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Concluding Reminiscences of the Alsop Family

Published December 1, 2006

Concluding Reminiscences of the Alsop Family

By Brooklyn Eagle, May 23, 1880

The Sunday Eagle of a recent date contained an interesting account of the Alsop mansion, in Newtown, which was supplemented by an interesting history of the Alsop family from 1661 to the present... See More

A Costly Undertaking

Published December 1, 2006

A Costly Undertaking

By Brooklyn Eagle, July 16, 1893

Metropolitan avenue, which runs parallel to Grand street, lying two short blocks north of it,... See More

The Old Betts House

Published November 30, 2006

The Old Betts House

By Brooklyn Eagle, April 25, 1880

Newtown still retains two relics of the old Dutch Government, in the form of what is called the old... See More

History of Middle Village and the Lutheran Cemetery

Published November 30, 2006

History of Middle Village and the Lutheran Cemetery

By History of Queens County, New York, W.W. Munsell & Company, 1882

The name of this village refers to its position between Williamsburgh and Jamaica on the old... See More

Maspeth Swamp Becoming the Center of Lines of Trade

Published November 29, 2006

Maspeth Swamp Becoming the Center of Lines of Trade

By Brooklyn Eagle, July 5, 1891

Newtown creek is today of sufficient depth, even to the Penny Bridge, to permit ships drawing ten... See More

Newtown Creek is Filling Up

Published November 29, 2006

Newtown Creek is Filling Up

By Brooklyn Eagle, June 15, 1869

Newtown Creek is rapidly filling up. It used to be navigable for one hundred ton vessels up to... See More

Death of One of the Solid Men of Queens County.

Published November 28, 2006

Death of One of the Solid Men of Queens County.

By Brooklyn Eagle, August 6, 1884

Hon. James Maurice died at his home in Maspeth rather suddenly yesterday afternoon. He had been... See More

DeWitt Clinton’s Old Home

Published November 28, 2006

DeWitt Clinton’s Old Home

By Brooklyn Eagle, January 31, 1897

On the corner of Flushing and Maspeth Avenues, only a stone’s throw from Newtown creek, in the... See More

Old DeWitt Clinton House At Maspeth To Be Preserved?

Published November 28, 2006

Old DeWitt Clinton House At Maspeth To Be Preserved?

By Greenpoint Weekly Star, September 11, 1909

If Governor Clinton should come back to earth today and see what twentieth century civilization has... See More

The DeWitt Clinton House

Published November 28, 2006

The DeWitt Clinton House

By Brooklyn Daily Eagle, July 7, 1900

Though Maspeth is out of the beaten track of the tourist, once in a while it is visited by a... See More

Forgotten New York Tour of Maspeth

Published November 24, 2006

Forgotten New York Tour of Maspeth

By Kevin Walsh with Christina Wilkinson

In this article, we will pick up where the first part of our tour left off in the last issue of the... See More

Forgotten New York Tour of Elmhurst

Published November 24, 2006

Forgotten New York Tour of Elmhurst

By Kevin Walsh with Christina Wilkinson

On our Forgotten New York Tour of November 19th, 2006, we began in the heart of Elmhurst, the... See More

Early Ballparks of Maspeth

Published November 3, 2006

Early Ballparks of Maspeth

In 1884, a syndicate of businessmen leased a picnic ground on the south side of Grand Street (now... See More

Posses of Men Hunting in Vain a Ghost on Long Island

Published October 31, 2006

Posses of Men Hunting in Vain a Ghost on Long Island

By New York Times, July 27, 1884

Dismal swamps, stagnant bogs, and thick undergrowth lie between the Lutheran and Mount Olivet... See More

Caldwell Avenue Memories

Published October 29, 2006

Caldwell Avenue Memories

By Vincent Branigan

I'm going to write about the area where I grew up and played which was mostly on Caldwell... See More

