The Juniper Berry November 2010

Published October 29, 2010

Murder After Reading Diary

By NY Times • May 21, 1980

(May 21, 1980) A 26-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years to life in prison for murdering his estranged wife’s lover outside a bar in Maspeth, Queens, last... See More

LaGuardia is Praised for Maspeth Charges. Group there Lauds Him for Linking “Phantom Village” to Rothstein Influence.

Published October 29, 2010

LaGuardia is Praised for Maspeth Charges. Group there Lauds Him for Linking “Phantom Village” to Rothstein Influence.

By New York Times • October 29, 1929

Group there Lauds Him for Linking “Phantom Village” to Rothstein... See More

J. Cotoia Construction

Published October 29, 2010

J. Cotoia Construction

By Lorraine Sciulli

J. Cotoia Construction Inc 59-08 70th St Maspeth NY 11378 718 779 4026 917... See More

Published October 29, 2010

Berry News

By Juniper Berry Staff

The Juniper Park Civic Association is planning a fall planting event in Juniper Valley Park in... See More

Letters to the Editor

Published October 29, 2010

Letters to the Editor

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

Caution: Playing Politics With Lives

Published October 29, 2010

Caution: Playing Politics With Lives

By Juniper Berry Editorial

How three clubhouse politicians ended up with egg on their faces after a politically motivated... See More

A Maspeth Girl in Iwo Jima

Published October 29, 2010

A Maspeth Girl in Iwo Jima

By Jessica Hanes

Mary Occhiogrosso: A Girl from Maspeth and Accomplished Nurse and Performer During World War... See More

What is a Microburst?

Published October 29, 2010

What is a Microburst?

By National Weather Service

A microburst is a very localized column of sinking air, producing damaging divergent and... See More

Gangster Government… Meet the Mob

Published October 29, 2010

Gangster Government… Meet the Mob

By Juniper Berry Staff

When government is not responsive to the citizens it has sworn to serve and protect and when that... See More

9/16/10 Microburst

Published October 29, 2010

9/16/10 Microburst

By Lorraine Sciulli

On September 16, 2010, Middle Village was hit with one of the worst storms ever to strike New York... See More

Killy's Korner Nov/Dec 2010

Published October 29, 2010

Killy's Korner Nov/Dec 2010

By John Killcommons

Killy’s Korner contains information on the lighter moments in our neighborhood such as births,... See More

Community Spotlight: Tony Nunziato

Published October 29, 2010

Community Spotlight: Tony Nunziato

By Lorraine Sciulli

Our spotlight for this Juniper Berry shines on a neighborhood volunteer, known to all as Tony... See More

Forgot Prayer, 2 seized Pickpockets at Cemetery Say They Wanted to Honor the Dead

Published October 29, 2010

Forgot Prayer, 2 seized Pickpockets at Cemetery Say They Wanted to Honor the Dead

By New York Times • June 1, 1951

(June 1, 1951) Two pickpockets with records dating back many years were arraigned on jostling... See More

Published October 29, 2010

AMAZING STORIES: Shot Himself In the Head John Leighton of Brooklyn Commits Suicide at Maspeth

By NY Times • September 3, 1890

John Leighton, a member of Mansfield Post, G.A.R., of Brooklyn, died this morning at his home in... See More

‘Tis the Season to Reflect!

Published October 29, 2010

‘Tis the Season to Reflect!

By Robert Henry

The year 2010 is coming to a close. The majority of people are eagerly awaiting three of our... See More

The day after tomorrow

Published October 29, 2010

The day after tomorrow

By Craig Caruana

Whatever the outcome of the 2010 mid-term elections, it is clear the U.S. government will have... See More

AMAZING STORIES: Fire Bombers Said to Pick Wrong Home

Published October 29, 2010

AMAZING STORIES: Fire Bombers Said to Pick Wrong Home

By New York Times • March 12, 1972

(March 12, 1972) A Queens family of five escaped injury early yesterday when a fire bomb was tossed... See More

Published October 29, 2010

AMAZING STORIES: Brooklyn’s Mystery Cleared Up John Leonard’s Stepmother Took Him to the Hospital to Die

By New York Times • November 20, 1894

(April 23, 1896) The mystery of the man who was driven by a woman to St. Catharine’s Hospital,... See More

Published October 29, 2010

$50,000 Alienation Suit. John Cooper Arrested on Charge Made by C.N. Robinson of Maspeth, L.I

By New York Times • January 24, 1909

(January 24, 1909) On an order issued by Justice Maddox of the Supreme Court, Brooklyn, yesterday a... See More

Published October 29, 2010

AMAZING STORIES: Police Continuing Inquiry On Trees Have Not Yet Queried Man Linked to Queens Mystery –

By David Bird NY Times • July 16, 1969

(July 16, 1969) The police official investigating the mysterious cutting down of a grove of trees... See More

Early Middle Village School Days

Published October 29, 2010

Early Middle Village School Days

By Catherine Wackenhut as told to Barbara Stankowski; June 10, 1976 Queens Ledger.

“In Middle Village, we had only one little school, #70, on Juniper Avenue (now 69th St.), with... See More

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Juniper Park Civic Association

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Early voting starts Saturday. Information about location and hours is here. ... See MoreSee Less

Early voting information - The Juniper Park Civic Association

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Board of Elections - Queens Voting Machine Facility Annex 66-26 Metropolitan Ave 11379Our early voting polling location is inside the Metro Mall.

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We thank the NYPD Ceremonial Unit, Vietnam Veterans Chapter 32, Blue Knights, Newtown Historical Society and everyone who came out to our event. ... See MoreSee Less

We thank the NYPD Ceremonial Unit, Vietnam Veterans Chapter 32, Blue Knights, Newtown Historical Society and everyone who came out to our event.

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Robert Henry Holmes was the second Black officer recruited for the NYPD and the first to die in the line of duty. Ale Swider was a Russian immigrant, WWI veteran and motorcycle cop. We will come together to celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. We're partnering with Newtown Historical Society, NYC Police Benevolent Association, Blue Knights NY and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 for this event. We look forward to your participation.

The event takes place entirely outdoors within a 71 acre cemetery which allows for adequate social distancing. Refreshments will be provided. ... See MoreSee Less

Robert Henry Holmes was the second Black officer recruited for the NYPD and the first to die in the line of duty. Ale Swider was a Russian immigrant, WWI veteran and motorcycle cop. We will come together to celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Were partnering with Newtown Historical Society, NYC Police Benevolent Association, Blue Knights NY and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 for this event. We look forward to your participation.

The event takes place entirely outdoors within a 71 acre cemetery which allows for adequate social distancing. Refreshments will be provided.

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Juniper Park Civic Association

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JPCA Hero Award presentation to Patrick Conway of Squad 288 for subduing a stabbing suspect who chased his victim into the firehouse on August 17, 2020. Presented by Tony Nunziato and John Killcommons. ... See MoreSee Less

JPCA Hero Award presentation to Patrick Conway of Squad 288 for subduing a stabbing suspect who chased his victim into the firehouse on August 17, 2020. Presented by Tony Nunziato and John Killcommons.

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Nice work Pat!!

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Juniper Park Civic Association

2 months ago

Protest against de Blasio. ... See MoreSee Less

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