Middle Village Residents Association

10/20/2026

SERVICE HOURS ALERT!

STUDENTS IN NEED OF COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS — PLEASE SHARE!

As we get ready to celebrate and honor our service members for Veterans Day, we’re calling on volunteers to help us give the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden in Glendale some much-needed TLC!

WHERE: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Glendale
ADDRESS: 8805 76th Avenue, Glendale, NY
WHEN: Saturday at 9:30 AM

We need helping hands to clean up and turn this garden around as we prepare to honor those who served our country.

The MVPORA is proud to partner with AM Hevesi, Senator Addabbo, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32, and Partnership for Parks for this important community cleanup!

Know any students or kids who need community service hours? Please encourage them to stop by and lend a hand! It’s a great opportunity to give back to the community, support our veterans, and earn valuable service hours.

PLEASE FORWARD AND SHARE THIS POST WITH ANY STUDENT WHO NEEDS SERVICE HOURS!

Let’s come together, show our appreciation for our veterans, and make this memorial garden shine!

10/16/2026

IMPORTANT — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NYC DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS: NATURAL GAS DETECTORS REQUIRED IN COVERED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS BY JANUARY 1, 2027

The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB), in partnership with the FDNY, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), National Grid, and Con Edison, is reminding New Yorkers about an important new home safety requirement under Local Law 102 of 2025.

WHAT HOMEOWNERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS NEED TO KNOW

By January 1, 2027, covered residential buildings with gas piping must have code-compliant natural gas alarms provided and installed in every dwelling unit.

The requirement applies to:

Apartment buildings
Private homes, including one- and two-family homes
Hotels, motels, and lodging or rooming houses
Single-room occupancy buildings
IMPORTANT DEADLINE FOR PROPERTY OWNERS

The January 1, 2027, deadline is approaching. Property owners should take the necessary steps now to ensure compliance.

Natural gas alarms may be hardwired, plugged into an electrical outlet, or battery-powered. Regardless of the type selected, property owners should verify that the alarm meets the applicable safety requirements and is properly listed to UL 1484 or UL 2075, as applicable.

FREE NATURAL GAS DETECTORS AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH

The Department of Buildings and National Grid are conducting educational outreach events throughout all five boroughs to help property owners understand the new requirements. A limited number of free natural gas detectors will be distributed to small residential property owners attending these events, on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

KNOW WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT A GAS LEAK

Natural gas leaks can create dangerous conditions that may lead to fires, explosions, and serious injuries.

If you smell gas or a natural gas alarm activates:

Leave the area immediately.
Move to a safe location.
Call 911 from a safe distance.
Do not ignore a suspected gas leak.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD

Our communities benefit when residents, tenants, landlords, homeowners, and property managers are informed about important safety requirements. Please share this notice to help ensure that New Yorkers are aware of the upcoming deadline and have time to prepare.

For official information, visit the NYC Department of Buildings website:

https://www.nyc.gov/buildings

For questions regarding Local Law 102 of 2025, contact:

[email protected]

Public safety begins with awareness and preparation. Please share this important information with your neighbors and community.

Source: New York City Department of Buildings, October 13, 2026, press release and related service notice.

10/15/2026

❤️ As President of the Middle Village Residents Association (MVPORA), I’m proud to help bring important, life-saving resources to our community.
Thank you to Senator Joe Addabbo and the FDNY Mobile CPR Training Outreach Unit for partnering with us to teach our neighbors CPR and AED basics at Our Lady of Hope Church.
It was especially meaningful to see my son Jack featured in the photo from this important event! ❤️ Learning these life-saving skills can make all the difference when every second counts. Together, we can help keep Middle Village safer!
Raimondo Graziano

New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. partnered with the FDNY Mobile CPR Training Outreach Unit and the Middle Village Property Owners and Residents

10/14/2026

The Middle Village Property Owners & Residents Association was proud to welcome candidates and elected officials to our meeting on Tuesday evening!
A big thank-you to Senator Joe Addabbo for sponsoring the FDNY CPR training and to Congresswoman Grace Meng for sharing important district updates.
We’d also like to extend our sincere thanks to the candidates who took the time to attend, share their platforms, and connect directly with our community:

Assembly District 30: Patrick Martinez and Brandon Castro
Assembly District 38: David Orkin and Ruben Cruz
Congressional District 7: Melvin Rivera
Judicial Candidates: Michelle McSweeney-Ortiz, William David Shanahan, and Julie Milner

Thank you all for showing up, engaging with residents, and making time for meaningful conversations. Local politics matter, and some of the most important decisions affecting our daily lives happen right here in our own community.
🗳️ Mark your calendars and make your voices heard!

