The Juniper Berry September 2007

Drowning in water

Published September 9, 2007

Drowning in water

By Lorraine Sciulli

The flooding in Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale was the hot topic of conversation at the August Community Board 5 meeting. The recent deluge was the second time in three weeks that homes and... See More

What goes around comes around

Published September 9, 2007

What goes around comes around

By Christina Wilkinson

Councilman Dennis P. Gallagher was indicted on rape and assault charges stemming from a July 8th... See More

Gas Tank Park update

Published September 9, 2007

Gas Tank Park update

By Abigail Lootens, Press Officer, NYC Dept of Parks

The design for phase I of the new Gas Tank Park in Elmhurst has been completed and the project... See More

84 Years: Where's The Remote??

Published September 10, 2007

84 Years: Where's The Remote??

Imagine walking into your living room but instead of turning on your television to play your PS3,... See More

Newtown Historical Society formed

Published September 9, 2007

Newtown Historical Society formed

The Newtown Historical Society was founded this year with its primary focus being the saving of St.... See More

Juniper Park Concert Series a huge hit!

Published September 9, 2007

Juniper Park Concert Series a huge hit!

By Christina Wilkinson

This past July, the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, Juniper Park Civic Association, RCN &... See More

Queens declared federal disaster area

Published September 9, 2007

Queens declared federal disaster area

On September 1st, President Bush declared Queens County to be a federal disaster area. State and... See More

JPCA and Sen. Maltese team up to save war memorial

Published September 9, 2007

JPCA and Sen. Maltese team up to save war memorial

By Edward Kampermann

An abandoned war memorial on 48th Street in Maspeth will now be receiving some attention thanks to... See More

Illegal signs are plaguing our neighborhoods

Published September 9, 2007

Illegal signs are plaguing our neighborhoods

By Christina Wilkinson

“Sidewalk areas must be kept free from any obstruction that could impede pedestrian traffic.... See More

This summer at St. Saviour's

Published September 9, 2007

This summer at St. Saviour's

This past summer, the Juniper Park Civic Association rallied civic members, preservationists and... See More

Censored: Not for the easily offended

Published September 9, 2007

Censored: Not for the easily offended

By Robert Doocey

The public forum is a free speech period that enables citizens to petition the government for... See More

New Absurd Times: Plunder in the grass

Published September 9, 2007

New Absurd Times: Plunder in the grass

By Robert Doocey

Mr. Adrian Benepe, New York City Commissioner of Parks and Recreation recently told a New York... See More

Insanity of Sanctuary Cities

Published September 9, 2007

Insanity of Sanctuary Cities

By Lorraine Sciulli

At this point many Americans are aware of the “sanctuary” city policy of some of our nation’s... See More

Transporting Propane by Railroad Tank Cars

Published September 9, 2007

Transporting Propane by Railroad Tank Cars

By Mark H. Westerfield, Acting President of the NY&A Railway

In order to provide a better understanding of the danger - or should I say lack of danger -... See More

Berry Book Reviews: Lost and Found

Published September 9, 2007

Berry Book Reviews: Lost and Found

By Maria Candela

No matter how hard she tried, no matter how many times she pumped his chest and breathed for him,... See More

Zum Stammtisch Golfers Swing Their Clubs for Charity

Published September 9, 2007

Zum Stammtisch Golfers Swing Their Clubs for Charity

By Edward Kampermann

On July 11, 2007 the renowned Zum Stammtisch Restaurant of Glendale, New York held its 9th annual... See More

Neighborhood Spotlight: Bobbi and the Strays

Published September 9, 2007

Neighborhood Spotlight: Bobbi and the Strays

By Maria Candela

The next time you visit the Atlas Mall, take notice of Bobbi and the Strays, a shelter for unwanted... See More

Street trees beautify our neighborhoods

Published September 9, 2007

Street trees beautify our neighborhoods

By Lorraine Sciulli

The City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation has jurisdiction over all trees growing in... See More

Neighborhood Spotlight: Hercules Xpress

Published September 9, 2007

Neighborhood Spotlight: Hercules Xpress

By Maria Candela

Hercules Xpress is located at 79-43 Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village. The gym opened in... See More

JPCA & Councilman Avella hold city hall press conference

Published September 9, 2007

JPCA & Councilman Avella hold city hall press conference

Local civic leaders and elected officials held a press conference at City Hall in lower Manhattan... See More

Published September 9, 2007

Letters to the Editor

As you may know a couple weeks ago when it rained pretty hard many basements flooded in the... See More

Berry Book Review: Pieces of the Heart

Published September 9, 2007

Berry Book Review: Pieces of the Heart

By Maria Candela

As this book opens, we meet Caroline, sitting thoughtfully by Lake Ophelia. Her pensive thoughts... See More

The Juniper Berry September 2007 Cover