The Juniper Park Civic Association

Latest News

Published April 17, 2024

City of Yes for Economic Opportunity Presentation

April 8th, 2024 RE: City of Yes for Economic Opportunity (N 240010 ZRY & N240011 ZRY) My name is Paul Graziano and I am an urban planning, land use and zoning consultant retained by the Queens... See More

Town meeting agenda for April 18

Published April 15, 2024

Town meeting agenda for April 18

Please join us at OLH on Thursday, April 18 at 7:30pm to discuss issues of concern to the... See More

April Street Co-Namings cosponsored by JPCA

Published April 6, 2024

April Street Co-Namings cosponsored by JPCA

Patrolman Charles Reynolds and Patrolman Frank Romanella were shot and killed after arresting... See More

Happy Easter to all

Published March 23, 2024

Happy Easter to all

Best wishes from the Juniper Park Civic... See More

Town Meeting March 21 at OLH

Published March 15, 2024

Town Meeting March 21 at OLH

Please come with your issues of... See More

Metro Ave stores busted for illegal drug products

Published March 7, 2024

Metro Ave stores busted for illegal drug products

Council Member Robert Holden recently collaborated with the NYC Sheriff’s Office, NYPD Chief... See More

No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Lincoln’s Birthday, Monday, February 12 and Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 19

Published February 7, 2024

No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Lincoln’s Birthday, Monday, February 12 and Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 19

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost... See More

Two very important CB5 committee meetings

Published January 26, 2024

Two very important CB5 committee meetings

Christmas Tree disposal 2023-2024

Published December 23, 2023

Christmas Tree disposal 2023-2024

Juniper Valley Park* 80th Street between Juniper Boulevard North and South *Chipping What’s After... See More

John Killcommons 1934-2023

Published December 22, 2023

John Killcommons 1934-2023

John J. Killcommons, 89, of Middle Village, New York, passed away peacefully on December 21st,... See More

Holiday Party and Raffle moved to Trinity Lutheran Church

Published December 9, 2023

Holiday Party and Raffle moved to Trinity Lutheran Church

Due to ongoing construction at Our Lady of Hope, our Town Meeting, which includes a holiday party... See More

History

Published January 22, 2021

Historians Push To Put Disassembled Queens Church Back Together

Published March 23, 2013

Anna Marie

By Robert Henry

As I get older the memories of my childhood have begun to fade. It's very unfortunate. I have... See More

They came because they always do. Maspeth Remembers and Dedicates Site of Tragic Fire 50 Years ago.

Published March 23, 2013

They came because they always do. Maspeth Remembers and Dedicates Site of Tragic Fire 50 Years ago.

By Robert F. Holden

The date was October 26, 1962. The country and the world were concerned about the very real... See More

Published March 23, 2013

The Fight

By WILLIAM G. THOM

It was not that long ago when real men settled their differences out in the alley, not in the... See More

The New York Connecting Railroad

Published March 23, 2013

The New York Connecting Railroad

By William Thom

Back in the late 19th century the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) proclaimed itself the Standard... See More

Shocking Catastrophe ‒ Five Children Smothered to Death in Newtown

Published March 23, 2013

Shocking Catastrophe ‒ Five Children Smothered to Death in Newtown

By BROOKLYN EAGLE JANUARY 2, 1855

Brooklyn Eagle January 2, 1855 • Seldom have we been called upon to record a more... See More

A Shocking Suicide as Unknown Woman Cuts Her Throat at Maspeth

Published March 23, 2013

A Shocking Suicide as Unknown Woman Cuts Her Throat at Maspeth

By BROOKLYN EAGLE JULY 12, 1902

One of the most horrible suicides that ever occurred in this vicinity was discovered yesterday at... See More

In The News

Published April 16, 2024

Middle Village honors fallen 9/11 Hero EMT Hilda Vannata with street co-naming ceremony

Published April 1, 2024

NYC deli to sell new ‘hero’ sandwich to raise funds for family of slain Officer Jonathan Diller

Published April 1, 2024

Woman killed, man injured in double stabbing in Queens

Published March 29, 2024

Still questions about new Maspeth shelter

Published March 23, 2024

City to roll out new trash bins for residents, but they will have to pay

Published March 23, 2024

Lawsuit Targeting NYC’s Property Tax System Can Proceed, Court Says

Published March 23, 2024

NYC parents demand more zoned high schools to prioritize neighborhood students

Published March 15, 2024

Assembly Dems resist crackdown on New York’s illegal pot shops in budget

Published March 15, 2024

New York legislators and transparency advocates call for stronger Freedom of Information Laws

Published March 12, 2024

Rogue NYC pot shops open a week after raids — with one still selling marijuana

Published March 12, 2024

Maspeth Synagogue turned migrant shelter receives backlash from community members

Published March 12, 2024

As more people turn to collecting bottles and cans, NY lawmakers push doubling refunds

Published March 7, 2024

Council Member Robert Holden warns seniors about home repair scams

Published March 7, 2024

NYC ‘cannabis cops’ raid and shutter two illegal pot shops in Queens

Published March 4, 2024

Fly E-Bike Signs 52K-SF Industrial Lease in Maspeth

Press Releases

Published September 20, 2019

Juniper Civic honors FDNY Captain Brian Gill

During the Juniper Park Civic Association’s meeting held on Thursday, September 19 at Our Lady of... See More

Published December 13, 2018

Juniper Civic bids fond farewell to Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski

The Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) honored Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski... See More

Published November 4, 2018

JPCA to hold holiday party on Dec. 13th

The Juniper Park Civic Association will hold their annual holiday party and raffle on Thursday,... See More

Published March 1, 2017

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

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

Published June 7, 2016

MARKEY BILL DENIES JUSTICE FOR THE MAJORITY OF SEX ABUSE VICTIMS

(June 7, 2016) Assemblywoman Margaret Markey is pushing a bill in the State Assembly that would... See More

Published November 16, 2011

COUNCIL MEMBER ELIZABETH CROWLEY DASHES HOPES FOR ST. SAVIOUR'S PARK SPACE. Impetuous decision has dire consequences.

Last week, park and community advocates including the Juniper Park Civic Association, Newtown... See More

Published September 19, 2010

Juniper Civic: Lack of NYPD response left Middle Village to fend for itself in aftermath of storm.

After the most violent storm ever to hit New York City, the NYPD decided that the 104th Precinct... See More

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