The community of Maspeth was settled in 1642 by the Reverend Francis Doughty and has the distinction of being the first organized settlement in Queens history. First named Mespat after the Mespaechtes Indians who inhabited land at the head of the Newtown Creek, the region’s original name meant ‘bad water place.’ In 1643, the area was besieged by surrounding Indian tribes and destroyed. It was abandoned soon after, only to become resettled with the establishment of Middleburg (Newtown) in 1652.

With the development of roads in the 18th century, Maspeth emerged as an industrial and commercial district; residents labored in a variety of industries and trades, which included firefighting, truck driving, sanitation work, and shop keeping. Initially, the ethnic profile of the community featured peoples of a broad European ancestry; the Polish, Italian, Irish, and German communities numbered among the largest of these and provided a diverse workforce for the burgeoning area.

On July 27, 1911, library service in Maspeth began. Following nearly seven decades and a number of relocations, the Maspeth Branch library found a permanent site for operations in 1975, and remains there today. An ever-changing community, Maspeth continues to expand with the arrival of Hispanic, Indian, and Asian communities. Subsequently, the responsibilities and services of the library have expanded to meet the unique challenges of the Maspeth community and its citizens.

More child care facilities information can be found at New York State Office of Children & Family Services.

Public Elementary Schools
PS 153
60-02 60 Lane
Maspeth ,NY 11378
Phone: (718) 821-7850

PS 229
67-25 51 Road
Woodside ,NY 11377
Phone: (718) 446-2120

PS 58
72-50 Grand Avenue
Maspeth ,NY 11378
Phone: (718) 533-6712

PS 009
58-74 57th Street
Maspeth ,NY 11378
Phone: (718) 456-7105

Public Intermediate/junior High Schools
IS 73
70-02 54 Avenue
Maspeth ,NY 11378
Phone: (718) 639-3817

Public High Schools
Grover Cleveland High School
21-27 Himrod Street
Ridgewood ,NY 11385
Phone: (718) 381-9600

Private / Parochial Schools
St. Stanislaus Kostka
61-17 Grand Ave.
Maspeth ,NY 11378
Phone: (718) 326-2185

St. Adalbert School
52-17 83 St.
Maspeth ,NY 11373
Phone: (718) 429-8055
Fax:
Email:

Blessed Virgin Mary, Help of Christians
70-20 47th Avenue
Woodside ,NY 11377
Phone: (718) 639-8042

Christ the King Regional High School
68-02 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village ,NY 11379-0113
Phone: (718) 366-7400

Martin Luther High School
60-02 Maspeth Avenue
Maspeth ,NY 11378-0113
Phone:
Fax:
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Fire Department
Engine 288
56-29 68th Street
Maspeth ,NY 11378

Police Department
104th Precinct
64-02 Catalpa Avenue
Ridgewood ,NY 11378
Phone: (718)386-3004

Call 911for emergencies
Call 311 for government information and non-emergency services

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For information on garbage pick-up go to Collection Schedule of  The City of New York Department of Sanitation or call 311.

Margaret M. Markey
District Office
55-19 69th Street
Maspeth ,NY 11378
Phone: 718-651-3185
Fax:

Albany Office
LOB 654
Albany ,NY 12248
Phone: 518-455-4755
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