The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) is an entirely volunteer run 501c3 non profit civic association focused on the Astoria waterfront area:
Our mission:
ARTICLE I.   OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES

Section 1.            Objectives and Purposes.

a.              Promote communications between residents and city agencies, private business, developers, charities and elected officials.

b.              Promote the local business environment for economic growth and promote neighborhood reinvestment. 

c.              Enhance the cultural health of the area, both in artistic achievement and promotion, and in relations between various ethnic groups. 

d.              OANA aims to accomplish its mission by arranging and facilitating presentations, workshops and town hall meetings for the Astoria community. OANA will provide its services for the benefit of residents, businesses and owners of properties that are located within the following area in the borough of Queens, City of New York (including both sides of border streets):

Easternmost border: 21st Street & Steinway Street

Westernmost border: The East River

Northernmost border: The East River

Southernmost border: Queensboro Plaza North

On a personal level, I am Founder and President of OANA, and also a 25 year member of Queens Community Board One. I had been on the Land Use Committee for 25 years, and I have also chaired parks, recreation and Culture Committee for 12 years.