The Juniper Berry December 2024

Yesterday & Today: 66-02 Grand Avenue, 1931

Published November 29, 2024

Yesterday & Today: 66-02 Grand Avenue, 1931

By Christina Wilkinson

If you ever stop in to make a transaction at the Chase Bank on Grand Avenue at the corner of 66th Street, you have entered what might just be the longest operating business in town. Originally this... See More

Dressed for the holidays

Published November 29, 2024

Dressed for the holidays

By Christina Wilkinson

It’s the most wonderful time of year for cardinals! Well, not really, as they are here... See More

Berry Bits: Get the lead out

Published November 29, 2024

Berry Bits: Get the lead out

By Christina Wilkinson

Due to the prevalence of older homes in the area, quite a few of them are serviced by lead pipes.... See More

Berry Bits: Splitting police precincts

Published November 29, 2024

Berry Bits: Splitting police precincts

By Christina Wilkinson

It was announced in November that the 109th Precinct, due to its size, will be getting a satellite... See More

Berry Bits: Animal cruelty case

Published November 29, 2024

Berry Bits: Animal cruelty case

By Christina Wilkinson

The tying of an elderly, sick dog to a tree in Middle Village led to the realization that policing... See More

Berry Bits: Congestion pricing is back on

Published November 29, 2024

Berry Bits: Congestion pricing is back on

By Christina Wilkinson

After the November election, Governor Kathy Hochul rushed to reverse herself and bring congestion... See More

Berry Bits: Don’t get fined!

Published November 29, 2024

Berry Bits: Don’t get fined!

By Christina Wilkinson

As of November 12, 2024, the New York City Department of Sanitation enacted a containerization... See More

Things That Are Dumb: What’s Left Behind

Published November 29, 2024

Things That Are Dumb: What’s Left Behind

By Christina Wilkinson

DSNY has mandated containerization, yet when we comply, they often leave bags at the bottom of the... See More

Fall 2024 Photos

Published November 30, 2024

Fall 2024 Photos

By Angela M. Fazio

Tomb Raider: End of another Era

Published November 30, 2024

Tomb Raider: End of another Era

Welcome back, adventurers! We’re about to witness the end of the Survivor Trilogy.... See More

Message from the President December 2024

Published November 29, 2024

Message from the President December 2024

By Tony Nunziato

Season’s Greetings, That was one interesting fall season we had, wasn’t it? An Indian summer, a... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Queens votes to support parkland theft

Published November 29, 2024

Things That Are Dumb: Queens votes to support parkland theft

By Christina Wilkinson

Steve Cohen, who is vying for a casino license for the CitiField parking lot, which he currently... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Thanks for your feedback

Published November 29, 2024

Things That Are Dumb: Thanks for your feedback

By Christina Wilkinson

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said he welcomed comments regarding City of Yes prior to... See More

Things That Are Dumb: That Bus Does Not Stop Here

Published November 29, 2024

Things That Are Dumb: That Bus Does Not Stop Here

By Christina Wilkinson

Hey DOT, the people who wait for the bus at Claran Court and Hamilton Place don’t want to go to... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Helter Shelter

Published November 29, 2024

Things That Are Dumb: Helter Shelter

By Christina Wilkinson

It will come as no surprise that the NYC Department of Investigation has found shady business going... See More

Community News December 2024

Published November 30, 2024

Community News December 2024

A Sublime Winter

Published November 30, 2024

A Sublime Winter

By Vincent Tomeo

Sublime Winterby Vincent Tomeo WhiteWhite on whiteEgg whiteWhiter than whiteReflect the white... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Electorate tricked into supporting discrimination?

Published November 29, 2024

Things That Are Dumb: Electorate tricked into supporting discrimination?

By Christina Wilkinson

Abortion has been legal in NYS since 1970, but we were told by feminist organizations this fall... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Clearing the Lanes

Published November 29, 2024

Things That Are Dumb: Clearing the Lanes

By Christina Wilkinson

NYCDOT is looking at speeding up buses along Grand Avenue by installing bus lanes. However, out of... See More

Letters to the Editor: Objection to the ‘City of Yes’

Published November 29, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Objection to the ‘City of Yes’

While I understand the intent behind the City of Yes initiative, I have strong concerns about its... See More

Letters to the Editor: Free Home Improvement Contractor Training Course

Published November 29, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Free Home Improvement Contractor Training Course

The Queens Economic Development Corporation is ready to offer its highly successful free Home... See More

Letters to the Editor: A better IBX

Published November 29, 2024

Letters to the Editor: A better IBX

The MTA is showing great enthusiasm for the Interborough Express project. For example, MTA Chair... See More

Use My Social Security To Instantly Check The Status Of Your Benefits Claim

Published November 29, 2024

Use My Social Security To Instantly Check The Status Of Your Benefits Claim

By Eryn Zayas, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Queens, NY

If you applied for Social Security benefits, or have a pending reconsideration or hearing request,... See More

My…What Would The Neighbors Say?

