The Juniper Park Civic Association

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City of Yes City Council hearing taking place October 22 – sign up to speak

Published October 9, 2024

City of Yes City Council hearing taking place October 22 – sign up to speak

THIS IS IT: On October 21 and 22, the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will hold two days of hearings on NYC Planning’s City of Yes Zoning for Housing Opportunity citywide zoning reform... See More

No Trash, Compost or Recycling Collection on Columbus Day, Monday, October 14, 2024

Published September 30, 2024

No Trash, Compost or Recycling Collection on Columbus Day, Monday, October 14, 2024

No Trash, Compost or Recycling Collection on Columbus Day, Monday, October 14,... See More

Community Advisory

Published September 26, 2024

Community Advisory

New Sanitation regulations coming this fall

Published September 19, 2024

New Sanitation regulations coming this fall

Please make sure you are... See More

JPCA Town Meeting September 12th

Published September 6, 2024

JPCA Town Meeting September 12th

Please see the agenda for our next meeting and join... See More

City of Yes Press Conference

Published September 5, 2024

City of Yes Press Conference

Please attend if... See More

Temporary water shutdown Wednesday 8/21

Published August 20, 2024

Temporary water shutdown Wednesday 8/21

Please see attached... See More

Two environmental events on August 17

Published August 13, 2024

Two environmental events on August 17

Two events coming up August 17: Rain Barrel Giveaway at Juniper Valley Park and E-Waste Collection... See More

Street co-naming scheduled for September

Published August 7, 2024

Street co-naming scheduled for September

Patrolman Joseph Norden was shot and killed by an emotionally disturbed suspect whom he and his... See More

National Night Out entertainment and food cancelled due to weather

Published June 27, 2024

National Night Out entertainment and food cancelled due to weather

Entertainment and food have been cancelled for the National Night Out event at Juniper Valley Park... See More

Rally May 31 at City Hall

Published May 27, 2024

Rally May 31 at City Hall

Attached is the flyer for the Rally at City Hall Park to protest the proposed City of Yes that... See More

History

Published January 22, 2021

Historians Push To Put Disassembled Queens Church Back Together

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

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

In The News

Published October 2, 2024

Police arrest man accused of spitting on 12-year-old girl, grabbing her backside in Queens

Published October 2, 2024

Queens man busted moving 50 pounds of cocaine to Middle Village

Published October 2, 2024

Holden to Adams: Pause City of Yes

Published September 24, 2024

Gropers spit on young girls, use puppy to ‘entice’ them in separate Queens attacks: NYPD

Published September 12, 2024

Middle Village Metro Mall to become The Shops at Rentar Plaza with renovation beginning this fall

Published September 12, 2024

Queens first full-service animal care center in Ridgewood cuts ribbon on new shelter: honors its namesake Paul A. Vallone

Published September 10, 2024

Middle Village honors fallen FDNY Firefighter John ‘Jack’ Boyle with street co-naming

Published September 4, 2024

Metro Mall Funtopia says farewell to Middle Village: Customers reminisce online of fond memories

Published September 1, 2024

$20 million in taxpayer funds spent on NYC park, dog run that few use thanks to location, homeless druggies

Published August 31, 2024

Recreational drug use — even cannabis — triples the risk of heart attack, stroke

Published August 31, 2024

Mayor Adams says he would ‘love’ to subsidize Citi Bike as prices soar, but still won’t commit to campaign pledge

Published August 27, 2024

Council Member Holden advocates for homeowners being charged with fines for reporting city rat issues

Published August 26, 2024

Fare Evasion Surges on N.Y.C. Buses, Where 48% of Riders Fail to Pay

Published August 23, 2024

DEP pauses mandatory water meter replacements on lead service lines after pressure from Council Member Holden

Published August 15, 2024

‘Ghost’ license plates cost NYC $200M a year — fueled by ‘James Bond-level’ gadgets: new analysis

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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All - This is it . The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity City Council hearing is less than two weeks away. We must stop this disastrous proposal from becoming law in any way shape or form....

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With Eric Adams on thin ice, does this initiative still have staying power?

Are you doing a candidates forum for upcoming election

Seems like Tony cancelled it. He doesn’t want me to speak and let the constituents know they have a choice