Community Board 8, Queens

Community Board 8, Queens Community Board 8 Community Boards are local representative bodies. Each board is divided geographically. Queens has 14 Community Boards.

There are 59 Community Boards in the City of New York created by a City Charter amendment in 1975. Community Board 8 is your Community Board if you live within the area bounded by the Long Island Expressway on the north, Hillside Avenue on the south, Van Wyck Expressway on the west, and the Clearview Expressway on the east. The Community Board meets monthly, except in the summer, to discuss community issues, monitor government service, and advise city agencies on matters concerning our neighborhoods. CB8 meets the second Wednesday of the month at Hillcrest Jewish Center (183-02 Union Turnpike). Board meetings are open to the public and the public must be allowed to speak during a portion of the meetings. Only Board Members can vote.

NYCDOT NoticeThere will be resurfacing [milling and paving] being done at night at the following locations within Commun...
09/04/2026

NYCDOT Notice


There will be resurfacing [milling and paving] being done at night at the following locations within Community Board 8's boundaries. This will start on Monday, September 14, 2026. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors.

MTA AnnouncementWe are proud to announce the re-opening of three elevators serving the Jamaica-179 St F-train station. T...
08/31/2026

MTA Announcement
We are proud to announce the re-opening of three elevators serving the Jamaica-179 St F-train station. These three elevators were modernized and improved to ensure they run effectively, resulting in less repairs needed in the future and fewer disruptions in service. You can find more information and photos of the new elevators here:

Accessibility Upgrades Provide Safer and More Reliable Elevator Service     See Photos of the Elevators    The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the opening of three modernized elevators serving the Jamaica-179 St   station in Queens as part of larger accessibility ...

FYI
08/31/2026

FYI

08/06/2026

Message from NYC Department of Transportation

Please be informed that DOT will be Milling and Paving during the NIGHT starting as early as Monday, August 24th , 2026 at the following locations:
Parsons Blvd. from Grand Central Parkway to 75th Avenue
Union Turnpike from 164th Street to Main Street
Union Turnpike from Main Street to Vleigh Place.

Please share!

07/28/2026
Air Quality Alert!!!!!As you may be aware, we are having issues with air quality, which started yesterday and may last u...
07/16/2026

Air Quality Alert!!!!!

As you may be aware, we are having issues with air quality, which started yesterday and may last until Friday due to smoke from Canadian Wildfires moving through the city.

Please follow guidance: on.nyc.gov/firesmoke.

Mask wearing is being recommended while outdoors. Free Kn95 masks are available at all precincts and public libraries. For all locations go to on.nyc.gov/freemask

In response to the wildfire smoke, free KN95 masks will be available at the listed locations.

A word from Queens Public LibraryPlease be advised that the Mobile Library Service at Hollis, located outside of 202-05 ...
07/14/2026

A word from Queens Public Library

Please be advised that the Mobile Library Service at Hollis, located outside of 202-05 Hillside Avenue, will be cancelled tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, due to forecasted temperature conditions.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding.

Please visit https://www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/locations or call 718-990-0728 for assistance.

The expansion will feature:4,600 Square Feet of New SpaceA Large Multi-Purpose Meeting RoomA Community RoomNew RestroomsSolar Panels and Skylight to maximize natural lightElevated Design to Increase Resiliency and Protection from future storms and flooding

See you tomorrow, Friday, June 26th at 2 p.m. at Cunningham Park for Community Board 8's 13th Annual Health Fair!
06/25/2026

See you tomorrow, Friday, June 26th at 2 p.m. at Cunningham Park for Community Board 8's 13th Annual Health Fair!

Join Community Board 8 for a wonderful afternoon centered around health and wellness. Cunningham Park, Friday, June 26th...
06/24/2026

Join Community Board 8 for a wonderful afternoon centered around health and wellness. Cunningham Park, Friday, June 26th 2 - 5 p.m. Use the entrance on Union Turnpike and 196th Place. Free health screenings, Zumba, Freebies and more!

Address

197-15 Hillside Avenue
Hollis, NY
11423

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17182647895

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