Subway Tragedy Underscores Need for Elevators
Tragically, the mother of a one-year-old child was killed this week after she fell down the stairs and...
An Update from “Gothamist” on Amazon HQ2
The Reinvented “Gothamist”, now owned by WNYC, has written a piece on the Amazon HQ2 project in...
New Theater Company Brings a Can’t Miss Play to Astoria in February
Welcome to a new addition to Astoria’s burgeoning arts and cultural scene: the Headwall Theater company. The...
Amazon HQ2 presentation OANA Jan 8
On January 8th, the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) had an overview of the Amazon HQ2 project...
Community Board Applications Are Open
Interested in local affairs and issues that affect your neighbors? Do you often say, “Something should be...
Paid Summer Internships with the Port Authority
Do you have family members or friends looking for a summer internship opportunity that will look great...
Mulchfest in Astoria Park, January 12 and 13
This weekend, Saturday January 12 and Sunday January 13, Astoria residents can bring their holiday trees and...
Foam Ban Starts January 1 2019
An important alert for business owners in Astoria: Starting January 1, 2019, a ban on foam comes...
OANA President Richard Khuzami to serve as an Officer of EMBCA
OANA President Richard Khuzami has been asked to sit as an Officer of EMBCA. He is honored...
Rainey Park Report Released by Green Shores NYC
Local non-profit Green Shores NYC this month released a comprehensive report on its 2018 Rainey Park Community...
Funding for the Queens Library Astoria Branch
District 22 Council Member Costa Constantinides joined with Queens Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott earlier this...
NYC Ferry Winter Schedule in Effect Monday, December 31
The NYC Ferry has established new winter schedules starting 12/31/18. Following is the link to view the...
OANA Appointed to Amazon Community Advisory Committee
We at the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) are pleased to have been appointed to the Amazon...
The Community Ramp Project
Astoria businesses still have time to join The Ramp Project, which, in partnership with the StopGap Foundation,...
3 Hiring Events this Week for Jobs at LaGuardia Airport
Job fairs for the new LaGuardia Airport. Take advantage of this great opportunity. Walk-Ins Welcome HMSHost will...
Flux Factory Accessibility Fellowship
Attention artists! Monday December 17 at 11.59 pm is the deadline to apply for the inaugural Flux...
Emergency Snow Workers Needed
Registration is now open for people interested in working as an emergency snow laborer for the upcoming...
OANA Amazon Op-Ed
The Queens Chronicle has published an Op-Ed by Richard Khuzami and the OANA Board speaking of the...
Astoria Blvd Subway Station Stairwell Closures
OANA received the following from the MTA regarding closure for the renovation of the Astoria Blvd subway...
NCO Officers December Meeting
The Neighborhood Coordinating Officers of Sector David, 114th Precinct will hold their next “Build the Block” meeting...
Open Calls for Artists’ Proposals at Socrates Sculpture Park
Attention artists! Two Open Call deadlines are coming up at Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria, Queens Wednesday...
Luna Park: A Benefit Concert for APAC
On May 16, 1903 at 8.05 pm, more than 250,000 electric lights illuminated the Brooklyn sky when...
OANA Amazon Support Press Release
The Board of OANA (Old Astoria Neighborhood Association) has taken positive position on the proposed Amazon HQ2...
Family Church Street Clean-Up with OANA: Wrap-Up
Following up on the very successful street clean up on September 16 organized by OANA and Family...
Interested in Business Opportunities in the New LaGuardia Airport?
OANA greatly supports the inclusion of Queens Based business at the New LaGuardia, and hope everyone take...
New Renderings, 28-16 21st Street
Falcon Pacific Builders has released a new rendering for a 50 unit rental and retail building located...
Astoria Blvd Station Stair Closure for ADA Elevator
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Following is the latest of a series of service changes created by the upcoming...
Holiday Tree Lighting in Astoria Park
Please join Central Astoria LDC for their 6th annual Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting on Saturday, December...
