The Juniper Berry March 2016

OP-ED: Hillary and the rest of U.S.Published February 27, 2016

OP-ED: Hillary and the rest of U.S.

By by Rick Hayes

Does it really matter who wins the Presidency in 2016 or is it as some people claim merely window dressing in order to placate the people by those possessing the real power; puppet masters created... See More

10 Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
Published February 27, 2016

10 Scams Targeting Senior Citizens

By by 104th Precinct

From the 104th Pct. Captain Mark T. Wachter Commanding... See More

BERRY BITS: Driving off into the sunset
Published February 22, 2016

BERRY BITS: Driving off into the sunset

By by Christina Wilkinson

AMEF Auto, located at 74-02 Grand Avenue, abruptly closed its doors at the end of the... See More

BERRY BITS: Massage parlor bills introduced
Published February 22, 2016

BERRY BITS: Massage parlor bills introduced

By by Christina Wilkinson

Inspired by the successful efforts of Capt. Mark Wachter and the 104th Pct, Assembly Member Mike... See More

BERRY BITS: Proposal to combat graffiti
Published February 22, 2016

BERRY BITS: Proposal to combat graffiti

By by Christina Wilkinson

JPCA needs your help to cover up the graffiti that springs up all over Maspeth and Middle... See More

BERRY BITS: Community Alert – Thefts from Autos
Published February 22, 2016

BERRY BITS: Community Alert – Thefts from Autos

By by Christina Wilkinson

There have been quite a few thefts from vehicles in the area. Most have occurred in different parts... See More

BERRY BITS: Petition for cleaner engines
Published February 22, 2016

BERRY BITS: Petition for cleaner engines

By by Christina Wilkinson

Exposure to a high amount of diesel engine emissions is linked to many diseases, such as asthma and... See More

BERRY BITS: Middle Village Movie DVD signing
Published February 22, 2016

BERRY BITS: Middle Village Movie DVD signing

By by Christina Wilkinson

Filmmaker and St. Margaret͛s own, David Madison will be signing DVD copies of his new hit... See More

BERRY BITS: A possible end to early park bathroom closures
Published February 22, 2016

BERRY BITS: A possible end to early park bathroom closures

By by Christina Wilkinson

Juniper Valley Park technically closes at dusk, which in winter is around 4:00 PM. However, in... See More

Remembering Justice Antonin Scalia son of Elmhurst
Published February 23, 2016

Remembering Justice Antonin Scalia son of Elmhurst

By by Tony Arcabascio

Supreme Court Justice Antonin “Nino” Scalia was the 103rd Supreme Court Justice to serve and... See More

Happy 200th Birthday Middle Village!
Published February 23, 2016

Happy 200th Birthday Middle Village!

By by Christina Wilkinson

The neighborhood we know today as Middle Village would likely not exist had it not been for the... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: City Council wants mall on parkland
Published February 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: City Council wants mall on parkland

By by Christina Wilkinson

The NYC Council never ceases to amaze. In December, they passed a resolution, almost unanimously,... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Things that are… Crowley
Published February 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Things that are… Crowley

By by Christina Wilkinson

In December 2014, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley made a promotional video for her district which... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Elmhurst Hospital decontamination unit now hosting homeless
Published February 26, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Elmhurst Hospital decontamination unit now hosting homeless

By by Christina Wilkinson

There is a trailer at Elmhurst Hospital that is meant to serve as an emergency decontamination... See More

104th Pct Report
Published February 27, 2016

104th Pct Report

By 104th Precinct

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

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: 18th century historic church used as construction staging area
Published February 26, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: 18th century historic church used as construction staging area

By by Christina Wilkinson

The Old St. James Episcopal Church (now parish hall), located at 86-02 Broadway in Elmhurst, is... See More

Letters to the Editor
Published February 27, 2016

Letters to the Editor

By from the community

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

A NEW ERA IN MEDICINE
Published February 28, 2016

A NEW ERA IN MEDICINE

By by Peter Gontzes MD, PC

Dr. Gontzes is board certified in Allergy & Immunology and has 33 years of experience. He is a... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: No Parking… No Press
Published February 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: No Parking… No Press

By by Christina Wilkinson

Along the Queens Midtown Expressway (westbound) at 69th Street, there is a metered parking area... See More

Q&A with familiar faces: Interview with Leslie Barnes, owner of London Lennies
Published February 27, 2016

Q&A with familiar faces: Interview with Leslie Barnes, owner of London Lennies

By by David Shapiro

In 1959, Dwight D. Eisenhower was President, Alaska and Hawaii were granted statehood, the Los... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Stop signs for freight trains
Published February 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Stop signs for freight trains

