The Juniper Berry June 2012

Crackdown on Illegal Sidewalk Parking

Published June 6, 2012

Crackdown on Illegal Sidewalk Parking

By Juniper Berry Staff

The Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) has brought sidewalk obstruction to the forefront of quality of life issues. Throughout Maspeth and Middle Village, too many residents are parking multiple... See More

Gangdom is Absent at Diamond Burial

Published June 8, 2012

Gangdom is Absent at Diamond Burial

By (Maspeth, L.I. – New York Times December 23, 1931)

Slain Racketeer Goes to Bleak Grave in Rain with Family as Only Mourners Curious Crowd Looks On -... See More

Killy's Korner June/July 2012

Published June 8, 2012

Killy's Korner June/July 2012

By by John Killcommons

Send info and photos to: KillysKorner@aol.com or write: Juniper Berry PO Box 790275 Middle... See More

JPCA President Robert Holden Honored by Queens Civic Congress

Published June 7, 2012

JPCA President Robert Holden Honored by Queens Civic Congress

By Juniper Berry staff

On April 29, 2012 the Queens Civic Congress, an umbrella organization for over 100 civic groups,... See More

Juniper Civic Gets City to Pay Attention to Chronic Eyesores

Published June 7, 2012

Juniper Civic Gets City to Pay Attention to Chronic Eyesores

By Juniper Berry staff

One of the great things about Middle Village and Maspeth is the pride that most homeowners have in... See More

Silver Barn Farms: A Middle Village Institution

Published June 7, 2012

Silver Barn Farms: A Middle Village Institution

By by Lorraine Sciulli

I had the opportunity recently to sit down and talk to Abe Gabor and his brother, Jacob, who are... See More

Captain’s Report

Published June 7, 2012

Captain’s Report

By by Captain Michael Cody Commanding Officer 104 Pct.

I hope that all in the Juniper Park Community enjoyed a happy Easter and Passover and as the spring... See More

NYC Parks Dept to close last historic Boxing Program

Published June 7, 2012

NYC Parks Dept to close last historic Boxing Program

By by David Pambianchi

For over half a century, the Parks Department Historic Boxing Program at Lost Battalion Hall has... See More

How Liz Crowley Killed St. Saviour’s park and hopes you'll forget about it.

Published June 7, 2012

How Liz Crowley Killed St. Saviour’s park and hopes you'll forget about it.

By by Christina Wilkinson

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley seems to think that she has what it takes to represent a large... See More

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

Published June 7, 2012

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

By by Robert Henry

All too often in life we take things for granted. We get lazy, we get distracted. We have too many... See More

Can we break the vicious circle?

Published June 7, 2012

Can we break the vicious circle?

By by Edward Kampermann - Editorial

Yes indeed, this is the paramount question before the electorate in the City of New York; will the... See More

Published June 8, 2012

Police Arrest 60 in Raids To Break a Heroin Ring

By By SELWYN RAAB Published in NY Times: December 8, 1993

An international drug operation led by organized-crime figures that imported more than 400 pounds... See More

AMAZING STORIES: Racing Car Crashes, Kills Two in Crowd at Track in Queens

Published June 8, 2012

AMAZING STORIES: Racing Car Crashes, Kills Two in Crowd at Track in Queens

By (NY Times May 31, 1929)

Gets Out of Control at 80-Mile Speed at Run and Hurtles into Throng of Watchers Driver Critically... See More

Let the Races Begin!

Published June 7, 2012

Let the Races Begin!

This year promises to be an interesting one in local politics. With the new political redistricting... See More

A LONG WAY FROM HOME

Published June 8, 2012

A LONG WAY FROM HOME

By by Robert Henry

Not too long ago I came across a faded piece of paper from 35 years ago, 1977. It was a receipt... See More

Why can’t local politicians make CSX Railroad accountable?

Published June 8, 2012

Why can’t local politicians make CSX Railroad accountable?

