The Juniper Berry September 2014

FOR COLIN FLOOD

Published October 7, 2014

FOR COLIN FLOOD

Biondo Racing dedicated their win to Colin Flood, the Middle Village boy who lost his courageous fight with acute lymphocytic leukemia in... See More

THEY KEEP ON TRUCKIN’ ON GRAND AVE

Published October 7, 2014

THEY KEEP ON TRUCKIN’ ON GRAND AVE

By by Christina Wilkinson

The Grand Avenue Truck Bypass has been in effect for quite some time now, but the trucks keep on... See More

Annoying Verizon illegally sets up shop in residential zone

Published October 7, 2014

Annoying Verizon illegally sets up shop in residential zone

By THINGS THAT ARE DUMB

If you haven’t been bothered enough by Verizon’s incessant and overly aggressive marketing... See More

SPEED BUMPS AT LONG LAST

Published October 7, 2014

SPEED BUMPS AT LONG LAST

By by Christina Wilkinson

Speed bumps that were authorized back in 2012 were in the beginning stages of installation on... See More

BIKE RACKS COMING TO LOCAL PO’s

Published October 7, 2014

BIKE RACKS COMING TO LOCAL PO’s

By by Christina Wilkinson

Soon you’ll be able to bike to the post office and have a legal place to lock up your ride while... See More

Yes we have no papers, only trash

Published October 7, 2014

Yes we have no papers, only trash

By THINGS THAT ARE DUMB

We counted 7 newspaper boxes on the corner of Grand Avenue and 69th Place in... See More

A Fence Too High

Published October 7, 2014

A Fence Too High

By THINGS THAT ARE DUMB

Before installing a fence around your property we recommend that you do a little research on a... See More

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Published October 8, 2014

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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

Published October 13, 2014

Tony Vaccaro

By by Richard Polgar

Frank Banoff, a lifelong resident of Maspeth, took a job with Catholic Charities because he wanted... See More

Why Homele$$ne$$ is Big Business

Published October 8, 2014

Why Homele$$ne$$ is Big Business

By by Christina Wilkinson

Many readers of this magazine likely attended the May 22nd hearing at Christ the King regarding the... See More

The Battle of Brooklyn

Published October 11, 2014

The Battle of Brooklyn

By by Caroline Roswell

A Revolutionary Anniversary & Forgotten Piece of Local... See More

Parking on Sidewalks & Walkways: Dumb & Dumber

Published October 7, 2014

Parking on Sidewalks & Walkways: Dumb & Dumber

By THINGS THAT ARE DUMB

Apparently some people feel entitled to deposit their vehicle anywhere they... See More

ABBRACCIAMENTO’S TO BE DEMOLISHED THIS FALL

Published October 7, 2014

ABBRACCIAMENTO’S TO BE DEMOLISHED THIS FALL

By by Christina Wilkinson

Abbracciamento’s closed in early March, but the businesses adjacent to it stayed in operation for... See More

OUT OF LUCK AFTER DARK

Published October 7, 2014

OUT OF LUCK AFTER DARK

By by Christina Wilkinson

It’s no secret that the public transportation serving our area is severely lacking. Most bus... See More

ILLEGAL COLLECTION BINS

Published October 7, 2014

ILLEGAL COLLECTION BINS

By by Christina Wilkinson

You most likely have noticed the deluge of metal collection boxes along our streets in recent... See More

Add Sold, Ad for Realtor, Add Hefty $ Violation

Published October 7, 2014

Add Sold, Ad for Realtor, Add Hefty $ Violation

By THINGS THAT ARE DUMB

If and when you sell your house we ask that you don’t use a “For Sale” Sign. Besides being an... See More

DOE FUND COMES BACK TO GRAND AVENUE

Published October 7, 2014

DOE FUND COMES BACK TO GRAND AVENUE

By by Christina Wilkinson

Ready, Willing & Able, a program of the Doe Fund, is back on Grand Avenue after a very long... See More

CRACKDOWN ON SERVICE ROAD TRUCK PARKING

Published October 7, 2014

CRACKDOWN ON SERVICE ROAD TRUCK PARKING

By by Christina Wilkinson

Captain Manson of the 104th Precinct has informed us that as of early July, he has directed his... See More

SCOOP THAT POOP!

Published October 7, 2014

SCOOP THAT POOP!

By by Christina Wilkinson

AM-NY reported in August that Maspeth topped the list of dog waste complaints across the city,... See More

RATS WON’T LEAVE

Published October 7, 2014

RATS WON’T LEAVE

By by Christina Wilkinson

There has been continued concern about the proliferating rat population in and around Juniper... See More

A Wheel(chair) Runaround

Published October 7, 2014

A Wheel(chair) Runaround

By THINGS THAT ARE DUMB

Fernanda Avolio takes care of her 82-year old mother Rose, who can get around only in a wheelchair... See More

REMINDER: ALL FLYERS ARE ILLEGAL

Published October 8, 2014

REMINDER: ALL FLYERS ARE ILLEGAL

By by Christina Wilkinson

Please be aware that under N.Y. ADC. LAW § 10-119 : NY Code - Section 10-119, “It shall be... See More

Still in good hands

Published October 13, 2014

Still in good hands

By by Patrick E. McCarthy

Strong communities like Middle Village and Maspeth owe much of their identity to the businesses and... See More

SMILE! YOU’RE ON A SPEED CAMERA!

Published October 7, 2014

SMILE! YOU’RE ON A SPEED CAMERA!

By by Christina Wilkinson

In case you weren’t aware, there are now speed cameras along Woodhaven Blvd as part of Mayor... See More

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Juniper Park Civic Association

6 hours ago

Construction notices for 3/21-4/5/25 ... See MoreSee Less

Construction notices for 3/21-4/5/25

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Juniper Park Civic Association

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Update on yesterday's incident on 80th Street. ... See MoreSee Less

Update on yesterdays incident on 80th Street.

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Juniper Park Civic Association

3 days ago

I’m aware of the tragic incident in Middle Village on 80th St & 58th Ave, where two individuals were found deceased. Police have informed me that one had been deceased for some time, and the other allegedly took his own life today.

This is all preliminary, and there was no prior police history at the home.

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How sad, sorry to hear.

Very sad 😢

So sad

Juniper Park Civic Association

4 days ago

Attached is the Weekly Construction Bulletin for the above referenced project. Field and weather conditions permitting, next weeks planned schedule of events will be as follows:
Excavation and installation of ADA compliant ramps at various corner intersections at:

Grand Avenue at 59th Street/58th Road, 58th Road, (slip road), 57th Drive, 61st Street and 64th Street/Maspeth Avenue

Fresh Pond Road at Flushing Avenue, 59th Avenue, 59th Road, 59th Drive, 60th Road and 60th Drive

The above locations are all within Queens Community Board 5
Work hours will be MON, 3/17/25 - FRI, 3/21/25 between 7:00am - 4:00pm ... See MoreSee Less

Attached is the Weekly Construction Bulletin for the above referenced project. Field and weather conditions permitting, next weeks planned schedule of events will be as follows:
Excavation and installation of ADA compliant ramps at various corner intersections at:

Grand Avenue at 59th Street/58th Road, 58th Road, (slip road), 57th Drive, 61st Street and 64th Street/Maspeth Avenue

Fresh Pond Road at Flushing Avenue, 59th Avenue, 59th Road, 59th Drive, 60th Road and 60th Drive

The above locations are all within Queens Community Board 5
Work hours will be MON, 3/17/25 - FRI, 3/21/25 between 7:00am - 4:00pm

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