The Juniper Berry June 2017

BERRY BITS: St. Saviour's in the news again

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: St. Saviour's in the news again

By Christina Wilkinson

After 8 long years in storage, St. Saviour’s Church is making headlines again. Out of the blue, 2 TV stations and 2 newspapers called JPCA to inquire about the status of the... See More

BERRY BITS: Glendale Hero To Be Honored at Next Juniper Civic Town Meeting

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: Glendale Hero To Be Honored at Next Juniper Civic Town Meeting

By Christina Wilkinson

At our next Town Meeting on June 22nd, JPCA will be honoring Jonathan Kulig of Glendale for a... See More

Rest in peace, William Tolley

Published July 2, 2017

Rest in peace, William Tolley

Glendale lost one an amazing person this past April 20th when Firefighter William Tolley, a 14-year... See More

BERRY BITS: A quieter LIE coming soon?

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: A quieter LIE coming soon?

By Christina Wilkinson

For years, many residents have complained about the noise levels on/near the LIE. Assembly Member... See More

BERRY BITS: A big win for people & parks!

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: A big win for people & parks!

By Christina Wilkinson

June 6th was a great day, for that was when the New York Court of Appeals handed down a 5-1... See More

BERRY BITS: Civic & MOFTB Working Together To Minimize Film Shoot Problems

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: Civic & MOFTB Working Together To Minimize Film Shoot Problems

By Christina Wilkinson

It's always fun to see a familiar location featured on TV or in a movie, but filming complaints... See More

BERRY BITS: Package thieves are in the area

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: Package thieves are in the area

By Christina Wilkinson

A number of package theft incidents have taken place lately in the Maspeth-Middle Village area. The... See More

BERRY BITS: Goodfellas Day

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: Goodfellas Day

By Christina Wilkinson

May 11th is known as "Goodfellas Day" because it was Henry Hill's last day as a wiseguy as... See More

BERRY BITS: Merchant severs ties with Maspeth High School

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: Merchant severs ties with Maspeth High School

By Harisch Studios

Recent revelations and additional conversations with the school about the way that local Catholic... See More

BERRY BITS: Party celebrates Maspeth's 375th

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: Party celebrates Maspeth's 375th

By Christina Wilkinson

On a very rainy Tuesday, March 28th, residents came together at Maspeth Federal Savings to... See More

Maspeth-Middle Village Task Force’s coalition strategy pays off

Published July 2, 2017

Maspeth-Middle Village Task Force’s coalition strategy pays off

By Christina Wilkinson

Mayor de Blasio announced a major policy shift on February 28th which will eventually end the... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Beware of the open car door thief

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Beware of the open car door thief

By Christina Wilkinson

An 82-year-old man who usually walks with a dog has been observed checking to see if cars parked in... See More

A Tribute to Ms. Michele Krebs

Published July 2, 2017

A Tribute to Ms. Michele Krebs

By Martha Madri

Ms. Michele Krebs, the principal of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Academy, is following her lifetime... See More

Published July 2, 2017

Killy's Corner

By John Killcommons

Looks like we made it through the long winter and it wasn’t all that bad. The snow birds are back... See More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial design unveiled

Published July 2, 2017

Vietnam Veterans Memorial design unveiled

By Christina Wilkinson

The Juniper Park Civic Association, led by Robert Holden and Tony Nunziato (inset photo),... See More

Yesterday & Today: Maspeth Ave west of 61st Street

Published July 2, 2017

Yesterday & Today: Maspeth Ave west of 61st Street

By Christina Wilkinson

Public School 72 opened in 1892 on Maspeth Avenue just west of 61st Street. Many older residents of... See More

BERRY BITS: THERESA RILEY & DETECTIVE BELL HONORED AT SLOCUM REMEMBRANCE

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: THERESA RILEY & DETECTIVE BELL HONORED AT SLOCUM REMEMBRANCE

By Christina Wilkinson

On Saturday June 10th JPCA Executive Board Member Theresa Riley who very deservedly received the... See More

The Calvary Line: Trolley to the Cemeteries

Published July 2, 2017

The Calvary Line: Trolley to the Cemeteries

By John A. Roberts

Riders on the MTA Q67 bus line are probably unaware that this seemingly ordinary route has a long,... See More

BERRY BITS: Roofing scammers are back

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: Roofing scammers are back

By Christina Wilkinson

If anyone hired a roofer after they rang your doorbell please call us at (718) 651-5865. The... See More

Polish music, culture and history celebrated at fantastic festival

Published July 2, 2017

Polish music, culture and history celebrated at fantastic festival

By Christina Wilkinson

Maspeth Federal Savings, Newtown Historical Society, Juniper Park Civic Association and the... See More

BERRY BITS: JPCA marches in Maspeth Memorial Day Parade

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: JPCA marches in Maspeth Memorial Day Parade

Thank you to Lance Lovejoy, Christina Wilkinson, Charlie Vavruska, Barbara, Michael and Brooke... See More

Published July 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Conversion of a one to two family house is taking place at the end of our block, address 64-27 75... See More

The short sordid history of the Maspeth High School

Published July 2, 2017

The short sordid history of the Maspeth High School

By Christina Wilkinson

Maspeth High School has become so ingrained in the community that it’s hard to remember a time... See More

Hike on Over to Forest Park

Published July 2, 2017

Hike on Over to Forest Park

By David Pambianchi

While Juniper Valley Park remains central to our neighborhood recreation, just 3 miles to the south... See More

Robert J. Marks Post, G.A.R.

