across...
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Citi Bike Expansion in Queens
New York City’s Department of Transportation’s Bike Share Unit has informed OANA of the upcoming bike share...
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NYC Budget Input Needed
The Budget Process for NYC for fiscal year 2022 is underway, and one of the first steps...
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NYC Ferry Press Conference
Our President Richard Khuzami was pleased to be invited to participate in a Press Conference with Mayor...
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NYC Gyms Set to Reopen September 2nd
After hopes that gyms would reopen in August, Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed that they’d be allowed...
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REVEL Restarts Their Service Today 8/27/20
We have been notified that the REVEL Moped share service will resume services in NYC today, with...
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OANA Open Restaurants Open Streets Initiative
During the summer, we at OANA, in partnership with the 30th Avenue Business Association, organized and applied...
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Stand Up and Be Counted: A Virtual Census Event
Please join LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) in their upcoming census program, “Last Call: Stand up, Be...
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Astoria Calls Community to Cleanup
OANA was privileged to be contacted recently by Sarah Abdalfatah, a local Civil and Environmental Engineer. We...
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New NYC Ferry Schedule with Astoria Route Modification
An updated NYC Ferry Summer Schedule will go into effect Saturday, August 22nd, 2020. Earlier this week...
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The Noguchi Museum Reopens on September 23rd
The Noguchi Museum announced that it will reopen to the public on September 23rd, with two weeks...
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The Upper East Side, Astoria Direct Ferry Service Approved!!!!
After 2 years of advocating for direct ferry service between Astoria and the Upper East Side, OANA...
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Astoria Book Fair on August 30th
On August 30th, a free book fair will be held to provide books to the Astoria community—at...
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Paul Ramírez Jonas’ ‘Eternal Flame’ on View at Socrates Sculpture Park
For Socrates Sculpture Park’s multi-part MONUMENTS NOW exhibition, artist Paul Ramírez Jonas has created the installation, ‘Eternal...
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Social Distancing Violations in Astoria
We at the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association greatly appreciate our Congressional Representative’s weighing in on the unwanted...
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Noguchi Museum Offers Digital Features and Programs
The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, founded under Isamu Noguchi’s art and legacy, has temporarily closed...
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As of Right Development Astoria Blvd Newtown Ave
An “As of Right” Development (No Zoning Changes Needed) will be erected in Old Astoria). The well...
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Importance of the 2020 Census
There are officially 56 days until the end of the 2020 Census, and only 54.8% of New...
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Tropical Storm Isaias Rips Through Astoria Park
The aftermath of tropical storm Isaias to Astoria Park. The high winds from the storm did a...
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“Dealing with Stroke in the Era of COVID” — Virtual Panel by Mount Sinai Queens
Mount Sinai Queens is hosting a virtual panel discussion titled “Dealing with Stroke in the Era of...
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Astoria Park Pool Reopening August 1
Astoria Park Pool is set to reopen on Saturday, August 1st. It is one of 15 pools...
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New York says goodbye to Revel, For Now
Revel, the electric moped sharing service, has suspended its services in New York City. On Tuesday, the...
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Elevators Open at the Astoria Bvd Station
We are pleased to announce that the new elevators on the Astoria Blvd station of the N/W...
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OANA AOC COVID Recognition
OANA has received the following request from the Office of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. She has asked...
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14th st 2-way conversion
We received the following from the NYC Department of Transportation: “14th Street (Broadway to 30 Ave) will...
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OANA June 2020 LIvestream Meeting Summary
On June 30, OANA had its second online meeting streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. Guest speakers...
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Astoria Park Pool to OPEN!!!!!!!
A great inclusion in the new city budget! The Astoria Park Pool will reopen on August 1. ...
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Update on Open Restaurants
Mayor DeBlasio recently announced the Open Streets Open Restaurants program and after a long-awaited return to indoor...
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New Development by Hallets Cove
A new development next to Hallets Cove (3077 Vernon Blvd) has begun foundation work recently. 534 rental...
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New Alternate Side Parking Rules
New York City is initiating new Alternate Side Parking rules starting Monday, June 29th. When alternate side...
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Astoria Houses Scholarship Fund
Hope you are doing okay during this time! There is no more respected individual on Hallets peninsular,...
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Mopeds on the Queensboro Bridge
We appreciate the Queens Gazette publishing our recent op-ed on allowing electric mopeds to utilize the Queensboro...
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Op-Ed: Restaurant Open Air Seating
The city is preparing for the opening of outdoor dining for our restaurants. OANA, in partnership with...
