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The Juniper Berry March 2024
Published March 7, 2024Yesterday & Today: Grand Avenue at 69th Street, looking southeast, 1940
The corner of 69th Street and Grand Avenue looked a lot different back in 1940, at least at its southwestern corner. In this photo we see a woman approaching a Flushing-Ridgewood trolley. Today that... See More
Feeder Favorite
People sometimes mistake the Tufted Titmouse for a “baby Blue Jay,” and it’s understandable.... See More
Berry Bits: Cardinal Field to be renovated
A $4M plan to renovate Cardinal Field in Juniper Valley Park has been revealed. The project will... See More
Berry Bits: Keeping the lights on
Homes within the Juniper Valley Loop (Long Island Expressway, Metropolitan Avenue, Dry Harbor Road... See More
Berry Bits: Common sense wins in court
A state appeals court ruled that a City law that would allow non-citizens to vote in local... See More
Berry Bits: Let’s make Penelope Avenue safe
A petition by Middle Village residents living along Penelope Avenue has prompted a reaction by... See More
Berry Bits: Seeking an end to train noise
If you live near the CSX or LIRR tracks, you likely have experienced the noise that railroad... See More
Things That Are Dumb: To cross or not to cross?
This pedestrian signal at Metropolitan Ave and 60 Place is blocked by a replacement telephone pole.... See More
Things That Are Dumb: Virtue signaling
A small contingent of socialists and anarchists showed up outside Council Member Holden’s office... See More
Things That Are Dumb: Cart blocks egress
A food cart has been set up in a rather poor location outside the Metropolitan Avenue M subway... See More
Berry Bits: Barging It
NYC’s Economic Development Corporation has finally seen the light regarding using the city’s... See More
Berry Bits: Kudos to our raffle donors
A big thank you to everyone who donated to our holiday raffle which was held after our December... See More
Message from the President, March 2024
Greetings, As the Juniper Park Civic Association enters its 86th year, we have a lot of work ahead... See More
Things That Are Dumb: Dirtbag dumps pet
On Christmas Eve morning, a passerby noticed that a caged guinea pig had been dumped in an alley on... See More
Things That Are Dumb: Dumb criminal roundup
36-year-old Luis Hernandez of 56th Street in Maspeth was taken into custody January 12 by police by... See More
Things That Are Dumb: Even thieves don’t want CitiBike
Have you noticed all the unused Citibikes this winter? The service is lightly used in our area as... See More
Pieta
Robes flow like liquid cascading down a mountain Intertwined between mother and son In... See More
Things That Are Dumb: Operating at a net loss
The benefit of giving away huge subsidies to the film industry has long been questioned by fiscal... See More
Letters to the Editor: Don’t fix what’s not broken
Testimony at Queens Community Board 5 Transportation Committee re: MTA Queens Bus Network Final... See More
Not Ready to Retire?
You can still apply for Medicare online
Did you know that you can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to retire? And it... See More
Letters to the Editor: A critique of bus stop balancing
Bus Stop Balancing is a mindless implementation of standard practices by the MTA and NYCDOT without... See More
104th Precinct Report March 2024
Greetings from the 104th Precinct! First, let me introduce myself; my name is Captain Karam... See More
April 2024 Street Co-Naming Honorees
Patrolman Charles Reynolds Patrolman Charles Reynolds and Patrolman Frank Romanella were shot and... See More
ADUs: Neighborhood Disaster Disguised as a Housing Solution
This past Presidents Day, a devastating fire occurred in Maspeth. A woman and child had crawled out... See More
Inside the Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium
The Fresh Pond Crematory has long loomed large over Middle Village. Situated at the top of a steep... See More
Unmarked, but Unforgotten
When Council Member Holden asked me in 2022 if I had any suggestions for street co-namings, the... See More
Bill Would Ensure RVs No Longer Permanently Parked on Residential Streets
In order to promote quality of life Citywide, Council Member Kamillah Hanks... See More
Momma, Mr. Liebowitz is here!
I heard the front door open and close, followed by heavy footsteps, ascending the creaky stairs... See More
Shirley Temple Curls
During my childhood years, Shirley Temple was the big rage coming out of Hollywood. She was a... See More
Happy Birthday, Bail Reform!
Bail reform has been in effect in New York State since January 2020. We now have 4 years of data to... See More
Dream About Tomorrow
It all started with my father. One summer Tuesday the sun baked our sunny yellow kitchen belying... See More
How I came to love flowers
When I, Vincent, was a little boy in elementary school, fifth grade, my teacher, Mrs. Kramer, had... See More
At Seventeen
As I remember, I always loved traveling. All I needed was time and money. I had worked after school... See More
Bike riding along the Belt Parkway
Looking for open spaces, nature, history, and lots of exercise? Well, you don’t have to look... See More
Now open on Grand: Omatoya
There’s another option for the foodies out there. Omatoya, a Japanese restaurant, opened on Grand... See More
Up bright and early – 12 noon
Another fine summer morning of no school and endless possibilities that Maspeth would have in store... See More
Meng Announces Beginning of First Ever Mail Theft Probe in Queens
Investigation Now Underway After Congresswoman Convinced U.S. Postal Service’s Office Of... See More
Community News March 2024
Congratulations to Thomas Vannata who just received Eagle Scout rank at our local Boy Scout Troop... See More
The day I woke up blind
In my wildest imagination, I never could fathom the loss of sight. The last thing anyone would... See More
Amazing Stories: Death from hydrophobia
Mr. Nicholas Wyckoff, a well-known farmer of Queens County, died at his residence at Middle... See More
Amazing Stories: A Long Island hermit
Discovery of a Man Who Dwelt Under Ground in the Woods Rather Than Enter a Work-House Some hunters... See More
The Middle Village Milkman Murder
A horrific crime occurred August 29, 1886, at around 3am in the Middle Village section of Newtown.... See More
Tombs, Re-raided
Welcome back, Adventurer! It’s been a while since this series began. In terms of release... See More
Amazing Stories: Shocking Affair on Long Island
An Inoffensive Old Man Stoned to Death — Citizens Without Forethought Engaged in Hue and Cry of... See More
A dog named Pal
I kicked a friend with booted heel unmindful of the way I’d feel if I fell skidding to the floor,... See More
Ricco’s Recipes for Easter
As always, sharing the things I love to cook here with the Juniper Berry community is always an... See More
Poetry March 2024
Notes On A Poetry Reading At The Library I The librarian said Show slides with your poetry If they... See More
Great job FDNY!
FDNY lieutenant saves dog from burning Elmhurst home during two-alarm blaze - Jackson Heights Post
jacksonheightspost.com
April 23, 2025 By Lloyd Mitchell and Czarinna Andres A Queens firefighter is being hailed as a hero after rescuing an unconscious dog from a burning homeThe local state pols co-sponsoring this include Assembly Members Catalina Cruz, Steve Raga and Andrew Hevesi.
Yes in God’s backyard? Churches push to skirt zoning laws and build more housing
gothamist.com
Leaders of faith-based institutions are backing a bill that would give them a pass from local regulations that make it hard to build.I believe there is a difference between Rotterdam NY and Middle Village.
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Here is the summer concert lineup. Please contact us if you'd like to be a sponsor.
Gonna try to get to Debits & Credits on Tues 7-29-25!
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