The Juniper Berry June 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Berries still arriving with only covers

Published June 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Berries still arriving with only covers

By by Christina Wilkinson

Many complaints have been received with regard to the Juniper Berry either arriving in people’s mailboxes with its cover torn, pages separated or missing the inside... See More

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits: Nature and History Tours scheduled for May 28 & June 12

Join naturalist Rob Jett and Christina Wilkinson of the Newtown Historical Society on a walk... See More

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits: Slocum Day ceremony at All Faiths

By by Christina Wilkinson

This year marks the 112th anniversary of the sinking of the General Slocum. The ship caught fire... See More

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits: Kudos to our anti-graffiti volunteers

As mentioned in the last edition of the Juniper Berry, we are providing paint to those volunteers... See More

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits: Damaged Maspeth Greenstreet will get some TLC

By by Christina Wilkinson

Something went very wrong at the intersection of Eliot Ave & 60 Lane in Maspeth. A vehicle of some... See More

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits: New liquor license policy

By by Christina Wilkinson

The NYS Liquor Authority (SLA) requires that applicants for on premise licenses (OP) complete their... See More

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits: NY&A Railway now forced to buy cleanest engines

By by Christina Wilkinson

On May 17, the leaders of Civics United for Railroad Environmental Solutions (CURES) had a... See More

The Hotels of Middle Village Past

Published June 23, 2016

The Hotels of Middle Village Past

By by Greater Ridgewood Historical Society

As we can see from the Johnson Land Map of 1873 (on page 10), a number of tombstone yards and... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Timber!

Published June 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Timber!

By by Christina Wilkinson

We’ve been getting several complaints about tree pruners working the area and not offering any... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Selfish sidewalk parkers

Published June 24, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Selfish sidewalk parkers

By by Christina Wilkinson

Signs along this chain link fence on the Queens Midtown Expressway near 69th Street say, “Private... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Crowley supports closing Rikers Island

Published June 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Crowley supports closing Rikers Island

By by Christina Wilkinson

Rikers Island currently has some serious management issues, but its location is ideal. You really... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Abandoned Ghost Bikes an eyesore

Published June 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Abandoned Ghost Bikes an eyesore

By by Christina Wilkinson

Ghost Bikes are basically city sanctioned roadside shrines dedicated to people who were killed... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: City Council passes bag tax

Published June 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: City Council passes bag tax

By by Christina Wilkinson

The NYC Council always seems to be focusing on the wrong issues. In May, it passed a 5-cent per bag... See More

The Tragedy of LED Streetlights: They Don’t Need To Be Such a Nuisance

Published June 24, 2016

The Tragedy of LED Streetlights: They Don’t Need To Be Such a Nuisance

By by Seth Porges

I can see the enemy advancing by the day. The sidewalks that crisscross my neighborhood have... See More

Published June 25, 2016

DID YOU KNOW?

By BY JOSEPH MAGNUS, E.M.T.

DON’T DISTRACT LOVED ONES The National Safety Council released survey results showing that 82% of... See More

A Tribute to Mr. McHugh

Published June 25, 2016

A Tribute to Mr. McHugh

By by Martha Madri

Mr. McHugh, a teacher extraordinaire, is retiring from Our Lady of Hope School after 47 years of... See More

The Nassau Heights Homes

Published June 25, 2016

The Nassau Heights Homes

By by Christina Wilkinson

One of the most beautiful streets in Maspeth is 69th Lane between Eliot and 60th Avenues. This... See More

The amazing history of the USS John W. Brown

Published June 25, 2016

The amazing history of the USS John W. Brown

By by Richard Polgar

Great Britain had been fighting Germany for over two years when Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on... See More

The continuing saga of a neglected footbridge

Published June 25, 2016

The continuing saga of a neglected footbridge

By by Richard Polgar

The Long Island Expressway pedestrian overpass at 84th street connects Middle Village to Elmhurst.... See More

Albany ethics need to be changed

Published June 25, 2016

Albany ethics need to be changed

By by Brian Barnwell

The New York State government earlier this year passed its new budget in the early hours of the... See More

Published June 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Parks Department giving Vietnam Vets a hard time

By by Christina Wilkinson

The long awaited Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Elmhurst Park is closing in on its fundraising goal.... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: CVS parking lot is a disaster

Published June 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: CVS parking lot is a disaster