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Application for restaurant outdoor open air seating
We have been notified by the NYC DOT that, starting tomorrow, any restaurant or café interested in...
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New Development on Hallets Peninsula
A six-story mixed-use building, located between 8th Street and 12th Street, at 8-29 Astoria Boulevard in Astoria, Queens has filed...
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The First OANA Livestream Meeting
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association had its first online monthly meeting through a Livestream on Facebook last...
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Peaceful Protest and Vigil in Astoria Park
We are proud to be Astorians. While we see chaos and turmoil around us, the peaceful Astoria...
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Moped access from Queens to Manhattan
At our OANA meeting on May 27, we had a great presentation from Carol Antunez of Revel...
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New Fresh Produce Pantry Addresses ‘Hidden Hunger’ in Astoria
Look beyond the socially-distanced picnics in Astoria Park and patrons lined up for to-go drinks at Ditmars...
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Opening Restaurants and Cafes in Astoria
Yesterday was a good day in trying to establish pedestrian-only streets to allow social distancing for patrons...
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OANA Delivers to Mt Sinai Hospital of Queens
OANA wants to give a big shout out to our Vice President, Kevin Hernandez. Through his generous...
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OANA’s Open Streets Proposal in the News
As the curve of the coronavirus pandemic in New York City appears to have been flattened, there...
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Economic Recovery in Astoria “Open Streets by local Restaurants”
Restaurants, bars, cafes, and small retail service businesses are the economic drivers of our Community. We are...
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Virtual Screening of Headwall Theatre Company’s Echoes of Ireland
On Saturday May 23 at 7 pm, our friends at Headwall Theatre Company will present a free...
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Queens Mutual Aid Groups List
As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, it’s been inspiring to see the neighborly spirit of our Queens...
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Vote from Home
Voting is both a privilege and duty for all Americans. There is no more important facet of...
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Small Landlords Hit Hard by the Coronavirus Pandemic
As the numbers of new COVID-19 infections are finally beginning to go down in New York City,...
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Alternate side Parking Temporarily restored
The City of NY has announced a temporary restoration of Alternate Side Parking Regulations from May 18th...
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EMBCA Mother’s Day Concert
Please join EMBCA (the East Mediterranean Business Cultural Alliance, in Association with the AHEPA Hellenic Cultural Commission...
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New Food Pantry in Western Queens
The nonprofit Queens Together has announced that it is partnering with Brighter Bites NYC to launch a...
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No Group Sports in Astoria Park
We have just returned from the Track at Astoria Park, and it looks like there is a...
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9 Hugs Group Providing Food During the Pandemic
In these challenging times, it’s inspiring to see how the community in Queens has come together to...
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Protect your ZOOM meetings
We received an interesting article on how to protect against ZOOMBombing, when hackers infiltrate your Zoom meetings,...
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New Vessels for NYC Ferry
During this pandemic, we want to take an opportunity to report on an investment in a positive...
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Positive use of a closed Astoria Park Pool
OANA calls upon the Parks Department and Mayor Bill DeBlasio to consider doing much-needed repairs on the...
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“Astoria Arts Alive” Weekend Walk Postponed
We regret that, upon discussions with the NYC Department of Transportation, our Weekend Walk program, which a...
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An Update from Mount Sinai Queens
Our hospitals in New York City, and especially in Queens, are under extraordinary pressure in this unprecedented...
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The Rough Draft Festival is Moving Online
As New York City remains on PAUSE due to the COVID-19, many cultural institutions have been making...
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NYC Pools Closed
New York City’s outdoor public pools will be closed this year, and Mayor de Blasio advised that...
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Shore Blvd Closed
Community Affairs Officer Mujibulla Mashriqi has advised that Shore Blvd is now closed to vehicular traffic until...
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New Building on Hallets Peninsula
A seven-story mixed-use building at 26-35 3rd Street (at the intersection of 27th Avenue and 3rd Street)...
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Update on Astoria Park
The City of NY has closed the skate park and adult fitness area in Astoria Park. Obviously...
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More on Mortgage and rent in the COVID 19 era
After reading OANA’s piece on Mortgage Forbearance, BISNOW a Real Estate Publication reached out to our President,...
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Councilman Constantinides and COVID 19
OANA wants to give a great big shout out to our Councilman, Costa Constantinides during these trying...
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Scooter Parking Study Initiated by DOT
Back in February, OANA proposed the idea of a study to see if no standing zones by...
