The Juniper Berry June 2019

Getting to know Captain Victoria Perry

Published June 11, 2019

Getting to know Captain Victoria Perry

Captain Victoria Perry was welcomed as the new Commanding Officer of the 104th Precinct at JPCA’s April 25th meeting, taking over the reins from Deputy Inspector John... See More

Amazing Stories 6-2019

Published June 11, 2019

Amazing Stories 6-2019

The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Frederick Herman, a retired New York confectioner, 81... See More

Berry Bits: Verify your polling site

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Verify your polling site

By Christina Wilkinson

The Department of Elections has changed the voting locations for many Maspeth and Middle Village... See More

Berry Bits: Early voting locations

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Early voting locations

By Christina Wilkinson

It was announced this past May that the Metro Mall will be one of the locations where early voting... See More

Berry Bits: Cops crack down on spot savers

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Cops crack down on spot savers

By Christina Wilkinson

Those residents who think it is acceptable to use cones, garbage pails or other objects to reserve... See More

Berry Bits: Queens Place Mall rumor

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Queens Place Mall rumor

By Christina Wilkinson

Fear and uncertainty swept through Elmhurst in early May when the Chair of CB4, Louis Walker,... See More

Berry Bits: Redesign Fresh Pond Road

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Redesign Fresh Pond Road

By Christina Wilkinson

The NYC Dept of Transportation’s “Better Buses Action Plan” was announced in April. The... See More

Berry Bits: Kosciuszko Bridge opening 4 years early

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Kosciuszko Bridge opening 4 years early

By Christina Wilkinson

Governor Andrew Cuomo surprisingly announced that the second span of the new Kosciuszko Bridge will... See More

Berry Bits: Grand Street Bridge replacement is years away

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Grand Street Bridge replacement is years away

By Christina Wilkinson

The NYC Dept. of Transportation announced that the rebuild of the 115-year-old Grand Street Bridge... See More

Honoring Maspeth WWII hero Joseph Schmidt

Published June 11, 2019

Honoring Maspeth WWII hero Joseph Schmidt

Twenty-one-year old Joseph Schmidt of 69th Lane in Maspeth was called for military duty in 1942 and... See More

Berry Bits: JPCA marches in Maspeth Memorial Day Parade

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: JPCA marches in Maspeth Memorial Day Parade

By Christina Wilkinson

The 34th annual Maspeth Memorial Day Parade was held on a warm and sunny Sunday, May 26th, followed... See More

Berry Bits: Rally taken to Cooper Ave site owner’s home

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Rally taken to Cooper Ave site owner’s home

By Christina Wilkinson

On April 13, community members from Middle Village and Glendale, led by Glendaler Mike Papa,... See More

Berry Bits: Cross Bay Bridge will soon be free

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Cross Bay Bridge will soon be free

By Christina Wilkinson

A program that reimburses Queens residents for the cost of the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge... See More

Berry Bits: Flushing Ave underpass cleaned by DOT

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Flushing Ave underpass cleaned by DOT

By Christina Wilkinson

In the March 2019 issue of the Juniper Berry, the graffiti along the Flushing Avenue underpass was... See More

Berry Bits: London Lennie’s for sale as development site

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: London Lennie’s for sale as development site

By Christina Wilkinson

There was a bit of shock and sadness in the area on May 23rd when a Zillow listing featuring... See More

Berry Bits: Ferris wheel comes to Forest Park

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Ferris wheel comes to Forest Park

By Christina Wilkinson

An historic 70-year old Ferris wheel which was once part of a traveling carnival in Pennsylvania... See More

Berry Bits: Street tree success

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Street tree success

By Christina Wilkinson

In the June 2018 edition of “Things That Are Dumb,” we brought you the story of trees planted... See More

Berry Bits: Juniper Juniors join forces with Blau Weiss Gottschee

Published June 11, 2019

Berry Bits: Juniper Juniors join forces with Blau Weiss Gottschee

By Christina Wilkinson

The Blau Weiss Gottschee U9 & U10 Girls soccer teams used their off day to give back to the Middle... See More

DEC informs public about contaminated Woodhaven Blvd site

Published June 11, 2019

DEC informs public about contaminated Woodhaven Blvd site

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announces that the printed... See More

Elmhurst Eagles to the rescue

Published June 11, 2019

Elmhurst Eagles to the rescue

By Christina Wilkinson

The flags flying at local parks and triangles were in rough shape by the end of winter. JPCA... See More

Why fireflies light up the night

Published June 11, 2019

Why fireflies light up the night

By Christina Wilkinson

My birthday is at the end of June and when I was a kid there were 2 things my brain associated that... See More

Neighborhood Hall of Shame 6-2019

Published June 11, 2019

Neighborhood Hall of Shame 6-2019

This construction fence on the corner of 83rd Street and Grand Avenue is covered in graffiti.... See More

The Photography of Richard Murillo

Published June 11, 2019

The Photography of Richard Murillo

Richard Murillo, a talented amateur photographer from Maspeth, has been posting his intriguing... See More

The L purgatory isn’t all that bad

Published June 11, 2019

The L purgatory isn’t all that bad

Little pink posters follow me everywhere. They’re signaling the start of the shutdown of the L... See More

GREG LASAK FOR QUEENS DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Published June 11, 2019

GREG LASAK FOR QUEENS DISTRICT ATTORNEY

By paid for by Lasak for District Attorney

Judge Gregory Lasak is running for Queens District Attorney after a distinguished career in justice... See More

