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The Juniper Berry

June 2004

Community Eyesores June 2004

  Published October 18, 2008

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1 day ago

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Nine Dot didn't apply for DOB permits for the project on 69 Place until less than a month ago, and their contact information is right on their application - which was partially disapproved on 2/12/2026. a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByLocationServlet?requestid=1&allbin=4862982 ... See MoreSee Less

Nine Dot didnt apply for DOB permits for the project on 69 Place until less than a month ago, and their contact information is right on their application - which was partially disapproved on 2/12/2026. https://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByLocationServlet?requestid=1&allbin=4862982
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I worked on that same floor, same building when MTA was there in the 90's

So you can see more on DOB Now. Just put in Queens, block is 3025, and lot is 34. On Friday, 2/27, literally the day after rally, city approved “Architectural and Structural work for the installation of proposed concrete pads and foundation work. No change to use, occupancy, or egress.” Obviously the city nor Ninedot care what community thinks and are pushing on🤷🏻‍♂️

How is NYU involved in this 🤔? That building is owned by NYU, it's part of their campus. How is 370 Jay St. this person/company address?? I have questions 🤓🧐🧐

What is the purpose of this post?

do we need to make a visit to his home like we did with Patel and banks?

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We have battery farms popping up next to schools now because of this. The Law of Unintended Consequences strikes again. ... See MoreSee Less

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NY haunted by closing of nuclear power plant as energy bills soar, green mandates spark chaos

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New York officials, struggling to meet the state’s ambitious green energy mandates amid rising utility costs, are haunted by the decision to close a nuclear plant that supplied power to the B…
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So you would prefer a nuclear reactor in neighborhood rather than a battery storage 🤔

Nuclear Power is Clean, dependable Energy. It's also safe. Research how many deaths were experienced from Nuclear Power Plant accidents in the US.

Solar Farms are going all over way upstate taking over Farm land all Foreign owned Companies Boralex from Canada Connectgen and Repsol from Spain also NYSEG and Rochester Gas and Electric are owned by Spain

Your NYSEG and National Grid bill you can't afford? They aren't the ones setting the rates. The Public Service Commission (PSC) is who approves new rate plans. And they meet monthly in the Agency 3 building in Albany, New York. I didn't know this until I attempted to visit the new ORES location in January. A handler escorted us out of the building (no one has called or emailed since) and let us know that the PSC holds PUBLIC meetings once a month in that same building. The next meeting? March 19, 2026 at 10:30AM EST. Location: Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 3, 19th Floor, Albany, NY 12223. The public is not allowed to ask questions... but it is your free right as a citizen of this state to sit in on this meeting. I believe if more of the public went to these meetings, the PSC would have to more carefully consider how they plan to destroy our lives with utility rate hikes. Additionally, none of us voted for those who sit on the PSC. It's compromised of 7 commissioners that are appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul. That should tell you all you need to know. The public needs to know the PSC does the following: they regulate electric delivery rates, gas delivery rates, infrastructure spending plans, rate increases (“rate cases”), and service quality standards. It's merely an arm of the governor's office tasked with implementing whatever green new deal, Climate Act, or carbon neutral agendas are pushed down the pipeline. We may not be able to vote out who sits on the PSC. But, I believe public participation in our government can start to change how these bureaucratic bodies treat the people of this state.

- A memo from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority warns that consumers could face significantly higher energy costs if the state continues on its current path to meet the goals of its landmark climate law. The memo, sent by NYSERDA, states that if the state fully implements regulations to meet the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act’s 2030 targets, it could add $2 to the price of gas and increase annual expenses by $4,000 for homes that use natural gas and oil. NYSERDA also acknowledges in the memo that there may not be enough energy to meet demand.

Canadian solar firms and hedge funds are snatching up our farmland in the NY north country, and smothering it with solar panels. Wintertime effectiveness: 8% of capacity. Where are we going to get the electricity to power all these new residential heat pumps with which lefty city and state regulations are replacing gas heating boilers? We're getting wintertime brownouts already.

There was no back up plan when indian point was closed for the loss of megawatts to city

These green demands are ridiculous

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2 days ago

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It's sad that this needs to be explained, but the FDNY reports to the mayor. Eric Adams, and now Zohran Mamdani, are bought by anti-car lobbying groups, so their commissioners greenlight awful road designs which place obstructions in roads that hinder emergency response. Both mayors also wanted City of Yes to help their real estate buddies, therefore their FDNY Commissioners have endorsed battery farms near homes and schools as being "perfectly safe." ... See MoreSee Less

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Great job. Those that want, design and fight for these "improvements" have no business making decisions for residents in these areas just so they can ride a bicycle with taking no effort towards their own safety. Just to hamper the QOL for others.

