The Juniper Park Civic Association

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JPCA’s first Town Meeting of 2025

Published March 3, 2025

JPCA’s first Town Meeting of 2025

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

Update on City of Yes lawsuit

Published February 17, 2025

Update on City of Yes lawsuit

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

All postal services suspended January 9, 2025

Published January 6, 2025

All postal services suspended January 9, 2025

Following former President Jimmy Carter’s death on Dec. 29, President Joe Biden declared... See More

Final 2024 street co-naming

Published December 14, 2024

Final 2024 street co-naming

Patrolman Joseph Rauchut, NYPD – Saturday, December 14, 12 noon at 43 Street and 54 Road, at... See More

JPCA Holiday Party 12/12

Published December 12, 2024

JPCA Holiday Party 12/12

Juniper Park Civic Association Town Meeting Location: Our Lady of Hope School Date: 12/12/2024... See More

City of Yes passes, funds being raised for legal challenge

Published December 5, 2024

City of Yes passes, funds being raised for legal challenge

Queens Civic Congress is raising money to file a lawsuit to overturn City of Yes. Click here to... 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 March 18, 2025

Two found dead in Middle Village home

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

Published February 12, 2025

Adams’ second Charter Revision Commission takes aim at land use gatekeepers

Published February 12, 2025

Attorney General Pam Bondi announces legal action against N.Y. Gov. Hochul, AG James

Published February 10, 2025

Thomas P. Noonan Community-Based Outpatient Clinic opens in Ridgewood, offering comprehensive care to veterans

Published February 10, 2025

800,000 noncitizens could soon be voting in New York City’s elections

Published February 9, 2025

NYC landlord switching to dirtier heating oil because of soaring Con Ed gas bill: ‘I’m tapped out’

Published February 9, 2025

‘Subway surfing’ trend is killing NYC kids at a higher rate than ever — how the MTA can stop it

Published February 8, 2025

Notorious ‘Sperminator’ who fathered at least 12 kids accused of using fake name to score info on NYC Council rival

Published February 8, 2025

How do you live to be 103? Keep moving and eat cake every day, Queens great-grandmother says

Published February 7, 2025

Mail Theft-Related Check Fraud on the Rise: FBI, Postal Inspectors

Published February 5, 2025

AG Pam Bondi orders DOJ to pause all federal funding for sanctuary cities

Published February 3, 2025

Scores of People Deemed Unfit to Stand Trial Are Stuck on Rikers Island

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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Construction notices for 3/21-4/5/25

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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2 days ago

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Update on yesterdays incident on 80th Street.

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Juniper Park Civic Association

3 days ago

I’m aware of the tragic incident in Middle Village on 80th St & 58th Ave, where two individuals were found deceased. Police have informed me that one had been deceased for some time, and the other allegedly took his own life today.

This is all preliminary, and there was no prior police history at the home.

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How sad, sorry to hear.

Very sad 😢

So sad

Juniper Park Civic Association

4 days ago

Attached is the Weekly Construction Bulletin for the above referenced project. Field and weather conditions permitting, next weeks planned schedule of events will be as follows:
Excavation and installation of ADA compliant ramps at various corner intersections at:

Grand Avenue at 59th Street/58th Road, 58th Road, (slip road), 57th Drive, 61st Street and 64th Street/Maspeth Avenue

Fresh Pond Road at Flushing Avenue, 59th Avenue, 59th Road, 59th Drive, 60th Road and 60th Drive

The above locations are all within Queens Community Board 5
Work hours will be MON, 3/17/25 - FRI, 3/21/25 between 7:00am - 4:00pm ... See MoreSee Less

Attached is the Weekly Construction Bulletin for the above referenced project. Field and weather conditions permitting, next weeks planned schedule of events will be as follows:
Excavation and installation of ADA compliant ramps at various corner intersections at:

Grand Avenue at 59th Street/58th Road, 58th Road, (slip road), 57th Drive, 61st Street and 64th Street/Maspeth Avenue

Fresh Pond Road at Flushing Avenue, 59th Avenue, 59th Road, 59th Drive, 60th Road and 60th Drive

The above locations are all within Queens Community Board 5
Work hours will be MON, 3/17/25 - FRI, 3/21/25 between 7:00am - 4:00pm

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