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The Juniper Berry December 2018
Published December 7, 2018Yesterday & Today: Metropolitan Avenue at Christ the King, looking east
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
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!
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
The Juniper Park Civic Association will hold its annual holiday party and raffle on Thursday,... See More
BERRY BITS: New JVP Shower In The Works
Reconstruction of the spray showers at Juniper Valley Park started October 8th. It’s anticipated... See More
BERRY BITS: News From OLH School – Teamwork
Our Lady of Hope’s Girls Soccer team were finalists in the CYO Bantam Division. Congratulations... See More
BERRY BITS: Get Your JPCA 80th Anniversary Glasses
JPCA has 80th anniversary stemless wine glasses available for purchase. Pick up at Enchanted... See More
BERRY BITS: DSNY Is Now Recycling Electronics
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
The Parks Department revealed that the flooding problem at the southwestern corner of the... See More
BERRY BITS: Glendale Shelter Site Eyed For School
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
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
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
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
The spotted lanternfly is a very pretty insect, but it is invasive and destructive. Infestations... See More
BERRY BITS: Farewell To The Shalimar Diner
Since 1974, a quick bus or car ride up Penelope Ave and across Queens Blvd was how local residents... See More
BERRY BITS: Penelope Avenue Sewer Project Starts Up Again
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
To order a free water testing kit for lead, please call 311 or log onto... See More
BERRY BITS: News From OLH School – Scholarship
Once again, Gerard Farco, nephew of Basil & Josephine Greco, has started a scholarship for a 7th... See More
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
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
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
The winters back when I was a kid were real winters. I... See More
Before Juniper Valley Park and the Juniper Park Civic
Most people living in the area have heard or read that the site of Juniper Valley Park was once... See More
Farewell To An Old Friend
As the director of the Maspeth Town Hall Save-a-Tree Program I organized many activities centered... See More
Wildcat Cleaning Up Our Neighborhoods
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
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
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
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
Thankfully, the vast majority of property owners in Middle Village & Maspeth take pride in the... See More
200 years of Silent Night, 1818-2018
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
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
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
A No 7 straphanger passing under the East River might hum Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” wondering... See More
Exploring the History of Woodside
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
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)
The Yule Log is a tradition that dates back to Iron Age Europe, prior to the Medieval era. Back... See More
How to Make Classic Latkes
As the “Hanukkah miracle” saw the burning of a small amount of oil for 8 days, the foods... See More
The amazing survival story of “The First Oval Office”
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?
Juniper Park Civic Association will oppose any attempt by the City of New York to site a shelter at... See More
Dominick “Randy” Safuto 1944-2018
We are sad to report the passing of Dominick “Randy” Safuto, original lead singer of Randy and... See More
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
The True Meaning of Holiday Greenery
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
In 1823, Clement Clarke Moore’s poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” alternately known as “Twas... See More
Know your risk level before investing
After the first few articles on this subject, I hope you feel more comfortable with understanding... See More
Great job FDNY!
FDNY lieutenant saves dog from burning Elmhurst home during two-alarm blaze - Jackson Heights Post
jacksonheightspost.com
April 23, 2025 By Lloyd Mitchell and Czarinna Andres A Queens firefighter is being hailed as a hero after rescuing an unconscious dog from a burning homeThe local state pols co-sponsoring this include Assembly Members Catalina Cruz, Steve Raga and Andrew Hevesi.
Yes in God’s backyard? Churches push to skirt zoning laws and build more housing
gothamist.com
Leaders of faith-based institutions are backing a bill that would give them a pass from local regulations that make it hard to build.Here is the summer concert lineup. Please contact us if you'd like to be a sponsor.
Gonna try to get to Debits & Credits on Tues 7-29-25!
Linda DiGeorge Gritsch
Excellent
The body of the victim — who sources said was in his 50s — was crushed underneath the hulking Rescue Company 4 truck and they were pronounced dead on the scene, according to cops.
FDNY firetruck strikes, kills cyclist outside NYC park: police
nypost.com
The truck was making a turn onto Juniper Boulevard alongside Juniper Valley Park at 4 p.m. when the fatal accident occurred.I was there literally seconds after it happened and the person who claimed to witness it said it was a boy on a bike... Terrible accident regardless
R.I.P. 
Witnesses that were there and saw it are saying a different story.
He was 50 and he crashed into the side of Rescue 4 and then ended up under the wheel. The driver was not at fault.
What can be a different story
God bless him
Tragic for the victim and the driver.
I thought he was 15?
Maureen Woods-Ostermann
Sounds like the article is mentioning 9/11 and how great that ladder is but whiteness say it's a child sounds like a cover up now another story says 59 where can we find a name of the victim if it wasn't a child a name would be mentioned somewhere