By by Christina Wilkinson

You may recall that last year a speeding freight train hit a truck crossing the tracks at Maspeth... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Council Members vote themselves a big, fat pay increase
Published February 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Council Members vote themselves a big, fat pay increase

By by Christina Wilkinson

The New York City Council voted themselves a 32% pay raise on February 5th. This will boost their... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road
Published February 23, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road

By by Christina Wilkinson

Stockholm Street between Woodward and Onderdonk Avenues in Ridgewood is a beautiful block. Back in... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: PlowNYC not all it’s cracked up to be
Published February 26, 2016

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: PlowNYC not all it’s cracked up to be

By by Christina Wilkinson

The following comes from Council Member Rory Lancman: “In a truly cruel technological twist, the... See More

The historical importance of the Old St. James Episcopal Church, Newtown
Published February 27, 2016

The historical importance of the Old St. James Episcopal Church, Newtown

By Christina Wilkinson

In the summer of 2015, Newtown Historical Society sought help from State Senator Tony Avella in... See More

Understanding the New Pedestrian Right Of Way Law
Published February 27, 2016

Understanding the New Pedestrian Right Of Way Law

By by Captain Gregory Mackie, Executive Officer, 104th Pct.

In July of last year, the Police Department began enforcement of the new Pedestrian Right Of Way... See More

Interview with Captain Gregory Mackie
Published February 27, 2016

Interview with Captain Gregory Mackie

By Len Santoro

Stats: Born: 1977 NYU Hospital, Manhattan. Schooling: PS 124, Chinatown Father: John,... See More

The Forgotten Villages
Published February 27, 2016

The Forgotten Villages

By by Rick Hayes

The city was told it would be bad, and it was – especially for Maspeth and Middle Village. The... See More

The Mystery of Miss Emma
Published February 27, 2016

The Mystery of Miss Emma

By by Art Linnemann

Many of us who grew up in Middle Village and are of a certain age remember when it was a staid... See More

What happened to Wayland Avenue?
Published February 27, 2016

What happened to Wayland Avenue?

By by Christina Wilkinson

Things were done differently in Queens County in the early part of the 20th century. If one paid... See More

DHS and Mayor de Blasio enriching landlords and hotel operators
Published February 26, 2016

DHS and Mayor de Blasio enriching landlords and hotel operators

By by Anna Orjuela

Since taking office more than two years ago, Mayor de Blasio and the Department of Homeless... See More

Dedication, Beauty, Empowerment: Starting on the Road to Achieving Everything You Want
Published February 28, 2016

Dedication, Beauty, Empowerment: Starting on the Road to Achieving Everything You Want

By by Cathy Lume, as told to Maria Candela

Cathy Lume is a life-long resident of Middle Village, who attended Our Lady of Hope School,... See More

Killy's Korner
Published February 28, 2016

Killy's Korner

By by John Killcommons

Well hello everyone. Hope all is well after the Blizzard of 2016 and the long winter. I know I... See More

The history of Glendale’s Schuetzen Park
Published February 27, 2016

The history of Glendale’s Schuetzen Park

By by Christina Wilkinson

The Schuetzen Park and Hotel, located on Myrtle Avenue near 88th Place in eastern Glendale, were... See More

OP-ED: Keep Central Park Carriage Horses on the Good Path 
Published February 27, 2016

OP-ED: Keep Central Park Carriage Horses on the Good Path 

By by David Pambianchi 

Few joys can bring a smile to a child’s face faster than a horse. Perhaps that explains why as... See More

Allstate Agent Kevin Spann Opens New Office in Middle Village
Published February 28, 2016

Allstate Agent Kevin Spann Opens New Office in Middle Village

By by Lorraine Sciulli

Allstate Insurance Company is proud to announce the opening of a new office in Middle Village,... See More

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NYC DOT seems to have designs on removing parking along Grand Avenue. Here are the choices they are giving us and 3 of the 4 options remove curbside parking: ... See MoreSee Less

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Leave our parking alone. WTF is wrong with you people?? You ruined the quality of life for everyone by creating these stupid bike and bus lanes, causing traffic and then blaming us for congestion. It’s time for a lawsuit.

How will anyone shop on Grand?

So much for supporting small businesses!

WTF ! I always swore by this city but now it/they suck. Why do they feel it necessary to keep screwing up our streets. Bus lanes, bike lanes, what's next ? Don't they see that it is just making the congestion worse ot better.

What a joke! The city is really encouraging people to leave.

More ways to ruin neighborhoods.

Why even ask? All these surveys are BS. The people it effects have no say. The experts that don’t live here will get their way. Not the people it affects on a daily basis.

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