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Forbearance of Mortgage Payments during the Covid-19 Emergency
OANA has reached out to our congressional representatives concerning the forbearance of mortgage payments during the Covid-19...
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IRS Economic Impact Payment
The IRS has issued a pamphlet regarding the Economic Impact Program, part of the 2 Trillion Dollar...
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Policing Distancing in Astoria Park
Updates: Social Distancing in Astoria Park As we discussed in a prior post, many users of the...
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Helping Each Other During the Coronavirus Outbreak
We at OANA urge you to continue to observe the advice being given by NYC Department of...
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Social Distancing in Parks Saves Lives
As the number of confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19 (coronavirus) in New York City continues to...
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Responsible Use of Astoria Park during COVID 19
Councilman Costa Constantinides is calling on the city to temporarily close and increase police enforcement of social...
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OANA Request On Housing Cost During Covid 19
Update: OANA request on Housing Costs during COVID 19 We appreciate the efforts of Governor Andrew Cuomo...
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Mortgage and Rent Relief Directive
We are so very pleased that the issues we expressed in our recent op-ed about relief for...
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Relief For Small Property Owners
We request urgent action to address pressing mortgage payments for residential real estate, in light of the...
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Coronavirus Updates and Resources
As the situation in New York City regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is changing rapidly, we urge...
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Theatre Fans Finding Chicken and Biscuits to Their Taste
You still have chances to see the Queens Theatre’s production of Chicken and Biscuits, a hilarious comedy...
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NYC Street Tree Program Dollars are Being Sapped
Anyone who’s crossed a New York City street in the summer to take advantage of the shade...
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Position letter on DOB Violations
OANA applauds the Mayor’s initiative “Fix it, Don’t Fine It” that will provide financial relief to small...
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Elimination of the M 103…A disaster for our waterfront?
The Queens Gazette published OANA’s statement on the elimination of the M 103 bus on Vernon Blvd....
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Homeward Bound at Hunting and Gathering
Another stellar production from Headwall Theatre Company, Hunting and Gathering will resonate with anyone who’s ever been...
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Chicken and Biscuits, A Launch Production at the Queens Theatre
If you’re looking for an excursion for you and your theatre-loving college student on spring break, we...
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Bike Lane Update
On February 11th, the NYC DOT hosted a Public Workshop on the Queens Bike Network. In case...
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Alternate Side of the Street Parking Fines
Forgot to move your car? You may have to dig a little deeper into your wallet as...
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Hallet’s Cove Theater
We are lucky in Astoria and Long Island City to have a lively theater scene thanks to...
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Fandango for Butterflies (and Coyotes) Free Tickets
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) is very kindly offering free tickets to the OANA community and Family...
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NYC Goes Plastic Bag Free
On March 1, 2020 the Plastic Bag Waste Reduction Act will take effect in New York City....
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Multicultural Celebration from Central Astoria LDC
Central Astoria LDC is bringing us another fabulous Multicultural Celebration on Sunday, February 16 from 12.30 to...
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Scooter and Moped Parking Petition
We’ve been noticing that there are some issues with Scooter and Moped street parking. We applaud the...
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Just Go See Jump
Jump, by Charly Evon Simpson, is currently having its New York premiere at The Astoria Performing Arts...
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Queens Bus Redesign and the Threatened Q103 Route Cancelation
Having studied the draft plan for the MTA’s Queens Bus Redesign, OANA has concerns that the proposed...
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New Affordable Lottery Units in Old Astoria
15 affordable units are available at the Amana Astoria, located at 14-47 29th Avenue. Qualifying New Yorkers...
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Scooter Moped Parking
We at OANA have been noticing that there are some issues with Scooter and Moped street parking....
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Gather Up Some Tickets for Hunting and Gathering
Local theatre group Headwall Theatre Company will present Hunting and Gathering, a comedy by Brooke Berman on...
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PS 171 Student Safe Zone
OANA, with the support of Principal Lisa Stone and Andre Stith of ZONE 126, has received word...
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LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Looking Forward to 2020
It’s a new year and an action-packed agenda at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC), the largest theater...
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BQX Light Rail Project Outreach Meeting in Astoria
New York City has announced the first official step regarding public outreach for the Brooklyn Queens Connector...
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Passenger rail Link: Bay Ridge to Astoria?
The MTA has announced a $1.3 million-dollar study on the feasibility of an elevated light rail passenger...
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Sunnyside Yard MOMA Visioning
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association urges our members and associates to attend the following meeting sponsored by...