Book Swap in Astoria Heights Park
The Friends of Astoria Heights Park are hosting their 3rd Annual Book Swap in the park on...
NYC Ferry Winter Schedule in Effect Monday, November 5
The NYC Ferry has released its fall schedule. Please click here to view the schedule. OANA strongly...
Astoria Park Anchor Park Renovations Begin
On Oct 23rd, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Astoria Park Anchor Park Renovations took place. We want...
Sanitation Walk Through Old Astoria
Richard Khuzami, president of Old Astoria Neighborhood Association, was privileged to be invited by Councilman Costa Constantinides...
Astoria Park Parking Lot “NO OVERNIGHT PARKING”
URGENT MESSAGE: We have been notified by the Parks Department that starting Friday Night, October 26th, No...
Making Business More Accessible
UP-STAND is launching a Community Ramp Project to ease the restraints set up by single-step store entrances here...
Old Astoria Voting: Not good
The Gothamist has created a program that lets you know how many in your neighborhood voted in...
The 2018 DSNY Leaf Collection Program
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) conducts special collections of leaves. The schedule for setting out leaves for...
As of Right Development coming to Astoria Waterfront
Two Permits of a total 3 have been filed by developer Cape Advisors for nine-story residential buildings, at 11-12...
Halloween Celebration in Astoria Park
From 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday Oct 21st, the Central Astoria Local Development corp will host...
New Affordable Housing Coming to Astoria
A recent City Council Town Hall meeting at PS 171 in Astoria was well attended, and good...
New Development on 31st Avenue and 11th st
A nine-story residential building will be built in Old Astoria, at 11-37 31st Avenue, between Vernon Boulevard...
Astoria Blvd Subway Renovation Bus Stop Changes
As everyone knows, the Astoria Blvd station on the N/W line is starting renovation soon. In preparation...
NYC Charter Revision
This November’s ballot will include referendums on changes to the New York City Charter. These changes are...
City Council Town Hall in Astoria
Come get an update on local government when District 22 City Council Member Costa Constantinides and Speaker...
OANA September 2018 Meeting
The OANA September meeting featured our NYPD Sector David NCO Officers Keith Matthes and Joseph Esposito. We...
OANA-Family Church Street Cleaning Event
On September 16th, OANA and The Family Church teamed up to sponsor a street cleaning event in...
Events at St. George’s Episcopal Church, Astoria
On Saturday October 6, Historic St. George’s Episcopal Church will hold a Blessing of Pets ceremony in...
Property Tax Reform Public Hearing in Queens
OANA has received the following from the Office of the Mayor of NY and the Speaker of...
Mount Sinai Queens Wellness Events
Thinking about what you can do to improve your and your family’s health? Mount Sinai Queens has...
Street Cleaning Event
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA), the Family Church, Astoria Houses Residents Association, Councilman Costa Constantanides, Borough President...
Speed Bumps on 18th street installed
After many years of advocating for the installation of speed bumps on 18th street in Astoria, we...
Astoria Ferry Service, One Year On
It’s been a year since Astoria got its own ferry service, and it’s safe to say it ...
Cosmos FM interview with OANA President Richard Khuzami
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association President Richard Khuzami was recently the subject of an hour -long interview on...
District 22 Participatory Budgeting Call for Proposals
Do you have a vision for a capital improvement project in District 22? Is there a playground,...
Elevators Will Go Up at Astoria Blvd Station
One of several nice features of living in Astoria is the quick commute into Manhattan and Brooklyn...
Cosmos FM Radio Interview
On Wednesday August 8, Richard Khuzami, the President/founder of the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association, and the owner/founder of...
Welcome to the New Noguchi Museum Director
Astoria groups, local officials and arts-minded community members gathered last week at the Noguchi Museum, in a...
NYC Ferry Update
Because of greater than expected consumer demand, NYC had purchased new high capacity ferrys for NYC Ferry....
