The Juniper Park Civic Association

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No Trash, Curbside Composting, or Recycling Collection on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2023

Published November 16, 2023

No Trash, Curbside Composting, or Recycling Collection on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2023

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2023, there will be NO trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection on the... See More

JPCA co-sponsors street co-namings for fallen NYPD officers

Published October 21, 2023

JPCA co-sponsors street co-namings for fallen NYPD officers

Ptl. Joseph Jockel graveside ceremony at Calvary... See More

BOARD 5 COMMITTEE MEETING REGARDING POTENTIAL CANNABIS SALE SITES

Published October 20, 2023

BOARD 5 COMMITTEE MEETING REGARDING POTENTIAL CANNABIS SALE SITES

Oct 2023 Town Meeting takes place Oct 19th at OLH

Published October 5, 2023

Oct 2023 Town Meeting takes place Oct 19th at OLH

The first JPCA meeting since the summer break happens on October 19th at Our Lady Of Hope. Please... See More

JPCA celebrates 85th Anniversary

Published September 23, 2023

JPCA celebrates 85th Anniversary

Our 85th anniversary celebration took place Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran... See More

Juniper Valley Park Summer Concert lineup

Published July 11, 2023

Juniper Valley Park Summer Concert lineup

Rain dates to be... See More

Cannabis dispensary proposed for Metropolitan Ave

Published June 10, 2023

Cannabis dispensary proposed for Metropolitan Ave

Important Community Board 5 meeting on Wednesday, June 14th at Christ the King. Doors open at 7.... See More

Waste Setout Times Will Change on April 1, 2023

Published April 5, 2023

Waste Setout Times Will Change on April 1, 2023

As of April 1, 2023, the City of New York is taking steps to reduce the piles of bags on the... See More

Composting materials to be provided at next Town Meeting

Published April 4, 2023

Composting materials to be provided at next Town Meeting

Big Reuse, in partnership with the NYC Department of Sanitation, will be returning to Middle... See More

Public Safety Town Hall

Published March 17, 2023

Public Safety Town Hall

See flyer for... See More

Full agenda for March 2023 Town Meeting

Published March 16, 2023

Full agenda for March 2023 Town Meeting

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 November 21, 2023

Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League crowns champion following thrilling finale

Published November 21, 2023

Should NYC e-bikes be licensed? City Council registration bill gets pushback from cyclists

Published November 21, 2023

RESULTS: Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League championship match set after opening round of the playoffs

Published November 14, 2023

Driver indicted in death of elderly pedestrian following Maspeth crash: DA

Published November 10, 2023

Queens Community Board 5 votes to oppose proposed locations for cannabis dispensaries due to proximity to schools

Published November 9, 2023

Exclusive: Ridgewood’s 104th Precinct rolls out new pilot program assigning traffic agents to tackle illegal parking complaints

Published November 9, 2023

Middle Village man busted for groping women within confines of two Queens police precincts: NYPD

Published November 9, 2023

Ridgewood’s 104th Precinct continues working to combat rise in robberies after latest incident

Published November 5, 2023

To Cut Truck Traffic, NYC Looks to its Waterways

Published November 5, 2023

Community Board 5 committee opposes applications for cannabis dispensaries in Glendale, Maspeth

Published November 5, 2023

NYC bill would shut down illegal pot shops, but enforcing it may be challenging

Published October 21, 2023

Queens elected officials voice concerns over cannabis dispensary proximity to schools

Published October 21, 2023

Queens community boards are frustrated with new responsibility of approving cannabis storefronts

Published October 21, 2023

Annual Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Festival returns to Middle Village this month

Published October 21, 2023

Fresh off expanding the controversial film tax credit, New York could broaden its reach

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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