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Christmas Eve on Mazeau Street, 1959

Published November 27, 2017

Christmas Eve on Mazeau Street, 1959

By Paul de Falco

Every house on Mazeau Street had lights, Santas and reindeer in their front yards, and some even had lights on the trees and in the bushes. Grand Avenue was lit up with Christmas lights and garland... See More

Sanitation Service Alerts for Election Day and Veterans Day

Published November 4, 2017

Sanitation Service Alerts for Election Day and Veterans Day

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no garbage, recycling nor... See More

Q&A with Robert Holden, Candidate for City Council

Published November 2, 2017

Q&A with Robert Holden, Candidate for City Council

By David Shapiro

Robert Holden (or “Bob” as he prefers to be called) has served as President of Juniper Park... See More

Juniper Civic sponsors Juniper Valley Park Halloween Festival Oct 28th

Published October 12, 2017

Juniper Civic sponsors Juniper Valley Park Halloween Festival Oct 28th

We are so excited to announce that the Middle Village Halloween parade is set for Saturday, October... See More

The Kosciuszko Bridge: Hello and Goodbye

Published October 2, 2017

The Kosciuszko Bridge: Hello and Goodbye

By Christina Wilkinson

The new Kosciuszko Bridge was dedicated on the warm, humid, overcast afternoon of April 27th. It is... See More

The true meaning of Maspeth’s ancient name

Published September 18, 2017

The true meaning of Maspeth’s ancient name

By Christina Wilkinson

On March 19, 1889, the Brooklyn Eagle focused its attention on the origin of Maspeth’s name by... See More

An Open Letter to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio

Published August 17, 2017

An Open Letter to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio

By Larry Mendte

Dear Mr. Mayor: If you have any capability for self-reflection, by now, after an avalanche of... See More

The 2017 Juniper Valley Park Summer Concert Series was a blast!

Published August 14, 2017

The 2017 Juniper Valley Park Summer Concert Series was a blast!

By Christina Wilkinson

A special thank you to co-sponsors Juniper Valley Park Conservancy, NYC Department of Parks and... See More

Maspeth-Middle Village Task Force’s coalition strategy pays off

Published March 2, 2017

Maspeth-Middle Village Task Force’s coalition strategy pays off

By Christina Wilkinson

Mayor de Blasio announced a major policy shift on February 28th which will eventually end the... See More

How The Trump/Pence Ticket Won

Published January 9, 2017

How The Trump/Pence Ticket Won

By Frank Spaulding-Bey

Make no mistake about it, all US Presidential Elections come down to one thing and one thing only,... See More

Massive MARCH FOR MASPETH puts city on notice

Published August 29, 2016

Massive MARCH FOR MASPETH puts city on notice

On Saturday, August 27th, the entire town participated in the –March for Maspeth– protest... See More

Elizabeth Crowley to Maspeth: DROP DEAD!

Published August 26, 2016

Elizabeth Crowley to Maspeth: DROP DEAD!

A light rain was falling as Community Board member Jerry Drake addressed about 200 protesters on... See More

200th Anniversary kicks off with 6 Free Summer Concerts in Juniper Valley Park

Published June 14, 2016

200th Anniversary kicks off with 6 Free Summer Concerts in Juniper Valley Park

By Juniper Park Civic Association

The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and Juniper Park Civic Association present: The... See More

200th Anniversary of Middle Village, JPCA plans year-long events.

Published February 29, 2016

200th Anniversary of Middle Village, JPCA plans year-long events.

By Christina Wilkinson

The neighborhood we know today as Middle Village would likely not exist had it not been for the... See More

Towing Blitz in Maspeth nets 16 Vehicles.

Published June 6, 2015

Towing Blitz in Maspeth nets 16 Vehicles.

