The Juniper Park Civic Association

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Early voting information

Published October 21, 2020

Early voting information

Board of Elections – Queens Voting Machine Facility Annex 66-26 Metropolitan Ave 11379 The early voting polling location for most Election Districts in our area is inside the Metro Mall.... See More

Sanitation Service Alert for Election Day, November 3rd 2020

Published October 21, 2020

Sanitation Service Alert for Election Day, November 3rd 2020

No Trash, Recycling or Curbside Compost Collection, nor Street Cleaning, on Presidents Day, Monday,... See More

Meet the Candidates

Published October 19, 2020

Meet the Candidates

JPCA hosted a candidates night for the upcoming November 3rd election, Thursday, October 22nd at... See More

COVID-19 Crisis Relief Drive

Published April 7, 2020

COVID-19 Crisis Relief Drive

By Crystal Wolfe

In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Catering for the Homeless, Inc. has decided to run a food... See More

Brooklyn Diocese and Christ the King announce settlement

Published March 11, 2020

Brooklyn Diocese and Christ the King announce settlement

The Diocese of Brooklyn and Christ the King High School are pleased to announce a resolution to... See More

Queens Bus Network Redesign meeting March 9 at PS153

Published January 13, 2020

Queens Bus Network Redesign meeting March 9 at PS153

BUS INFORMATION SESSION: PS153 March 9th, 6:30-8:30pm Hosted by Assembly Member Brian Barnwell And... See More

Primary for Queens Borough President June 23

Published January 3, 2020

Primary for Queens Borough President June 23

By Christina Wilkinson

The Democratic primary for the office of Queens Borough President will take place June 23rd. The... See More

Recycle your Christmas tree at Juniper Valley Park thru Jan 11

Published December 26, 2019

Recycle your Christmas tree at Juniper Valley Park thru Jan 11

Join NYC Parks and the New York City Department of Sanitation in the NYC holiday tradition of... See More

Historic Marker Dedicated to DeWitt Clinton Home Installed in Maspeth

Published December 24, 2019

Historic Marker Dedicated to DeWitt Clinton Home Installed in Maspeth

The Newtown Historical Society’s 2-year mission to replace a long-lost roadside historic marker... See More

62nd Avenue co-named for Lorraine Sciulli

Published December 10, 2019

62nd Avenue co-named for Lorraine Sciulli

The chilly morning of Thursday, December 19 at 10am, JPCA celebrated the life and legacy of... See More

Queens Vietnam Veterans Memorial to be dedicated December 20

Published November 26, 2019

Queens Vietnam Veterans Memorial to be dedicated December 20

By Christina Wilkinson

The Queens Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which will bear the names of all veterans from the Borough of... See More

History

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 snapshots, pictures in my mind. At times I can remember a smell, taste, sound, or a name. Anna Marie... 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

It Was Not a Ghost, But a Ventriloquist That Shrieked at Midnight in the Lutheran Cemetery.

Published March 23, 2013

It Was Not a Ghost, But a Ventriloquist That Shrieked at Midnight in the Lutheran Cemetery.

By BROOKLYN EAGLE SEPTEMBER 23, 1887

Frederick Schmidt, of Middle Village is an accomplished ventriloquist. On Tuesday night about... See More

In The News

Published October 26, 2020

BLM retreats upon the singing of the National Anthem

Published October 26, 2020

Illegal Warehouse Party Shut Down In Queens For Violating COVID-19 Restrictions

Published October 22, 2020

More waste-by-rail could be coming

Published October 22, 2020

$9B plan to replace Rikers with borough jails delayed due to NYC’s cash-crunch

Published October 21, 2020

Atlas Park library will not reopen

Published October 21, 2020

Dozens gather in Middle Village to celebrate Columbus Day and Italian heritage

Published October 21, 2020

Grayson’s Lengthy Sanitation Pedigree Nets Him Acting Commissioner Gig

Published October 21, 2020

Motorcyclist dies after striking pedestrian on Woodhaven Boulevard: NYPD

Published October 21, 2020

Exploring the history of Fresh Pond Road from Ridgewood to Maspeth: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

Published October 21, 2020

Death of elderly NYC golf course caretaker attacked by teens ruled a homicide

Published October 21, 2020

Ognibene honored with Juniper garden

Published October 21, 2020

104th Precinct captain says ‘taking of people’s property is not condoned’ in response to Maspeth protest

Published October 21, 2020

Still Closer Than Maplewood: A Deeply Renovated Carriage House in Maspeth

Published October 21, 2020

Authorities break up illegal wedding party with over 200 guests amid COVID spikes

Published October 21, 2020

Residents rally for Holden mayoral run

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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Early voting starts Saturday. Information about location and hours is here. ... See MoreSee Less

Early voting information - The Juniper Park Civic Association

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Board of Elections - Queens Voting Machine Facility Annex 66-26 Metropolitan Ave 11379Our early voting polling location is inside the Metro Mall.

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We thank the NYPD Ceremonial Unit, Vietnam Veterans Chapter 32, Blue Knights, Newtown Historical Society and everyone who came out to our event. ... See MoreSee Less

We thank the NYPD Ceremonial Unit, Vietnam Veterans Chapter 32, Blue Knights, Newtown Historical Society and everyone who came out to our event.

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Robert Henry Holmes was the second Black officer recruited for the NYPD and the first to die in the line of duty. Ale Swider was a Russian immigrant, WWI veteran and motorcycle cop. We will come together to celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. We're partnering with Newtown Historical Society, NYC Police Benevolent Association, Blue Knights NY and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 for this event. We look forward to your participation.

The event takes place entirely outdoors within a 71 acre cemetery which allows for adequate social distancing. Refreshments will be provided. ... See MoreSee Less

Robert Henry Holmes was the second Black officer recruited for the NYPD and the first to die in the line of duty. Ale Swider was a Russian immigrant, WWI veteran and motorcycle cop. We will come together to celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Were partnering with Newtown Historical Society, NYC Police Benevolent Association, Blue Knights NY and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 for this event. We look forward to your participation.

The event takes place entirely outdoors within a 71 acre cemetery which allows for adequate social distancing. Refreshments will be provided.

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Juniper Park Civic Association

2 months ago

JPCA Hero Award presentation to Patrick Conway of Squad 288 for subduing a stabbing suspect who chased his victim into the firehouse on August 17, 2020. Presented by Tony Nunziato and John Killcommons. ... See MoreSee Less

JPCA Hero Award presentation to Patrick Conway of Squad 288 for subduing a stabbing suspect who chased his victim into the firehouse on August 17, 2020. Presented by Tony Nunziato and John Killcommons.

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Nice work Pat!!

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2 months ago

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