The Juniper Berry June 2018

Yesterday & Today: Dry Harbor Road at 82nd Place looking northeast, 1935

It may appear that everything in the 1935 photo above has disappeared, but that’s not the case. Nearly every prominent structure is extant, albeit... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Things That Are Dumb: Queens Blvd rezoning could bring thousands more people to Woodside

By Christina Wilkinson

The firm Madison Realty Capital has asked for a rezoning in order to build two towers at 69-02... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Op-Ed: What Independence Day Means to Me

By John J. Ricco

Today, sadly, we hear so many negative things about our country ‘tis of thee! These United States... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Berry Bits: Chain reaction on Grand Avenue

By Christina Wilkinson

Three chain stores have opened outlets along Grand Avenue. Key Food moved its operations to the old... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Letters to the Editor, June 2018

My grandfather, Francis Carr, is an avid Juniper Berry reader turned 92 on April 7th. He... See More

Published June 15, 2018

There is a School in Woodside

By Caroline D. Roswell

It’s funny how things happen for a reason. I’ve now taught at the same school in Queens for 24... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Short Story: Mr. Sherry's Deli

By Paul DeFalco

In the 1960s, 72nd Street was like any other road in Maspeth. It began at the corner of Grand... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Community Eyesores – June 2018

The Maspeth Diner on 69th Street near Eliot Ave was demolished in 2004 (RIP) and plans were... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Remembering Stanislaw Kozikowski, hero of The Lost Battalion of WWI

On the evening of October 2nd, 1918 Major Charles W. Whittlesey, commanding officer of the 1st... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Amazing Stories: SUNDAY MORNING FIRE ROUSES MIDDLE VILLAGE

By Brooklyn Daily Eagle,

The worst fire that has been known in years in the old Town of Newtown occurred in... See More

Published June 15, 2018

After the Storm

By Christina Wilkinson

We learned again on May 15th that Mother Nature is an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. A... See More

Published June 15, 2018

New Business Spotlight: Don Tequila Urban Cantina

By Christina Wilkinson

Juan Liz converted the former Baha Lounge into Don Tequila Mexican Cantina last autumn and the... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Op-Ed: Preserve the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT)

By Elmhurst United

The State Assembly Education Committee’s ratification to eliminate the SHSAT serves as a wake-up... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Op-Ed: The mainstream media ignores Trump's successes

By Rick Hayes

President Trump is currently on a roll fulfilling one campaign promise after another, turning the... See More

Published June 15, 2018

One Epic Principal = One EPIC School

By Laura Talbot

What makes a school great? A great school is not defined just by what's behind the walls, but... See More

Published June 15, 2018

A Kidney for Steve

By Amelia Ferreira

Hello Neighbors! I am desperately attempting to find a kidney donor for my husband, Steve. As the... See More

Published June 15, 2018

A Kidney for Sandy

By Christina Wilkinson

Mike and Sandy Bilski have been married for 24 years and raised 4 kids in Glendale. But 2 years... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Op-Ed: ACC’s proposed animal intake center is good for Queens

By Kim Caruana

The current Animal Care & Control of NYC Queens Intake Center is located at 92-29 Queens Blvd in... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Message from the President June 2018

By Tony Nunziato

The Juniper Park Civic Association is currently celebrating the 80th year since its founding in... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Made in Maspeth: Descendant Cider

By Tim Brown

Hard cider was a very popular drink in colonial times, as water in many areas was not always safe... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Short Story: The Winfield Ghost

By Richard Allen

In a year of the improbable, one in which the Mets won their first World Series, it was fitting... See More

Published June 15, 2018

All About Mutual Funds

By Dennis Dittmar

The pension plans our parents or grandparents had are disappearing and rare to find and 401Ks,... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Celebrating Independence Day with Fantastic Food

By John J. Ricco

In the spirit of Independence Day I have put together some recipes that I love and hope you will... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Inside the Forest Park Greenhouse

By Christina Wilkinson

The Forest Park Greenhouse first opened in 1905 in what was then one of Queens’ newest parks. The... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Short Story: Pickle Love

By Maxine Fisher

One balmy morning in May, Mr. Pink and his son, young Howie, were out together for a jaunt. They... See More

Published June 15, 2018

104th Pct Report June 2018

By Captain John Mastronardi

Two Maspeth homes were burglarized in May which resulted in the burglars stealing a safe containing... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Killy's Korner June 2018

By John Killcommons

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful summer with lots of sunshine and... See More

Published June 15, 2018

Jerry Drake and The Front Page Big Band headlines Maspeth Summer Concert Series

By Crystal Wolfe

Jerry Drake is an extremely talented musician with a fine ear. Listen to his songs and his melodies... See More

The Juniper Berry June 2018

Yesterday & Today: Dry Harbor Road at 82nd Place looking northeast, 1935

From April Snow to Spring Glow

How Harry McArdle helped shape Juniper Valley Park

Things That Are Dumb: The Power Keeps Going Out

Things That Are Dumb: M train service falters hours after being restored

Berry Bits: Holden moves office to Dry Harbor Road

Remembering the Old Maspeth Car Barn

The contaminated truth about the Midville sewer project

Things That Are Dumb: City wants communities to site shelters

Things That Are Dumb: Production company unnecessarily takes up street parking

Things That Are Dumb: Chilled Trees

OP-ED: The need for a single-family rowhouse zoning designation

O'Neill's Restaurant seeks zoning change

Berry Bits: New contractor for Fresh Pond Road bridge project

Berry Bits: Woodhaven Blvd lights to be synchronized

Berry Bits: DOT seeking to reconstruct bridge over CSX tracks

Berry Bits: Too many units crowd the nabe

Berry Bits: Temporary library opens in Atlas Park Mall

Things That Are Dumb: Trashed Tracks

Things That Are Dumb: Grand Theft Mailbox

Things That Are Dumb: Queens Blvd rezoning could bring thousands more people to Woodside

Op-Ed: What Independence Day Means to Me

Berry Bits: Chain reaction on Grand Avenue

Letters to the Editor, June 2018

There is a School in Woodside

Short Story: Mr. Sherry's Deli

Community Eyesores – June 2018

Remembering Stanislaw Kozikowski, hero of The Lost Battalion of WWI

Amazing Stories: SUNDAY MORNING FIRE ROUSES MIDDLE VILLAGE

After the Storm

New Business Spotlight: Don Tequila Urban Cantina

Op-Ed: Preserve the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT)

Op-Ed: The mainstream media ignores Trump's successes

One Epic Principal = One EPIC School

A Kidney for Steve

A Kidney for Sandy

Op-Ed: ACC’s proposed animal intake center is good for Queens

Message from the President June 2018

Made in Maspeth: Descendant Cider

Short Story: The Winfield Ghost

All About Mutual Funds

Celebrating Independence Day with Fantastic Food

Inside the Forest Park Greenhouse

Short Story: Pickle Love

104th Pct Report June 2018

Killy's Korner June 2018

Jerry Drake and The Front Page Big Band headlines Maspeth Summer Concert Series

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