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3
Early Voting: October 24 – November 1

Your vote matters. Stay informed, get involved, and make a plan to vote!

Many thanks to Isaiah Vega for organizing and moderating this Forum and keeping it civil and structured. Great Work from a Young Man.

*** See You In November ***

10/12/2026

TUESDAY 10-13-26 @ OLH Doors Open at 6PM Prgram Starts @ 6:30PM
Dear Civic Members,
I hope everyone had a great summer!
Please join us on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Hope Church in Middle Village for our upcoming MVPORA community meeting.
We are partnering with Senator Joseph Addabbo and the FDNY to offer a FREE CPR Training Seminar for our community.
Following the CPR training, we will also have a brief candidate introduction featuring candidates for Assembly Districts 30 and 38.
Confirmed candidates include:
David Orkin and Ruben Cruz for Assembly District 38
Patrick Martinez and Brandon Castro for Assembly District 30
More candidates may be joining us as we finalize the lineup.
Membership & Queens Ledger Subscription
We also want to remind everyone that the Queens Ledger newspaper subscriptions included with your MVPORA membership are expiring.
If you would like to renew your membership, please bring $25 for a family membership. Your membership includes an annual subscription with weekly delivery of the Queens Ledger newspaper.
We encourage all of our civic members and community residents to attend, take advantage of this important CPR training, meet the candidates, and renew your membership.
I look forward to seeing everyone on October 13th at 6:30 PM at Our Lady of Hope Church!
All the Best,
Paul Pogozelski

10/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE: 10-13-26 - NEXT WEEK @ OLH
Dear Civic Members,
I hope everyone had a great summer!
Please join us on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Hope Church in Middle Village for our upcoming MVPORA community meeting.
We are partnering with Senator Joseph Addabbo and the FDNY to offer a FREE CPR Training Seminar for our community.
Following the CPR training, we will also have a brief candidate introduction featuring candidates for Assembly Districts 30 and 38.
Confirmed candidates include:
David Orkin and Ruben Cruz for Assembly District 38
Patrick Martinez and Brandon Castro for Assembly District 30
More candidates may be joining us as we finalize the lineup.
Membership & Queens Ledger Subscription
We also want to remind everyone that the Queens Ledger newspaper subscriptions included with your MVPORA membership are expiring.
If you would like to renew your membership, please bring $25 for a family membership. Your membership includes an annual subscription with weekly delivery of the Queens Ledger newspaper.
We encourage all of our civic members and community residents to attend, take advantage of this important CPR training, meet the candidates, and renew your membership.
I look forward to seeing everyone on October 13th at 6:30 PM at Our Lady of Hope Church!
All the Best,
Paul Pogozelski

09/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE: 10-13-26
Dear Civic Members,

I hope everyone had a great summer!

Please join us on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Hope Church in Middle Village for our upcoming MVPORA community meeting.

We are partnering with Senator Joseph Addabbo and the FDNY to offer a FREE CPR Training Seminar for our community.

Following the CPR training, we will also have a brief candidate introduction featuring candidates for Assembly Districts 30 and 38.

Confirmed candidates include:

David Orkin and Ruben Cruz for Assembly District 38

Patrick Martinez and Brandon Castro for Assembly District 30

More candidates may be joining us as we finalize the lineup.

Membership & Queens Ledger Subscription
We also want to remind everyone that the Queens Ledger newspaper subscriptions included with your MVPORA membership are expiring.

If you would like to renew your membership, please bring $25 for a family membership. Your membership includes an annual subscription with weekly delivery of the Queens Ledger newspaper.

We encourage all of our civic members and community residents to attend, take advantage of this important CPR training, meet the candidates, and renew your membership.