By Juniper Park Civic Association

On Friday, June 5th the 104th Precinct conducted an all-night towing operation in Maspeth. The... See More

The Wizard of Odd

Published January 10, 2015

The Wizard of Odd

By Christina Wilkinson

Have you felt lately like you were conked on the head and awakened inside a nightmare? Or maybe... See More

The Spooky Record of Marge Markey

Published September 8, 2014

The Spooky Record of Marge Markey

By Juniper Park Civic Association

Marge Markey is running for re-election for the ninth time on a platform that she has been... See More

No Place for a Home

Published June 15, 2014

No Place for a Home

By Robert Holden

The proposal for a homeless shelter (at 78-16 Cooper Avenue, Glendale) in the middle of a hazardous... See More

The Invasion of the Bottle Snatchers

Published March 27, 2014

The Invasion of the Bottle Snatchers

By Juniper Berry staff

Residents have been complaining for years about bottle & can scavengers that regularly trespass... See More

A Lightweight Next to the Queens Machine

Published January 17, 2014

A Lightweight Next to the Queens Machine

By Juniper Park Civic Assoc

Political retribution and shenanigans that came to define the once powerful Tammany Hall still... See More

Cops hunt perv in Middle Village who stalked two teens at bus stop

Published November 12, 2013

Cops hunt perv in Middle Village who stalked two teens at bus stop

By Lisa L. Colangelo / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

NYPD promises more patrols in that section of 104th Precinct. Officers looking for the man in the... See More

My Middle Village Memories

Published September 21, 2013

My Middle Village Memories

By Stevanne Auerbach (aka Eleanor Stockheim)

I recall many warm and wonderful memories of Middle Village, and want to share them so you can also... See More

In Memoriam Pat Santoro

Published July 31, 2013

In Memoriam Pat Santoro

By Robert Holden

It is with great sadness that the Juniper Park Civic Association announces the sudden passing of... See More

Water Rate Increases and the Systematic Failure of Government

Published June 22, 2013

Water Rate Increases and the Systematic Failure of Government

By Craig Caruana - Editorial

Recent water rate increases highlight the systematic problems with our government. City Council... See More

104th Precinct: Crime Scene Do Not Cross

Published June 9, 2013

104th Precinct: Crime Scene Do Not Cross

By Robert F. Holden

The 104th Police Precinct has been robbed, twice this year. The culprits reside at One Police Plaza... See More

In Middle Village, Advocate Watches Over Fields He Once Played On

Published March 23, 2013

In Middle Village, Advocate Watches Over Fields He Once Played On

By James Yolles, New Yorkers For Parks

Between his post as President of the Juniper Park Civic Association, his seat on Queens Community... See More

Broken Muni-Meters are giving Queens drivers more headaches

Published March 7, 2013

Broken Muni-Meters are giving Queens drivers more headaches

By Lisa L. Colangelo / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Finding a parking spot in some Queens neighborhoods is a tough enough task. But now drivers say... See More

Carl Berner January 27, 1902-January 7, 2013

Published January 8, 2013

Carl Berner January 27, 1902-January 7, 2013

By Lorraine Sciulli

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of an original Juniper Park Civic Association... See More

Visions of Sugar Plums… the little known connection of Middle Village with the Modern Day Image of Santa Claus

Published December 21, 2012

Visions of Sugar Plums… the little known connection of Middle Village with the Modern Day Image of Santa Claus

By DOROTHY SPEER

James Harper was born in England on April 13, 1795. At 26 years of age he lived in Newtown in an... See More

Middle Village & Maspeth Brace for Second Storm – High Winds & Snow hit area

Published October 30, 2012

Middle Village & Maspeth Brace for Second Storm – High Winds & Snow hit area

HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST THURSDAY. WINDS... NORTH... See More

SETTING GOALS FOR CONGRESS – Meng & Halloran Outline Goals For NY-6

Published October 27, 2012

SETTING GOALS FOR CONGRESS – Meng & Halloran Outline Goals For NY-6

By Robert Pozarycki, Times Newsweekly

Grace Meng and Dan Halloran battled in a debate hosted by the Juniper Park Civic Association, the... See More

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