By by Edward Cataldo

Today, communities such as Middle Village and Glendale that have the railroad come through their... See More

Rene Herrera – parks regional manager districts 5 & 6

Published June 8, 2012

Rene Herrera – parks regional manager districts 5 & 6

By by Lorraine Sciulli

Our Park Department Spotlight shines on Rene Herrera who is the Parks Regional Manager for... See More

Millie Cruz – park supervisor district 5

Published June 8, 2012

Millie Cruz – park supervisor district 5

By by Lorraine Sciulli

I had the opportunity to interview Millie Cruz of the NYC Parks Department. You may be familiar... See More

Silver Crest Farms

Published June 7, 2012

Silver Crest Farms

By by Lorraine Sciulli

If you live in Middle Village you probably still remember when there was the Silver Crest Dairy on... See More

Published June 8, 2012

AMAZING STORIES: Police Say They Have Last Laugh on Bandit

By By DON TERRY Published: August 18, 1988 New York Times

For more than a month an energetic robber with a dark sense of humor kept the police in Queens very... See More

AMAZING STORIES: Bound to Kill Himself

Published June 8, 2012

AMAZING STORIES: Bound to Kill Himself

By NY TIMES Middle Village, L.I. March 27, 1883

STARTED WITH SCISSORS AND WOUND UP WITH... See More

A Bridge Too Old

Published June 6, 2012

A Bridge Too Old

By Juniper Berry Staff

The Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) has reached out to Senator Joe Addabbo to push for... See More

Illegal Signs multiply, city slow to respond

Published June 6, 2012

Illegal Signs multiply, city slow to respond

By juniper Berry Staff

The proliferation of illegal signs posted on public property continues to plague many ares of... See More

Published June 8, 2012

AMAZING STORIES: Girl Buried Alive by 2 Tons of Sand

By (Maspeth, NY • New York Times September 3, 1923)

Companion Also Caught as They Play in Pit, but Extricates Herself Rescuers Dig for 7 Feet... See More

Cat, Dog, Mouse…and Sponge: how cartoons have changed

Published June 8, 2012

Cat, Dog, Mouse…and Sponge: how cartoons have changed

By by Nick Lume

Hello again my friends, it is good to have you reading my column again. This time I will talk about... See More

Scrap Metal Thieves are stealing the ground out from under us

Published June 6, 2012

Scrap Metal Thieves are stealing the ground out from under us

By Richard Polgar

Beware next time you walk around your neighborhood, people are literally stealing the ground under... See More

City Inspector Targets Cemetery …Gives Railroads Free Pass

Published June 7, 2012

City Inspector Targets Cemetery …Gives Railroads Free Pass

By Juniper Berry staff

In a story reported by Lisa Colangelo of the Daily News, All Faiths Cemetery was slapped with... See More

Lorraine Sciulli Declared Woman of Distinction by New York State

Published June 7, 2012

Lorraine Sciulli Declared Woman of Distinction by New York State

By Juniper Berry Staff

Lorraine Sciulli, longtime Vice President of the Juniper Park Civic Association has been named one... See More

Remembering Grover Cleveland High School

Published June 7, 2012

Remembering Grover Cleveland High School

By by William G. Thom, Grover Cleveland High School Class of 1963

In September 1960 I left JHS 73 behind and entered the imposing structure that was Grover Cleveland... See More

Amazing Stories: Mother of 7 Seized as Slayer of Son, 13

Published June 7, 2012

Amazing Stories: Mother of 7 Seized as Slayer of Son, 13

By (Maspeth, June 4, 1935, NY Times)

Boy Fatally Beaten With Poker as He Pleads with Widow to Return to Queens... See More

Interview: HARRY LAMBROS from Harry's Paint & Hardware

Published June 8, 2012

Interview: HARRY LAMBROS from Harry's Paint & Hardware

By by David Shapiro

Beyond the paint cans, brushes, putty knives, door hardware, fasteners, screws, bolts, hinges,... See More

JPCA & Juniors Clean & Paint 57th Ave. Bridge

Published June 7, 2012

JPCA & Juniors Clean & Paint 57th Ave. Bridge

By Juniper Berry Staff

On Saturday, May 5, 2012 Juniper Park Civic Association and Juniper Juniors members led by Len... See More

Letters to the Editor

Published June 7, 2012

Letters to the Editor

Comments or Opinions? Send to: Letters/Juniper Berry PO Box 790275 Middle Village, NY 11379 or... See More

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