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...
OANA Supports New Community Greenspace
OANA President Richard Khuzami attended a recent local event held by the new group Astoria Urban Agriculture...
City Waterfront Planning – Comments And Feedback Are Welcome
OANA received the following from The NYC Department of City Planning, and we would like to share...
Socrates Sculpture Park: The beginnings
Socrates Sculpture Park, a Cultural Pillar of Old Astoria, has an interesting origin story, evolving out of...
APAC New Venue
OANA has received the following Press release from the Astoria Performing Arts Center regarding a new space...
Ditmars COVID Outreach
OANA Received the following from the Mayor’s office: They will be handing out literature and distributing masks………(They...
Citibike Town Hall Rescheduled
There was a Citibike Town Hall sponsored by the NYC DOT October 28th that was beset by...
New 4-way Stop at Astoria Blvd 12th Street
We at OANA would like to thank the NYC DOT, and especially our local planner John O’Neill...
Retail Open Streets
Mayor de Blasio has announced a new Open Storefronts initiative, which began on October 30th. This program...
All You Need To Know About Masks
The NY Times has published an interesting article regarding masks, descriptions, how they work, what is effective....
Jamie-Faye Bean Is Making A Positive Impact On The Community
Every once in a while, we see an example of someone whose actions positively affect so many...
NYC Ferry Winter Schedule & Changes to the East River Route
The NYC Ferry winter schedule goes into effect on Monday, November 2, 2020. View the new schedules...
Hallets Cove Waterfront Revitalization
In very welcome news, it was recently announced that habitat restoration in Hallets Cove will begin in...
Titan Theater Virtual Season
For the best in classic theater, please support Titan Theater in their upcoming virtual season. As all...
Astoria Performing Arts Center Virtual Season
Astoria’s award-winning community theater, Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) is opening its virtual season. OANA has been...
Exhibition: Q100
The Q100 bus line has been running through the heart of Astoria for many years, but it...
Citibike Expansion
Citibike is expanding in our neighborhood, and they are looking for our input!!! Old Astoria will be...
Mural depicting Newtown Creek, a dark past and hopefully a bright future
On Wednesday, October 21, GreenPoint Innovations (GPI), Newtown Creek Alliance (NCA), and the Hunters Point Campus community...
Noguchi Newsletter
One of our cultural gems on the waterfront, Noguchi Museum, has issued their latest newsletter on upcoming...
Astoria’s Socrates Sculpture Park Director To Step Down
John Hatfield, executive director of Socrates Sculpture Park, will step down from his post, the nonprofit announced...
2020 Boroughwide Winter Coat Drive Announcement
In partnership with all 14 Queens Community Boards, Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee has announced the...
Outdoor Dining Update from Mayor & NYC Hospitality Alliance
Mayor Bill de Blasio joined the Department of Buildings (DOB), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Fire...
APAC Kicks Off 20th Season with Online Benefit Performance
Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) in association with Theater East is kicking off its 20th Anniversary season...
In Memory of Whitey Ford, Astoria’s Native Son
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association and members of Friends of Whitey Ford Field would like to express...
Socrates Sculpture Park “MONUMENTS NOW – Part II: Call and Response” on Display This Saturday
MONUMENTS NOW, an exhibition examining the role of monuments in American society and championing underrepresented histories and...
VOTE 2020: Important dates for New York State residents
The following are important dates for New York State residents to make sure they do not lose...
Radial Park Opened Theatrical Drive-In With PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Halletts Point and Stark Production Group marked the official opening of Radial Park at Hallets Point Play...
NY Port Authority Promotes AirTrain
Days after a pair of public hearings, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey returned...
De Marco Park Clean-Up on October 11
Incanto Productions is hosting a litter clean-up at De Marco Park on Sunday, October 11, from 1-2:30...
The New Rules of Restaurants, With Permanent Outdoor Dining and the Start of Indoor Dining
Every restaurant owner has had six months of difficult decisions. Back in March, many chose to close...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events by New York-Presbyterian Queens
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To promote breast cancer information and education, New York-Presbyterian Queens is...