How Furmanville Avenue Got Its Name

Published October 29, 2006

How Furmanville Avenue Got Its Name

By Maria Candela

It's not too difficult to imagine what John Furman's family saw when they came to Newtown.... See More

Rev. Frederick William Gessenhainer

Published October 15, 2006

Rev. Frederick William Gessenhainer

Rev. Dr. Frederick William Geissenhainer was born in New Hanover, Montgomery county, Pa., June 28th... See More

Education of Days Past

Published October 15, 2006

Education of Days Past

The first public school in Middle Village was built in the 1850s on the northeast corner of 69th... See More

The Thom Family Flower Farm

Published October 2, 2006

The Thom Family Flower Farm

By William G. Thom

It was a time, not that long ago, when wholesale florist businesses and their flower farms dotted... See More

Memories of the Maspeth Gay Nineties Parade

Published September 29, 2006

Memories of the Maspeth Gay Nineties Parade

By Lorraine Sciulli

I had the opportunity recently to talk to Ethel Chahales. Everyone from the Maspeth area knows the... See More

History of Niederstein’s

Published September 29, 2006

History of Niederstein’s

By Dorothy Speer

Niederstein’s Restaurant was located at what is now 69-16 Metropolitan Avenue near 69th Street in... See More

Remembering the Triangle Fire

Published September 29, 2006

Remembering the Triangle Fire

By Richard A Greenwald

Before 9/11, there was March 25, 1911. On that day, 146 mostly young immigrant women died in a... See More

Middle Village Streets – Name Origins

Published September 29, 2006

Middle Village Streets – Name Origins

In the early twentieth century the Queens Topographical Bureau established an alphabetical series... See More

Picnic Parks of Maspeth and Middle Village

Published September 29, 2006

Picnic Parks of Maspeth and Middle Village

By Lorraine Sciulli

Picnic parks became popular in the late 1800s for the immigrant residents of the Greater Ridgewood... See More

Hon. James Maurice

Published September 29, 2006

Hon. James Maurice

By History of Queens County, New York, W.W. Munsell & Company, 1882

James Maurice is a son of James Maurice and Jean, his wife, who resided for many years in the city... See More

The Serious Side of “Carpenter Gothic:” Why Richard Upjohn Wanted to Build a Country Church in Maspeth

Published September 29, 2006

The Serious Side of “Carpenter Gothic:” Why Richard Upjohn Wanted to Build a Country Church in Maspeth

By Christabel Gough and Ron Kopnicki

Designing and building Trinity Church was the turning point in Richard Upjohn's life, and his... See More

The Lamplighter of Olde Middle Village

Published August 29, 2006

The Lamplighter of Olde Middle Village

By Dorothy Speer

At night the streets were lighted by gas lamps in glass enclosures at the top of a pole about 8... See More

Dewey Athletic Club of Middle Village

Published July 29, 2006

Dewey Athletic Club of Middle Village

In 1899 the Dewey Athletic Club was located on the north side of Metropolitan Avenue between... See More

Land Deed on File in Albany Records Maspeth as the Oldest White Settlement on Long Island

Published April 15, 2006

Land Deed on File in Albany Records Maspeth as the Oldest White Settlement on Long Island

Maspeth under the old name of Metsepe, corrupted to Mespat (Dutch Maestealches) Killetze, later... See More

Stage Coach Lines

Published March 15, 2006

Stage Coach Lines

By Dorothy Speer

The Williamsburgh and Jamaica Turnpike was never planked like other toll roads, so early stage... See More

Let's Take a Stroll Up Old Grand Avenue

Published December 1, 2004

Let's Take a Stroll Up Old Grand Avenue

By Rosemarie A. Gray

Hi! My name is Rosemarie Kohout Gray and since I enjoy company I was wondering if you would take a... See More

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Juniper Park Civic Association

5 days ago

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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Juniper Park Civic Association

1 month ago

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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Juniper Park Civic Association

1 month ago

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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Juniper Park Civic Association

2 months ago

Protest against de Blasio. ... See MoreSee Less

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