Ridgewood Reservoir achieves protected wetlands status
The Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park has officially been designated a wetland by the NYS DEC after 11 years of advocacy by a coalition of environmental and historic preservation activists.
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No Trash, Recycling or Organic Collection, nor Street Cleaning, on Presidents' Day, Monday, February 18, 2019
In observance of Presidents' Day, the New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there will not be garbage, organics or recycling collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, February 18, 2019.
Read MoreJuniper Civic bids fond farewell to Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski
The Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) honored Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski with the organization's 2018 Community Service Award.
Read MoreA message from President Tony Nunziato
Here we are as another year draws to a close and although we have some major concerns that we're keeping on top of, it's nice to slow down a bit and revel in the holiday season.
Read MoreFederal offices closed for day of mourning 12/5
Five days after the death of the nation's 41st president, Americans will observe a day of mourning this Wednesday for George H.W. Bush.
Read MoreJPCA's annual Holiday Party & Raffle is December 13th
The Juniper Park Civic Association will hold their annual holiday party and raffle on Thursday, December 13th, 2018 at 7:45pm at Our Lady of Hope Auditorium in Middle Village.
Read MoreJPCA honors hometown hero at October meeting
Firefighter Chris Gaulrapp was the recipient of the Hero Award at our October 18th meeting. His wife and children joined us in recognizing his service and heroism.
Read MoreAnother homeless shelter proposed for Maspeth
Juniper Park Civic Association will oppose any attempt by the City of New York to site a shelter at PS9 The Walter Reed School, a special education school in western Maspeth located at 58-74 57th Street between Grand and Flushing Avenues.
Read MoreJuniper Valley Park Halloween festival October 20th
Join us at the Halloween Festival, on October 20, 2018, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Juniper Valley Park!
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view allJuniper Civic bids fond farewell to Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski
The Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) honored Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski with the organization's 2018 Community Service Award during its Town Meeting on December 13th at Our Lady of Hope School. Lewandowski, a lifelong Queens resident who lives in Middle Village, enters retirement on December 31st after a 40-year career with the New York City Parks Department.
Read MoreJPCA to hold holiday party on Dec. 13th
The Juniper Park Civic Association will hold their annual holiday party and raffle on Thursday, December 13th, 2018 at 7:45pm at Our Lady of Hope Auditorium in Middle Village. The civic association will use this occasion to close out its 80th anniversary year.
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