The Juniper Berry September 2019

Yesterday & Today: 69th Street looking northeast at Juniper Valley Road, 1922

Published September 9, 2019

Yesterday & Today: 69th Street looking northeast at Juniper Valley Road, 1922

By Christina Wilkinson

In 1922, the corner of Juniper Valley Road and 69th Street was configured a bit differently. 69th Place had not yet been cut through, so there were no triangles in the... See More

Berry Bits: Katz declared winner of Dem primary

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: Katz declared winner of Dem primary

By Christina Wilkinson

June 25th was primary day for Queens District Attormey. It appeared after the polls closed that... See More

Berry Bits: Home Depot breaks ground in Maspeth

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: Home Depot breaks ground in Maspeth

By Christina Wilkinson

On June 25th, an official groundbreaking took place for the Home Depot located at Maurice Ave just... See More

Berry Bits: Edsall Avenue finally fixed

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: Edsall Avenue finally fixed

By Christina Wilkinson

Permanent flooding mitigation measures along long-neglected Edsall Avenue in Glendale were... See More

Protecting wildlife while remembering 9/11

Published September 9, 2019

Protecting wildlife while remembering 9/11

Even in a city of skyscrapers, the Tribute in Light is colossal: twin columns of blue-white light... See More

Berry Bits: New tax break for condo & co-op owners

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: New tax break for condo & co-op owners

By Christina Wilkinson

The J-51 tax abatement was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on July... See More

Elmhurst’s African American Burial Ground

Published September 9, 2019

Elmhurst’s African American Burial Ground

By James McMenamin

One major hot topic from Elmhurst has been the ongoing saga, and subsequent fate of an... See More

Meet the <i>original</i> Mets

Published September 9, 2019

Meet the original Mets

By Christina Wilkinson

There has been increased interest in the history of the New York Mets as the team this year... See More

104th Precinct Report 9-2019

Published September 9, 2019

104th Precinct Report 9-2019

By Captain Victoria Perry

The men and women of the 104th Precinct proudly serve you every day. They leave the stationhouse... See More

Killy's Korner 9-2019

Published September 9, 2019

Killy's Korner 9-2019

By John Killcommons

Well, it was one hot summer and it’s nice to look forward to the changing of seasons in... See More

Berry Bits: Another successful summer concert series

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: Another successful summer concert series

By Christina Wilkinson

The Department of Parks and Recreation, the Juniper Park Civic Association, the Juniper Valley Park... See More

Video Game Review: Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Published September 9, 2019

Video Game Review: Fire Emblem: Three Houses

From the beginning, Fire Emblem: Three Houses begs this question of you. It’s the latest entry in... See More

Meet the Authors: Anthony Sciarratta and Andrea Roche

Published September 9, 2019

Meet the Authors: Anthony Sciarratta and Andrea Roche

Anthony Sciarratta, a Maspeth native, struck a deal with Post Hill Press to release his debut... See More

Berry Bits: Properly dispose of retired American flags

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: Properly dispose of retired American flags

By Christina Wilkinson

Local residents now have a convenient place to dispose of their retired American... See More

Berry Bits: 104 Pct stationhouse to receive overhaul

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: 104 Pct stationhouse to receive overhaul

By Christina Wilkinson

The 104th Precinct stationhouse, located at 64-02 Catalpa Ave in Ridgewood, is set to undergo a... See More

Berry Bits: Amazon may be coming to Maspeth

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: Amazon may be coming to Maspeth

By Christina Wilkinson

Crain’s on July 29th reported the following, “ is seeking to potentially lease a former... See More

Berry Bits: 104 Pct officer evicts 25,000 bees from SI ferry terminal

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: 104 Pct officer evicts 25,000 bees from SI ferry terminal

By Christina Wilkinson

Officer Darren Mays of the 104th Pct, one of just 2 NYPD beekeepers in the city, removed 25,000... See More

Berry Bits: RVs removed from Glendale Home Depot

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: RVs removed from Glendale Home Depot

By Christina Wilkinson

This update comes courtesy of the Queens Chronicle, "Capt. Jonathan Cermeli, commanding officer of... See More

Berry Bits: DHS pushing ahead with shelter at Cooper Ave

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: DHS pushing ahead with shelter at Cooper Ave

By Christina Wilkinson

Last October, Council Member Robert Holden told JPCA that a strong proposal for a shelter had been... See More

Berry Bits: PS9 receives $30M in funding

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: PS9 receives $30M in funding

By Christina Wilkinson

Last year, Council Member Holden submitted a proposal for a District 75 special needs school at... See More

Berry Bits: Commercial vehicle evicted

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: Commercial vehicle evicted

By Christina Wilkinson

This van had been parked on Juniper Blvd. North and 80 Street for 3 weeks, never having been moved.... See More

Berry Bits: Beware of home repair scam

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: Beware of home repair scam

By Christina Wilkinson

A home repair scam begins with an unsolicited phone call or visit to your home from a repair... See More

Berry Bits: Pleasant surprise at the Ridgewood Reservoir

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: Pleasant surprise at the Ridgewood Reservoir

By Christina Wilkinson

Attendees of the Newtown Historical Society’s August 11th tour of Ridgewood Reservoir were... See More

A Message from the President 9-2019

Published September 9, 2019

A Message from the President 9-2019

By Tony Nunziato

I hope everyone had a restful summer. The Juniper Park Civic Association did and we’re ready for... See More