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A Fabulous February at the Noguchi Museum
February may be the shortest month but it’s packed with events and activities at the Noguchi Museum....
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New Residential Building in Old Astoria
A seven-story residential building at 14-54 31st Avenue in Astoria, Queens, 70-foot tall having 20,729 total square feet,...
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Community Board Applications Open Up
QUEENS, NY —Applications for serviced on local Community Boards are now being accepted. The city charter directs...
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Make The Secret Theatre’s “The 8th” the First Play You See This Year
The world premiere of “The 8th”, written and directed by Seanie Sugrue, opened on January 7 at...
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Goodwill Apartments Sold
Jonathan Rose Cos., has purchased the former Goodwill property at 27th ave and 4th st on Hallets...
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Queens Bus Routes Get Redesign
A major overhaul of Queens’ bus routes calls for cutting and combining some of the borough’s major...
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Charybdis Playground Renovation
District Council 22 Member Costa Constantinides, NYC Parks Queens Commissioner Dockett, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver, NYC...
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Astoria Blvd Station Has Reopened
We are excited to let you know that the Astoria Blvd station has reopened. Over the course...
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Minority and Women-Owned Business Workshop
The Port Authority of NY/NJ is having a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification Workshop in Old...
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School Bus Stop Signs
Gail Gualotuna from the Astoria Express school bus service attended our last meeting and had reached out...
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OANA Op Ed Bike Lanes and Traffic Controls
The Queens Daily Eagle has published an op-ed by OANA concerning the new 250 miles of Bike Lanes the...
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Whitey Ford Field Comfort Station
OANA has advocated for comfort stations at Whitey Ford Field. We feel this is an important issue...
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Astoria Blvd Subway Station Closures
Work on the Astoria Blvd Station continues to progress. To accommodate the work, trains will run express...
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“Cool” Astoria
Insider.com has done a little research into why Astoria is the 8th Coolest neighborhood in the world....
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Cornell Tech Initiates Partner Violence Program
Cornell Tech has initiated a Computer Security Clinic for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence. “The Computer Security...
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Astoria Residents Still Hoping For Ferry Extension To The Upper East Side
Just wanted to advise everyone of a new article in QNS.com on the Ferry Extension we have...
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Noguchi at Night Fall Fundraiser
The Noguchi Museum is having their fall fundraiser on Nov. 18th, 2019 from 7-10 PM. OANA hopes...
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Apply for Socrates Sculpture Park 2020 Fellowships
OANA is proud to support and promote Socrates Sculpture Park, one of the premier destinations for Old...
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St Georges Episcopal Church Prayer Breakfast
OANA has enjoyed the support of St George’s Episcopal (Use of their Community Room). And in the...
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Xerox Inventor Honored
OANA President Richard Khuzami has taken a real interest in the connection between Xerox Corp and Astoria,...
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Writing Circle at Astoria Library
Queens Library Astoria Branch will be holding a writing circle over the next several months. The next...
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Astoria Park Opens New Soccer Field and Track Early
We woke this morning to the news that the Astoria Park Track and Soccer Field is open!!...
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10th Annual PJ Drive on November 7
We at OANA are proud Co-Sponsors of the 10th Annual PJ Drive hosted by Maria L. Delgado...
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Must See Play “Other Desert Cities” by the Headwall Theatre Company
The Headwall Theatre Company’s production of “Other Desert Cities” will be wrapping up its final three performances...
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November 5 Election Ballot Initiatives
The New York City 2019 Charter Revision Commission has put five initiatives on the ballot for the...
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Thanks for civic engagement
Councilman Costa Constantinides joined OANA’s Richard Khuzami in thanking the congregation of the Family Church in Old...
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NYC’s Repair of Tree damaged Sidewalks
At our next OANA meeting on Oct. 8th, NYC Parks Forestry (Trees) will be joining us, and...
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OANA October 2019 Monthly Meeting
Please join us: Find out about your neighbors, local issues, and ask questions of city agencies, local...
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OANA Seminars
In the coming year, we at OANA would like to expand the services we are offering. A...
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PS 171 in Old Astoria gets Solar Power
PS 171 in Old Astoria is the first of six schools in Councilman Costa Constantinides District that...
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Noguchi Museum Stone Carving Studio
The Noguchi Museum is providing hands-on stone carving classes on October 6, 13, 20, & 27. 2:00...
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CPR Instruction with OANA and East Hudson Realty
In our mission to educate and improve the quality of life in Old Astoria, OANA has partnered...
