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The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is a non profit organization whose mission is to educate and provide a voice to residents of Old Astoria.

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Housing Legislation Roundup

On December 18, the City Council passed a package of bills to expand affordable housing, increase family-sized apartments, and strengthen tenant protections. The measures now await the mayor’s signature.

Read more in our post 👇

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A Brief Recap: NYC Council Housing Bills - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
On December 18, 2025, the NYC Council passed a package of housing-focused bills aimed at making City-subsidized housing more affordable, increasing the number of family-sized apartments, and strengthe...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Astoria residents (District 22): get involved in participatory budgeting.

Join the Participatory Budgeting Civic Assembly on Feb 7, 2026 and help decide which project ideas move forward. RSVP by Jan 5.

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Join the District 22 Participatory Budgeting Civic Assembly - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Council Member Tiffany Cabán’s office is holding a Participatory Budgeting Civic Assembly for District 22 on February 7, 2026, and community members are encouraged to participate. The Civic Assembly i...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Ready for our next meeting? On the agenda is the future of Roosevelt Island Planning, Telehealth Medicare Permanent Reinstatement and the NYPD Quality of Life Team.

Join us via Zoom and come prepared with questions for the speakers.

See you there!

#oana #astoria

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December 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Ready for our next meeting? On the agenda is the future of Roosevelt Island Planning, Telehealth Medicare Permanent Reinstatement and the NYPD Quality of Life Team.

Join us via Zoom and come prepared with questions for the speakers.

See you there!

#oana #astoria

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December 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
OANA’s new op-ed on the Roosevelt Island lease extension to 2078 highlights one issue: all service and emergency routes run through Astoria and LIC, yet Queens has no voice in the planning. We’re calling for inclusion in the process.

Full op-ed: oana-ny.org/op-ed-roosev...

#nyc
Op-Ed: Roosevelt Island Planning Must Include Western Queens - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
OANA has released a new op-ed responding to the announcement extending the Roosevelt Island master lease to 2078 and launching a long-term planning process for housing, redevelopment, and infrastructu...
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November 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Mentors on the Move 4 Life is holding its 3rd Annual Holiday Gala on Dec 16 at 6 PM at Arcadia (12-21 Astoria Blvd.).

Join an evening supporting mentorship and youth empowerment!

See our recent post to learn more: oana-ny.org/mentors-on-t...

#astoria #lic #queens #QueensLIC #NYCArt
Mentors on the Move 4 Life 3rd Annual Holiday Gala (Dec 16th) - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Mentor on the Move 4 Life is celebrating its 3rd Annual Gala, bringing the community together for an evening of connection, recognition, and support. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 16t...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Senator Kristen Gonzalez is hosting a Senior Resource Fair on Dec 4, 10 AM–12 PM at Jacob A. Riis Settlement. Seniors and caregivers can connect with organizations offering key services and support. Details: oana-ny.org/senator-kris...

#queens #lic #astoria
Senator Kristen Gonzalez Hosts Senior Resource Fair at Queensbridge Houses (Dec 4th) - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
The Office of State Senator Kristen Gonzalez is hosting a Senior Resource Fair on Thursday, December 4, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Jacob A. Riis Settlement in Queensbridge Houses. The fair will...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🚨 Rally & Hearing: Park Bathrooms & Fountains 🚨

Mon, Nov 24 | 12 PM – City Hall Park
Hearing 1 PM – 250 Broadway, 8th fl

Raise your voice about NYC Parks’ bathrooms & fountains. First-time speakers welcome.

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Rally and City Council Hearing on Improving Parks Bathrooms and Drinking Fountains - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
On Monday, November 24 at 12pm, New Yorkers will gather in City Hall Park to call attention to the condition of public bathrooms and drinking fountains in our parks. Following the rally there will be ...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
OANA’s Nov/Dec Meeting: Roosevelt Island Planning, Health & Safety! 🗓️ Dec 2 | ⏱️ 6:30 PM 💻 Live on FB & YouTube. Hear from RI issues team, NYPD Quality of Life, & Dory Finney (AOC staff). Ask questions & share your voice!

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OANA November/December Meeting on Roosevelt Island, Health & Safety (Dec 2nd, 6:30 PM) - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Join Our Live Virtual Meeting on Roosevelt Island, Telehealth and Saftey ASK QUESTIONS IN REAL TIME VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE OANA is pleased to announce our second live meeting since restarting earlie...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Looking for weekend plans? Green Space presents Take Root Nov 14-15 & Fertile Ground Nov 16—contemporary dance exploring humans, nature & NYC life.

More info: oana-ny.org/events-and-p...

