• Movie screen on lawn at dusk.
  • Fireworks at Astoria park.
  • crowd watches movie on lawn.
  • Crowd watches performance on stage by water.
  • Crowd at holiday tree in park.
  • Crowd watches street fair performance in tent.
  • Large crowd watches performance on lawn in front of RFK bridge.
  • Children and parents sit on a lawn in Halloween costumes.
  • A woman is painting the face of a child dressed in a Halloween costume.
  • Children and Parents watch Halloween performance.

Welcome to Central Astoria

Founded in 1979, the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition is a not-for-profit community organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the neighborhood of Astoria as a vibrant, affordable, harmonious and desirable community in which to live, work, and do business.

About Us

Central Astoria undertakes several programs that directly benefit residents and businesses of Astoria, and strive to constantly improve the neighborhood as a whole.

Learn more about Central Astoria LDC.

Brown awning and front door of Central Astoria LDC.

Upcoming Events

Events Directory
Spring Fling
May 10
Spring Fling

Spring Fling.
May 10, 2025.
1PM-4PM.
31st Ave between Steinway and 38th Street.

Astoria Park Performance Center
May 15
Astoria Park Performance Center

Astoria Park Performance Center Opening.
May 15, 2025.
7PM.
19th st at 23rd terrace.

Steinway Street Art Walk
May 17
Steinway Street Art Walk

Steinway Street Art Walk.
Saturday, May 17, 2025.
12PM to 6PM.
More information to be announced.

How to Organize a Tenants’ Association
May 28
How to Organize a Tenants’ Association

Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
6PM to 8PM.
25-69 38th Street.
RSVP required to attend.

41st Annual Independence Day Celebration
Jun 26
41st Annual Independence Day Celebration

Thursday, June 26th, 2025.
7PM start time.
Astoria Park Great Lawn.

Click here for a full listing of Upcoming and Past events on our Events Page.

Storefront of Riviera Maya restaurant.

Neighborhood

Astoria is a kaleidoscope of people. A unique neighborhood, home to over 100 ethnic groups, a trip to Astoria is a trip around the world in a few short blocks.

Learn more about the Neighborhood.

Copacabana Brazilian restaurant, 36th avenue and 32nd street. Green awning with black facade below.
Large brick apartment building.
Colorful wall mural in parking lot.
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