The Juniper Park Civic Association

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2022 Juniper Valley Park Summer Concerts scheduled

Published July 13, 2022

2022 Juniper Valley Park Summer Concerts scheduled

Upcoming concert lineup courtesy of JPCA’s musical director Gary Colter: July 5 – The Mystic – “Party In The Park” themysticmusic.com July 19 – White Wedding... See More

July 12th concert cancelled due to weather

Published July 12, 2022

July 12th concert cancelled due to weather

Due to impending storm, tonight’s concert is cancelled. Make up date will be announced at a... See More

No Trash, Recycling or Compost Collection, nor Street Cleaning, on Independence Day, Monday, July 4, 2022

Published July 1, 2022

No Trash, Recycling or Compost Collection, nor Street Cleaning, on Independence Day, Monday, July 4, 2022

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of the Presidents’ Day... See More

Last JPCA meeting before summer break

Published June 27, 2022

Last JPCA meeting before summer break

We will gather one more time on Jun... See More

JPCA State Assembly Candidates Night June 22nd

Published June 11, 2022

JPCA State Assembly Candidates Night June 22nd

JPCA will be hosting a candidates night for state assembly on Wednesday, June 22 at 7pm at 58-38... See More

15-year-old charged in shooting of teen outside Queens high school

Published May 12, 2022

15-year-old charged in shooting of teen outside Queens high school

ELMHURST, Queens (WABC) — A 15-year-old is charged with shooting the 17-year-old son of an... See More

Fatal Shooting in Ridgewood

Published May 9, 2022

Fatal Shooting in Ridgewood

Please see attached message from 104th Precinct Community... See More

Queens Bus Network Redesign session May 4th

Published May 2, 2022

Queens Bus Network Redesign session May 4th

Please join the community information session held 6:30pm: Wednesday, May 4 for Community District... See More

Rest in peace, Lu Sadowski

Published April 24, 2022

Rest in peace, Lu Sadowski

We are sad to announce that our long time secretary & friend Lu Sadowski has died. Our... See More

Grayson honored at JPCA’s April Town Meeting

Published April 19, 2022

Grayson honored at JPCA’s April Town Meeting

JPCA held its April Town Meeting on Thursday, April 21st at 7:30pm at Our Lady of Hope Cafeteria.... See More

JPCA releases CitiBike counter proposal

Published April 7, 2022

JPCA releases CitiBike counter proposal

The DOT is proposing the elimination of at least 100 parking spaces in western Maspeth and Middle... 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 July 27, 2022

Sheriff’s Office Raids Smoke Shop in Middle Village, Seizes Cannabis and Untaxed Cigarettes

Published July 23, 2022

Queens parks get millions in funding from City Council budget

Published July 23, 2022

Propane tanks at Queens warehouse explode in two-alarm blaze

Published July 20, 2022

Grubhub Partners With Maspeth Restaurant to Donate 500 Meals to Long Island City Veterans Shelter

Published July 19, 2022

Queens Electeds Back Holden’s Proposal to Deck Section of Long Island Expressway in Maspeth

Published July 15, 2022

Queens thief climbs in Dunkin’ drive-thru window, grabs register

Published July 15, 2022

Holden Calls for Ambitious Plan to Deck a Stretch of the Long Island Expressway in Maspeth

Published July 13, 2022

Assault suspect still at large

Published July 12, 2022

Smashburger opens new location in Maspeth

Published July 12, 2022

Thief breaks into a Maspeth home, nabs thousands in cash and jewelry: NYPD

Published July 12, 2022

Annual Middle Village fundraiser continues charitable work of late longtime resident

Published July 8, 2022

Holden Calls for the Firing of Queens DOT Commissioner, Says Agency Shows ‘Contempt’ For Civic Groups

Published July 8, 2022

Middle Village theater returns with production of ‘Kiss Me, Kate’

Published July 7, 2022

Opposition to HS admissions persists

Published July 6, 2022

Two women assaulted in Glendale

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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They are going to do whatever they want, never do they really consider the community suggestions, just like when they have fare increases.

When’s the end date.I went to a meeting months ago

Juniper Park Civic Association is with Eric Adams and Tony Nunziato.

6 days ago

Thank you Mayor Eric Adams for visiting #maspeth today and hearing our community's concerns. ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you Mayor Eric Adams for visiting #Maspeth today and hearing our communitys concerns.

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Literally one of the reasons why people are leaving the city in droves

Does he realize HE IS one of this communities concerns?

Juniper Park Civic Association

6 days ago

Please be advised that due to excessive heat conditions in the branch, caused by a disabled HVAC system which will have to be replaced, the Maspeth Queens Public Library located at 69-70 Grand Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378 will be closed this week, August 1-6, 2022 and until further notice. ... See MoreSee Less

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Can they put a sign outside saying this? The one they have just says they are temporarily closed. There’s so many confused people standing in front of the library not knowing what to do.