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JPCA Juniper Valley Park Summer ConcertsPublished June 20, 2025

JPCA Juniper Valley Park Summer Concerts

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Town Meeting June 19
Published June 10, 2025

Town Meeting June 19

Join us before the summer... See More

New bus routing in effect June 29
Published June 10, 2025

New bus routing in effect June 29

Quick guide to the route changes. Check mta.info for more detailed... See More

No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19, 2025
Published June 10, 2025

No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19, 2025

No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19,... See More

June concerts and movies at Juniper Valley Park
Published June 3, 2025

June concerts and movies at Juniper Valley Park

Here’s the lineup. These are not sponsored by JPCA. Contact CM Bob Holden’s office with... See More

Memorial Day is every day
Published May 26, 2025

Memorial Day is every day

We owe our freedom to the fallen. Let us honor their lives by living ours with purpose, pride, and... See More

City of Yes allows lithium ion battery storage facility
Published April 25, 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

City of Yes fundraiser/party April 27
Published April 24, 2025

City of Yes fundraiser/party April 27

A way to help fund the City of Yes fight. Ticket reservation link:... See More

April 2025 Town Meeting
Published April 19, 2025

April 2025 Town Meeting

Join us and express your... See More

Happy Easter to all
Published 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

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History

Published January 22, 2021

Historians Push To Put Disassembled Queens Church Back Together

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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 June 21, 2025

Middle Village’s future Monets

Published June 21, 2025

Walk to fight cancer at Juniper

Published June 21, 2025

Debris cleanup continues after thunderstorms topple trees, power lines in NYC, NJ

Published June 3, 2025

Queens Outdoor Dance Festival brings diverse performances to Middle Village

Published June 3, 2025

Rep. Grace Meng visits FDNY’s Squad 288/HazMat 1 in Maspeth

Published May 28, 2025

One-year-old boy critically injured after falling head-first from balcony in Maspeth: NYPD

Published May 11, 2025

Queens-led coalition files lawsuit against City of Yes

Published May 11, 2025

Plans for Grand St. Bridge in the works

Published May 11, 2025

NYC Charter Revision Commission to recommend overhaul to primaries, target City Council’s zoning power: sources

Published May 11, 2025

Cohen casino bill begins to move through Senate

Published May 11, 2025

Yes in God’s backyard? Churches push to skirt zoning laws and build more housing

Published May 11, 2025

FDNY lieutenant saves dog from burning Elmhurst home during two-alarm blaze

Published May 11, 2025

RV fireball torches iconic NYC diner from ‘Goodfellas,’ sparking calls for camper crackdown

Published May 10, 2025

Middle Village cop laid to rest

Published May 10, 2025

Queens City Council candidate running as ‘100% a Democrat’ has GOP roots

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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Juniper Berry June 2025

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Yesterday & Today: South side of Queens Blvd at Grand Avenue, 1939
Published June 3, 2025

Yesterday & Today: South side of Queens Blvd at Grand Avenue, 1939

By Christina Wilkinson;

There’s nothing like having a greasy spoon to stop at on your way to or from the subway. The Red... See More

Solitary & Spiritual
Published June 3, 2025

Solitary & Spiritual

By Christina Wilkinson;

Colored to easily blend into wooded surroundings, the lovely Hermit Thrush is a visitor to our area... See More

Berry Bits: Maspeth gets metered truck parking
Published June 3, 2025

Berry Bits: Maspeth gets metered truck parking

By Christina Wilkinson;

New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez in March announced the... See More

Berry Bits: Environmental Review underway for Grand Street Bridge replacement
Published June 3, 2025

Berry Bits: Environmental Review underway for Grand Street Bridge replacement

By Christina Wilkinson;

Replacement of the Grand Street Bridge over Newtown Creek was discussed at a community meeting in... See More

Berry Bits: Holden Announces Closure of Two Migrant Shelters in Ridgewood and Maspeth
Published June 3, 2025

Berry Bits: Holden Announces Closure of Two Migrant Shelters in Ridgewood and Maspeth

By Christina Wilkinson;

Council Member Robert Holden announced April 3 that the Mayor’s Office had formally informed him... See More

Berry Bits: Goodfellas Diner goes up in flames -again
Published June 3, 2025

Berry Bits: Goodfellas Diner goes up in flames -again

By Christina Wilkinson;

The Goodfellas Diner, aka the Clinton Diner, closed in 2018 after a devastating fire. This past... See More

Berry Bits: Holden Demands Removal of Dangerous Bus Lane Camera on Woodhaven Boulevard
Published June 3, 2025

Berry Bits: Holden Demands Removal of Dangerous Bus Lane Camera on Woodhaven Boulevard

Council Member Robert Holden is calling on the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to... See More

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Come celebrate the 60th Anniversary of John's Pizzeria !!!
Mrs. Rose and Susan have been featured in many articles, social media vlogs, and a book and now it's time Elmhurst celebrates them too for their 60 years as a community business and a historic place! Not to mention their historic building and vintage interior is for: pizza, nostalgia, and history lovers combined!

Elmhurst History & Cemeteries Preservation Society has raised awareness of their event and anniversary and has worked to put together a special recognition for John's Pizzeria as we invited our elected officials to be at this special day as well as presenting them with recognition this coming Sunday, June 22nd at 2:00pm. ... See MoreSee Less

Come celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Johns Pizzeria !!! Mrs. Rose and Susan have been featured in many articles, social media vlogs, and a book and now its time Elmhurst celebrates them too for their 60 years as a community business and a historic place! Not to mention their historic building and vintage interior is for: pizza, nostalgia, and history lovers combined! Elmhurst History & Cemeteries Preservation Society has raised awareness of their event and anniversary and has worked to put together a special recognition for Johns Pizzeria as we invited our elected officials to be at this special day as well as presenting them with recognition this coming Sunday, June 22nd at 2:00pm.
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Join the Juniper Park Civic Association, the Newtown Historical Society, my office, and the Middle Village and Maspeth communities for a street co-naming honoring civic icon, firefighter, U.S. Navy sailor, and Korean War veteran John J. Killcommons—known for his beloved "Killy’s Corner" in the Juniper Berry.

📅 TOMORROW - Saturday, June 21 at 12 PM
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