Historical Map of the Astoria Waterfront
A map of the Astoria waterfront from 1876 was donated to OANA by Firefighter Al Soto and...
Free, Confidential Legal Advise
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is happy to support BP Melinda Katz and the Legal Aid Society in...
Laguardia overpass completed
As the construction at LaGuardia advances, we are now starting to see the vision taking shape. It...
National Night Out Against Crime
This August 7th, the National Night Out Against Crime with be celebrated in 2 locations in Old...
Aviation Job Fair
Are you job-hunting? Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, and the Council for Airport Opportunity are sponsoring an...
Free Book Bag Give-away
It may be hot and sunny out there, but back to school season is just around the...
World Breastfeeding Week Event
NYS Assemblywoman Aravella Symotas is co-sponsoring an event with UP-STAND to bring attention to World Breastfeeding Week...
Update on LaGuardia Airport Construction
Everything is moving along well at LaGuardia Airport. As we ride down the Grand Central, we actually...
Ford Family Day Success at Whitey Ford Field
Last Sunday, in spite of the rain, the Friends of Whitey Ford Field (FOWFF) had their initial...
Development recap: Old Astoria
The following developments are in the pipeline for the Old Astoria and surrounding Neighborhood! All of these...
Rain Barrel Giveaway at Chappetto Square
District 22 Council Member Costa Constantinides is partnering with Senator Michael Gianaris and Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas to...
Queens Midtown and Brooklyn Battery Tunnels
Gov. Cuomo address on Queens Midtown and Brooklyn Battery Tunnel reconstruction Hersh Parekh, who made a wonderful...
Mount Sinai Queens Events In July
When it comes to your health, Mount Sinai Queens believes that an ounce of prevention is worth...
Noguchi Museum July Schedule
The Noguchi Museum, one of the most significant Cultural Institutions on the Astoria Waterfront, has announced the...
Friends of Whitey Ford Field Family Day July 15th
Friends of Whitey Ford Field is holding a family day July 15th between 10 am and 6...
Pedal for Parks On July 21
The Friends of Astoria Heights Park are partnering with Community Board 1, the 114th Precinct and Make...
Broadway and 39th ave Subway closures
Following is the official announcement by the MTA about closures for renovation of the Broadway and 39th...
2018 Astoria Park Fireworks
Despite rain all day, nature cooperated and Astorians are again treated to a wonderful firework show by...
General Slocum Sinking
Second worse disaster in NYC History Our Astoria Shore was witness to the worst maritime, and second...
Fireworks in Astoria Park
This years Fireworks in Astoria Park will take place on Thursday, June 28th at 7:30 PM The...
Classic Cars and Americana Music for Fathers day!!
Astoria Park was the site of what will become a new tradition: Classic cars and Live Music...
Environmentally Friendly Ferry
The next step in the growth of our Ferry System: Environmentally Friendly Vessels!!!! Following is a study...
Youth Fun Day at St. George’s Episcopal Church, June 16
On Saturday June 16, Historic St. George’s Episcopal Church is hosting a Youth Fun Day from 11.30...
FDNY 4th Annual Open House
This is an event our community won’t want to miss! On Saturday, June 16th, and Sunday, June...
A Beach on the Astoria Waterfront
Trying to make the best of a bad situation, the Durst Organization has announced plans to create...
Public Art in Marine Air Terminal
We previously posted a request for artists in Queens to apply for a residency program in the...
Astoria Park Carnival June 6-10,2018
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition is pleased to announce this year’s Astoria Park Carnival in the Parking...
Help Paint a Mural at the Steinway Playground
**UPDATE** Due to poor weather conditions, the event has been cancelled on Monday and delayed until Tuesday...
More action on Residential Parking Permits
Councilman Francisco Moya (D_Jackson Heights) introduced a pair of parking-related bills earlier this month, with the first...
