News, Events & Local Businessess in Middle Village Queens
Councilman Bob Holden is inviting residents to a town hall-style meeting at his district office in Middle Village tonight.
The “Conversation with your Councilman” will run from 6:3o to 8 p.m.
Holden will talk about district issues, legislative updates at City Hall and other important topics.
On Friday, November 15, from 1 to 2 p.m., the Middle Village Library will host a chair stretching and guided meditation session.
The practice stretches you can do in a chair will help increase feelings of relaxation, energy and overall well-being.
The presenter will be Merryl Reichbach, LSCW, program manager of SHAREing and CAREing.
For more, call the Middle Village library at 718-326-1390.
Community Board 5 will meet on Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Christ the King High School.
The agenda includes a vote on the Fiscal Year 2021 and Capital and Expense Budget priorities for the district.
The board’s Special Committee on Homelessness will deliver its report and recommendations for the planned homeless shelter at 78-16 Cooper Avenue in Glendale.
To register to speak, call the board office at 718-366-1834.
Last week, FDNY Captain and Middle Village resident Brian Gill was given the Hero Award by the Juniper Park Civic Association.
The accolade is awarded to local residents who commit heroic acts, the civic says. Gill was presented the award at their September 19th meeting.
According to the civic, Gill responded to an apartment fire in the Bronx last September. Their water was delayed, and were told that high winds would affect the fire.
Gill and his team reached the 12th floor apartment door, but realized they could be subject to “blowtorch conditions.” They proceeded anyway.
After opening the door, the firefighters saved the first victim. Gill crawled through the apartment to look for more people.
In the back bedroom, he found a semi-conscious man and brought him to safety, shielding him from the flame.
All of the victims were rescued successfully.
Earlier this year, Gill received the Uniformed Fire Officers Association Medal, the civic says.
On Thursday, August 22 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, the Health Department is conducting another adulticide treatment to reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus.
Trucks will spray pesticides in sections of Queens, including Maspeth, West Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale and Blissville.
In case of bad weather, the spraying will be pushed back to Monday, August 26 or Tuesday, August 27.
The Health Department says it will use very low concentrations of the insecticides Anvil® 10+10 and/or DeltaGard®.
The risks of these pesticides are low to people and pets. Some people who are sensitive to spray ingredients may experience short-term eye or throat irritation, or a rash.
People will respiratory conditions may also be affected, health officials say.
To stay safe during spraying, residents are being asked to stay indoors whenever possible. Air conditioners can remain on.
And while it is unnecessary, residents can close air conditioner vents or choose the recirculate function.
After spraying, health officials say residents should wash their skin and clothing exposed to pesticides with soap and water. Always wash fruits and vegetables with water as well.
To reduce exposure to mosquitos, here are some tips courtesy of the Health Department:
As the new school year approaches, Queens Borough Hall is collecting backpacks and school supplies as part of its annual drive.
“Project: Back to School” is organized by the Coalition for the Homeless, and provides homeless children with backpacks filled with things they need for school.
Borough Hall is accepting donations from now through Wednesday, August 28 at 120-55 Queens Boulevard, on the first floor in the main lobby.
You can also donate #2 pencils, hard and soft pencil cases, pencil sharpeners, crayons (24-count boxes), colored pencils, washable markers, Elmer’s glue, glue sticks, composition notebooks, binders, ruled paper, safety scissors, pocket folders and scientific calculators.
The donated items are anonymous and non tax-deductible.
Believe it or not, Middle Village is the tenth most expensive neighborhood in Queens, according to PropertyShark.com.
The area’s median sale price in the second quarter of 2019 was $725,000. That’s behind neighborhoods like Ditmars-Steinway and Hunters Point in western Queens and Fresh Meadows and Jamaica Estates in eastern Queens.
TriBeCa remains the most expensive neighborhood in New York City at $4.34 million, followed by Hudson Yards at $3.68 million. Little Italy snagged the third spot, and Cobble hill jumped to seventh.
You can see the full PropertyShark report here.
This Tuesday at 7 p.m., The Polka Brothers will perform in Middle Village as part of the 2019 Juniper Valley Park Festival.
The concert series is from NYC Parks, Councilman Bob Holden and the Juniper Valley Park Conservancy.
On July 23, Back to the Garden will celebrate Woodstock’s 50th anniversary, followed by Jerry Drake & the Front Page Band on July 30.
The series will conclude with Generations playing classic rock on August 6, which coincides with National Night Out Against Crime.
See you all at the park!
The JC Players are hosting a lovely afternoon treat for you and your kids on Saturday, July 27.
A special tea and story time with Belle will be held at the Community United Methodist Church from noon to 2 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite character and enjoy story time and crafts. There will also be tea, juice, and goodies, in addition to a dance party.
Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 at the door. For more info, please call Randi at 917-647-7526 or email randi817@hotmail.com. You can also visit 917-647-7526.
The JC Players will perform their adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” in August. Stay tuned!
The Juniper Park Live Music Festival will take place on Tuesday, June 25. The show will begin at 7 p.m.
Councilman Robert Holden together with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and the Juniper Valley Park Conservancy present the 2019 Music Festival featuring the Queens Symphony Orchestra’s “Tribute to America.” Bring your own chair for comfort!
Juniper Valley Park is located at 80th Street & Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village.