Published November 30, 2024

My…What Would The Neighbors Say?

By Stephen Klein

I’ve always been identified by my denims. Of course, when I was a kid in the Bronx, they were... See More

104th Precinct Report December 2024

Published November 29, 2024

104th Precinct Report December 2024

By Capt. Karam Chowdhury

Happy holidays to all Juniper Park Civic Association members! We hope that everyone is staying safe... See More

Published November 30, 2024

Memorable

Autumn foliage summons my family to visit Forest Park. We live a very short distance from this... See More

City Of Yes: Lies, lies, and DAMNED LIES

Published November 30, 2024

City Of Yes: Lies, lies, and DAMNED LIES

By Paul Graziano

During the completely phony rally held by City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (CoYHO)... See More

Christmas Dinner on Mazeau Street

Published November 30, 2024

Christmas Dinner on Mazeau Street

By Paul DeFalco

December 24th, the day before Christmas Day, was always magical and special for me. It certainly... See More

Understanding Our Civic Duty

Published November 30, 2024

Understanding Our Civic Duty

By Council Member Robert Holden

In recent years, voter apathy has become a troubling trend, contributing significantly to our... See More

The Rebirth of Clinton Hall

Published November 30, 2024

The Rebirth of Clinton Hall

By Christina Wilkinson

Clinton Hall Is One Of Those Legendary Local Places That Everyone Seems To Have A Connection... See More

Soldier from Massachusetts Found 80 Years after Going MIA in WWII

Published November 30, 2024

Soldier from Massachusetts Found 80 Years after Going MIA in WWII

Wing O. Hom was born on January 10, 1924 in Hoi Ping, China. He came to the United States in the... See More

Street Co-Namings: Honors All Around Town

Published November 30, 2024

Street Co-Namings: Honors All Around Town

By Christina Wilkinson

This year, the Newtown Historical Society participated in 17 co-naming ceremonies in conjunction... See More

The Little Engine that Could!

Published November 30, 2024

The Little Engine that Could!

By Mary Parisen-Lavelle & Mary Arnold Civics United for Railroad Environmental Solutions

CURES 2024 Report to the Community CURES 2024 Report to the Community The Civic Associations that... See More

Choosing a Christmas Tree

Published November 30, 2024

Choosing a Christmas Tree

By Tony Nunziato

It’s the Yuletide Season, and Time to Partake in the Time-Honored Tradition of Choosing a Fresh... See More

Published November 30, 2024

The Invisibles

For over 50 years while shopping at our neighborhood Key Food Supermarket, my husband and I were... See More

Amazing Stories: VETERAN HORSE DOCTOR MADE GOOD POLICEMAN

Published November 30, 2024

Amazing Stories: VETERAN HORSE DOCTOR MADE GOOD POLICEMAN

By Brooklyn Eagle, January 4, 1911

PRISONER WAS BEFUDDLED Man of 76 Found Intruder in His Stable and Took Him to Lock-Up. Jeromus... See More

How Cinnamon, Nutmeg And Ginger Became The Scents Of Winter Holidays

Published November 30, 2024

How Cinnamon, Nutmeg And Ginger Became The Scents Of Winter Holidays

By Serina Marie DeSalvio

Regardless of how you celebrate end-of-year holidays, food is probably central to your winter... See More

Amazing Stories: Middle Village Priest with Marines at Guam

Published November 30, 2024

Amazing Stories: Middle Village Priest with Marines at Guam

By Ridgewood Times September 15, 1944

Navy Lieut. Joseph T. Tschantz Celebrated First Mass on Beachhead Less Than Week After Americans... See More

Published November 30, 2024

Animal Poetry

By Vincent Tomeo

A Cute Little Mouse A cute little gray mouse caught in a glue trap stuck. It wriggled and screamed... See More

Jingling All the Way Back to 1857

Published November 30, 2024

Jingling All the Way Back to 1857

By Christina Wilkinson

You’d think a universally known little ditty such as “Jingle Bells” would have a pretty... See More

The Elusive Gremlin

Published November 30, 2024

The Elusive Gremlin

By Patricia Klein

Without any doubt in my mind, I absolutely and positively KNOW there is a gremlin living in our... See More

Changing Scenes

Published November 30, 2024

Changing Scenes

By James McMenamin

The recent closure of AN Elmhurst Car Wash and a bank have brought differing reactions from the... See More

Chef Ricco Presents: Christmas Edition 2024

Published November 30, 2024

Chef Ricco Presents: Christmas Edition 2024

As 2024 comes to a close and as we get ready to celebrate the birth of our Lord & Savior Jesus... See More

The 9 Principles of Positivity

Published November 30, 2024

The 9 Principles of Positivity

Excerpt from Crystal Wolfe’s newest book, a positive thinking book entitled, The 9... See More

Neighborhood Hall of Shame December 2024

Published November 30, 2024

Neighborhood Hall of Shame December 2024

Not a work of artThese businesses at the corner of 58 Street and the Long Island Expressway have... See More

The Juniper Berry December 2024 Cover