Developer Sam Chang’s New 13-story Hotel in Long Island City
A new 13-story hotel at 38-39 9th Street, in Long Island City, Queens is being constructed. Hotel...
New 3 story residential bldg. 12-19 31st Dr.
Permits have been filed for a three-story residential building at 12-19 31st Drive, in Astoria, Queens. The...
New NYC Ferry Summer 2018 Schedule
The NYC Ferry has just released its new schedule for summer 2018. For the NYC waterfront’s premier public transit...
Fathers Day in Astoria Park
June 17th, 2018 11 am to 3 pm The Old Astoria Neighborhood Assn is pleased to partner...
Variety Boys & Girls Club Proposed Renovation
An ambitious project which will allow for the expansion and renovation of the Variety Boys and Girls...
Socrates Sculpture Park 2018 schedule
One of the Old Astoria Neighborhoods greatest assets is the Socrates Sculpture Park. With an attendance of...
Astoria Park Tennis Courts Permits Available
It’s a good time to remember that now’s the best time to get a permit to play...
New Building at 21st st and 29th ave
Permits have been filed for a seven-story mixed-use building at 28-06 21st Street, in Astoria, Queens. The...
MTA Funding for Accessible Transit projects
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has amended it’s capital plan to allocate at least $600 million for accessibility...
Durst and the Astoria Waterfront
Following is an interesting interview with Helen Rose Durst on their investments in Queens. We at OANA...
Family Fun At Rainey Park
Central Astoria LDC invites you to an afternoon of Family Fun at Rainey Park on Sunday June...
Together In Teal Event On Roosevelt Island
Together in Teal! On Saturday May 19, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is hosting the first New...
Street Cleaning in Old Astoria
We at Old Astoria Neighborhood Assn. (OANA) read with interest the op-ed in today’s Crains warning us...
Street Cleaning and Parking; Short supply in Old Astoria
As a follow up to OANA’s press release asking for street cleaning once a week per side...
Health and Wellness Block party
Please join our friends at Goodwill for their Health and Wellness Block Party outside their location at...
NYC Organics Recycling is Coming to Astoria
Please join the Greater Astoria Historical Society on Monday May 7 at 7 pm for a presentation...
Trattoria Ora, a New Astoria Restaurant
Old Astoria has so many more dining options today than even a few years ago. OANA was...
Speed Bumps Approved
As many may be aware, OANA has been advocating for speed bumps on 18th st for many...
Movement on Residential Parking Permits
Some members of the NYC Council are embracing the idea of Residential Parking Permits. OANA has advocated...
International Cultural Fest 2018
Please join Central Astoria LDC for International Cultural Fest 2018 on Sunday, April 29th from 12 noon...
Target opens in Astoria
A small-format Target will open in the Ditmars-Steinway section of Astoria in 2022. The location will be...
Earth Day Festivities in Astoria Park
On Sunday April 22nd, from 1 to 4 pm, Astoria Park Alliance is hosting a nature-themed Earth...
Jane’s Walk in Old Astoria, Saturday May 5
Once a year, “Jane’s Walks” take place in cities across the country. Jane’s Walks are free tours/walking...
Open House at Historic St. George’s Church
Historic St. George’s Church will be hosting an Open House on Saturday. May 5, from 11 am...
Astoria Blvd Station Renovations
The MTA will add four elevators to the Astoria Boulevard station. The MTA has announced renovation of...
Astoria Social Hosts Fundraiser For OANA
Our friends at Astoria Social invite you to join them as they host a gathering for new...
Street Cleaning and Alternate Side Parking Old Astoria
OANA has taken a position regarding street cleaning and Alternate side Parking in Old Astoria. While we...
OANA April Meeting Reminder
Reminder about April meeting Tuesday April 10 at 7 pm, is at Historic St. George’s Episcopal Church,...
The MTA announced that the N Train renovations stay “On Track”
While the MTA has announced they are not starting any new renovations for subway stations because they...
