The Juniper Berry March 2023

Yesterday & Today: Grand Ave & 69th Street, 1944

This issue’s “before” photo depicts 69th Street and Grand Avenue in 1944. We see the familiar streetscape of Grand Ave on the left and the Maspeth Movie Theater top center. But scan over to the... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Things That Are Dumb: BILL WOULD PREVENT LANDLORDS FROM CONDUCTING TENANT BACKGROUND CHECKS

By Christina Wilkinson

In another instance of throwing common sense out the window, the NYC Council, with 30 of 50 members... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Things That Are Dumb: NYCDOT REJECTS 99% OF TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUESTS

By Christina Wilkinson

When NYCDOT isn’t rejecting perfectly good locations for CitiBike stations, they are charged with... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Things That Are Dumb: WHEN THE RESPONSE IS NO RESPONSE

By Christina Wilkinson

JPCA reported dirty conditions at several rain gardens last October via 311. It took the agency 4... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Building a brighter future together

Dear Neighbor, I am Steven Raga, and it is my honor to introduce myself to you as your newly... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Working since Day One

Dear Friends and Neighbors, It is with great pride that I introduce myself as your new... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Always standing with you

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your new... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Letters to the Editor: “Fix the MTA” has adverse consequences

There are a number of issues which were not addressed by members of the State Legislature who... See More

Published March 1, 2023

My visit to Ebbets Field

By John A Roberts

I had never been to Brooklyn nor seen the Brooklyn Dodgers of Pee Wee, Jackie, Campy, and the rest,... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Op-Ed: Con Ed must do better

By Council Member Robert Holden

The night of November 30th, I spent working the phones to find out why thousands of Middle Village... See More

Published March 1, 2023

104th Precinct Report March 2023

By DI Kevin Coleman

Greetings to all the members of the Juniper Park Civic Association. We want to wish everyone a... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Take Control With Social Security Online

By Nilsa Henriquez, Social Security Specialist

We continue to add more services you can access through your secure my Social Security account. Use... See More

Published March 1, 2023

How the MTA’s Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign Negatively Impacts Queens

By Christina Wilkinson

There has been much focus on the Queens Bus Network Redesign (and with good reason) but there are... See More

<strong>A GREAT BIG</strong> <strong>THANK</strong> YOU

Published March 1, 2023

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our holiday raffle which was held after our... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Paddy G’s Recognition

Paddy G’s pub, located at 86-34 Broadway, Elmhurst, was presented with a City Council... See More

Published March 1, 2023

THE HARPERS AND THE OLD BROOK SCHOOLHOUSE

By Adapted from the Times Union of Brooklyn, September 1, 1888

The schoolhouse yet stands where, as far back as 1809, the founders of the great publishing house... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Why are the Locomotives by my Home so Smelly and Noisy?

By Mary Parisen-Lavelle, Chair of CURES

Here’s a quiz question: “What US industry enjoys the use of 1950’s, ’60’s,... See More

Published March 1, 2023

New York City in the Seventies

By Vincent Tomeo

The seventies in New York City were trying times. Chaotic, disturbing, and overwhelming to get by.... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Good Friends are Better Than Toys

By Ben Haber

I believe, by any stretch of the imagination, that an 80-year friendship is an enduring period. I... See More

Published March 1, 2023

Winter photos

by Angela M.... See More

Published March 1, 2023

All Hands on Deck!

By Paul Graziano

For the second time since her rise to office, Governor Kathy Hochul is attempting to completely... See More

Published March 1, 2023

CitiBike is now here

By Christina Wilkinson

As you no doubt have noticed, CitiBike installation is underway throughout Maspeth, Middle Village,... See More

Published March 1, 2023

A Tale of Death and Life

By Herb Teicher

The main industry of Middle Village is death. Why? – Because in 1851 New York City decreed that... See More

Published March 2, 2023

A Perfect Gift

By Ethyl Haber

Appreciation, admiration, adu- lation, adoration, attachment, amatory, all words of love. What is a... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Plant Care

By Tony Nunziato

Q: Why are the leaves of my plants turning yellow? A: There are several factors that can cause a... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Civics champion development-free park

LEADERS DECRY STEVE COHEN’S INITIATIVE TO CONSTRUCT CASINO OR OTHER COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES IN... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Help Us Honor and Thank our Vietnam Veterans and their Families

Since the birth of the United States, each generation of Americans has been called to defend... See More

Published March 2, 2023

My Own Physical Therapy – and no co-pay

By Stephen Klein

Perhaps some Juniper Berry readers have genetic origins in Central Europe. In the early 20th... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Queens Enthusiast Writes Book on Famous People from the Borough

John Bowne came from England in the 1660s and fought tirelessly for religious freedom and an end to... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

