The Juniper Berry March 2015

Things that are Dumb: No Barrel left behind

Published June 3, 2015

Things that are Dumb: No Barrel left behind

By by Christina Wilkinson

The NYC Department of Transportation paved Caldwell Avenue last fall from 74th to 80th Streets. As usual DOT left something... See More

Things that are Dumb: Dumb & Dumber

Published June 3, 2015

Things that are Dumb: Dumb & Dumber

By by Christina Wilkinson

Most bridge areas in our community go unshoveled and become dangerous such as in this photo of the... See More

BERRY BIT: New traffic signals installed along Woodhaven Blvd

Published June 3, 2015

BERRY BIT: New traffic signals installed along Woodhaven Blvd

By by Christina Wilkinson

As part of Vision Zero, more visible traffic signals are being installed along Woodhaven... See More

BERRY BITS: Block sidewalk, pay hefty fine

Published June 3, 2015

BERRY BITS: Block sidewalk, pay hefty fine

In the Sept/Oct 2014 issue of the Juniper Berry we warned residents that this practice of blocking... See More

Sunnyside Yards plan requires strong local review

Published June 3, 2015

Sunnyside Yards plan requires strong local review

By by Assembly Member Catherine Nolan

There is a proposal to move the Javits Center to Queens, but it should not go forward without input... See More

Close the door already!

Published June 3, 2015

Close the door already!

By by Christina Wilkinson

Why doesn’t Albany start the ball rolling on eliminating the “right to shelter” to anyone... See More

Great Neighborhood Homes

Published June 4, 2015

Great Neighborhood Homes

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

Things that are Dumb: The answer is blowin’ in the wind

Published June 3, 2015

Things that are Dumb: The answer is blowin’ in the wind

By by Christina Wilkinson

The long-armed “Corvington” lamppost, originally dubbed the “boulevard post” first appeared... See More

Things that are Dumb: Community drives stay unshoveled

Published June 3, 2015

Things that are Dumb: Community drives stay unshoveled

By by Christina Wilkinson

In what can only be described as ridiculous pettiness, Middle Village and Maspeth homeowners who... See More

Things that are Dumb: HYDRANT LEAK HAZARD

Published June 3, 2015

Things that are Dumb: HYDRANT LEAK HAZARD

By by Christina Wilkinson

For several days in February, neighbors had reported a constantly leaking hydrant on 73rd Ave off... See More

Things that are Dumb: Cyberbullies vs. the civic-minded

Published June 3, 2015

Things that are Dumb: Cyberbullies vs. the civic-minded

By by Christina Wilkinson

We’ve also noticed another disturbing trend: the bullying of people reporting problems. This... See More

BERRY BITS: Have you seen this man?

Published June 3, 2015

BERRY BITS: Have you seen this man?

By by Christina Wilkinson

Four Queens banks were robbed late last year, and police believe the perp revisited Astoria Bank on... See More

BERRY BITS: Move to make City trucks safer

Published June 3, 2015

BERRY BITS: Move to make City trucks safer

By by Christina Wilkinson

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the City will begin retrofitting more than 200 City trucks with side... See More

BERRY BITS: Message in a Bottle

Published June 3, 2015

BERRY BITS: Message in a Bottle

By by Christina Wilkinson

Last year, an interesting discovery was made at Highland Park. Across the street from the Ridgewood... See More

BERRY BITS: Kudos to Miller

Published June 3, 2015

BERRY BITS: Kudos to Miller

By by Christina Wilkinson

Good work by Assemblyman Miller, for requesting funding for a sound and vibration study that... See More

BERRY BITS: Electronic Waste Ban Now in Effect

Published June 3, 2015

BERRY BITS: Electronic Waste Ban Now in Effect

As of January 2015, it is illegal to discard electronics in the trash or at the curb. The... See More

IDENTIFYING INDOOR ALLERGENS

Published June 4, 2015

IDENTIFYING INDOOR ALLERGENS

By by Peter Gontzes MD, PC

Allergies and irritants are not limited to the outdoors. In fact, we spent more time indoors... See More

The Return of Tunnel Vision

Published June 3, 2015

The Return of Tunnel Vision

By by Mary Parisen

In May 2004 the NYC Economic Development Corporation released a proposal for a Cross Harbor... See More

Published June 3, 2015

Letters

No cover charge Folks: Today I received the #4 December 2014 cover (of the Juniper Berry), however... See More

Published June 4, 2015

Killy's Korner

By by John Killcommons

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

Published June 4, 2015

Helter Shelter

By by Dawn Scala

NYC’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS) continues to operate in a manner that jeopardizes the... See More

Things that are Dumb: Report crime to the right place!