A New Field House for Queensbridge Park
Good news for Queensbridge Park—the dilapidated old Field House, closed for many years, is to be demolished...
QCA open call for Art Residency at LaGuardia Airport
The Queens Council on the Arts has an open call for a new art residency at LaGuardia...
Tide Mill Conference
On Saturday April 7 2018, the Tide Mill Institute and Greater Astoria Historical Society present a conference...
NYC Ferry Jobs
Last August saw the opening of the new ferry service to and from Astoria. With spring and...
Durst Clock Tower
The first renderings of Queensboro Plaza skyscraper developed by the Durst Organization at 29-37 41st Avenue in Queens have been revealed....
Flood Zone Resiliency Update
The NYC Department of City Planning has a newsletter regarding Flood Zone Resiliency issues. Information on updated...
MTA Sued over Station Accessibility
MTA Sued over Station Accessibility by US Attorney General for the Southern District of New York. As...
Halletts Point Building One
The Durst Organization has provided new renderings of Building One at 10 Halletts Point of the Halletts...
NYC Free Tax Preparation
Many New Yorkers qualify to file their taxes for free. The NYC Free Tax Prep program includes...
Seasonal, Part Time Positions- Aramark Citi Field
Aramark @ Citi Field is looking for energetic and self-motivated candidates with a proven track record in...
RENOVATION OF ASTORIA POOL TO COST 50 MILLION
The cost to overhaul the Astoria Pool will be in excess of $50 million, according to Council...
Noguchi Museum March News
Noguchi Museum is a long-standing cultural institution in Old Astoria. We strongly support their programming, and would...
NYS State wants NYC to use design-build
Governor’s Cuomos office has advised the City of NY to try and institute Design /Build on its...
NYPD to crack down on ‘block-the-box’
NYPD to crack down on ‘block-the-box’ , New Commercial Loading restrictions in Jackson Heights BE AWARE Drivers...
NYPD Sector David Safety Summit
An important meeting will take place on March 22, 2018 at 6 PM Queens Library 37-44 21st...
More developments coming to Old Astoria
A six-story building is coming to 8-29 Astoria Boulevard, mid-block between 8th and 12th streets. Astoria Houses...
Increase Parking around Film Shoots
Astoria/LIC has historically been the center of movie and TC+V Film shoots in NYC. Studios such as...
New Lower East Side Ferry Stop
Mayor DiBlasio announces a new Ferry stop in the Lower East Side in Manhattan. While this stop...
New Generators for Astoria Houses
FEMA Funds secured for rehabilitation of NYCHA facilities because of Super Storm Sandy are funding new Surge...
Mid Block Cross walks on Steinway St
Councilman Costa Constantinides and the DOT announced on Feb. 23 that three new mid-block crosswalks and traffic...
Central Astoria LDC’s Multicultural Celebration
Many ethnic cultures contribute to the diversity for which our community is justly famous, and now Central...
Halletts Point update
The NY City Council has found that NYCHA was deprived of needed boiler improvements at their Astoria...
Google and Goodwill Team up
Goodwill of NY/NJ and Google have teamed up to provide workforce development for those residents looking to...
Arcadia Bar & Kitchen
Arcadia is a new neighborhood bar coming to Old Astoria in the next couple of weeks. This...
Auto, Pedestrian, and Parking changes – Welling Court Vernon Blvd, Main ave
The NYC Department of Transportation will be presenting their new changes for the Vernon Blvd, Main Ave,...
New Look Coming to the Triborough B playground
The Big Ten Network, in celebration of this year’s Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden, will be...
Withdrawal of Hallets Point Funding Probed
The New York City Council is investigating the withdrawal of $43.5 million in financing from the affordable...
Neptune Diner May Depart
The future of the much-loved Neptune Diner, at the foot of the Astoria Boulevard N/W train station,...
CLIMATE CHANGE: Is Your Home At Risk?