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Immigration Advocacy Services 30th Anniversary Gala
The Immigration Advocacy Services will be holding its 30th Anniversary Gala at Riccardo’s By The Bridge on...
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Worms on our trees
This year it seems we have a lot of caterpillars on our trees. They are consuming most...
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Astoria listed as one of the 10 coolest neighborhoods, according to CNN/Time Out
Well: the secret is out!!!!! Astoria is one of the top 10 neighborhoods in the WORLD. CNN...
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Shore Blvd Flooding
As many of you know, the flooding on Shore Blvd reached extreme levels this summer. Cars were...
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When Trees Attack Sidewalks, Homeowners Now Off the Hook
Good news for NYC homeowners: the City has just announced a change in policy regarding damage to...
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Blessing of the Pets
St George’s Episcopal Church Presents the “Blessing of the Pets” Saturday, October 5th at 9 AM on...
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Weatherization Workshop
Free Energy Education and Weatherization Workshop Presented By the New York Power Authority and St George Episcopal...
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Street Cleaning Come to Old Astoria Sept 16th
The new Street Cleaning signage is up! Street Cleaning will begin Sept 16th. Please make sure you...
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CPR Training
East Hudson Realty and OANA have teamed up to present a special event that everyone who has...
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Hallett’s Point Alliance
Hallett’s Peninsula has seen a lot of changes, from a Supermarket, New Residential Buildings, and now a...
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New Development across from Hallets Cove
Over 500 new apartments are coming to the Astoria waterfront in the next few years. Cape Advisors...
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Brooklyn Harvest Grand Opening on September 7th
Brooklyn Harvest is having their Grand Opening Festival on September 7th from 11 am to 7 PM!...
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OANA September Monthly Meeting
Summer is winding down and we are beginning our season of community events. Please join us: Find...
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Welling Court Mural Project Public Art Exhibition
One of the cultural anchors and hidden secrets of Old Astoria and Hallett’s Peninsula is the Welling...
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Backpack Giveaway
Hope your summer has been going great so far! For those with kids, you may already be...
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New Street Cleaning Schedule in Old Astoria
A 20-year journey to establish Street Cleaning in Old Astoria has finally been realized. This Monday August...
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Retail Business Taxes
We read with interest an article in PATCH that shows, in addition to rents, the city’s tax...
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Waterfront Planning Camp
Please join the Department of City Planning (DCP) for their first ever visioning event! ‘Waterfront Planning Camp’...
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National Night Out against Crime August 6th, 2019
Every summer, one of our neighborhoods great events is the National Night Out Against Crime. This year...
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The BioBus Comes to Hallets Cove
Astoria students of all ages will have the opportunity to study marine life and science in Hallets...
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Tour of Hallets Point Development
The Durst Organization has provided the following “Tour” on its first building for its Hallets Point Development....
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All-Star-Game at Whitey Ford Field
Neil Herdan and Blair Clancy, Co-Chairs of Friends of Whitey Ford Field were covered in the Queens...
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Ribbon cutting for new dog run and renovated basketball court under RFK Triborough Bridge
OANA was pleased to be invited to the ribbon cutting for the new Dog Run under the...
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Queens Chamber of Commerce Support Extension of Astoria Ferry to Upper East Side
OANA has been advocating for extending Astoria’s ferry service to the Upper East Side since last year....
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Robert De Niro Backed Film Studio To Open in Astoria
A Bronx Tale, shot in Astoria with Robert De Niro, will be a vision for the future...
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Friends of Whitey Ford Field Set To Speak At City Parks Foundation‘s workshop
Friends of Whitey Ford Field will be a featured speaker at the City Parks Foundation‘s workshop, “Making...
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The QLSA Annual Mega All-star Softball Game
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) is pleased to notify everyone of an important event this Wednesday...
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Ferry Extension and Astoria Waterfront Arts District
QNS.com has written a great article discussing OANA’s position on the extension of the Astoria ferry to the...
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Albany Gives NYC Design Build Authority
The highlight of this years NYS Legislative session, which OANA has supported over the years, is the...
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The Western Queens Gazette’s overview of OANA Summer on the Waterfront
We are pleased to receive coverage of our recent meeting exploring recreational and cultural events on the...
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Astoria Houses Senior Center Saved
We applaud our elected officials for saving the Senior Center in Astoria Houses. Through the efforts of...
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Summer on the Astoria Waterfront
The June meeting of the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) featured our NYC Parks District Manager, our...
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Disability Insurance Discrimination Affects Local Businesses
PIX 11 News recently released a story about discrimination in disability insurance affecting local businesses–and one Queens...
