The Juniper Berry December 2018

Yesterday & Today: Metropolitan Avenue at Christ the King, looking east

Published December 7, 2018

Yesterday & Today: Metropolitan Avenue at Christ the King, looking east

By Christina Wilkinson

This scene has been a familiar one for many generations. But there have been some noticeable changes over the decades,... See More

BERRY BITS: Rogue Towing Company Given the Boot

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: Rogue Towing Company Given the Boot

By Christina Wilkinson

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has revoked the towing license of All-American Auto Body,... See More

BERRY BITS: Metro-Fresh Pond Bridge Work Completed!

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: Metro-Fresh Pond Bridge Work Completed!

By Christina Wilkinson

This Thanksgiving, area residents were thankful that the work on the bridge over the LIRR tracks on... See More

BERRY BITS: JPCA Holiday Party & Raffle December 13th

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: JPCA Holiday Party & Raffle December 13th

By Christina Wilkinson

The Juniper Park Civic Association will hold its annual holiday party and raffle on Thursday,... See More

BERRY BITS: DSNY Is Now Recycling Electronics

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: DSNY Is Now Recycling Electronics

By Christina Wilkinson

Since October 1st, Community Board 5 residents have had the ability to make an appointment to have... See More

BERRY BITS: Principe Park Renovations May Be Delayed

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: Principe Park Renovations May Be Delayed

By Christina Wilkinson

The Parks Department revealed that the flooding problem at the southwestern corner of the... See More

BERRY BITS: Glendale Shelter Site Eyed For School

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: Glendale Shelter Site Eyed For School

By Christina Wilkinson

According to Council Member Holden, the School Construction Authority is interested in possibly... See More

BERRY BITS: O’Neill's Rezoning Passed By City Council

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: O’Neill's Rezoning Passed By City Council

By Christina Wilkinson

In a unanimous vote, the City Council passed the O’Neill’s rezoning on September 26th after... See More

BERRY BITS: School Incorporated Into 69th Street/Queens Blvd Project

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: School Incorporated Into 69th Street/Queens Blvd Project

By Christina Wilkinson

The owner of a former gas station at 69th Street and Queens Blvd requested a zoning change for the... See More

BERRY BITS: More Efficient Way To File Air Noise Complaints

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: More Efficient Way To File Air Noise Complaints

By Christina Wilkinson

We’ve all noticed a change in aircraft noise patterns over the past few years and especially the... See More

BERRY BITS: Check Christmas Trees For Unwanted Hitchhikers

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: Check Christmas Trees For Unwanted Hitchhikers

By Christina Wilkinson

The spotted lanternfly is a very pretty insect, but it is invasive and destructive. Infestations... See More

BERRY BITS: Farewell To The Shalimar Diner

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: Farewell To The Shalimar Diner

By Christina Wilkinson

Since 1974, a quick bus or car ride up Penelope Ave and across Queens Blvd was how local residents... See More

BERRY BITS: New JVP Shower In The Works

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: New JVP Shower In The Works

By Christina Wilkinson

Reconstruction of the spray showers at Juniper Valley Park started October 8th. It’s anticipated... See More

BERRY BITS: Penelope Avenue Sewer Project Starts Up Again

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: Penelope Avenue Sewer Project Starts Up Again

By Christina Wilkinson

October 29, the Department of Design and Construction resumed work on the Penelope Avenue sewer... See More

BERRY BITS: High Lead Levels Found In Local Drinking Water

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: High Lead Levels Found In Local Drinking Water

By Christina Wilkinson

To order a free water testing kit for lead, please call 311 or log onto... See More

BERRY BITS: News From OLH School – Scholarship

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: News From OLH School – Scholarship

By John Killcommons

Once again, Gerard Farco, nephew of Basil & Josephine Greco, has started a scholarship for a 7th... See More

BERRY BITS: News From OLH School – Teamwork

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: News From OLH School – Teamwork

By John Killcommons

Our Lady of Hope’s Girls Soccer team were finalists in the CYO Bantam Division. Congratulations... See More

Firefighter Chris Gaulrapp Recognized At JPCA Meeting

Published December 7, 2018

Firefighter Chris Gaulrapp Recognized At JPCA Meeting

Firefighter Chris Gaulrapp, born and raised in Middle Village, was honored for his heroism at our... See More

A Message from the President, December 2018

Published December 7, 2018

A Message from the President, December 2018

By Tony Nunziato

Here we are as another year draws to a close and although we have some major concerns that we’re... See More

Letters to the Editor, December 2018

Published December 7, 2018

Letters to the Editor, December 2018

Just an update on the tree fiasco that occurred on Goldington Court this past year. To give you... See More

Short Story: A Maspeth Snow Day

Published December 7, 2018

Short Story: A Maspeth Snow Day

By Paul DeFalco

The winters back when I was a kid were real winters. I... See More

Before Juniper Valley Park and the Juniper Park Civic

Published December 7, 2018

Before Juniper Valley Park and the Juniper Park Civic

By Christina Wilkinson

Most people living in the area have heard or read that the site of Juniper Valley Park was once... See More

BERRY BITS: Get Your JPCA 80th Anniversary Glasses

Published December 7, 2018

BERRY BITS: Get Your JPCA 80th Anniversary Glasses

By Christina Wilkinson

JPCA has 80th anniversary stemless wine glasses available for purchase. Pick up at Enchanted... See More

