The Juniper Berry June 2014

The Crosswalk to NowherePublished June 4, 2014

The Crosswalk to Nowhere

By by Lee Rottenberg

The crosswalk to nowhere is in a curious location at the Stop & Shop parking lot on Grand... See More

JUNIPER CIVIC IN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Published June 5, 2014

JUNIPER CIVIC IN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

By by Juniper Berry Staff

Once again representatives of the JPCA marched in the Maspeth Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May... See More

Sending Multiple Bad Messages
Published June 5, 2014

Sending Multiple Bad Messages

By by Juniper Berry staff

In April two flyers were stapled to the trees outside the Church of Christ at 79-11 Caldwell... See More

BERRY BITS: It’s Garlinge Memorial Park
Published June 5, 2014

BERRY BITS: It’s Garlinge Memorial Park

By by Christina Wilkinson

At long last, the sign at the Garlinge Memorial Park in Maspeth has been... See More

SOCIAL SECURITY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Published June 18, 2014

SOCIAL SECURITY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

By by Samuel Rivera Social Security District Manager in Long Island City

A regular column to the Juniper Berry from the Social Security Administration based in Long Island... See More

Our overburdened and ugly Utility Poles
Published June 5, 2014

Our overburdened and ugly Utility Poles

By by Juniper Berry staff

The condition of many utility poles in our neighborhoods is deplorable and reason for concern. As... See More

A Visit to the National September 11th Memorial Museum
Published June 18, 2014

A Visit to the National September 11th Memorial Museum

By Story & Photos by Patrick McCarthy

Although nothing can ever compare to the events of that September day so many years ago, the... See More

Mr. Greedy
Published June 4, 2014

Mr. Greedy

By by Juniper Berry Staff

It’s bad enough that the Mr. Softee truck blares that incessant and loud jingle that disturbs the... See More

Selfish Parkers Will Get a Wake Up Call
Published June 4, 2014

Selfish Parkers Will Get a Wake Up Call

By Juniper Berry Staff

There has been a tremendous increase in illegal parking around the... See More

BERRY BITS: More Questions than Answers at Homeless Shelter Hearing
Published June 9, 2014

BERRY BITS: More Questions than Answers at Homeless Shelter Hearing

By by Christina Wilkinson

A meeting regarding the proposed homeless shelter at 78-16 Cooper Avenue was held May 22 at Christ... See More

Interview: Rachel Edery, Rashachy Hair Salon
Published June 18, 2014

Interview: Rachel Edery, Rashachy Hair Salon

By by David Shapiro

Q & A with Familiar Faces, this interview was conducted in the back of Rashachy Hair Salon on 82nd... See More

Berry Bits: Metropolitan LIRR bridge project
Published June 5, 2014

Berry Bits: Metropolitan LIRR bridge project

By by Christina Wilkinson

The dilapidated bridge over the LIRR at Metropolitan Ave and Fresh Pond Road was in the news... See More

Carmello Keeps Park Great!
Published June 9, 2014

Carmello Keeps Park Great!

By by Richard Polgar

Those that fought the "good fight" to transform the Elmhurst Gas Tanks into Elmhurst Park can rest... See More

Published June 18, 2014

AMAZING STORIES: BACK FROM CHURCH DIES FROM POISON

By New York Times October 25, 1925

BOND BROKER MEETS DEATH IN HIS APARTMENT AFTER LUNCH WITH A FRIEND George Baxter, 50, Found Dead in... See More

Duh, Clean the Drains!
Published June 4, 2014

Duh, Clean the Drains!

By by Juniper Berry Staff

Once again vehicles got stuck in floodwaters at the underpass on the Long Island Expressway... See More

BERRY BITS: Ridgewood Reservoir plan is no “dam” good
Published June 9, 2014

BERRY BITS: Ridgewood Reservoir plan is no “dam” good

By by Christina Wilkinson

The Parks Department has applied for a permit from the State to install wide culverts through the... See More

Published June 9, 2014

Queens Magnolias & the Juniper Cherry Blossom

By by Caroline Roswell

One of the surest signs that spring in New York City has finally arrived is when the buds on the... See More

The City is wasting millions of dollars to NOT solve the homeless problem
Published June 17, 2014

The City is wasting millions of dollars to NOT solve the homeless problem

By by Lee Rottenberg

If you bring your car to your mechanic and the front tires are worn out unevenly, he will tell you... See More

Another Day That Should Live In Infamy
Published June 17, 2014

Another Day That Should Live In Infamy

By by Paula Lintz

It seemed like one long nightmare ever since the last day of the 1950 season in Philadelphia when... See More

