The Juniper Berry March 2019

Yesterday & Today: 66th Street at Grand Avenue, looking south

Published March 18, 2019

Yesterday & Today: 66th Street at Grand Avenue, looking south

By Christina Wilkinson

This road, located in Maspeth just south of Grand Avenue, was once called “Columbia Avenue”. This circa-1900 postcard lists it as Columbia “Place” but this is definitely the same... See More

Maspeth salutes its veterans

Published March 18, 2019

Maspeth salutes its veterans

By Christina Wilkinson

Major Anthony J. Malankowski of Maspeth was one of the lucky ones, as he returned home after... See More

Berry Bits: Small businesses protected

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: Small businesses protected

By Christina Wilkinson

The City Council has passed legislation to prevent business owners from receiving 4-figure fines... See More

Berry Bits: Foam containers now banned

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: Foam containers now banned

By Christina Wilkinson

Starting January 1, 2019, New York City stores and food-service businesses stopped offering,... See More

Berry Bits: Recycling expanded

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: Recycling expanded

By Christina Wilkinson

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in January announced a bottle bill expansion and a plastic bag ban will be... See More

Berry Bits: Hotel text Amendment passes

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: Hotel text Amendment passes

By Christina Wilkinson

The City Council on December 20th passed the M1 hotel text amendment which will require special... See More

Berry Bits: Voter reforms enacted in Albany

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: Voter reforms enacted in Albany

By Christina Wilkinson

In mid-January, state lawmakers approved a group of voting reform measures in order to ease access... See More

Berry Bits: 'Tis the season for scammers

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: 'Tis the season for scammers

By Christina Wilkinson

One of our residents alerts us that the chimney and roof scammers are around again - be sure to... See More

Berry Bits: Thank you to our holiday raffle donors

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: Thank you to our holiday raffle donors

By Christina Wilkinson

Our holiday party last December certainly was a lot of fun for all involved. Thirty merchants and... See More

Berry Bits: Site chosen for Queens Animal Shelter

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: Site chosen for Queens Animal Shelter

By Christina Wilkinson

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has received a Brownfield Cleanup... See More

Berry Bits: Coca-Cola plant demolished

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: Coca-Cola plant demolished

By Christina Wilkinson

Just before Christmas, the Coca-Cola plant in Maspeth on 58th Street and Borden Avenue was... See More

Berry Bits: Cityscapes shuttered by SLA

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: Cityscapes shuttered by SLA

By Christina Wilkinson

Capt. Gibbs, Commanding Officer of the 108th Precinct, reports that Cityscapes, located at 55-61... See More

Berry Bits: Whoooo's looking at you?

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: Whoooo's looking at you?

By Christina Wilkinson

Middle Village’s Bruce Knopf was lucky to spot this Long-eared Owl last year and quick enough to... See More

A Message from the President

Published March 18, 2019

A Message from the President

By Tony Nunziato

This winter wasn’t all that bad weather-wise, and we even had a warm spell in February. As we... See More

At long last, Ridgewood Reservoir is permanently protected

Published March 18, 2019

At long last, Ridgewood Reservoir is permanently protected

By Christina Wilkinson

The Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park has officially been designated a wetland by the NYS DEC... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Watch your step!

Published March 18, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Watch your step!

By Christina Wilkinson

At the corner of 69th Street and 61st Road you will find a brand-new safety pad installed on a... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Abandoned bikes as eyesores

Published March 18, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Abandoned bikes as eyesores

By Christina Wilkinson

These three bikes have been tied up to a city rack since the end of the school year in June 2018... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Timber!

Published March 18, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Timber!

By Christina Wilkinson

A strong gust of wind toppled a tree on Pleasantview Street the morning of February 25. This photo... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Junked trailers litter Maspeth streets

Published March 18, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Junked trailers litter Maspeth streets

By Christina Wilkinson

If you’ve traveled down Rust Street at any point in the last 9 months or so, you certainly... See More

Panepintos win TV Baking contest

Published March 18, 2019

Panepintos win TV Baking contest

By Christina Wilkinson

The owner of Panepinto Bakery & Cafe in Middle Village (71-19 Eliot Ave) was featured with his... See More

The perils of upgrading the Metro Mall

Published March 18, 2019

The perils of upgrading the Metro Mall

By Christina Wilkinson

When the Metro Mall was built back in the early 1970s, it was known as “Rentar Plaza” and... See More

Understanding your investment risk

Published March 18, 2019

Understanding your investment risk

By Dennis Dittmar

The most important part of any type of investment is risk and there are a few ways to define it.... See More

Home is where your heart is

Published March 18, 2019

Home is where your heart is

By Vincent J. Tomeo

It was over thirty years ago that I began to see marked changes in the Corona neighborhood where I... See More

Frank Caudo, photographer

Published March 18, 2019

Frank Caudo, photographer

Frank Caudo is a local photographer who makes his living photographing weddings, communions, family... See More

WILLETS POINT: AN EXAMPLE OF GROSS MUNICIPAL MALFEASANCE

Published March 18, 2019

WILLETS POINT: AN EXAMPLE OF GROSS MUNICIPAL MALFEASANCE

By Benjamin M. Haber

Willets Point was a debacle created by an outrageous municipal government that would make the... See More

Laurel Hill’s Pastoral Past

Published March 18, 2019

Laurel Hill’s Pastoral Past

By Christina Wilkinson

The area of Newtown established as “Laurel Hill” in the 19th Century was comprised of 2 large... See More

