The Juniper Berry September 2016

BERRY BITS: “No trucks” sign placed along Grand Ave

Published January 16, 2017

BERRY BITS: “No trucks” sign placed along Grand Ave

By by Christina Wilkinson

The NYCDOT has programmed a lighted sign on Grand Avenue near Remsen Place to say ͞”NO TRUCKS EXCEPT LOCAL... See More

BERRY BITS: Car ads being cleaned up

Published January 16, 2017

BERRY BITS: Car ads being cleaned up

By by Christina Wilkinson

There are a number of auto body shops in the area that take junked cars and fix them up in order to... See More

BERRY BITS: Silver now Village Barn

Published January 16, 2017

BERRY BITS: Silver now Village Barn

By by Christina Wilkinson

THE END OF AN ERA: As many know during the summer, Abe Gabor, longtime owner of Silver Barn sold... See More

BERRY BITS: Plateau arches finally restored!

Published January 16, 2017

BERRY BITS: Plateau arches finally restored!

By by Christina Wilkinson

At long last, all four of the Ridgewood Plateau arches have been restored. Lawrence Madine of... See More

BERRY BITS: Keep private trash out of public bins

Published January 16, 2017

BERRY BITS: Keep private trash out of public bins

By by Christina Wilkinson

It’s a sanitation violation for household trash to be placed inside or next to public trash... See More

BERRY BITS: Never beginning bridge project delayed yet again

Published January 16, 2017

BERRY BITS: Never beginning bridge project delayed yet again

By by Christina Wilkinson

We were told this spring that it would finally happen. The week of Independence Day, the... See More

BERRY BITS: Cyclist badly injured on Lutheran Avenue

Published January 16, 2017

BERRY BITS: Cyclist badly injured on Lutheran Avenue

By by Christina Wilkinson

The morning of July 13th, a 64-year-old male cyclist was traveling northbound on Lutheran Avenue.... See More

BERRY BITS: Pullis Farm Cemetery rejected by LPC for official landmark status

Published January 16, 2017

BERRY BITS: Pullis Farm Cemetery rejected by LPC for official landmark status

By by Christina Wilkinson

Farmer Thomas Pullis, a Dutch immigrant, was among those who purchased land in Middle Village just... See More

Farms and Residences of Old Middle Village

Published January 16, 2017

Farms and Residences of Old Middle Village

By by Greater Ridgewood Historical Society

A review of landmarks and notable sites in old Middle... See More

Yesterday & Today:60th Ave at 84th Street looking east

Published July 2, 2017

Yesterday & Today:60th Ave at 84th Street looking east

By Christina Wilkinson

A lot has changed at this intersection, but much also remains the same. The top photo was taken... See More

The Florists of Mount Olivet Crescent

Published July 2, 2017

The Florists of Mount Olivet Crescent

By Art Linnemann

In 1847, the New York State legislature passed the Rural Cemetery Act and in 1852 the Common... See More

Pokémon GO: It’s all about how you play the game

Published July 2, 2017

Pokémon GO: It’s all about how you play the game

Several weeks ago, outgoing NYC Police Commissioner Bill Bratton had a few harsh things to say... See More

Glendale at the dawn of filmmaking

Published July 2, 2017

Glendale at the dawn of filmmaking

By Christina Wilkinson

As mentioned in previous issues of the Juniper Berry, picnic parks were ubiquitous in the... See More

History of the Christ the King High School site

Published July 2, 2017

History of the Christ the King High School site

By Greater Ridgewood Historical Society

Christ The King Roman Catholic High School was founded in 1964 by the Bishop of Brooklyn, Bryan J.... See More

Queens Archeology

Published July 2, 2017

Queens Archeology

By John A. Roberts

In the present day Queens of terraced high rises, a little trolley rail imbedded in blacktop... See More

Join us at the German-American Steuben Parade!

Published July 2, 2017

Join us at the German-American Steuben Parade!

