The Juniper Park Civic Association

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NYPD shutting down the noise

Published May 15, 2021

NYPD shutting down the noise

By Christina Wilkinson

The 104th and 108th Precincts are working together to crack down on excessive noise, such as that from vehicles with giant amps. This is a major quality of life concern that causes community members... See More

Queens Center Mall becomes vaccine site

Published April 11, 2021

Queens Center Mall becomes vaccine site

By Christina Wilkinson

The Queens Mall is already listed on the city’s vaccine tracker. The city-run clinic at the... See More

Planning Together will tear NYC apart

Published March 5, 2021

Planning Together will tear NYC apart

By Paul Graziano

The increasingly desperate attempt by Speaker Johnson to press the passage of what can only be... See More

Home Depot installs gate to prevent rooftop gatherings

Published February 26, 2021

Home Depot installs gate to prevent rooftop gatherings

By Christina Wilkinson

After much anticipation, the Home Depot located at 59-15 Maurice Avenue on the site of the former... See More

DSNY Issues ‘Snow Alert’ for Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 5 a.m.

Published February 13, 2021

DSNY Issues ‘Snow Alert’ for Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 5 a.m.

The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Thursday, February 18th,... See More

Presidents’ Day Sanitation Service Update

Published February 8, 2021

Presidents’ Day Sanitation Service Update

Sanitation Workers Will be Working on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15, A Holiday Normally... See More

Snow shoveling assistance

Published January 31, 2021

Snow shoveling assistance

If you previously signed up for snow shoveling removal via Council Member Holden’s office,... See More

Armed EDP shot in Maspeth

Published January 8, 2021

Armed EDP shot in Maspeth

At 6:30pm on January 8th, the NYPD shot an emotionally disturbed person who lunged at them with a... See More

Maspeth Home Depot opens January 7

Published January 5, 2021

Maspeth Home Depot opens January 7

By Christina Wilkinson

The Home Depot in Maspeth on Maurice Ave south of the Long Island Expressway will be opening... See More

Published December 29, 2020

Mulchfest 2021

Say fir-well to your holiday tree at NYC Parks! December 26, 2020 – January 9, 2021 Wrap up... See More

JPCA’s musical Christmas card

Published December 17, 2020

JPCA’s musical Christmas card

Leah and Tom Hammer play holiday classics for all to enjoy.Filmed at Villa Erasmo December 17,... 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 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 May 14, 2021

Sewer construction expands in Board 5

Published May 8, 2021

New York Population Declines By More Than 100K, Census Numbers Show

Published May 1, 2021

Middle Village Catholic School to Hold Prayer Service Tomorrow for Fallen NYPD Officers

Published May 1, 2021

Maspeth High School student club cleans graffiti off local buildings

Published May 1, 2021

Brooklyn accountant accused of scamming Maspeth company using fake workers

Published May 1, 2021

Council candidate apologizes for racist, anti-gay online posts

Published May 1, 2021

Postal Service renews lease for Maspeth Post Office

Published April 28, 2021

Grand Street to close for maintenance on upcoming Saturdays

Published April 26, 2021

Yang puts stalled ‘QueensWay’ rail-to-trails project at center of public park platform

Published April 25, 2021

Feds investigating alleged problems with Kosciuszko Bridge cable armor

Published April 25, 2021

Queens City Council candidate deletes racist, anti-gay tweets from teen years

Published April 24, 2021

Are NYPD officers rushing to retire amid city’s anti-cop climate?

Published April 23, 2021

How Does Ranked-Choice Voting Work in New York?

Published April 23, 2021

New Maspeth post office lease runs through Jan. ’26

Published April 23, 2021

Man fatally stabbed in Queens subway station, cops say

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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2 weeks ago

COVID vaccine available in Maspeth this weekend and next. No appt necessary. ... See MoreSee Less

COVID vaccine available in Maspeth this weekend and next. No appt necessary.

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Name the intersection of 78th Ave & 64th Street "Phil Rizzuto Corner"

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Baseball Hall of Famer and New York Yankees legend Phil Rizzuto grew up in a house located at 78-01 64th Street in Glendale, Queens. We, the undersigned, support the co-naming of the intersection of 7...

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1 month ago

Graffiti cleanup with 104 Pct today at 10:00 am. Meet at Mazeau Street/Midtown Expressway. ... See MoreSee Less

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Any chance of getting sanitation or DOT to clean up the entrance ramp to the LIE (69th Street)?

Juniper Park Civic Association

1 month ago

Please enjoy this hour long slideshow presentation and discussion among local historians focusing on the Glendale community. Most of the photos are from the 1920s. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cu3Qfaz3go&fbclid=IwAR3BbGEd_e1ftP9mdmUCEtcsLrT4iz_nclBy5ZKR5khjLOC3Yakg... ... See MoreSee Less

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