Old Astoria is a waterfront community. Because of this we should all be aware of the potential...
Astoria Diving Pool Project
Work has begun on creating a public space on the site of the currently closed Astoria Diving...
NEW DEVELOPMENT BY THE ASTORIA FERRY
Permits have been filed for a seven-story, 29-unit apartment building at 11-16 Main Ave. Currently, the one-story building...
Halletts Point Building one is nearly completion
After 2 years of construction, Building One (At 10 Halletts Point) of the Durst Organization’s Halletts Point...
NOGUCHI HIRES NEW DIRECTOR
The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City has appointed a new director: Brett Littman, the current director...
OANA President Interviewed by Queens Ledger
The Queens Ledger recently published a profile of Richard Khuzami, President of OANA. The article depicts his...
Rally for Better Transit at the Ditmars Boulevard Station
Just when you thought the station renovations on the N/W line couldn’t be any more inconvenient, it’s...
Return of Astorians Project and New Artist Portraits
Matt Dutile is launching another phase of his Astorians portrait project at the Kinship Coffee on Steinway...
New NYC Winter Ferry Schedule
It has been an amazing initial year for the New York City Ferry….3 million passengers!!! And new...
Is Design Build the Answer to NYC Capital project Woes?
Design build is an attempt to streamline the Capital project design and construction process. Currently, the process...
Councilman Costa Constantinides Has Been Re-appointed
Council Costa Constantinides: The New term!!!! Environmental Protection Committee and Budget Negotiating Team Councilman Costa Constantinides has...
Approved Design Plans For Whitey Ford Field
Community Board 1 in Astoria/LIC has approved design plans from the NYC Parks Department for the renovation...
Van Bramer’s City Council Appointments
The New York City Council the City Council voted on committee assignments and leadership positions for the...
Executive Director of BQX Stepped Down
The Friends of the BQX Executive Director, Ya-Ting Liu, stepped down on December 1st. Ya-Ting stepped down...
Small Business Owners Are Catching A Break With These New Bills
Small businesses in New York State will be getting some relief because of three different bills that...
NYC Free Tax Prep Program
Are you a New Yorker who earned $66,000 or less in 2017? Good news! You may qualify...
Community Youth Fun Day Hosted by Saint Georges Church
Looking for something fun for your children to do next weekend? Look no further than the Community...
The BQX Timeline May be Shattered
The Brooklyn-Queens Connector (BQX) is a proposed streetcar that would link Brooklyn and Queens along the waterfront...
Deadline for 2018 ArtHotel Residency is January 8
Attention artists! The deadline to apply for the Queens Council on the Arts (QCA) ArtHotel Residency program ...
MulchFest in Astoria Park
It’s time to take the Christmas tree down and New York City wants to turn your holiday...
Astoria Wins the Curbed Cup 2017
The votes are in—and Astoria is the winner of the 2017 Curbed Cup! Astoria beat out the...
Astoria Heights Park Potluck Brunch and Book Swap
On Saturday January 21st from 11 am to 2 pm, please join the Friends of Astoria Heights...
Condos In Astoria Mock Storage Units
The residents of the Shore Towers condo building are concerned for their safety after discovering that 5...
Curbed NY; New poll to determine NYC’s hot neighborhoods
Curbed Cup NY 2017 is pitting 2 neighborhoods against each other for supremacy in their list of...
Take 2017 Survey of LIC Businesses and Organizations
The Long Island City Partnership is calling all businesses and organizations located in Long Island City to...
Win one for Friends of Whitey Ford Field
Congratulations to Friends of Whitey Ford Field on winning the “It’s My Park Photo Contest” hosted by...
A New Director for a Veteran Performing Arts Center
Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) has a large presence in the Astoria community. Founded in 2001, it...
Awards for Astoria Architectural Developments
The Graffiti House project at 11-07 Welling Court in Astoria was among those honored at the recent...
