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Happy Easter to allPublished April 18, 2025

Happy Easter to all

Best wishes from the Juniper Park Civic... See More

Timeline for new bus route implementation
Published April 8, 2025

Timeline for new bus route implementation

Please see graphic to know when your bus line will see... See More

City of Yes allows lithium ion battery storage facility
Published March 30, 2025

City of Yes allows lithium ion battery storage facility

See coverage at Fox 5 NY. To donate to the lawsuit to stop City of Yes, visit... See More

FYI from the Cannabis Control Board
Published March 29, 2025

FYI from the Cannabis Control Board

The Cannabis Control Board would like to amend regulations relating to retail dispensary and... See More

City of Yes lawsuit filed
Published February 18, 2025

City of Yes lawsuit filed

All – Exactly 2 months ago, Mayor Adams signed the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (CoYHO)... See More

Transfiguration Church likely to close
Published February 17, 2025

Transfiguration Church likely to close

This letter was published in Transfiguration Church’s bulletin on Valentine’s Day... See More

JPCA’s first Town Meeting of 2025
Published February 16, 2025

JPCA’s first Town Meeting of 2025

Join us Thursday, March 20 at 7:30pm at our Lady of... See More

CVS parking lot condition a cause for concern
Published February 6, 2025

CVS parking lot condition a cause for concern

“Just wanted to bring to your attention that the parking lot at CVS located at 61-15... See More

Maggie’s Little Theater presents Messhugah-Nuns
Published February 1, 2025

Maggie’s Little Theater presents Messhugah-Nuns

Be sure to check it... See More

No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 17, 2025
Published January 14, 2025

No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 17, 2025

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Presidents’ Day,... See More

Two options for Christmas tree collection
Published January 10, 2025

Two options for Christmas tree collection

Recycle your Christmas tree at the softball field at 80th Street and Juniper Blvd... See More

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History

Published January 22, 2021

Historians Push To Put Disassembled Queens Church Back Together

... See More

Anna Marie
Published March 23, 2013

Anna Marie

By Robert Henry

As I get older the memories of my childhood have begun to fade. It's very unfortunate. I have... See More

They came because they always do. Maspeth Remembers and Dedicates Site of Tragic Fire 50 Years ago.
Published March 23, 2013

They came because they always do. Maspeth Remembers and Dedicates Site of Tragic Fire 50 Years ago.

By Robert F. Holden

The date was October 26, 1962. The country and the world were concerned about the very real... See More

The Fight
Published March 23, 2013

The Fight

By WILLIAM G. THOM

It was not that long ago when real men settled their differences out in the alley, not in the... See More

The New York Connecting Railroad
Published March 23, 2013

The New York Connecting Railroad

By William Thom

Back in the late 19th century the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) proclaimed itself the Standard... See More

Shocking Catastrophe ‒ Five Children Smothered to Death in Newtown
Published March 23, 2013

Shocking Catastrophe ‒ Five Children Smothered to Death in Newtown

By BROOKLYN EAGLE JANUARY 2, 1855

Brooklyn Eagle January 2, 1855 • Seldom have we been called upon to record a more... See More

A Shocking Suicide as Unknown Woman Cuts Her Throat at Maspeth
Published March 23, 2013

A Shocking Suicide as Unknown Woman Cuts Her Throat at Maspeth

By BROOKLYN EAGLE JULY 12, 1902

One of the most horrible suicides that ever occurred in this vicinity was discovered yesterday at... See More

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In The News

Published April 16, 2025

Newtown Historical Society unveils rare maps of old Queens in Maspeth exhibit

Published March 30, 2025

Opponents launch suit against City of Yes; could impact housing, battery storage sites

Published March 28, 2025

Council Member Holden slams plans to build lithium-ion battery storage facility across from Middle Village school

Published March 28, 2025

Rocking the boat with laughter in Middle Village

Published March 28, 2025

Middle Village welcomes new Little Caesars restaurant, grand opening set for April 12