EARLY ROADWAYS AND LAND FEATURES OF MASPETH & MIDDLE VILLAGE
Published June 18, 2014

EARLY ROADWAYS AND LAND FEATURES OF MASPETH & MIDDLE VILLAGE

By from the 1977 book, Maspeth...our town by Barbara W. Stankowski

The first of the ancient roads to be developed in Maspeth was an Indian pathway used by the Dutch... See More

AMAZING STORIES: WAR WORKER DIES STRANGELY IN HOME Police Sift ‘Ingenious Suicide’ or Murder of Sperry Man
Published June 18, 2014

AMAZING STORIES: WAR WORKER DIES STRANGELY IN HOME Police Sift ‘Ingenious Suicide’ or Murder of Sperry Man

By New York Times • July 16, 1942

New York Times • July 16, 1942 With his hands and feet bound and his throat encircled by a cord... See More

Kampermann’s Korner: We Must Rekindle the Essence of America
Published June 18, 2014

Kampermann’s Korner: We Must Rekindle the Essence of America

By by Edward Kampermann - Editorial

Today, May 15, 2014, just several months short of 13 years after the horrific “Islamic... See More

BERRY BITS: Juniper Juniors & Maspeth High school Team Up Again & Again
Published June 9, 2014

BERRY BITS: Juniper Juniors & Maspeth High school Team Up Again & Again

By by Len Santoro

The Juniper Juniors have kicked off the warm weather this year with two ambitious clean-ups! With... See More

Letters to the Editor June/July 2014
Published June 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor June/July 2014

By from the Community

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

Agents for Change: Girl Scout Troops 4378 & 4509 Clean Chronic Eyesore
Published June 18, 2014

Agents for Change: Girl Scout Troops 4378 & 4509 Clean Chronic Eyesore

By by Irene Bradley

Based out of St. Stans in Maspeth, NY a combined group of 22 girl scouts from Junior Troop 4378 &... See More

Published June 18, 2014

Great Neighborhood Homes

By by Robert Holden

The communities of Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale have some great homes. To recognize them... See More

The Learning Tree Summer Camp
Published June 18, 2014

The Learning Tree Summer Camp

By Juniper Berry Staff

Teenagers and adults often look back at their memories of summer camp as some of the fondest of... See More

The CIRCLE of LIFE
Published June 18, 2014

The CIRCLE of LIFE

By by Robert Henry

On June 15th, 2014, a Sunday, Fathers Day visited us. A short time ago I was watching the return of... See More

QUALITY ALLERGY CARE
Published June 22, 2014

QUALITY ALLERGY CARE

By by Peter Gontzes MD, PC

Proper allergy care is critical to get the safest and best results from today’s state of the art... See More

Killy's Korner June/July 2014
Published June 18, 2014

Killy's Korner June/July 2014

By by john Killcommons

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

Pedestrian pads become trip hazards
Published June 5, 2014

Pedestrian pads become trip hazards

By by Robert Holden

In order to meet the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act standards, pedestrian ramps were... See More

BERRY BITS: Juniper Valley Park's Rat Population Increasing?
Published June 9, 2014

BERRY BITS: Juniper Valley Park's Rat Population Increasing?

By by Juniper Berry Staff

There's been an increase in rat sightings at Juniper Valley Park, many of the rodents have been... See More

Published June 9, 2014

Knockdown Center Liquor License Hearing

By by Christina Wilkinson

The Knockdown Center in Maspeth went before the State Liquor Authority on April 22nd to request a... See More

Local cemeteries are nature hotspots
Published June 17, 2014

Local cemeteries are nature hotspots

By by Christina Wilkinson

Mount Olivet and other area cemeteries provide safe havens for many migrants passing through... See More

Our Congresswoman in Action
Published June 18, 2014

Our Congresswoman in Action

By Update from Washington, D.C. by Congresswoman Grace Meng

It’s hard to believe that almost a year and a half has passed since I was sworn in as your new... See More

Blood Thinners and Your Dental Visit
Published June 19, 2014

Blood Thinners and Your Dental Visit

By by Edmond A. Demirdjan, DDS

You take blood thinners and have a dental appointment in a few days. Should you stop taking the... See More

Liz Crowley hits the road
Published June 9, 2014

Liz Crowley hits the road

By by Christina Wilkinson

This past May, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley moved her office from Dry Harbor Road in Middle... See More

OP-ED: Why the IRS, Benghazi, Fast and Furious and all other recent scandals matter to the continued existence of this nation.
Published June 17, 2014

OP-ED: Why the IRS, Benghazi, Fast and Furious and all other recent scandals matter to the continued existence of this nation.

By by Patrick McCarthy

Just a short time ago alternative media outlets were covering the scandal of Fast and Furious,... See More

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