I look forward to seeing everyone on October 13th at 6:30 PM at Our Lady of Hope Church!

All the Best,

Paul Pogozelski

09/27/2026

Save the date: 10-10-2026
In a chaotic world where we are constantly chasing the next material item or trip, true love delivers something nothing else can fulfill.
Animals respond to pure, unconditional love—and they give it right back.
Take a moment, come down, and meet your newest family member and bestie. Especially if you have recently lost someone special to you, take this as your sign. Maybe you aren’t just saving an animal. Maybe they are saving you. ❤️
📍 Pet Adoption Event📅 Saturday, October 10th, 2026
👉 Bring an open heart and find your new best friend!
JUNIPER VALLEY PARK, MV CONCERT / HANDBALL AREA 80TH ST.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=38363652396583706

09/10/2026

Meeting Alert / Free CPR Training 10-13-26 @ 6:30PM OLH Church MV.
Hope everyone had a great summer! It certainly felt like the first signs of fall last night at the Community Board 5 meeting at Christ the King, where I spoke about our upcoming MVPORA community meeting on October 13th at Our Lady of Hope at 6:30 PM.

We’re partnering with Senator Joseph Addabbo and the FDNY for a FREE CPR training seminar, followed by a brief candidate introduction featuring candidates for Assembly Districts 30 and 38.

Confirmed candidates include David Orkin and Ruben Cruz for AD 38, as well as Patrick Martinez and Brandon Castro for AD 30. More candidates may be joining us as we finalize the lineup.

I look forward to seeing everyone on October 13th!

And tomorrow, I hope you’ll join us at the 9/11 Vigil at Juniper Valley Park as we mark 25 years since that tragic day. We remember the lives lost and especially honor the heroes who ran into the buildings while others were running out.

Never forget.

06/25/2026

Call to Action: Demand Transparency from NineDot Energy

On June 12, I emailed Pooja Goyal and David Gluck—board members connected to both NineDot Energy and Carlyle Group—requesting a meeting regarding the proposed NineDot battery storage facility near PS 128. I have yet to receive a response.

Our community deserves transparency. I encourage everyone to stay informed, read my op-ed, "The Other 800-Pound Gorilla," and respectfully contact these board members to urge them to meet with the community and discuss NineDot's plans for the site, including safety and decommissioning plans.

Contact:

Pooja Goyal – [email protected]
David Gluck – [email protected]

If NineDot wants to build in our neighborhood, it should be willing to engage with the people who will be affected by its decisions.

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Email Sent on June 12 by MVPORA to Ninedot and Carlyle Group Board Members

Dear Pooja and David,

I am reaching out on behalf of a local civic organization regarding the lithium battery energy storage facility that NineDot Energy is seeking to construct on 69th Place in Middle Village, Queens.

As a community, we are increasingly concerned by what appears to be a lack of meaningful engagement from NineDot Energy with local residents and property owners. The limited responsiveness to questions from informed community members has raised concerns about how future issues affecting the neighborhood would be addressed if this project moves forward.

Given Carlyle's financial support of NineDot Energy and your leadership roles with both organizations, we felt it appropriate to contact you directly in hopes of facilitating a constructive dialogue between NineDot and concerned members of our community.

Several issues remain unresolved, including:

Noise mitigation measures and operational impacts on nearby residents.
The aesthetic appearance of the facility and whether an overhead canopy will be incorporated into the design.
Financial assurances for the long-term removal and safe decommissioning of the battery system should NineDot Energy cease operations in the future.
The establishment of a financial bond dedicated to battery removal and environmental remediation, if necessary.
Whether such a bond could be held by a local banking institution and made available for public review to ensure that adequate funds remain in place throughout the life of the project.
These concerns are particularly important given the proximity of the proposed facility to homes and a school located directly across the street. Residents want assurance that the community will not be left responsible for the costs or environmental risks associated with the removal of potentially hazardous battery equipment if the operating entity no longer exists.

There are several additional questions that we would like to discuss, but our primary request is for a civil and productive meeting between representatives of NineDot Energy and concerned members of the Middle Village community.

We appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to your response.

Thank you,

Paul Pogozelski
President, Middle Village Residents Association (MVRA)
917-335-2802