BioBus to Create Permanent Site at Astoria Houses
Council Member Costa Constantinides and community leaders joined with BioBus on September 24th to announce the science...
Blessing of Pets Service at St. George’s Episcopal Church
On October 10 at 9 am, St. George’s Episcopal Church at 14-02 27th Ave (at 14th St)...
Calling All Residents to Complete 2020 Census and Vote
With the October 5th deadline to complete the 2020 Census looming, don’t wait until it’s too late...
Restaurant Owners and Customers Excited that Outdoor Dining is Here to Stay
In Queens and across NYC, many will be able to enjoy outdoor dining for the foreseeable future,...
Rep. Maloney, Climate Advocate, and Community Leaders Release Climate Change Report
On Saturday, September 26, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform...
New Drive-In Movie Theater, Radial Park, Opens in Queens
New York City has seen a resurgence in drive-in and outdoor movies during these socially distanced times....
The Noguchi Museum Reopens To The Public
The Noguchi Museum reopened to the general public on Wednesday, September 23rd. Gov. Andrew Cuomo allowed indoor...
Outdoor Dining is Here to Stay, Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Friday the permanent extension to the city’s Open Restaurant initiative, which...
Rep. Maloney and Climate Advocates Release Climate Change Health Effects Reform
On Saturday, September 26th at 11 AM at the Overlook at Hunters Point South Park, Congresswoman Carolyn...
Socrates Sculpture Park Reveals New Monument Series in October
Socrates Sculpture Park will expand its ongoing exhibition of monuments with 10 new works by artists. Entitled...
Mt. Sinai Virtual Event for National Cholesterol Awareness Month
In honor of National Cholesterol Awareness Month, Mount Sinai Queens is hosting a free virtual event on...
Friends of Whitey Ford Field In Full Support of Proud Astorian’s BIG CLEANUP
Members and Supporters of Friends of Whitey Ford Field were proud to support Proud Astorian’s BIG CLEANUP...
Covid Surcharge for Restaurants
We received the following statement from the NYC Hospitality Alliance. Some good news for restaurants! “Today, the...
A “Proud Astorian” turns her vision for a cleaner neighorbood into reality
Astoria is blessed with many active neighbors, whose concern for the environment and everyone’s quality of life...
Annual Museum Benefit & 2020 Isamu Noguchi Award Virtual Presentation
The Noguchi Museum will present the 2020 Isamu Noguchi Award and host the Museum’s annual benefit in...
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...
Indoor Dining Approved for September 30th
Mayor De Blasio has released a statement advising that indoor dining will be permitted starting September 30th....
Astoria Houses Seawall Reconstruction
OANA was recently advised that the reconstruction of the Astoria Houses Seawall will begin by the end...
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...
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...
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...
Citi Bike Expansion in Queens
New York City’s Department of Transportation’s Bike Share Unit has informed OANA of the upcoming bike share...
NYC Budget Input Needed
The Budget Process for NYC for fiscal year 2022 is underway, and one of the first steps...
NYC Ferry Press Conference
Our President Richard Khuzami was pleased to be invited to participate in a Press Conference with Mayor...
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...
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...
OANA Open Restaurants Open Streets Initiative
During the summer, we at OANA, in partnership with the 30th Avenue Business Association, organized and applied...
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...
Astoria Calls Community to Cleanup
OANA was privileged to be contacted recently by Sarah Abdalfatah, a local Civil and Environmental Engineer. We...
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...
The Noguchi Museum Reopens on September 23rd
The Noguchi Museum announced that it will reopen to the public on September 23rd, with two weeks...
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...
Astoria Book Fair on August 30th
On August 30th, a free book fair will be held to provide books to the Astoria community—at...
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...
Social Distancing Violations in Astoria
We at the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association greatly appreciate our Congressional Representative’s weighing in on the unwanted...
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...
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...
Importance of the 2020 Census
There are officially 56 days until the end of the 2020 Census, and only 54.8% of New...
Tropical Storm Isaias Rips Through Astoria Park
The aftermath of tropical storm Isaias to Astoria Park. The high winds from the storm did a...