Great points

Cutouts are reliant on motorists doing the right thing (and delivery vehicles not using them). Waiting for DOT to implement cutouts is piling a bad answer on top of an ineffective plan. Here’s a suggestion: keep emergency vehicles OFF OF LOCAL SINGLE LANES. Emergency vehicles should travel in the express lanes on Queens Boulevard, and safely cut ACROSS the local lane when they reach their destination just like they would cut across oncoming lanes of express and local traffic if they were coming from the opposite direction. This is a matter of policy - no infrastructure changes are necessary to implement it immediately. It would be a bonus if emergency vehicles also had traffic signal controls to prevent traffic from continuing on the local lane, and possibly prevent cross traffic from proceeding as well, but that would require significant infrastructure upgrades on both traffic signals and emergency vehicles.

Glad to hear him addressing a very important safety issue. Keep up the good work.

So refreshing hearing a politician speaking about things that matter/make sense, in his community, in an effort to make things better. COUNCILMAN WONG ROCKS!!! 💪🇺🇸💪

The whole idea of open streets in this city is ridiculous, dangerous and they should put it back the way it was.

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We've poked fun at every mayor on the cover of the Juniper Berry but seem to have upset some people with this one. 🤣

At least he’s not selling hats, flags, and other merch plastered with his name. New Yorkers would never stand for that!

They left out skyrocketing property taxes.

Oh, for cryin out loud. I come here to read fairly intelligent discussions on a matter of subjects. Especially the IBX. This ain't it.

Saving snowballs in my freezer for when he shows up.

Best cover ever!

Bayside Hills, Queens

Nothing wrong with poking politicians. It's an American tradition.

At least he’s not taking money from his own country and lining he and his families pockets.

I’ve heard and somewhat agree that one inherent trait of NYers is that we hate our mayors. I suppose that’s true to a point. We’ll see how the new kid fares.

Thank all the Transplants who ruined NYC and voter for this poor excuse of a Mayor!!

You get what you vote for . Elections have there consequences 🤷‍♂️ Wake up Democrats

He is a Communist that want to raise tax and give it to illegals and its that simple

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6 days ago

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Anyone who takes the Queens Blvd subway lines will tell you that you can't get to Elmhurst Park in 30 minutes from Midtown now, but that's what we're being told by MTA. This presentation was given this afternoon. Big Real Estate really wants that Grand Avenue stop! ... See MoreSee Less

Anyone who takes the Queens Blvd subway lines will tell you that you cant get to Elmhurst Park in 30 minutes from Midtown now, but thats what were being told by MTA. This presentation was given this afternoon. Big Real Estate really wants that Grand Avenue stop!Image attachment
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Okay. But what is a better alternative

I can take a video and post it on YouTube and Facebook for everyone to see that indeed it is impossible to accomplish in 30 minutes. Big real estate will have to deal with my bigger law firm.

It needs to connect to the LIRR to be viable. A station in Elmhurst around 70st and Queens blvd where IBX cross the LIRR would be the spot I mean most riders are going to want to go to Manhattan and how else would they get there on IBX . But even then not a great idea. I mean, the MTA stopped running the G train to Forest Hills years ago because they said ridership didnt warrant it. Im all for more transit but really, how many people from Woodside are traveling to East NY every day? Im sure someone does but hardly the numbers to justify IBX

Prob the owner of that land where stop n shop is located wants that . Or the owner of that factory behind the storage place across from the high school. Guaranteed that if they put the stop there, those two sites will become mega apartments.

69th Street's about the same walking or bus ride distance as coming up from QB.

IBX and Mamdani free busses dont make sense together . Busses should be free in the boroughs . almost all feed to subway trains , so u pay 2 fares when u use the bus .

fight this on environmental grounds. The MTA wont win. They have to destroy about 10,000 trees that occupy the rail line for one . What about the diesel fumes from the freight. Does the train rider smell theem or they get dipursed to the sides so you small it. Right now it goes straight up in the air

Many people will be discplaced. You wont get properly reimbursed by Eminent Domain when they take your house. Plus the noise .

its a $5.5 Billion dollar scam. Proctilcally no one will use it .The MTA could the money to better use . Its a political payoff to contractors imo. This cost affects the fares. Dont believe what they tell you

Trains need to stay out of the neighborhood. The number of people using wont justify the stations. Theyre looking to break up the neighborhood and get big business and corporations to buy land/homes and build up.

Gateway to Queens…. IMO

I’m not big real estate and I want the grand Ave stop!!!

How about everyone deserves decent transportation in our city? Sheesh. What a bunch of Goddamned whiners.

typical NIMBY bullshit.

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