Farewell To An Old Friend

Published December 7, 2018

Farewell To An Old Friend

By Richard Polgar

As the director of the Maspeth Town Hall Save-a-Tree Program I organized many activities centered... See More

Wildcat Cleaning Up Our Neighborhoods

Published December 7, 2018

Wildcat Cleaning Up Our Neighborhoods

By Crystal Wolfe

Wildcat Service Corp. has been sprucing up our neighborhoods since August. They offer services such... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: The Mayor’s Irresponsible Neighborhood Jail Plan

Published December 7, 2018

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: The Mayor’s Irresponsible Neighborhood Jail Plan

By The Community Preservation Coalition

On Valentine’s Day this year, Mayor De Blasio, with support of the Governor, State Legislature,... See More

There's a “Buzz” at the 104th Precinct

Published December 7, 2018

There's a “Buzz” at the 104th Precinct

P.O. Darren Mays, assigned to the 104th Precinct, is one of only 2 beekeepers working for the NYPD.... See More

Killy's Korner December 2018

Published December 7, 2018

Killy's Korner December 2018

By John Killcommons

Does it seem that winter is starting earlier this year? We've already had our first snow... See More

Neighborhood Hall of Shame December 2018

Published December 7, 2018

Neighborhood Hall of Shame December 2018

Thankfully, the vast majority of property owners in Middle Village & Maspeth take pride in the... See More

200 years of Silent Night, 1818-2018

Published December 7, 2018

200 years of Silent Night, 1818-2018

By Christina Wilkinson

The legend of the creation of the song “Silent Night” goes something like this: In late... See More

Amazing Stories: Children Find Santa Claus is Real

Published December 7, 2018

Amazing Stories: Children Find Santa Claus is Real

By Brooklyn Eagle, December 21, 1922

A group of 32 crippled children – some using crutches, others wearing braces and still others... See More

Cord Meyer, Jr.’s place in local history

Published December 7, 2018

Cord Meyer, Jr.’s place in local history

By Christina Wilkinson

Cord Meyer, Jr. is quite an historic figure in the borough of Queens. The Maspeth native’s father... See More

The Story of the Steinway Tunnels, Part 1

Published December 7, 2018

The Story of the Steinway Tunnels, Part 1

By John A. Roberts

A No 7 straphanger passing under the East River might hum Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” wondering... See More

Exploring the History of Woodside

Published December 7, 2018

Exploring the History of Woodside

By Caroline D. Roswell

The Woodside area of Newtown was still pretty much wilderness until the Revolutionary War changed... See More

104th Pct Report: Get to Know Your Neighborhood Coordination Officers

Published December 7, 2018

104th Pct Report: Get to Know Your Neighborhood Coordination Officers

By Captain John Mastronardi

Neighborhood Coordination Officers, or NCOs, are your local problem solvers. They spend all their... See More

A Look At Two Traditional Christmas Favorites (and where to find them)

Published December 7, 2018

A Look At Two Traditional Christmas Favorites (and where to find them)

The Yule Log is a tradition that dates back to Iron Age Europe, prior to the Medieval era. Back... See More

The amazing survival story of “The First Oval Office”

Published December 7, 2018

The amazing survival story of “The First Oval Office”

By Christina Wilkinson

For American history buffs, this time of year brings to mind the surprise attack that changed the... See More

Another homeless shelter proposed for Maspeth?

Published December 7, 2018

Another homeless shelter proposed for Maspeth?

By Christina Wilkinson

Juniper Park Civic Association will oppose any attempt by the City of New York to site a shelter at... See More

A Visit to PS9 “The School with Heart” in Maspeth

Published December 7, 2018

A Visit to PS9 “The School with Heart” in Maspeth

As a member of the Maspeth community for my entire life, I had never visited PS 9 Walter Reed... See More

How to Make Classic Latkes

Published December 7, 2018

How to Make Classic Latkes

By Christina Wilkinson

As the “Hanukkah miracle” saw the burning of a small amount of oil for 8 days, the foods... See More

Dominick “Randy” Safuto 1944-2018

Published December 7, 2018

Dominick “Randy” Safuto 1944-2018

We are sad to report the passing of Dominick “Randy” Safuto, original lead singer of Randy and... See More

The True Meaning of Holiday Greenery

Published December 7, 2018

The True Meaning of Holiday Greenery

By Tony Nunziato

That wreath you hang on your door looks nice, but the meaning behind it is what this time of year... See More

Moore, Harper, Nast and Santa Claus

Published December 7, 2018

Moore, Harper, Nast and Santa Claus

By Christina Wilkinson

In 1823, Clement Clarke Moore’s poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” alternately known as “Twas... See More

Know your risk level before investing

Published December 7, 2018

Know your risk level before investing

By Dennis Dittmar

After the first few articles on this subject, I hope you feel more comfortable with understanding... See More

Birding at Mount Olivet

Published December 7, 2018

Birding at Mount Olivet

By Steve Fisher

This past October 6th, Newtown Historical Society sponsored a walking tour of Maspeth’s Mount... See More

History, Exercise and a Cycling Adventure along the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway

Published December 7, 2018

History, Exercise and a Cycling Adventure along the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway

By David Pambianchi

Many New Yorkers cycle or walk Greenway Trails to include the first 3 miles of the converted 1908... See More

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