Nov. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway The NYPD has recently stepped up its presence across local parks in District 30 at the request of Council Member Robert Holden. The enforcement operation was aimed at addressing the quality-of-life issues that have come further into the light in recent times. Holden held meetings with NYPD Chief…
Nov. 7, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Amazin’ Mets Foundation, in collaboration with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, has announced the completion of renovations for Field #1 at Juniper Valley Park, made possible through a contribution exceeding $430,000. Located in Middle Village, Juniper Valley Park spans over 55 acres, offering…
Oct. 24, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Colum Motherway A large group of volunteers gathered for a joint cleanup event at Juniper Valley Park on Sunday, Oct. 20, making it the largest effort to date focused on improving the small portion of the park near Pullis Farm Cemetery. The event was organized in partnership…
Sep. 12, 2024 By Anthony Medina The 9/11 Vigil Committee gathered at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village on Wednesday, Sept. 11, for a yearly candlelight vigil and prayer service to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11. 2001. On the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, neighbors joined together at the 9/11…
Sep. 10, 2024 By Anthony Medina The second annual hockey puck drop ceremony for the Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League demonstrated how determination and community support can keep a treasured tradition alive. Dozens of families, friends and community leaders gathered at the James Bohan Hockey Rink in Juniper Valley Park on Saturday, Sept.…
Jul. 16, 2024 By Anthony Medina Fresh off the end of the league’s Spring Season, the Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League has rolled into the hot weather with its first-ever Summer season. So far, the season has started with a set of nail-biting games. The Summer season opener for the MVP Roller Hockey…
Jul. 15, 2024 By Anthony Medina Queens Council Member Robert Holden, representing City Council District 30, has secured millions of dollars in capital, expense and veterans funding as part of the recently approved New York City Council budget for fiscal year 2025. The council member, who represents Maspeth and Middle Village and parts of Glendale,…
May. 31, 2024 By Anthony Medina Unisha Chetram, an 8th-grade student at M.S. 137 America’s School of Heroes in Queens, spends a lot of time thinking about the many social issues that have taken center stage on a local and global scale. At the heart of this 14-year-old’s advanced views on social issues is a…
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May. 29, 2024 By Anthony Medina Council Member Robert Holden is bringing a Summer Concert Series to Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village for a jam-packed month of music. The lineup of performances features a wide array of new and familiar faces to the Middle Village Park, playing music from some of the most notorious…
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May. 7, 2024 By Anthony Medina A reunion unlike any other brought hundreds of people together at the James Bohan Hockey Rink at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village for an alumni game featuring players from the original Middle Village Hockey League and the 104th Pct. Youth Roller Hockey on Sunday, Apr. 28. Spectators of…
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