The Kosciuszko Bridge: Hello and Goodbye

Published September 9, 2019

The Kosciuszko Bridge: Hello and Goodbye

By Christina Wilkinson

The $873M Kosciuszko Bridge replacement was completed this past summer – 4 years early and within... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Shady shelter ties exposed again

Published September 9, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Shady shelter ties exposed again

By Christina Wilkinson

The Wall Street Journal on July 18 published an article regarding the City’s investigation into... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Dumb decision was almost deadly

Published September 9, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Dumb decision was almost deadly

By Christina Wilkinson

Three teenaged camp counselors on their way home from Christ the King’s summer camp were involved... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Clean up your mess

Published September 9, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Clean up your mess

By Christina Wilkinson

We appreciate when Parks Dept workers clean up, cut grass and pull weeds, especially on hot summer... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Cross Harbor, here we go again

Published September 9, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Cross Harbor, here we go again

By Christina Wilkinson

Phase 2 of the Environmental Impact Study for the Cross Harbor Freight Rail Program is scheduled to... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Overstaying their welcome

Published September 9, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Overstaying their welcome

By Christina Wilkinson

Grand Avenue west of the Long Island Expressway has been a repeated location for film shoots. This... See More

Things That Are Dumb: Rising floodwaters

Published September 9, 2019

Things That Are Dumb: Rising floodwaters

By Christina Wilkinson

The evening of July 22, there was quite a downpour which left residents on and near Penelope Avenue... See More

Berry Bits: CitiBike expanding to Maspeth, Ridgewood

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: CitiBike expanding to Maspeth, Ridgewood

By Christina Wilkinson

Citi Bike has begun an expansion with 25 new stations along the L-train corridor in East... See More

Berry Bits: Changes to Fresh Pond Road

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: Changes to Fresh Pond Road

By Christina Wilkinson

NYC DOT implemented bus priority improvements on Fresh Pond Road from Metropolitan Avenue to 67th... See More

Berry Bits: Additional speed humps suggested for Juniper Blvd South

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Bits: Additional speed humps suggested for Juniper Blvd South

By Christina Wilkinson

The NYC DOT has completed a study of traffic conditions along Juniper Blvd South and has found a... See More

Amazing Stories 9-2019

Published September 9, 2019

Amazing Stories 9-2019

By Brooklyn Eagle

Frank Grabski, 59, was shot to death in his beer garden at 83d St. and Grand Ave., Maspeth, shortly... See More

Letters to the Editor 9-2019

Published September 9, 2019

Letters to the Editor 9-2019

This is the Q38 bus stop on a Saturday morning. Inconsiderate drivers forcing bus passengers to... See More

Being a Friend to Our Local Library

Published September 9, 2019

Being a Friend to Our Local Library

By Crystal Wolfe

The Friends of the Maspeth Library are a group of volunteers raising money for the Maspeth... See More

Petition to the NYC DOE

Published September 9, 2019

Petition to the NYC DOE

By Crystal Wolfe

Homelessness has become a national, as well as global epidemic. It is the result of problems that... See More

No artificial preservatives, no artificial anything

Published September 9, 2019

No artificial preservatives, no artificial anything

I grew up in Middle Village, a small neighborhood in central Queens in New York City. The... See More

In Memoriam: Fr. Michael Carrano

Published September 9, 2019

In Memoriam: Fr. Michael Carrano

Father Michael A. Carrano, Pastor of Our Lady of Hope, died on Sunday, June 23, 2019, after a... See More

Forgotten Flushing WWII Heroes

Published September 9, 2019

Forgotten Flushing WWII Heroes

By Vincent J. Tomeo

On Saturday, May 26, 2019, I marched in Maspeth's Memorial Day Parade commemorating the 75th... See More

Op-Ed: Not Congress' Finest Hour

Published September 9, 2019

Op-Ed: Not Congress' Finest Hour

By Christina Wilkinson

We all remember the horrors of 9/11, whether we experienced them first hand or saw everything... See More

Exploring The Types Of Mutual Funds

Published September 9, 2019

Exploring The Types Of Mutual Funds

By Dennis Dittmar

Now that we’ve covered the types of Mutual Funds, we have to look at the possible limits in all... See More

Neighborhood Hall of Shame 9-2019

Published September 9, 2019

Neighborhood Hall of Shame 9-2019

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

Short Story: Scientology vs Maspeth

Published September 9, 2019

Short Story: Scientology vs Maspeth

By Paul DeFalco

I woke up every day in the same bed, in the same house, and in the same town of Maspeth. I don’t... See More

My Go-To Places

Published September 9, 2019

My Go-To Places

By Patrick O'Connor

My formative years were spent living on the North side of Eliot Avenue and in those days, the area... See More

Op-Ed: The Terrorist Awaiting His Fate 18 years after 9/11

Published September 9, 2019

Op-Ed: The Terrorist Awaiting His Fate 18 years after 9/11

By Larry Mendte

Let me ask you a simple but very important question: How is Khalid Sheik Mohammed still alive? Did... See More

THE FIRST PERSON ON THE MOON – JULY 20, 1969

Published September 9, 2019

THE FIRST PERSON ON THE MOON – JULY 20, 1969

It was 1961. John F. Kennedy was the president of the United States. He wanted to land humans on... See More

Berry Book Review: Thou Shell of Death

Published September 9, 2019

Berry Book Review: Thou Shell of Death

Thou Shell of Death proved to be a challenging read for its age, its tedium in writing and plot,... See More

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