Published July 2, 2017

Robert J. Marks Post, G.A.R.

By Brooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn Eagle, Nov 11, 1889 ROBERT J. MARKS POST, G. A. R. Dedicating the Soldiers' Monument... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: You can’t get there from here

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: You can’t get there from here

By Christina Wilkinson

As we all are aware by now, the bridge repairs at Metropolitan Ave and Fresh Pond Road are finally... See More

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Cross Harbor – $70M more down the drain

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Congressman Jerrold Nadler announced on May 5th that "a major... See More

BERRY BITS: Joe's Cleaning Up This Town

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: Joe's Cleaning Up This Town

By Christina Wilkinson

For 35 years Joe Saracino has adopted the railroad bridge and surrounding area on Juniper Blvd... See More

BERRY BITS: Hometown Hero John Russo honored

Published July 2, 2017

BERRY BITS: Hometown Hero John Russo honored

By Christina Wilkinson

At our March Town Meeting, we honored John Russo, NYPD Lieutenant Commander - Detective Squad,... See More

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Tree pruners cause havoc

By Christina Wilkinson

“No Parking” signs were placed on 65th Drive to accommodate tree pruning in early April. The... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Parking hogs at Juniper

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Parking hogs at Juniper

By Christina Wilkinson

It was brought to our attention that some selfish people are reserving parking along the perimeter... See More

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: DeBlasio proves to be an extremely poor liar

By Christina Wilkinson

In March, Mayor de Blasio announced that he was directing all schools in the city to turn... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Crowley supports closing Riker’s and opening local jails

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Crowley supports closing Riker’s and opening local jails

By Christina Wilkinson

Elizabeth Crowley revealed to NY1 that she still supports the closing of Riker’s Island and the... See More

When Middle Village Was Home to GI Housing

Published July 2, 2017

When Middle Village Was Home to GI Housing

By Christina Wilkinson

Facing a gigantic housing shortage in the years after WWII due to the return of thousands of troops... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Bioswale headscratcher

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Bioswale headscratcher

By Christina Wilkinson

There has been some debate over whether or not bioswales are effective. We believe they could be... See More

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Puerto Rican Day Parade honors terrorist

By Christina Wilkinson

In May, Puerto Rican Day Parade officials announced that this year they would be honoring Oscar... See More

Published July 2, 2017

Did you know?

By Joseph Magnus, EMT

Three experimental Zika vaccines have been found to protect macaque monkeys against infection from... See More

Writing About Maspeth

Published July 2, 2017

Writing About Maspeth

By Richard Vetere

Maspeth, with its working class characters all struggling to embrace the American Dream, and the... See More

The legacy of Herman Ringe

Published July 2, 2017

The legacy of Herman Ringe

By Christina Wilkinson

Herman Ringe was quite the man about town. Today, it would be multiple towns. He was born in 1876... See More

104th Pct Report

Published July 2, 2017

104th Pct Report

By Capt. Mastronardi

2/13/17 – 72nd St. and 57th Ave. Three perpetrators broke into a house and stole four... See More

Q&A with Robert Holden, Candidate for City Council

Published July 2, 2017

Q&A with Robert Holden, Candidate for City Council

By David Shapiro

Robert Holden (or “Bob” as he prefers to be called) has served as President of Juniper Park... See More

NYC Parks committed to preserving Ridgewood Reservoir as natural open space

Published July 2, 2017

NYC Parks committed to preserving Ridgewood Reservoir as natural open space

NYC Parks has successfully completed a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation... See More

Fitness trackers as workout partners

Published July 2, 2017

Fitness trackers as workout partners

By Christina Wilkinson

You may have seen people walking around with rubber wristbands containing exercise trackers.... See More

Short Story: I am not a sycamore!

Published July 2, 2017

Short Story: I am not a sycamore!

By Maxine Fisher

One sunny Saturday morning, two men were seated on a bench facing the London plane tree in Juniper... See More

Community Eyesores

Published July 2, 2017

Community Eyesores

We can only imagine the accident that caused this mess on 74th Street and 57th Avenue. The fence... See More

From Malta to Maspeth: Joseph Caruana's First 100 Years

Published July 2, 2017

From Malta to Maspeth: Joseph Caruana's First 100 Years

By Craig Caruana

This past March, my family and I celebrated the one-hundredth birthday of my grandfather, Joseph... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Dumb Donors

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Dumb Donors

By Christina Wilkinson

It would stand to reason that if you want to make a donation of furniture or clothing to the... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Drivers think road is reserved just for them

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Drivers think road is reserved just for them

By Christina Wilkinson

The DOT reconfigured the intersection at Caldwell Avenue and 82nd Street in an attempt to make it... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Stealing from the City as a Business

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Stealing from the City as a Business

By Christina Wilkinson

It was reported in Crain’s New York Business in July that the City of New York loses a boatload... See More

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