The Juniper Berry September 2023

Yesterday and Today – Looking east towards Metropolitan Avenue subway stationPublished August 26, 2023

Yesterday and Today – Looking east towards Metropolitan Avenue subway station

By Christina Wilkinson

In 1966 you could purchase parking near the Metropolitan Avenue subway station for $.50. You could also stop for flowers on your way home. A large home with commercial businesses on the ground level... See More

Happy 85th Birthday, Eliot Avenue!
Published August 26, 2023

Happy 85th Birthday, Eliot Avenue!

By Maria Candela

The opening of Eliot Avenue coincided with the construction of the Juniper Park Homes. The first... See More

Berry Bits: RELOCATION OF ENGINE 287/LADDER COMPANY 136/BATTALION 46
Published August 26, 2023

Berry Bits: RELOCATION OF ENGINE 287/LADDER COMPANY 136/BATTALION 46

Starting August 1st, 2023, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) in partnership with the... See More

Berry Bits: MTA ACTIVATES Q58 BUS LANE ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS
Published August 26, 2023

Berry Bits: MTA ACTIVATES Q58 BUS LANE ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in July announced the activation of automated bus... See More

Berry Bits: MENG VS. MAIL THEFT
Published August 26, 2023

Berry Bits: MENG VS. MAIL THEFT

Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) announced in July that she recently sent a letter to Louis... See More

Berry Bits: REPORTING OBSCURED LICENSE PLATE
Published August 26, 2023

Berry Bits: REPORTING OBSCURED LICENSE PLATE

Councilman Robert Holden successfully helped initiate a dedicated 311 request function for city... See More

Berry Bits: LANDLORD LAW AIMED AT POT SHOPS
Published August 26, 2023

Berry Bits: LANDLORD LAW AIMED AT POT SHOPS

In late June, the NYC Council passed legislation that would fine landlords who knowingly lease... See More

Berry Bits: A MESSAGE FROM DSNY
Published August 26, 2023

Berry Bits: A MESSAGE FROM DSNY

This dumper we caught in Glendale must not follow the news, or else he’d know that our... See More

Berry Bits: AND A THANK YOU TO DSNY
Published August 26, 2023

Berry Bits: AND A THANK YOU TO DSNY

By Christina Wilkinson

Thank you to DSNY for removing this gigantic abandoned outdoor dining setup on Eliot... See More

A Message from the President, September 2023
Published August 26, 2023

A Message from the President, September 2023

By Tony Nunziato

Happy Autumn to all! Juniper Park Civic Association celebrates its 85th Anniversary this year and... See More

Things that are Dumb: METRO NOW A GANGSTA’S PARADISE?
Published August 26, 2023

Things that are Dumb: METRO NOW A GANGSTA’S PARADISE?

By Christina Wilkinson

Police from the 104th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a shooting at 79-45 Metropolitan... See More

Things that are Dumb: THEY WEREN’T BAKING COOKIES
Published August 26, 2023

Things that are Dumb: THEY WEREN’T BAKING COOKIES

By Christina Wilkinson

On July 19, cops from the 104th precinct responding to a 911 call about the theft of a large sum of... See More

Things that are Dumb: THE TWO-WHEELED PARK MENACE
Published August 26, 2023

Things that are Dumb: THE TWO-WHEELED PARK MENACE

By Christina Wilkinson

Yes, the mopeds are everywhere – streets, sidewalks, and now, parks. The brand-new track at... See More

Things that ae Dumb: TRACKING TRUCKS AS WELL AS PACKAGES
Published August 26, 2023

Things that ae Dumb: TRACKING TRUCKS AS WELL AS PACKAGES

By Christina Wilkinson

Amazon trucks have been an ever-increasing presence in the area and some of them have been noticed... See More

Things that are Dumb: THE CASE OF THE MISSING CROSSWALK
Published August 26, 2023

Things that are Dumb: THE CASE OF THE MISSING CROSSWALK

By Christina Wilkinson

After the sewer work on Grand Avenue was completed, it took some time to close the trench, repave... See More

Thing that are Dumb: LEAVE THE FIREWORKS TO THE PROS, PLEASE
Published August 26, 2023

Thing that are Dumb: LEAVE THE FIREWORKS TO THE PROS, PLEASE

By Christina Wilkinson

The scene on July 4th was an all too familiar one. A bunch of idiotic grown adults shot off... See More

Things that are Dumb: HIT-AND-RUN COWARD
Published August 26, 2023

Things that are Dumb: HIT-AND-RUN COWARD

By Christina Wilkinson

At around 12:15am on Sunday morning August 6, a cyclist was heading eastbound on Metro and... See More

Things that are Dumb: ILLEGAL VENDORS KICKED TO THE CURB
Published August 26, 2023