By Anita Radske

The German American Steuben Parade is held annually on the third Saturday in September. It was... See More

Published July 2, 2017

Killy's Corner

By John Killcommons

Hello Everyone! Hoping you all had a great summer. Well we did spend some time in Montauk and as... See More

Published July 2, 2017

Meet the Challengers

Tony Nunziato is the Republican candidate in the 30th Assembly District. He will tell you the... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Atlas Park patron parks stupidly

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Atlas Park patron parks stupidly

By Christina Wilkinson

Atlas Park conveniently has parking located both indoors and outdoors. However this driver felt it... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: PEP patrolling in pairs

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: PEP patrolling in pairs

By Christina Wilkinson

Queens has so few Parks Enforcement Patrol Officers that it’s rare to see two of them in one... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Truck way off course

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Truck way off course

By Christina Wilkinson

It’s no secret that we have a major problem with trucks using our residential streets as... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Sold sign must go

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Sold sign must go

By Christina Wilkinson

This property, owned by Trinity Lutheran Church in Maspeth, was sold in 2015. Therefore the... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Trees and tree pits are not free ad space

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Trees and tree pits are not free ad space

By Christina Wilkinson

Street trees and tree pits are the property of NYC – all taxpayers – and advertising in or on... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Tree guards become eyesores

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Tree guards become eyesores

By Christina Wilkinson

The people who installed tree guards installed on Grand Avenue meant well, but the results are less... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Crowley strums while Maspeth burns

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Crowley strums while Maspeth burns

By Christina Wilkinson

Boy, the Crowleys sure love to say they're from Maspeth. Yet when Maspeth is threatened, they... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Dirty dog area

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Dirty dog area

By Christina Wilkinson

There are many people who use Juniper Valley Park who are either not from the area or use the park... See More

How people traveled before the turnpike

Published July 2, 2017

How people traveled before the turnpike

By Henry Onderdonk, 1867

How people traveled before the turnpike From An historical sketch, of ancient agriculture, stock... See More

Glacial erratics: Pre-history in the modern world

Published July 2, 2017

Glacial erratics: Pre-history in the modern world

By Christina Wilkinson

Several oversized rocks are scattered throughout our area; some are celebrated, others are hidden... See More

Getting the most out of your fruits and vegetables

Published July 2, 2017

Getting the most out of your fruits and vegetables

By Shana Spence

Most Americans are aware the eating fruits and vegetables is part of healthy diet. Aside from... See More

Community Eyesores

Published July 2, 2017

Community Eyesores

The house at the corner of 83rd Place and 63rd Ave has been a mess for a very long time. The... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Mystery barrel remains

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Mystery barrel remains

By Christina Wilkinson

A barrel marked “NYS DEC” with a bunch of numbers written on it has been sitting under a tree... See More

Published July 2, 2017

104 Pct Report

By D.I. Wachter

JUNE 10 Based on a complaint at the JPCA Town Meeting regarding “For Sales Signs” ON A CAR with... See More

OP-ED: America has changed

Published July 2, 2017

OP-ED: America has changed

Americans have always prided themselves as people who respond to the needs of others around the... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Batting cage looking worse for wear

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Batting cage looking worse for wear

By Christina Wilkinson

The batting cages at Juniper Valley Park are very popular. So popular, in fact, that the... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Selfish sidewalk parking

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Selfish sidewalk parking

By Christina Wilkinson

We are well aware that parking is at a premium in Maspeth and Middle Village, but blocking... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: It's a crosswalk, not a crosspark!

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: It's a crosswalk, not a crosspark!

By Christina Wilkinson

Just a reminder – a crosswalk is not a parking space. It’s supposed to be a safe area where... See More

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Tall fences make for bad neighbors

Published July 2, 2017

THINGS THAT ARE DUMB: Tall fences make for bad neighbors

By Christina Wilkinson

This house on 63rd Avenue apparently likes their privacy. Unfortunately, they installed an illegal... See More

Letters to the Editor

Published July 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tree trimming on 69th Lane courtesy of Dom's Tree Cutting Service and NYC Parks. I don't... See More

Published July 2, 2017

Did you know?

By Joseph Magnus, EMT

South Africa – Scientists say they discovered a new member of the human family tree, revealed by... See More

A Maspeth United Will Never Be Defeated

Published July 2, 2017

A Maspeth United Will Never Be Defeated

By Christina Wilkinson

About two years ago, the Pan Am Hotel on Queens Blvd was unexpectedly converted into a homeless... See More

Presidential politics in 1816

Published July 2, 2017

Presidential politics in 1816

By National Archives, NYC Parks Department & 270towin.com

In 1816, just as in 2016, the area of Queens known as Jamaica had a candidate in the presidential... See More

Published July 2, 2017

Amazing Stories

An argument over a 90-cent gambling debt and drunken brawl in "Hoover Village," a down-and-outers... See More

Marge Markey's meltdown

Published July 2, 2017

Marge Markey's meltdown

Why are you booing me? Why? I am opposed to this shelter. I am not giving any money to it. You... See More

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