Published March 28, 2025

DOT launches overnight truck parking pilot in Maspeth to curb illegal parking

Published March 28, 2025

Maspeth Federal Savings Bank opens new tech center

Published March 21, 2025

Pay load: DOT introduces metered parking for trucks and other commercial vehicles in outer-borough neighborhoods

Published March 19, 2025

Permits Filed for 84-18 Grand Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens

Published March 18, 2025

NYC gears up to boot rule-breaking residents from some homeless shelters: ‘Culture of accountability’

Published March 18, 2025

Two found dead in Middle Village home

Published March 14, 2025

NYC Subway Crime Report Shows Random Assaults Outnumber Robberies

Published March 12, 2025

Owner of ‘eyesore’ bus explains why it was parked in Queens for months

Published March 7, 2025

Oversized vehicle with flat tires on Queens street frustrates neighbors

Published February 14, 2025

Hole in CVS parking lot sparks concerns

Press Releases

Published September 20, 2019

Juniper Civic honors FDNY Captain Brian Gill

During the Juniper Park Civic Association’s meeting held on Thursday, September 19 at Our Lady of... See More

Published December 13, 2018

Juniper Civic bids fond farewell to Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski

The Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) honored Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski... See More

Published November 4, 2018

JPCA to hold holiday party on Dec. 13th

The Juniper Park Civic Association will hold their annual holiday party and raffle on Thursday,... See More

Published March 1, 2017

Maspeth-Middle Village Task Force's coalition strategy pays off

Mayor de Blasio announced a major policy shift on February 28th which will eventually end the... See More

Published June 7, 2016

MARKEY BILL DENIES JUSTICE FOR THE MAJORITY OF SEX ABUSE VICTIMS

(June 7, 2016) Assemblywoman Margaret Markey is pushing a bill in the State Assembly that would... See More

Published November 16, 2011

COUNCIL MEMBER ELIZABETH CROWLEY DASHES HOPES FOR ST. SAVIOUR'S PARK SPACE. Impetuous decision has dire consequences.

Last week, park and community advocates including the Juniper Park Civic Association, Newtown... See More

Published September 19, 2010

Juniper Civic: Lack of NYPD response left Middle Village to fend for itself in aftermath of storm.

After the most violent storm ever to hit New York City, the NYPD decided that the 104th Precinct... See More

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Our Next Meeting

Thursday, April 24, 7:30pm
Our Lady of Hope

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Polish-American National Hall, 1940
Published February 27, 2025

Polish-American National Hall, 1940

By Christina Wilkinson;

As early as 1890, Polish immigrants chose Maspeth in which to settle. In 1921, the Polish National... See More

Little Rascal
Published February 27, 2025

Little Rascal

By Christina Wilkinson;

The Eastern Gray Squirrel is the most common animal sighted in our backyards, parks, and... See More

Berry Bits: Mail Theft-Related Check Fraud is on the Rise
Published February 27, 2025

Berry Bits: Mail Theft-Related Check Fraud is on the Rise

By Christina Wilkinson;

The FBI and USPIS are warning that check fraud is on the rise, with a significant volume enabled... See More

Berry Bits: Congestion Pricing – On again, off again
Published February 27, 2025

Berry Bits: Congestion Pricing – On again, off again

By Christina Wilkinson;

Congestion pricing went into effect January 5, charging motorists $9 every time they venture south... See More

Berry Bits: Maspeth purse snatching
Published February 27, 2025

Berry Bits: Maspeth purse snatching

By Christina Wilkinson;

A man robbed an 88-year-old woman on Tuesday, January 7 at Brown Place and 58th Avenue, at around... See More

Berry Bits: Carbon monoxide sends 9 to hospital
Published February 27, 2025

Berry Bits: Carbon monoxide sends 9 to hospital

By Christina Wilkinson;

At 11:40pm on January 10, firefighters responded to a call about high carbon monoxide readings due... See More

Berry Bits: Legislation to help combat floooding in Queens signed into law
Published February 27, 2025

Berry Bits: Legislation to help combat floooding in Queens signed into law

By Christina Wilkinson;

U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-Queens), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Queens/Bronx) and Senate Democratic... See More

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