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Juniper Valley Park 2026 Concert SchedulePublished July 6, 2026

Juniper Valley Park 2026 Concert Schedule

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Op-Ed: Doing Our Jobs Shouldn’t End in the Emergency Room
Published July 5, 2026

Op-Ed: Doing Our Jobs Shouldn’t End in the Emergency Room

By Council Member Phil Wong

Public service means showing up when your constituents ask for help. It means asking difficult... See More

MTA summer pop-up events
Published July 4, 2026

MTA summer pop-up events

Join the IBX team at pop-up events along the corridor at nearby bus stops, subway stations, parks,... See More

No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Saturday, July 4, 2026
Published June 29, 2026

No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Saturday, July 4, 2026

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

JPCA June 2026 meeting has full safety agenda and a special guest
Published June 17, 2026

JPCA June 2026 meeting has full safety agenda and a special guest

Join us on June 18 to discuss NYPD safety plans during the summer and the July 4th holiday... See More

Early voting schedule for June 23 Primary
Published June 7, 2026

Early voting schedule for June 23 Primary

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Juniper Valley Park Italian Festival June 6
Published June 6, 2026

Juniper Valley Park Italian Festival June 6

Join us Saturday, June 6 from 2-8pm at Juniper Valley... See More

‘Not Here’: Middle Village residents rally against battery storage
Published June 3, 2026

‘Not Here’: Middle Village residents rally against battery storage

Chants of “Not Here!” filled the air Tuesday night on 69th Place in Middle Village, Queens.... See More

Battery Farm Protest June 2
Published June 1, 2026

Battery Farm Protest June 2

Join us on Tuesday, June 2nd at 7 PM in front of 64-30 69th Place in Middle Village for a community... See More

MISSING DOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY
Published June 1, 2026

MISSING DOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY

The dog was taken from a bus stop 5/31/26 around 8:30pm. She lives on 78th Street and Penelope Ave.... See More

HOCHUL TRIES TO RESURRECT THE “HOUSING COMPACT” THAT WE DEFEATED IN 2023-2024
Published May 21, 2026

HOCHUL TRIES TO RESURRECT THE “HOUSING COMPACT” THAT WE DEFEATED IN 2023-2024

By Paul Graziano

Last week, Kathy Hochul had a big meeting with housing groups and developers where she once again... See More

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History

Published January 22, 2021

Historians Push To Put Disassembled Queens Church Back Together

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Anna Marie
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

The Fight
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

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In The News

Published June 5, 2026

Folks still charged up about MidVille BESS

Published June 5, 2026

No middle ground on SEQRA changes

Published June 5, 2026

IBX enviro review, design chugs along

Published June 3, 2026

‘Not Here’: Queens residents rally against battery storage

Published May 11, 2026

MTA Scrambles For New Funding To Keep Brooklyn-Queens Train Line On Track

Published May 4, 2026

CM Wong announces Summer Concert Series and ‘Movies Under the Stars’ at Juniper Valley Park

Published May 1, 2026

Reckless driver who allegedly spun around in BMW during viral, fiery NYC car meet-up is busted: cops

Published April 25, 2026

The fiery Queens street meetup was unacceptable—and it can’t happen again

Published April 23, 2026

Maspeth HS teacher groomed girls: report

Published April 23, 2026

Arrest made after dangerous street takeover around ring of fire in Queens

Published April 21, 2026

NYPD says it has seized 2 vehicles in fiery Maspeth, Queens car meetup

Published April 20, 2026

Mayhem in Maspeth: Police search for suspects following street takeover

Published April 16, 2026

Homeless woman charged with arson and attempted murder for allegedly starting three fires in Maspeth: NYPD

Published April 3, 2026

CM Wong delivers strong first quarter with perfect attendance, casting 200 votes with active legislative record

Published March 31, 2026

The brutal politics of property tax reform

Press Releases

Published February 25, 2026

Elected Officials, UFT, and Community Leaders Issue Joint Statement Opposing Proposed BESS Facility on 69th Place in Middle Village

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

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Juniper Berry June 2026

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Yesterday & Today: 62nd Avenue – Looking West Toward 69th Street
Published June 3, 2026

Yesterday & Today: 62nd Avenue – Looking West Toward 69th Street

By Christina Wilkinson;

This photo is from 1943 and it shows a surveyor from the Department of Public Works measuring the... See More

This construction is NOT for the IBX!
Published June 3, 2026

This construction is NOT for the IBX!

By Christina Wilkinson;

CSX is currently adding a second track for its freight operations. The project is known as the... See More

Berry Bits: Trash Bin Enforcement Delayed
Published June 4, 2026

Berry Bits: Trash Bin Enforcement Delayed

By Christina Wilkinson;

We have good news and bad news when it comes to the new DSNY regulation requiring an official NYC... See More

Berry Bits: The shows must go on!
Published June 4, 2026

Berry Bits: The shows must go on!

By Christina Wilkinson;

Last year, the Parks Department threw community organizations a curveball when it announced that... See More

Berry Bits: Water Board Drowning Taxpayers
Published June 4, 2026

Berry Bits: Water Board Drowning Taxpayers

By Christina Wilkinson;

City Council Member Phil Wong has strongly urged the NYC Water Board and Department of... See More

Berry Bits: St. Saviour’s Negotiations to Begin
Published June 4, 2026

Berry Bits: St. Saviour’s Negotiations to Begin

By Christina Wilkinson;

City Council Member Phil Wong and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have offered to mediate... See More

Berry Bits: Restroom Relief
Published June 4, 2026

Berry Bits: Restroom Relief

By Christina Wilkinson;

When the Parks Department moved forward with the renovation of the park house at the Juniper Valley... See More

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There is someone posting that Phillies was sold to the MTA and people are believing it. The MTA does not have the authority to purchase property for the IBX until after the Environmental Impact Statement is completed, released, and there are hearings on it. They also don't plan to do anything on the south side of Eliot, the station would be on the north side by the little garden. ACRIS also shows no evidence of a sale. ... See MoreSee Less

There is someone posting that Phillies was sold to the MTA and people are believing it. The MTA does not have the authority to purchase property for the IBX until after the Environmental Impact Statement is completed, released, and there are hearings on it. They also dont plan to do anything on the south side of Eliot, the station would be on the north side by the little garden. ACRIS also shows no evidence of a sale.
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