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SERVING MIDDLE VILLAGE AND MASPETH SINCE 1938.
Published September 13, 2025One of the most breathtaking vistas in the area can be taken in at the Metropolitan Oval. It is believed to be the oldest soccer field in NYC and possibly in the US. Originally founded as a... See More
This is quite a busy scene! The caption for this photo says, “Highway maintenance removing sand... See More
This November, one of the most important elections in the history of our city will take place. We... See More
You may recall that earlier this year a cannabis license for 71-10 Grand Ave was opposed by our... See More
The Parks Department has come back with a much better plan for the Juniper Valley Park... See More
On July 28, an electrical fire devastated the commercial area of Dry Harbor Road. Four businesses... See More
The afternoon before our last meeting on June 19, a powerful storm passed through the area, pulling... See More
The Permanent Citizens Advisory Council surveyed those using the OMNY payment system to access MTA... See More
Published September 13, 2025Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Drew Musa was indicted by a grand jury for... See More
Published September 13, 2025There is a recent scam taking place within the 104, 108 and 110 Precincts. As of late, we have seen... See More
Published September 13, 2025There is a recent scam taking place within the 104, 108 and 110 Precincts. As of late, we have seen... See More
Published September 13, 2025The New York Post reported in June that the Squad 288/HazMat 1 firehouse on 68 Street in Maspeth is... See More
Published September 13, 2025You may have received a notice that you have lead pipes in your home. Many homes in our area have... See More
Published September 13, 2025The IBX is a once-in-a-generation investment that will make our infrastructure more equitable,... See More
Published September 13, 2025Why did the MTA take away the Q38 stop at Pleasantview Street and Juniper Valley Road, and both Q54... See More
Published September 13, 2025Earlier this summer. Gov. Kathy Hochul descended to the tracks of the planned IBX light rail line... See More
Published September 13, 2025The laughable regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs as per City of Yes, have been... See More
Published September 13, 2025The NYC Council’s Progressive Caucus plans to make “universal daylighting” a legislative... See More
Published September 13, 2025The car meetups continued this summer unabated. In fact, they seemed to have gotten worse since... See More
Published September 13, 2025We were happy to see that relay mailbox locks were being replaced with padlocks to prevent mail... See More
Published September 13, 2025We are told to make an appointment and to then place refrigerators at the curb for freon removal.... See More
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Published September 13, 2025Corn yellow blazed brilliant brightWearing a shy smileLuring butterflies, bees, birdsSymphony of... See More
Published September 13, 2025I will be bringing my Mobile Office to library locations throughout my district in September,... See More
Published September 13, 2025First, it’s good to see that the medians on Queens Boulevard are getting some attention. For far... See More
Published September 13, 2025Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? Knowing how to identify potential scammers... See More
Published September 13, 2025The following letter was issued to parishioners of Maspeth’s Transfiguration Church: Over the... See More
Published September 13, 2025New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019 requires the state to... See More
Published September 13, 2025Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse than City of Yes, the Charter Commission released... See More
Published September 13, 2025Greetings to all members of the Juniper Park Civic Association! We hope everyone enjoyed a... See More
Published September 13, 2025I consider myself an amateur naturalist, having an interest in everything I can find growing in the... See More
Published September 13, 2025When heavy rains hit our neighborhoods, I’m not just watching the damage unfold on the... See More
Published September 13, 2025Frank Lobosco was my uncle. Frank was also my Godfather. To me he was kind. I remember an incident... See More
Published September 13, 2025As a young boy, I lived on a quiet dead-end block in Maspeth on 73rd St. Then one day trucks came,... See More
Published September 13, 2025Since 2009, Civics United for Railroad Environmental Solutions has worked with civics —... See More
Published September 13, 2025“Take two, take as much as you want. Take the apples, take the oranges. Do you want any... See More
Published September 13, 2025My uncle, Joseph Lobosco, was a Men’s Man. He looked like Errol Flynn in his United States Army... See More
Published September 13, 2025Summers in our small tenement apartment were unbearably hot. Air conditioning was new and... See More
Published September 13, 2025Three months after 9/11, the smell of death lingered, floating over New York City, like a heavy... See More
Published September 13, 2025Mornings were usually the same: dad came home from the night shift at the Post Office, mom made me... See More
Published September 13, 2025As I grow older, the prospect of new gaming hardware excites me less and less. It’s not that... See More
Published September 13, 2025I should keep an empty plate on the floor to welcome all the scraps that fall from my utensils... See More
Published September 13, 2025Auctioneer and hotel keeper are among five prisoners in night raid Six tons of shimmering Japanese... See More
Published September 13, 2025David Kinney, of Middle Village, who has suffered greatly from chicken thieves during the past few... See More
Published September 13, 2025Middle Village inhabitants believed the day of resurrection had come when they heard bugle calls... See More
Published September 13, 2025Just Like That The Summer Is Going, Going, GONE! The change of seasons is one of the best things... See More
Published September 13, 2025Mom, You’re a Whisperer. You’re a Plant Whisperer,” my daughter Emily proclaimed as she... See More
Published September 13, 2025A Halloween Dream A tattered Raggedy Ann Doll cleaved to a steel girder, Howls! A cracked skull... See More
Published September 13, 2025SARAH BEDFORDFangs and Fruits, and Falling TreesSeptember 2 – November 1, 2025 Mrs. Gallery... See More
Published September 13, 2025Wall of Shame There’s simply no reason why the manager of this building, which is seen by... See More