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De Niro and Astoria: Unbeatable combination
Hollywood East Coast “Astoria” has a new film studio in the works! And an early investor is...
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Mount Sinai Queens Blood Drive on Thursday June 20
What if you could save lives by donating an hour of your time—and a pint of blood?...
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The 10th Annual Welling Court Mural Project
Astoria has become a haven to both the visual and the performing arts in recent years, with...
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Queens Green Day Festival
Socrates Sculpture Park’s Queens Green Day Festival returns on Saturday June 8 from 12 noon to 4...
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OANA Position on Tenant Rental Laws
OANA has expressed the following reactions to the various proposals for rent regulations being debated in Albany....
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2nd Annual Ford Family Day 2019
Thanks to the support of the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association, Friends of Whitey Ford Field (FOWFF) is...
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Family Fun at Rainey Park on June 2nd
Central Astoria LDC’s popular Family Fun at Rainey Park event returns on Sunday June 2nd from 12...
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Congressional Field Hearing on the 2020 Census
Curious to learn more about the 2020 Census? The Congressional Oversight and Government Reform Committee is holding...
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Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings
OANA just received notification from the NYC Department of Transportation of enhanced pedestrians crossing at 18th st...
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The Importance of Libraries in our Community
OANA recognizes the great importance of Libraries in our community and greatly appreciated the presentation by outgoing...
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Registration Open for East River RBI Little League
District Council Member Costa Constantinides and HANAC Astoria Cornerstone are proud to present East River RBI Little...
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New Opportunities for Retail and Food Operators in the New LaGuardia Airport
LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) is pleased to announce that their Competitive Solicitation Process (CSP) for food and...
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Independence Day Celebration in Astoria Park
It’s almost time to celebrate our nation’s birthday! Central Astoria LDC invites you to join them for...
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Upcoming Events at St. George’s Church
There will be two great events at St. George’s Episcopal Church that you won’t want to miss!...
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Father’s Day Classic Car Show on June 16
Looking for a truly cool event this Father’s Day? You won’t want to miss the Classic Car...
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Melanie LaRocca named new NYC Department of Buildings Commissioner
It was announced that Melanie La Rocca has been named the new Commissioner of the Department of...
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City Plans to Close the Senior Center at the Astoria Houses
In distressing news for the Astoria Houses residents who used the Senior Center at 4-05 Astoria Blvd,...
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Setting Up for Socrates Sculpture Park’s New Season
It’s that time of the year when April showers bring May flowers and the new season of...
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Upper East Side to Astoria Ferry Access
OANA has strongly supported the extension of the Astoria Ferry to originate at the Upper East Side...
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Earth Day Tree Planting in Astoria
NY Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul helped volunteers from One Tree Planted and the city’s Parks Department plant...
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Winners of District 22 Participatory Budgeting Ballots
The District 22 PB votes have been tallied. More than 2,500 residents took the time to partake...
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Charter NYC 2019
The Charter is NYC’s “Constitution”, creating all facets of our life that are government related. On occasion,...
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The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) Annual Gala
Authors: Clare Doyle; Richard Khuzami On May 20th at 6:30 at the Museum of the Moving Image,...
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NYC Council Passes Climate Mobilization Bill
On April 18, the New York City Council passed a bill that requires buildings more than 25,000...
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Permits filed for Building on Hallets Peninsula
Last year, we reported on the sale of property on 4th street on Hallets Peninsula. The new...
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The MTA Wants Your Feedback to Redesign Queens Bus Routes
Are you one of the 700,000 riders who take buses in Queens every day? If so, it’s...
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Street Cleaning Study Old Astoria
Last night at the Monthly OANA Meeting Councilman Costa Constantinides announced the NYC Department of Sanitation has...
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Whitey Ford Field Cleanup on Saturday, April 13th
Friends of Whitey Ford Field, in association with Partnerships for Parks invite you to attend their park...
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Creative Writing Workshop at the Queens Public Library
Are you an aspiring writer? You won’t want to miss this upcoming free creative writing circle and...
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International Cultural Fest on April 14
The Central Astoria LDC, in association with District 22 Council Member Costa Constantinides, invite you to join them...
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Foreign Language Books Wanted for Good Cause
Get a head start on your spring de-cluttering and help out Astoria resident Zora O’Neill, who is...
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District 22 Participatory Budgeting Voting Begins
It’s that time of the year when Astoria residents can partake in grassroots democracy! District 22 Council...