By Tim Brown

Now we’re on to the fourth game in the franchise, subtitled The Last Revelation. Egypt is up this... See More

Published March 2, 2023

The IBX: Spending in Excess

By Christina Wilkinson

This past January, the MTA unveiled further details on its Interborough Express (IBX) rail... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Inside The Maspeth Sign Shop Restoring NYC’s Avenue Of The Americas Medallions

By Nicole Saraniero, Untapped Cities; Photography by NYCDOT

Something has been missing from the lampposts along the Avenue of the Americas for decades. Hanging... See More

Published March 2, 2023

In Memoriam – Tony Vaccaro

Michelantonio Celestino Onofrio Vaccaro passed away in December after a brief illness at the age of... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Amazing Stories: SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST MASPETH YOUTH

By Times Union, Dec 30, 1912

Two charges were lodged against Richard Freitag, 18 years old, when he was arraigned at the... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Amazing Stories: HE WILL BE REARRESTED.

By Times Union, January 25, 1892

Hardenburg Is Charged with Stealing While in the Penitentiary. Capt. “Dave” Holdsworth,... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Amazing Stories: HAD TO SEND FOR SOLDIERS

By New York Times, January 26, 1895

A Detachment of Troop A Rode to Maspeth and Rioters Fled. The barns of the Grand Street, Newtown... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Ricco’s Recipes: The Perfect Pizza

By John Ricco

Hello Friends! My life today as a busy commercial & residential real estate agent is eventful... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Poetry March 2023

By Vincent Tomeo

African Crocodiles(A Prose Piece / Flash Fiction), Or I Wish This Were a Poem Beware!On the... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Killy’s Korner March 2023

By John Killcommons

Send info and photos to: info@junipercivic.com or write: Juniper Berry PO Box 790275 Middle... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Neighborhood Hall of Shame

COMMUNITY EYESORES Thankfully, the vast majority of property owners and residents in Middle Village... See More

Published March 2, 2023

Poem: Happy St. Patrick’s Day

By Vincent Tomeo

Proud people, poised to weather storms. English Oppression. Civil Wars, Famine, Economic Blight.... See More

The Juniper Berry March 2023

Yesterday & Today: Grand Ave & 69th Street, 1944

Shades of Blue

Berry Bits: NY-06 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT SUBMISSION FORM

Berry Bits: CALLING ALL GARDENERS

Berry Bits: SECTOR D SAVES THE DAY

Berry Bits: NEW TRASH RULES

Berry Bits: MORE TIME TO REGISTER TO VOTE

Berry Bits: GETTING THE ENTIRE GIFT

Berry Bits: SKIPPING THE STUFF

Berry Bits: CITY TICKET TO BE EXPANDED

A Message from the President March 2023

Things That Are Dumb: REDISTRICTING – HERE WE GO AGAIN!

Things That Are Dumb: TRASH TRUCKS CAUSE A STINK

Things That Are Dumb: LEVEL 3 SEX OFFENDERS BEING HOUSED ON COOPER AVENUE

Things That Are Dumb: BILL WOULD PREVENT LANDLORDS FROM CONDUCTING TENANT BACKGROUND CHECKS

Things That Are Dumb: NYCDOT REJECTS 99% OF TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUESTS

Things That Are Dumb: WHEN THE RESPONSE IS NO RESPONSE

Letters to the Editor: Building a brighter future together

Letters to the Editor: Working since Day One

Letters to the Editor: Always standing with you

Letters to the Editor: “Fix the MTA” has adverse consequences

My visit to Ebbets Field

Op-Ed: Con Ed must do better

104th Precinct Report March 2023

Take Control With Social Security Online

How the MTA’s Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign Negatively Impacts Queens

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU

Paddy G’s Recognition

THE HARPERS AND THE OLD BROOK SCHOOLHOUSE

Why are the Locomotives by my Home so Smelly and Noisy?

New York City in the Seventies

Good Friends are Better Than Toys

Winter photos

All Hands on Deck!

CitiBike is now here

A Tale of Death and Life

A Perfect Gift

Plant Care

Civics champion development-free park

Help Us Honor and Thank our Vietnam Veterans and their Families

My Own Physical Therapy – and no co-pay

Queens Enthusiast Writes Book on Famous People from the Borough

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

The IBX: Spending in Excess

Inside The Maspeth Sign Shop Restoring NYC’s Avenue Of The Americas Medallions

In Memoriam – Tony Vaccaro

Amazing Stories: SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST MASPETH YOUTH

Amazing Stories: HE WILL BE REARRESTED.

Amazing Stories: HAD TO SEND FOR SOLDIERS

Ricco’s Recipes: The Perfect Pizza

Poetry March 2023

Killy’s Korner March 2023

Neighborhood Hall of Shame

Poem: Happy St. Patrick’s Day

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