By by Christina Wilkinson

The CVS drug store at Metropolitan Ave and Fresh Pond Road frequently has eyesores in its parking... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Woodhaven Blvd underpass used as truck rest stop

Published June 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Woodhaven Blvd underpass used as truck rest stop

By by Christina Wilkinson

f you’ve ever found yourself in the unfortunate position of needing to drive through the... See More

Published June 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Participatory budgeting – the joke's on us

By by Christina Wilkinson

With much fanfare, Elizabeth Crowley announced that she would allow participatory budgeting in her... See More

Bill de Blasio: Redefining “Progressive”

Published June 24, 2016

Bill de Blasio: Redefining “Progressive”

By Christina Wilkinson

Mayor de Blasio likes to portray himself as a selfless promoter of do-gooder liberal causes. But... See More

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Published June 24, 2016

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

By by Juniper Berry Readers

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

M Train shutdown barreling down the tracks

Published June 24, 2016

M Train shutdown barreling down the tracks

By by Christina Wilkinson

It was announced in late March that the MTA will be shutting down various parts of the M line for... See More

104th Pct Report

Published June 24, 2016

104th Pct Report

By by 104th Pct.

The following actions were taken by the 104th Pct in Maspeth & Middle Village since the last... See More

The preservation of Old St. James Church: Who’s helping and who’s not.

Published June 24, 2016

The preservation of Old St. James Church: Who’s helping and who’s not.

By by Christina Wilkinson

Over the course of the past 9 months or so, many people have been working very hard to see that... See More

GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES

Published June 24, 2016

GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES

By by Juniper Berry Staff

The communities of Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale have some great... See More

Curtis takes on Queens Corruption

Published June 25, 2016

Curtis takes on Queens Corruption

Guardian Angels founder and radio personality Curtis Sliwa addressed the Juniper Park Civic... See More

ISSUES: The faulty logic behind Crowley’s zoning “ye$” votes

Published June 25, 2016

ISSUES: The faulty logic behind Crowley’s zoning “ye$” votes

By by Christina Wilkinson

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley penned an op-ed entitled – “Why I Voted ‘Yes’ On... See More

Yesterday & Today: LUTHERAN CEMETERY

Published June 8, 2016

Yesterday & Today: LUTHERAN CEMETERY

By FROM THE HISTORY OF QUEENS COUNTY, NEW YORK, W.W. MUNSELL & COMPANY, 188

This is perhaps the most important cemetery in the vicinity of New York; the interments here in... See More

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits:DOB Deck and Retaining Wall Inspection Program now in effect

By by Christina Wilkinson

The Department of Buildings’ annual No-Penalty Deck and Retaining Wall Inspection Program is a... See More

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits: St. Adalbert’s 125 in 2017

By by Christina Wilkinson

St. Adalbert Parish is set to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2017, and they need your help to... See More

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits: Dorothy Speer in CK Hall of Fame

By by Christina Wilkinson

On Saturday, May 14th, Christ the King H.S.inducted its newest members into the Hall of Fame... See More

Berry Bits: Abbracciamento’s for sale once more

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits: Abbracciamento’s for sale once more

By by Christina Wilkinson

The most recent owners of the former Abbracciamento’s Restaurant on Woodhaven Blvd have listed... See More

Berry Bits: Development plans revealed for former AMEF property

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits: Development plans revealed for former AMEF property

By by Christina Wilkinson

The building at the corner of 74th Street and Grand Avenue, the former AMEF auto body shop, has... See More

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits: Work on Grand Avenue Truck Bypass continues

By by Christina Wilkinson

The DOT continues to tweak the Grand Avenue Truck Bypass project and has come up with short-term,... See More

Published June 8, 2016

Berry bits: New sewers coming to Middle Village

By by Christina Wilkinson

A $22 million project requested 10 years ago that is meant to reduce flooding in Middle Village is... See More

Published June 8, 2016

Berry Bits: Old Time Base Ball comes to Midville this summer

By by Christina Wilkinson

A unique historical sporting event will take place this August at Juniper Valley Park. Come watch... See More

Egor, the Friendly Egret

Published April 14, 2019

Egor, the Friendly Egret

I live on the water in Broad Channel, Queens. About 7 years ago, a Great Egret (Ardea alba) landed... See More

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