Things that are Dumb: ILLEGAL VENDORS KICKED TO THE CURB

By Christina Wilkinson

It seems like anything goes in this city lately, and illegal vending is part of that. You can see... See More

Letters to the Editor: Stop the IBX
Published August 26, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Stop the IBX

Re: your article regarding the proposed Interborough Express (IBX) on pages 62 and 63 of the Spring... See More

Letters to the Editor: Preventing Mail Theft
Published August 26, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Preventing Mail Theft

As your Representative in Congress, one of my top priorities is fighting the scourge of mail theft... See More

Letters to the Editor: Transparency Needed On School Project
Published August 26, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Transparency Needed On School Project

Work has been going on for a few years now at IS73. A temporary boiler and a large oil tank have... See More

Letters to the Editor: No to the weed shop
Published August 26, 2023

Letters to the Editor: No to the weed shop

We are lifetime residents of the Ridgewood/Glendale/Middle Village community, currently living on... See More

104th Precinct Report September 2023
Published August 26, 2023

104th Precinct Report September 2023

By Deputy Inspector Kevin Coleman

*** Update from the Commander *** Greetings to the members of Juniper Park Civic Association. We... See More

Elmhurst’s Memorial Day Tribute
Published August 26, 2023

Elmhurst’s Memorial Day Tribute

By James McMenamin

On May 29th, Memorial Day, a small crowd gathered by Nine Heroes Plaza on Broadway and 41st Ave by... See More

Locals Produce New York State’s Best Brew
Published August 26, 2023

Locals Produce New York State’s Best Brew

By Christina Wilkinson

Bridge and Tunnel Brewery: Making Big Waves in the Beer Industry The last time the Juniper Berry... See More

The Icebox Cake
Published August 26, 2023

The Icebox Cake

By Ben Haber

Tanta Ida, my mother’s older sister, did not like to cook. She did enjoy baking and was quite... See More

Singing in the Rain
Published August 26, 2023

Singing in the Rain

By Ethyl Haber

Dark moods; dreary, deadly dark moods. I wake each morning with high anxiety; a high level of fear;... See More

Sidney Scheinfeld’s Theory of Longevity
Published August 26, 2023

Sidney Scheinfeld’s Theory of Longevity

By Herby Teicher

Sidney Scheinfeld’s father passed away at a relatively young age. This event precluded any of... See More

It all Began with the Juniper Park Homes
Published August 26, 2023

It all Began with the Juniper Park Homes

By far, the largest development in our area in the 1930s was the Juniper Park Homes. It took a... See More

JPCA 85th Anniversary Keynote Speaker: Joseph Pfeifer
Published August 26, 2023

JPCA 85th Anniversary Keynote Speaker: Joseph Pfeifer

Juniper Park Civic Association will be hosting our 85th Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 23... See More

JPCA 85th Anniversary Guest of Honor: Deputy Inspector Kevin J. Coleman
Published August 26, 2023

JPCA 85th Anniversary Guest of Honor: Deputy Inspector Kevin J. Coleman

Deputy Inspector Kevin J. Coleman has over 20 years of public service with the New York City Police... See More

JPCA 85th Anniversary Guest of Honor: Mark Weidler
Published August 26, 2023

JPCA 85th Anniversary Guest of Honor: Mark Weidler

By Mark Weidler, publisher, Queens Chronicle

The original Queens Chronicle was simply called “The Paper” and was started by my mother, Susan... See More

JPCA 85th Anniversary Guests of Honor: Squad 288/HAZMAT 1
Published August 26, 2023

JPCA 85th Anniversary Guests of Honor: Squad 288/HAZMAT 1

Squad 288, organized on July 1st, 1998, bravely and professionally serves the communities of... See More

Postal Inspectors Nab Mail Thieves
Published August 26, 2023

Postal Inspectors Nab Mail Thieves

For months dating back to last year, residents of the Mount Olivet Crescent area of Maspeth... See More

Summer 2023 photos
Published August 26, 2023

Summer 2023 photos

By Angela M. Fazio

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Gov. Hochul, It’s Time to “Put a Lid on It!”
Published August 26, 2023

Gov. Hochul, It’s Time to “Put a Lid on It!”

By Mary Arnold, CURES

In 1996, the New York State Legislature passed legislation to shut down Fresh Kills Landfill on... See More

A Night At the Pool Room
Published August 26, 2023

A Night At the Pool Room

By Vinnie Esposito

It was late winter sometime in the late ‘50s, when the Conversations and comments between Whitey... See More

Tony’s Tips: Picking the Perfect Pumpkin
Published August 26, 2023

Tony’s Tips: Picking the Perfect Pumpkin

By Tony Nunziato

When we think of the fall season, a plant that often comes to mind is the pumpkin. We are fortunate... See More

Yankee Stadium: The House that Ruth Built (or was it August Belmont?)
Published August 26, 2023

Yankee Stadium: The House that Ruth Built (or was it August Belmont?)