#astoria #nycdance #queenslic
Events and Performances at Green Space This Weekend - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Green Space in Long Island City continues to be a hub for innovative performance and local artists. This weekend, the continues it’s Take Root series, featuring choreographed evening performances, as ...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Exciting changes coming to the NYC Ferry, including two lines on the East River route instead of one. Check out our post for more information.

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#nycferry #astoria #astoriaqueens
NYC Ferry Route Updates Coming December 8th - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
We’re excited to share that big changes are coming to NYC Ferry! The East River route will now operate as two separate lines, bringing more seating and shorter commutes during peak hours for Astoria r...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Enjoy family art workshops, free Fridays, virtual drawing, and more all month long at The Noguchi Museum—see what’s happening this November!

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#astoria #queens #nyc #lic #licart #astoriaart #Noguchi
November at the Noguchi - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Final Day: Temitayo Ogunbiyi: You Will Wonder If We Would Have Been FriendsDon’t miss this interactive exhibition blending paintings, drawings, and sculptures with music and play. Closes this Sunday, ...
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November 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Missed OANA's meet? NYC's future ON THE BALLOT! New Mayor + Charter fixes for housing/gov't.

Affordability crisis? YOUR VOTE decides.Highlights + full debate (Mangin, Straughter, Parkin): bit.ly/FullReplayVote informed—shape NYC for decades!
October 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
New Yorkers face two major decisions this election:
– A new Mayor
– The biggest NYC Charter changes since 1989, shaping how we build housing and manage affordability.

Watch OANA’s full presentation + debate below!

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#NYCCharter2025 #AffordableHousing #NYCVotes
OANA Meeting: 2025 Ballot Initiative & Queens Economic Development - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Understanding the Upcoming NYC Charter Ballot Initiatives: What’s at Stake for Housing and the Future of Our City This year’s election is not just about choosing a new Mayor, tt’s about reshaping the ...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The upcoming ballot initiatives may be some of the most important votes you’ll ever cast.

They could reshape NYC’s political, affordability and physical landscape future.

📷 Join our virtual debate on October 23 at 6:30 PM — register here: oana-ny.org/october-2025...

#NYCVotes #Astoria #NYC
October OANA Online Meeting (October 23 at 6:30 PM) - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Join us for an important community discussion featuring two timely topics: 2025 NYC Charter Revision Commission The 2025 Charter Revision Commission is sponsoring a series of ballot questions that all...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association has published an op-ed urging Congress to restore full Medicare coverage for telehealth—an essential service for seniors and those who rely on at-home care. Read more below.

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#astoria #nyc #telehealth #astorialic #queensny #oana
Op-Ed: Don’t Pull the Plug on Telehealth - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association has just published an op-ed urging Congress to restore full Medicare coverage for virtual doctor visits. As of October 1, 2025, Medicare stopped paying for many te...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
NYC now makes it easier for homeowners to build safe, legal backyard and basement apartments (ADUs). Check out our blog for details.

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#NYCHousing #ADUs #BackyardApartments #astoria
NYC Makes It Easier to Build Backyard and Basement Apartments - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Homeowners can now apply to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) thanks to the City of Yes legislation, the citywide zoning overhaul passed in December 2024. This plan can allow more than 82,000 new ...
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October 2, 2025 at 9:19 AM
On August 29th OANA joined Friends Of Whitey Ford Field - Queens, NY and Movies Under the Stars to host the first-ever movie screening at the field, featuring Field of Dreams and free Mister Softee—it was a home run!

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#astoria #queens #fowff #WhiteyFord #whiteyfordfield
Another First at Whitey Ford Field - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Last Friday, August 29th, the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association, Hydro-Quebec, and Champlain-Hudson Power Express were proud to support Friends of Whitey Ford Field’s partnership with Movies Under ...
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September 7, 2025 at 11:39 PM
NYC Ferry’s Fall 2025 schedule begins Monday, September 8 with updates to Rockaway service, resumed shuttles, Governors Island trips, Sukkot changes, and a new Red Hook–Wall St. weekend shuttle—read our post for more!

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#nyc #astoria #nycferry #lic
NYC Ferry Fall Schedule Changes - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Starting Monday, September 8th, the NYC Ferry will start its Fall 2025 schedule. Below are the main updates: Rockaway weekday afternoon departure times updated. Rockaway East shuttles return to all we...
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September 7, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Discover free and low-cost family events this June at the Noguchi Museum—hands-on art, stroller tours, and Spanish-language workshops for all ages.

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#nyc #lic #queens #astoria #astoriany
Family-Friendly Summer Events at The Noguchi Museum - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Every month the Noguchi Museum hosts a series of free and low-cost family events. June events feature hands-on art-making, Spanish-language workshops, gallery tours for caregivers with infants, and cr...
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June 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Opening June 18 at the Noguchi – You will wonder if we would have been friends by Temitayo Ogunbiyi

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June 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM