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SERVING MIDDLE VILLAGE AND MASPETH SINCE 1938.
A lot of things have changed, but the location of the 1940 view is recognizable since the photo centers around the LIRR mainline railroad bridge which still exists. From left to right, gas pumps were... See More
Cardinals represent different things to different people, but there is no doubt that they are very... See More
A 39-year-old man was forcibly removed from his vehicle near Metropolitan Avenue and 78th Street on... See More
Starting in fall 2024, owners of NYC buildings with nine or fewer units will need to obtain a... See More
A Fresh Meadows man was charged with killing a 75-year-old woman with his truck... See More
Lily D’Onofrio, the 63-year-old crossing guard assigned to Our Lady of Hope, was allegedly mowed... See More
On October 5, David Perez of Middle Village allegedly got handsy in two different locations. First,... See More
In September, Officer Erica Rosalez apprehended a package thief who had stolen several packages... See More
Published December 11, 2023The New York City Department of Corrections is in the process of renewing its lease for the... See More
Published December 11, 2023Season’s Greetings from Juniper Park Civic Association! We hear a lot lately about people who... See More
Published December 11, 2023The rollout of legal cannabis has been a disaster. First, we had the illegal shops pop up all over... See More
Published December 11, 2023The LPC earlier this year announced that it would take a second look at designation of the Maspeth... See More
Published December 11, 2023Attention seeking adults took to social media recently to post panic-inducing claims that 1) two... See More
Published December 11, 2023Let’s face it, there’s no reason for a vehicle to end up on its side, especially on a local... See More
Published December 11, 2023This e-bike shop in Ridgewood has been inspected by the police and found to be mostly in compliance... See More
Published December 11, 2023Brennan Field’s new track is meant for walkers, joggers, and runners, not vehicles. The wheels... See More
Published December 11, 2023During City Hall hearings, the directors of the City’s Department of Environmntal Protection... See More
Published December 11, 2023Council Member Robert Holden’s bill, Intro 758, “would require every bicycle with electric... See More
Published December 11, 2023The sitting area at 74 St and 57 Ave is across the street from Maspeth HS and is regularly... See More
Published December 11, 2023Congratulations to the Our Lady of Hope 7th grade CYO Finalists! Despite the rain-soaked weekends... See More
Published December 11, 2023The next report in the Queens Bus Network Redesign initiative, the Proposed Final... See More
Published December 11, 2023The MTA’s principal excuse for selecting a Light Rail mode for the IBX transit line is that a... See More
Published December 11, 2023Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, I smelled leaves burning. Flashback: to carefree days, another... See More
Published December 11, 2023Currently, more than five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Since the onset of... See More
Published December 11, 2023Happy holiday greetings to all members of the Juniper Park Civic Association; we hope everyone is... See More
Published December 11, 2023Council Member Robert Holden, in a significant move to address the ongoing issues of aggressive... See More
Published December 11, 2023One of our Juniper Berry quarterly issues is published in June. As it falls between Memorial Day... See More
Published December 11, 2023Hilda Luz Vannata was born on April 12th, 1956, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. She moved to New York as... See More
Published December 11, 2023By their own admission, Mayor Adams and the Department of City Planning’s proposed City of Yes... See More
Published December 11, 2023For the past three years in a row, many lower-density neighborhoods around New York City have been... See More
Published December 11, 2023We had three beautiful days where streets were co-named for fallen NYPD officers whose sacrifices... See More
Published December 11, 2023On November 11th, a clear day with perfect fall weather, Newtown Historical Society conducted a... See More
Published December 11, 2023Recently Queens Parks Commissioner Jackie Langsam and community members held a ribbon cutting... See More
Published December 11, 2023Steve Cohen has revealed a site diagram for his proposed CitiField casino which he wants to build... See More
Published December 11, 2023Grand Avenue in Maspeth is undergoing a culinary revolution. Two new restaurants had soft openings... See More
Published December 11, 2023Fall photos by Angela M.... See More
Published December 11, 2023Sitting at the dining room table with a cloud on my face, sad, worried. How will I ever pass my... See More
Published December 11, 2023Governor Kathy Hochul in early October announced the completion of a $17.8 million project to... See More
Published December 11, 2023Shakespeare notwithstanding, the “original” H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act of 2023, made... See More
Published December 11, 2023The social center of the typical New England community was the general store; in New York City, our... See More
Published December 11, 2023Ever since a coalition of Queens civic groups started Civics United for Railroad Environmental... See More
Published December 11, 2023Dear community members, civic leaders, elected officials and stakeholders of the 104th Precinct, I... See More
Published December 11, 2023My mother gave birth to five children. My sister Frieda, the oldest, was born on January 16, 1918.... See More
Published December 11, 2023Welcome back, adventurer! Dynamic crystals Last time we met, game studio Core had egg on their... See More
Published December 11, 2023The Middle Village Live Poultry Market, located on Hinman street (66th street) and Cooper Avenue,... See More
Published December 11, 2023Leopold Friedel, of 28 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, made many calls on New Year’s Day, and in... See More
Published December 11, 2023More than fifty children were made happy on Thursday night of last week, when Santa Claus, who was... See More
Published December 11, 2023Civic Members Plan Celebration To Mark Opening Of Toyland Christmas Fete Planned. Children to Be... See More
Published December 11, 2023The acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree. An adage I think of when I look in the mirror sideways... See More
Published December 11, 2023I trod carefully on the ‘X-trail’ balancing, teetering, on each footstep, following the line of... See More
Published December 11, 2023The classic Christmas song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” was originally written by... See More
Published December 11, 2023My, my, my… this year went by so quickly, didn’t it?! With all the craziness’ and strife... See More
Published December 11, 2023Let it sing Let it become a meeting place Wearing a cartoon face Limited to an inner curbed space... See More
Published December 11, 2023Hi everyone and welcome to the most wonderful time of the year! It’s always heartwarming when... See More
Published December 11, 2023The Christmas wreath is full of religious symbolism. It’s formed in the shape of a circle which... See More
Published December 11, 2023DeRucci defacement This empty corner building in Elmhurst, at Queens Boulevard and 57th Avenue... See More
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