The Juniper Berry September 2008

MORE ALLIES PUSHING FOR TRUCK BYPASS PLAN

Published September 15, 2008

MORE ALLIES PUSHING FOR TRUCK BYPASS PLAN

By Christina Wilkinson

Last month, Juniper Civic met with Councilman John Liu to formulate a strategy to move the stalled Grand Avenue Truck Bypass Plan onto the Department of Transportation’s fast... See More

Letters to the Editor – September 2008

Published September 15, 2008

Letters to the Editor – September 2008

By Editorial Team

"I have been a resident of New York City all of my life, 37 years. It is rare that I take the... See More

Police Beat 104: E-mailing to fight crime

Published September 15, 2008

Police Beat 104: E-mailing to fight crime

By Robert Doocey

The City of New York has launched a program that allows the public to submit still images and/or... See More

Street repair schedule

Published September 15, 2008

Street repair schedule

By Editorial Team

DOT's Bureau of Highways has selected a number of roads in our area to be repaved this calendar... See More

THOMPSON EXAMINING WAYS TO COMPENSATE NEW YORKERS FOR 2007 FLOOD LOSSES

Published September 15, 2008

THOMPSON EXAMINING WAYS TO COMPENSATE NEW YORKERS FOR 2007 FLOOD LOSSES

By Office of the NYC Comptroller

New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. is probing ways to compensate many New Yorkers... See More

Call 311 for Street Tree Planting

Published September 15, 2008

Call 311 for Street Tree Planting

Through NYC's million tree initiative, you can now request a street tree planting by calling... See More

PARKS DEPT: “FAKE TURF SHOULD NOT BE PLAYED ON”

Published September 15, 2008

PARKS DEPT: “FAKE TURF SHOULD NOT BE PLAYED ON”

By Christina Wilkinson

Even though it’s been proven that the artificial turf being installed in our city parks gets hot... See More

A Breath of Fresh Air

Published September 15, 2008

A Breath of Fresh Air

By Robert Doocey

In less than two months, we will all have the very rare opportunity to be voting in a very unusual... See More

A Great Neighborhood

Published September 15, 2008

A Great Neighborhood

By Elizabeth Crowley

There were five of us, best friends from different schools, different blocks, but all from the same... See More

YOUR HOME IS YOUR CASTLE – UNTIL IT’S NOT

Published September 15, 2008

YOUR HOME IS YOUR CASTLE – UNTIL IT’S NOT

By Robert Doocey

Today, if a greedy politician and developer figure they can do better with your property than you... See More

The Summer of the Guitar

Published September 15, 2008

The Summer of the Guitar

After months of practicing Guitar Hero on Xbox, I wanted to try the real thing. At first it’s... See More

Published September 15, 2008

Maspeth Trolley trouble – May 13, 1949

By Editorial Team

Maspeth looking west on Grand Avenue near 69th Street: May 13, 1949 – Trolley stalls as repair... See More

Sand avalanche in Maspeth!

Published September 15, 2008

Sand avalanche in Maspeth!

By Robert Holden

The morning of Thursday, June 26th, a truck hauling sand tipped over while making a turn from the... See More

When the Community Works Together, We Win

Published September 15, 2008

When the Community Works Together, We Win

By Councilman Joe Addabbo

As the season begins to turn and summer concerts fade to memory, we once again renew our pact as a... See More

Published September 15, 2008

Yesterday and Today: Grand Avenue & 71st Street, 1940

By Editorial Team

A look up Grand Avenue almost seven decades ago shows trolley tracks and overhead wires running up... See More

Published September 15, 2008

Neighborhood Hall of Shame

By Editorial Team

Thankfully, the vast majority of property owners in Middle Village and Maspeth take pride in the... See More

237 Maltese Laws and counting

Published September 15, 2008

237 Maltese Laws and counting

By State Senator Serf Maltese

As a Senator, I have been a leading advocate not only for veterans throughout the state, but also... See More

Experience Counts in Albany

Published September 15, 2008

Experience Counts in Albany

By Assemblywoman Marge Markey

My highest priority as a public official has been to make life better for the residents of New York... See More

Volunteering to Help Build a Better Community

Published September 15, 2008

Volunteering to Help Build a Better Community

By Tony Nunziato

For over 27 years, I have been an energetic and dedicated community activist. I am proud of my... See More

AN HISTORIC RACE

Published September 15, 2008

AN HISTORIC RACE

By Robert Doocey

In less than two months, we will all have the very rare opportunity to be voting in a very unusual... See More

Ten Years Ago COMMUTER TAX Was Repealed

Published September 15, 2008

Ten Years Ago COMMUTER TAX Was Repealed

May 17 is a particularly sad anniversary in New York City’s fiscal history. The event escapes... See More

ANARCHISTS AT MASPETH

Published September 15, 2008

ANARCHISTS AT MASPETH

In the 1890s, Group Maspeth, an Anarchist organization, numbered 30 members and was the largest... See More

COMPTROLLER REJECTS CONTRACT TO TURN RIDGEWOOD RESERVOIR INTO SPORTS FIELDS

Published September 15, 2008

COMPTROLLER REJECTS CONTRACT TO TURN RIDGEWOOD RESERVOIR INTO SPORTS FIELDS

By Office of the NYC Comptroller

City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. announced on June 26th that his office has rejected a... See More

2008 Summer Concert Series a Huge Hit

Published September 15, 2008

2008 Summer Concert Series a Huge Hit

By Lorraine Sciulli

September marks the end of summer and the 2008 Juniper Park Summer Concert Series. The concerts... See More

Business Spotlight: Curves Middle Village

Published September 15, 2008

Business Spotlight: Curves Middle Village

By Lorraine Sciulli

You haven’t been worked out until you see what Curves has introduced to the marketplace. It is... See More

Berry Book Reviews

Published September 15, 2008

Berry Book Reviews

By Maria Candela

Paul Coehlo’s writing voice is melodic. Reading his books is like watching a river flow. Once... See More

Dental Implants: What’s new?

Published September 15, 2008

Dental Implants: What’s new?

By Dr. Edmond Demirdjan

After more than fifty years of research and clinical trials, dental implants are now considered to... See More

Published September 15, 2008

The Daniels Homes under construction – 1941

By Editorial Team

This photo was taken January 21, 1941 and depicts Caldwell Avenue from 77th Place, facing west. A... See More

Doctor’s revelations prove that cell phone tower is not worth the risk

Published September 15, 2008

Doctor’s revelations prove that cell phone tower is not worth the risk

By Tony Nunziato

“Pittsburgh cancer institute warns of cell phone-cancer risk, defying public research” screamed... See More

Published September 16, 2008

Off the Markey

By Robert Doocey

As you consider your vote in the NY State Assembly District 30 (Marge Markey, current incumbent),... See More

JPCA Celebrating 70th Anniversary with Dinner/Dance, Nov 1.

Published September 16, 2008

JPCA Celebrating 70th Anniversary with Dinner/Dance, Nov 1.

By Lorraine Sciulli

The JPCA is celebrating its 70th year in 2008. Our dinner/dance will be held at... See More

The Juniper Berry September 2008 Cover