The Steinway Tunnels, Part 2 – Revival

Published March 18, 2019

The Steinway Tunnels, Part 2 – Revival

By John A. Roberts

After being dead and forgotten for several years, the Steinway Tunnels were resurrected. On April... See More

104th Pct report – Keep Your Money Safe During Tax Season

Published March 18, 2019

104th Pct report – Keep Your Money Safe During Tax Season

By Capt. John Mastronardi

If you’re preparing to file your federal, state and local tax returns, remember these tips and... See More

Killy's Korner March 2019

Published March 18, 2019

Killy's Korner March 2019

By John Killcommons

Hello Everyone. Here’s hoping you all got through the winter cold of 2019 and are happily looking... See More

The American Legion celebrates its centennial

Published March 18, 2019

The American Legion celebrates its centennial

The American Legion was founded in March 1919 in Paris, France, by U.S. World War I military... See More

Letters to the Editor March 2019

Published March 18, 2019

Letters to the Editor March 2019

I was saddened to read in your December issue of the passing of Dominick Safuto of Randy & the... See More

Published March 18, 2019

In memoriam

By Christina Wilkinson

Donald Capalbi, Community Liaison for Congress Member Grace Meng and longtime Queens civic leader,... See More

Another Landscape Lost

Published March 18, 2019

Another Landscape Lost

By Caroline D. Roswell

So this is what happens when you’re not paying attention, or not “involved” enough? Some... See More

Published March 18, 2019

Toiletry Drive

By Crystal Wolfe

I want to thank everyone who participated in Catering for the Homeless, Inc.'s Fall and Winter... See More

Recipe: French Braised Beef

Published March 18, 2019

Recipe: French Braised Beef

The French love to cook with red wine and so do I. You can make this great beef dish for dinner and... See More

Op-Ed: Holding the MTA – and elected officials – accountable

Published March 18, 2019

Op-Ed: Holding the MTA – and elected officials – accountable

By Assembly Member Brian Barnwell

We all know the biggest problem with the MTA: its massive debt compounded by the borrowing of money... See More

Neighborhood Hall of Shame March 2019

Published March 18, 2019

Neighborhood Hall of Shame March 2019

An unintended consequence of the creation of the 1960s-era safety measure known as the Flushing... See More

Poem: Maspeth Marches On

Published March 18, 2019

Poem: Maspeth Marches On

By Vincent J. Tomeo

Maspeth, the community of integrity, marking the extraordinary courage of those who gave their... See More

Berry Bits: Work continues at 78-16 Cooper Ave

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: Work continues at 78-16 Cooper Ave

By Christina Wilkinson

In mid-February, the DOB shut the site down by issuing its own stop work order, which has since... See More

Berry Bits: Principe Park drainage work complete

Published March 18, 2019

Berry Bits: Principe Park drainage work complete

By Christina Wilkinson

On December 24, photos taken by Mike Fordunski showed the track and new fields at Principe Park... See More

Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Waterfronts, Progressively Erasing Our Cultural History

Published March 18, 2019

Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Waterfronts, Progressively Erasing Our Cultural History

By Victoria Cambranes

When news first broke on April 20th, 2018 of a plan to remove a WWII statue from the Jersey City... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Three elections for Public Advocate

Published March 18, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Three elections for Public Advocate

By Christina Wilkinson

Jumaane Williams was elected to be our new Public Advocate in a February 26th special election to... See More

Things That Are Dumb: No one asked for this, part 1

Published March 18, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: No one asked for this, part 1

By Christina Wilkinson

Bioswales were installed along 82nd Place and Dry Harbor Road and at Caldwell Ave and 61st Drive in... See More

Published March 18, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: No one asked for this, part 2

By Christina Wilkinson

Last year we brought you the story of an unnecessary light being installed at 79th Street and... See More

Published March 18, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: DOT mistakenly erects no parking signs then has car towed

By Christina Wilkinson

DOT mistakenly erects no parking signs then has car towed Nicole Laveglia, a nurse from Maspeth,... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Hard hat required

Published March 18, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Hard hat required

By Christina Wilkinson

A piece of wood stored along an elevated portion of the 7 train somehow became dislodged and fell... See More

Things That Are Dumb: The Great Crapper Caper

Published March 18, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: The Great Crapper Caper

By Christina Wilkinson

The NYPD arrested an upstate man for stealing automatic flushing mechanisms from fast food... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Filming disrupts holiday business

Published March 18, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Filming disrupts holiday business

By Christina Wilkinson

The week before Christmas, the Showtime TV program “Billions” came back once again to film at... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Sharing the road?

Published March 18, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Sharing the road?

By Christina Wilkinson

During rush hour the morning of January 22, this bus was spotted on Queens Blvd – in the bike... See More

A transparent MTA will clear the air

Published March 18, 2019

A transparent MTA will clear the air

By Mary Parisen-Lavelle, CURES co-chair

Communities near freight rail operations in Community Board 5 have been advocating for cleaner air... See More

Train Pain: Bracing for L Hell

Published March 18, 2019

Train Pain: Bracing for L Hell

It’s early December. Across the street from my apartment, a U-Haul sits idling in the street. My... See More

Amazing Stories: INJURIES MAY PROVE FATAL

Published March 18, 2019

Amazing Stories: INJURIES MAY PROVE FATAL

By Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Charles Burger, 39 years old, a German farm hand, residing with Herman Krollage, on Trotting Course... See More

Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski honored with JPCA Community Service Award

Published March 18, 2019

Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski honored with JPCA Community Service Award

The Juniper Park Civic Association honored Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski with the... See More

The Juniper Berry March 2019 Cover