By John A. Roberts

The New York Yankees with newly acquired Babe Ruth from The Boston Red Sox, won their first... See More

Lincoln’s Other Proclamation: The Creation of the First Annual Thanksgiving Day Tradition
Published August 26, 2023

Lincoln’s Other Proclamation: The Creation of the First Annual Thanksgiving Day Tradition

By Zachary Klitzman

It was cold, windy, and rainy in Washington, and the President was ill. A week earlier, Abraham... See More

A Monument for Maspeth
Published August 26, 2023

A Monument for Maspeth

By James Prendergast

I am a 2023 graduate of the High School of Art and Design where I studied architecture. I have been... See More

Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness
Published August 26, 2023

Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness

By Tim Brown

Core Malfunction Welcome back, Adventurer! Oh man, where to start with this one. The franchise went... See More

Amazing Stories: BURGLARIES IN GLENDALE PRECINCT
Published August 26, 2023

Amazing Stories: BURGLARIES IN GLENDALE PRECINCT

By The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, October 17, 1912

Residents Worried By Series Of Petty Crimes In That Section. Residents along Metropolitan Avenue in... See More

Amazing Stories: “SURE, I DID IT,” SAID MATHEWS
Published August 26, 2023

Amazing Stories: “SURE, I DID IT,” SAID MATHEWS

By The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, February 15, 1910

Maspeth Saloonkeeper Would Not Falsify when Charged with Excise Law Violation. In the Flushing... See More

Amazing Stories: SHOT AND BEATEN, GYPSY ACCUSES TWO
Published August 26, 2023

Amazing Stories: SHOT AND BEATEN, GYPSY ACCUSES TWO

By The Standard Union, December 8, 1928

Father and Son Held for Queens Grand Jury On Charges of Felonious Assault James Coletta, 38, and... See More

Amazing Stories: QUEENS MAN CHARGED WITH BIGAMY, PERJURY
Published August 26, 2023

Amazing Stories: QUEENS MAN CHARGED WITH BIGAMY, PERJURY

By The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 29, 1940

Charged with perjury and bigamy, Theodore J. Wagner, 38, of 57-52 65th St, Maspeth, a trolley... See More

Elmhurst Loses Local Icon
Published August 26, 2023

Elmhurst Loses Local Icon

By James McMenamin

Long-time Elmhurst resident and local “icon” Samuel Boor passed away this Spring after a short... See More

Ricco’s Recipes: It’s a Pasta Party!
Published August 26, 2023

Ricco’s Recipes: It’s a Pasta Party!

By John Ricco

Greetings to all my Juniper Berry friends and family out there! I love cooking with you and sharing... See More

Poetry, September 2023
Published August 26, 2023

Poetry, September 2023

By Vincent Tomeo

September 11, 2001 Straight into the stomach of steel explode jetliners appendix of commerce bursts... See More

Killy’s Korner September 2023
Published August 26, 2023

Killy’s Korner September 2023

By John Killcommons

It was great to see everyone at our summer concerts this year! And for the first time in forever,... See More

Neighborhood Hall of Shame September 2023
Published August 26, 2023

Neighborhood Hall of Shame September 2023

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

Happy Halloween
Published August 26, 2023

Happy Halloween

By Vincent Tomeo

Have a boo bobbing bash at the pumpkin patch Carving plump party pumpkinsOh Jack-O-LanternLight up... See More

The Juniper Berry September 2023 Cover

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7:30pm
Our Lady of Hope School

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This injured female mallard was just rescued from Mount Olivet Cemetery. Wild Bird Fund refused to accept it, so it's at ACC. ... See MoreSee Less

This injured female mallard was just rescued from Mount Olivet Cemetery. Wild Bird Fund refused to accept it, so its at ACC.
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This is a female domestic Rouen duck, not a mallard. She has similar coloring but is much larger and cannot survive in the wild. My org HumaneLI is a New Hope Partner and will likely adopt her after her physical if no one else scoops her up first! Please follow Humane Long Island to learn more about domestic ducks!

Refused to accept it? Why? Not enough city funds? That’s ludicrous right Robert Holden? If Mayor Cop Killer Adams & co can use my tax dollars to support ILLEGALS then surely that means there is enough $$ to support the local neighborhood. Right Robert Holden? Senator Joseph Addabbo? Joanne Ariola? This DUCK has rights….and I am not trying to be funny here. Many of us are fed up with our QUALITY OF LIFE being compromised because we can’t hurt ILLEGALS feelings. ENOUGH!!!!

The poor baby what happens now?!

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The first of three Maspeth-Middle Village NYPD street co-namings is happening today. Come out to support the families of the fallen members of our communities. ... See MoreSee Less

The first of three Maspeth-Middle Village NYPD street co-namings is happening today. Come out to support the families of the fallen members of our communities.
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