Pesticide Bill in Queens
A bill mandating NYC parks and playgrounds be wiped down after pesticides are sprayed has passed the...
An End to Larger Truck Traffic on Astoria Boulevard
New York State Assemblymember Aravella Simotas announced that by the end of this year, larger trucks will...
Cornell’s High-Tech Campus on Roosevelt Island
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, announced on Dec. 4 a...
Tragic Discovery in the East River
The City Medical Examiner’s office is performing an autopsy on the body of a woman discovered floating...
Internship Program Opening to Benefit the STEM Student
The life science fields are booming industries in this century, especially in New York City. You can...
A New School To Be Constructed in Dutch Kills
In 2015, the student population in Queens county was 2,301, 139. This is about one teacher to...
Planes, Trains and Automobiles Cannot Match Old Astoria’s New Ferry
Check out this wonderful video from the first day the NYC ferry system arrived in Astoria by...
Keeping the arts alive in gentrifying neighborhoods
Chashama is a nonprofit organization that provides artists with affordable working space, living space, and presenting space...
The Noguchi Museum: New Exhibition of The Sculpture of Gonzalo Fonseca
Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? Look no further than the to the Noguchi...
114th Precinct Neighborhood Policing and Safety Meeting
The NYPD 114th Precinct invite you to meet the Sector David officers who are assigned to neighborhood...
EZ Pass Holders Can Now Receive Mobile Alerts
Picture this: you are driving down the highway about to get to the toll. You have your...
A Special Permit Proposal for Hotels in M-1 Zones
Hotels are starting to replace parking lots, warehouses and factories in NYC in manufacturing districts. Although this...
Holiday Food Drive
‘Tis the season when many of us flock to our local supermarkets to stock up on holiday...
Mount Sinai Early Planning Medical Seminar
Have you been asked if you have a health care proxy or advanced directive when getting care...
Councilman Costa Constantinides “Holiday Drive”
Councilman Constantinides is collecting unopened/unwrapped toys, toiletries, and winter coats. You can drop off your donation through...
Get Ready to Bid the MetrocCard Goodbye
Hands up if you can name the year of the debut of the MetroCard–1993. Some context: when...
Winter Snow Removal Jobs with Sanitation
DSNY is Now Hiring Emergency Snow Laborers Register Now to Help Clear Snow and Ice After Major...
Women’s Power Networking With Borough President Melinda Katz
As women steadily increase their presence and influence in the economy of Queens, making contacts with individuals...
Send In Ideas For Socrates Park Seating
Are you an architect? Do you like to sit? Then send in your ideas for new ideas...
Historic St. George’s Church
OANA is pleased to announce that the Historic St. George’s Church at 14th st and 27th ave...
The Astoria Waterfront and the New Ferry Service in the Big Picture
Many Astoria residents have taken to the new ferry service from Hallets Cove like the proverbial ducks...
Astoria Park Alliance Fundraiser
Do you love Astoria Park? We do too! A way you can help keep our park diverse,...
The New York Care Annual Coat Drive is Going on Now
Have a coat that is a little snug or loose? Donate it to the 2017 New York...
Astoria Market Returns to Bohemian Hall
Stressed out about holiday shopping? We have good news: the artisan Astoria Market is returning to Bohemian...
Shakespeare Live in LIC
What a treat for the holiday season: a staged dramatic reading of one of the Bard’s best-loved...
OANA Advocating Parking Permit Program
OANA is backing a bill calling for the establishment of a parking permit program in East Elmhurst,...
Authentic Mexican restaurant Fresco’s Cantina Opens in Astoria
Fresco’s Cantina is a new addition to the Old Astoria scene located at 12-14 31st Avenue. This...
Rainey Park Walking Tour and Drop-In Session
Green Shore NYC, a non-profit organization that advocates for a cleaner, greener and more accessible East River...
Applications Open for NYC Kindergartens
Online applications opened for NYC kindergartens on Tuesday November 28. If your child was born in the...