Published June 3, 2015

Things that are Dumb: Report crime to the right place!

By by Christina Wilkinson

ince the advent of social media over the past decade or so, we’ve noticed an interesting... See More

Things that are Dumb: When the solution becomes a problem

Published June 3, 2015

Things that are Dumb: When the solution becomes a problem

By by Christina Wilkinson

The vinyl mural that was hung across the chain-link fence surrounding the former Mobil gas station... See More

Things that are Dumb: Why the big secret?

Published June 3, 2015

Things that are Dumb: Why the big secret?

By by Christina Wilkinson

As you no doubt are aware, the coalition known as CURES (Civics United for Railroad Environmental... See More

BERRY BITS: Victory on 58th road

Published June 3, 2015

BERRY BITS: Victory on 58th road

By by Christina Wilkinson

In the last issue of the Juniper Berry, we brought you the story of the Maher Family, who had been... See More

OP-ED: Can America Stop Collapsing?

Published June 4, 2015

OP-ED: Can America Stop Collapsing?

By by Patrick McCarthy

Spying on citizens and undermining political rivals using government agencies with impunity.... See More

PROTECT YOURSELF with Crime Prevention Programs

Published June 4, 2015

PROTECT YOURSELF with Crime Prevention Programs

By by Capt. Chris Manson, Commanding Officer 104th Pct.

The following FREE Crime Prevention Programs are offered to the public. Residential & Commercial... See More

Business Spotlight: Mario's Meats & Gourmet Deli

Published June 4, 2015

Business Spotlight: Mario's Meats & Gourmet Deli

By by Lorraine Sciulli

I had the opportunity recently to talk to Joe DiGangi, who is now the owner of Mario's Meats &... See More

Q&A with Familiar Faces: Mary Murphy

Published June 4, 2015

Q&A with Familiar Faces: Mary Murphy

By by David Shapiro

Mary Murphy is the immensely popular, gregarious and dedicated crossing guard stationed at the... See More

Where was Nassau Heights?

Published June 4, 2015

Where was Nassau Heights?

By by Christina Wilkinson

For almost 100 years, the town of Middle Village had an identity crisis. The area was settled... See More

KAMPERMANN'S KORNER: No Silver lining for Shelly as his reign in Albany abruptly ends

Published June 4, 2015

KAMPERMANN'S KORNER: No Silver lining for Shelly as his reign in Albany abruptly ends

By by Edward Kampermann

Silver clouds on the horizon, as meteorologist well know, indicate that a storm is coming. Shelly... See More

School Reunion Time Machine

Published June 4, 2015

School Reunion Time Machine

By by Daniel C. Prebutt

It was a time machine of a different sort… stepping back in time yet seeing one’s future... See More

The War Hits Home

Published June 3, 2015

The War Hits Home

By by Robert Holden

In the 1930’s and 40’s, Eddie Hoyt lived on the 2nd floor of a two family house on the corner... See More

Misleading investigative report leads to misleading conclusions.

Published June 4, 2015

Misleading investigative report leads to misleading conclusions.

By by Patrick E. McCarthy

On October 8, 2014 Arnold Diaz, a consumer reporter of the television show “PIX11 Investigates”... See More

Forest Park’s lost WWI Memorial

Published June 4, 2015

Forest Park’s lost WWI Memorial

By by Ed Wendell

Part I In the days and months after World War 1 ended, communities around the country were looking... See More

Published June 4, 2015

Eyesores

By Sent in by Community Residents

Thankfully, the vast majority of property owners in Middle Village & Maspeth take pride in the... See More

Joseph Bermel: stonecutter, politician, scoundrel?

Published June 4, 2015

Joseph Bermel: stonecutter, politician, scoundrel?

Joseph Bermel (April 8, 1860 – July 28, 1921) was a Democratic politician from Queens. He is best... See More

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