“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...
Astoria Park Pool Reopening August 1
Astoria Park Pool is set to reopen on Saturday, August 1st. It is one of 15 pools...
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...
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...
OANA AOC COVID Recognition
OANA has received the following request from the Office of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. She has asked...
14th st 2-way conversion
We received the following from the NYC Department of Transportation: “14th Street (Broadway to 30 Ave) will...
OANA June 2020 LIvestream Meeting Summary
On June 30, OANA had its second online meeting streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. Guest speakers...
Astoria Park Pool to OPEN!!!!!!!
A great inclusion in the new city budget! The Astoria Park Pool will reopen on August 1. ...
Update on Open Restaurants
Mayor DeBlasio recently announced the Open Streets Open Restaurants program and after a long-awaited return to indoor...
New Development by Hallets Cove
A new development next to Hallets Cove (3077 Vernon Blvd) has begun foundation work recently. 534 rental...
New Alternate Side Parking Rules
New York City is initiating new Alternate Side Parking rules starting Monday, June 29th. When alternate side...
Astoria Houses Scholarship Fund
Hope you are doing okay during this time! There is no more respected individual on Hallets peninsular,...
Mopeds on the Queensboro Bridge
We appreciate the Queens Gazette publishing our recent op-ed on allowing electric mopeds to utilize the Queensboro...
Op-Ed: Restaurant Open Air Seating
The city is preparing for the opening of outdoor dining for our restaurants. OANA, in partnership with...
Application for restaurant outdoor open air seating
We have been notified by the NYC DOT that, starting tomorrow, any restaurant or café interested in...
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...
The First OANA Livestream Meeting
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association had its first online monthly meeting through a Livestream on Facebook last...
Peaceful Protest and Vigil in Astoria Park
We are proud to be Astorians. While we see chaos and turmoil around us, the peaceful Astoria...
Moped access from Queens to Manhattan
At our OANA meeting on May 27, we had a great presentation from Carol Antunez of Revel...
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...
Opening Restaurants and Cafes in Astoria
Yesterday was a good day in trying to establish pedestrian-only streets to allow social distancing for patrons...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Queens Mutual Aid Groups List
As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, it’s been inspiring to see the neighborly spirit of our Queens...
Vote from Home
Voting is both a privilege and duty for all Americans. There is no more important facet of...
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,...
Alternate side Parking Temporarily restored
The City of NY has announced a temporary restoration of Alternate Side Parking Regulations from May 18th...
EMBCA Mother’s Day Concert
Please join EMBCA (the East Mediterranean Business Cultural Alliance, in Association with the AHEPA Hellenic Cultural Commission...
New Food Pantry in Western Queens
The nonprofit Queens Together has announced that it is partnering with Brighter Bites NYC to launch a...
No Group Sports in Astoria Park
We have just returned from the Track at Astoria Park, and it looks like there is a...
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...
Protect your ZOOM meetings
We received an interesting article on how to protect against ZOOMBombing, when hackers infiltrate your Zoom meetings,...
New Vessels for NYC Ferry
During this pandemic, we want to take an opportunity to report on an investment in a positive...
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...
“Astoria Arts Alive” Weekend Walk Postponed
We regret that, upon discussions with the NYC Department of Transportation, our Weekend Walk program, which a...
An Update from Mount Sinai Queens
Our hospitals in New York City, and especially in Queens, are under extraordinary pressure in this unprecedented...
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...
NYC Pools Closed
New York City’s outdoor public pools will be closed this year, and Mayor de Blasio advised that...
Shore Blvd Closed
Community Affairs Officer Mujibulla Mashriqi has advised that Shore Blvd is now closed to vehicular traffic until...
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)...
Update on Astoria Park
The City of NY has closed the skate park and adult fitness area in Astoria Park. Obviously...
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,...
Councilman Constantinides and COVID 19
OANA wants to give a great big shout out to our Councilman, Costa Constantinides during these trying...
Scooter Parking Study Initiated by DOT
Back in February, OANA proposed the idea of a study to see if no standing zones by...
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...
