Old Astoria Neighborhood Association

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Old Astoria Neighborhood Association The "Old Astoria Neighborhood Association" is an non profit organization whose mission is to educate We have secured our non-profit status.

We appreciate the opportunity to present the newly created
“Old Astoria Neighborhood Association”. We are representing residents, property owners, and business owners in this region of Queens now enjoying a renaissance, with area development that can make us one of the most desirable areas of New York City for Residents, Businesses and Tourists. Our physical boundaries are as follows:

21st St to the East
Steinway and 20 ave to the North
Queensborough Plaza to the South
The East River to the West. This is an area of approximately 10000 households, and one of our stated goals is to reach out to everyone to educate and receive feedback on our neighborhood’s issues. We look forward to working with all our Elected Officials, Business Community and City Agencies to create a neighborhood we can all be proud of.

On November 3rd, we will head to the polls and have a chance to vote on five proposed changes to the NYC Charter coverin...
10/11/2026

On November 3rd, we will head to the polls and have a chance to vote on five proposed changes to the NYC Charter covering public space, city contracting, street safety, building permits, and budget reserves. Read the proposed amendments below.

On November 3, 2026, New Yorkers will head to the polls and have a chance to vote on five proposed changes to the NYC Charter covering public space, city contracting, street safety, building permits, and budget reserves. These proposals include: Public Space: Streamline approvals for sidewalk cafes,...

Attention: DSNY does not require residents to use official blue recycling bins; labeled bins of 55 gallons or less and c...
10/11/2026

Attention: DSNY does not require residents to use official blue recycling bins; labeled bins of 55 gallons or less and clear plastic bags are acceptable for recycling.

https://oana-ny.org/clarifying-dsny-bins-and-recycling-requirements/

With the new DSNY bins requirements for trash there has been some confusion about whether residents are required to also use an official blue recycling bin. According to the NYC Department of Sanitation, blue recycling bins are not mandated or required. Residents may put their recyclables out in a l...

The DOB sent out a reminder recently to residential property owners notifying them that natural gas alarms are required ...
10/11/2026

The DOB sent out a reminder recently to residential property owners notifying them that natural gas alarms are required to be installed by January 1, 2027, part of Local Law 157. Read more below.

https://oana-ny.org/nyc-natural-gas-alarm-deadline-january-1-2027/

The DOB sent out a reminder recently to residential property owners notifying them that natural gas alarms are required to be installed by January 1, 2027, part of Local Law 157. The requirements generally apply to R-1, R-2, and R-3 residential buildings, including many apartment buildings, hotels,....

Green Space has announced the eight artists selected for its 2026–27 D.I.G. Artist Residency, culminating in two perform...
10/11/2026

Green Space has announced the eight artists selected for its 2026–27 D.I.G. Artist Residency, culminating in two performances in LIC in mid May 2027.

https://oana-ny.org/green-space-announces-d-i-g-residency/

Green Space has announced the artists selected for its 2026–27 D.I.G. Artist Residency. The residency includes eight work sessions and two personal and professional development workshops, giving the artists time to develop and share new work. The program will conclude with two performances at Gree...

We are sorry to share with you that Chip City had served up their last cookie. What cookie spots do you recommend people...
10/11/2026

We are sorry to share with you that Chip City had served up their last cookie. What cookie spots do you recommend people check out instead?

https://oana-ny.org/chip-city/

A favorite cookie spot in Astoria has abruptly closed. Chip City, the popular cookie chain founded by two childhood friends from Queens, shut down all of its remaining locations on Friday after 10 years in business. What began as a local Astoria shop grew to more than 20 locations across New York an...

Check out these family events at The Noguchi Museum this October, with hands-on art, movement, nature activities, and a ...
10/04/2026

Check out these family events at The Noguchi Museum this October, with hands-on art, movement, nature activities, and a stroller-friendly tour for babies.

https://oana-ny.org/family-events-at-the-noguchi-this-september/

Here’s a slightly tighter version while keeping the same style and information: September brings a full schedule of family programs to The Noguchi Museum, with opportunities for children of different ages and their caregivers to explore Isamu Noguchi’s artwork through art-making, sensory activit...

Check out these family events at The Noguchi Museum this October, with hands-on art, movement, nature activities, and a ...
10/04/2026

Check out these family events at The Noguchi Museum this October, with hands-on art, movement, nature activities, and a stroller-friendly tour for babies.

https://oana-ny.org/october-family-programs-at-the-noguchi-museum/

October brings a full schedule of family programs to The Noguchi Museum, with opportunities for children of different ages and their caregivers to explore Isamu Noguchi’s artwork through art-making, movement, nature, and hands-on activities. Free First Friday On Friday, October 2, the museum will ...

Looking for film activities this October? MoMI has a packed month of screenings, exhibitions, and free community events,...
10/04/2026

Looking for film activities this October? MoMI has a packed month of screenings, exhibitions, and free community events, including Handcrafted Horrors, 100th-anniversary screenings, and New York Film Festival selections.

Read more: https://oana-ny.org/october-at-museum-of-the-moving-image

OANA President Richard Khuzami recently toured Con Edison’s Vernon Substation to learn more about Western Queens’ electr...
10/04/2026

OANA President Richard Khuzami recently toured Con Edison’s Vernon Substation to learn more about Western Queens’ electrical infrastructure and why reducing electricity use during periods of high demand can help keep the system reliable.

Last week, OANA President Richard Khuzami toured Con Edison’s Vernon Substation to learn more about the electrical infrastructure in Western Queens. One takeaway was the importance of managing electricity demand when the system is under stress. That’s why Con Edison sometimes asks customers to r...

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