A Message from the President 6-2019

Published June 11, 2019

A Message from the President 6-2019

By Tony Nunziato

If you are a registered Democrat in Queens County, please cast your vote for Greg Lasak. The safety... See More

Published June 11, 2019

The Love Train

By Paul DeFalco

Growing up in Maspeth had always been stable and predictable. I knew the neighborhoods, the people,... See More

A sad situation with a happy ending

Published June 11, 2019

A sad situation with a happy ending

An elderly widower named Larry owned two houses and an adjoining garage in Maspeth. After losing... See More

The Mott Family Burial Ground

Published June 11, 2019

The Mott Family Burial Ground

By Greater Astoria Historical Society

The Mott family farm once stood near the corner of 55th Street and Maspeth Avenue before succumbing... See More

Mutual Fund investing: Tying it all together

Published June 11, 2019

Mutual Fund investing: Tying it all together

By Dennis Dittmar

After the previous articles building information on Mutual Funds, I hope to tie it together for you... See More

First of its kind tour of Forest Park and its Greenhouse

Published June 11, 2019

First of its kind tour of Forest Park and its Greenhouse

By Christina Wilkinson

On April 27th, the Newtown Historical Society conducted an historic tour of the western end of... See More

Attendees enjoy All Faiths Cemetery tour

Published June 11, 2019

Attendees enjoy All Faiths Cemetery tour

By Christina Wilkinson

Newtown Historical Society conducted a 2-hour nature and history tour of Lutheran-All Faiths... See More

Ridgewood Reservoir tour August 11th

Published June 11, 2019

Ridgewood Reservoir tour August 11th

By Christina Wilkinson

Sunday, August 11th, Newtown Historical Society will be offering a special nature and history tour... See More

NYC Nature: Expect the Unexpected

Published June 11, 2019

NYC Nature: Expect the Unexpected

By Christina Wilkinson

A Mandarin Duck that appeared this winter in Central Park was separated from its natural habitat by... See More

Juniper Berry featured in Maspeth Memorial Day Parade

Published June 11, 2019

Juniper Berry featured in Maspeth Memorial Day Parade

JPCA President Tony Nunziato, who is also the proprietor of Enchanted Florist on Grand Avenue in... See More

An Important Piece of Real Estate

Published June 11, 2019

An Important Piece of Real Estate

As a youngster growing up in Middle Village during the 1930's one of the most important pieces... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Not-ready for prime-time mayor now wants to be president

Published June 11, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Not-ready for prime-time mayor now wants to be president

By Christina Wilkinson

This may be the all-time dumbest thing featured in this column, which is saying a lot: Mayor Bill... See More

The Ways of Maspeth

Published June 11, 2019

The Ways of Maspeth

By Maria Candela

When James Way came to America seeking religious freedom, he decided to settle in Newtown. Along... See More

Yesterday & Today: Woodhaven Blvd at Myrtle Ave, 1952

Published June 11, 2019

Yesterday & Today: Woodhaven Blvd at Myrtle Ave, 1952

By Christina Wilkinson

The small commercial strip adjacent to Forest Park along Woodhaven Blvd at Myrtle Ave was even... See More

In memoriam: John Kempisty

Published June 11, 2019

In memoriam: John Kempisty

Longtime Maspeth community volunteer and activist and United States Army WW II Veteran John... See More

Killy's Korner 6-2019

Published June 11, 2019

Killy's Korner 6-2019

By John Killcommons

Well I’m looking forward to a beautiful summer after all the rain we experienced in April and... See More

Letters to the Editor 6-2019

Published June 11, 2019

Letters to the Editor 6-2019

Received the March 2019 “Berry” today and just finished the wonderful article by Victoria... See More

Guide to the Democratic Candidates for Queens District Attorney

Published June 11, 2019

Guide to the Democratic Candidates for Queens District Attorney

Seven candidates are running in the very important June 25th Democratic Primary to replace late... See More

Sing for Hope comes to Juniper Valley Park

Published June 11, 2019

Sing for Hope comes to Juniper Valley Park

Sing for Hope is a program that places artist-designed pianos throughout NYC’s parks and public... See More

SOCIAL SECURITY HELPS PEOPLE LIKE YOU

Published June 11, 2019

SOCIAL SECURITY HELPS PEOPLE LIKE YOU

By Nilsa Henriquez Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Queens, NY

Part of what makes our nation unique is our diversity. Social Security touches the lives of nearly... See More

Buttah: It’s a family affair

Published June 11, 2019

Buttah: It’s a family affair

By Christina Wilkinson

Sisters Kristin and Stacey Viola are the owners of Buttah, a popular Ridgewood bakery located... See More

Mr. District Attorney – Richard A. Brown

Published June 11, 2019

Mr. District Attorney – Richard A. Brown

By Acting Queens County District Attorney John M. Ryan

How do you sum up a 63-year career in public service in 900 words? That is how long Queens County... See More

Court rules against Holiday Inn Express owners

Published June 11, 2019

Court rules against Holiday Inn Express owners

By Christina Wilkinson

In early May, the New York Supreme Court issued a blow to New Ram Realty, (aka Harshad Patel, et... See More

The Middle Village Pizza Challenge

Published June 11, 2019

The Middle Village Pizza Challenge

Middle Villagers, lucky enough to have a variety of pizza options, naturally tend to gravitate... See More

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