Hey neighbor, Let's start off with a quick reminder for everyone who saw Dinner Club in a previous email and thought, “That sounds fun. I’ll sign up later.” Neighbor, it is officially later. Our next dinner is Tuesday, and this is the last call to join. Sign up here, then come hungry and ready to meet a few new faces! We also have a new referral program! Invite friends to subscribe to Jackson Heights Insider by copying and sharing your personal link: [SHARE_URL GOES HERE] .... so you can earn...
12 days ago • 4 min read
Hey neighbor, This past neighborhood was full of music, dancing, food, and community spirit. The first South Asian Unity Parade filled 37th Avenue with color and celebration. Simultaneously on 34th avenue, Jackson Heights Day brought activities, vendors, and DJs to five whole blocks. Our streets had more moves than most of us do before our morning coffee. Baile FolklĂłrico dancers at Jackson Heights Day The celebrations continued at World Borough Bookstore, which marked its third anniversary.,...
19 days ago • 4 min read
Hey neighbor! From dinner tables to parade routes, Jackson Heights has been keeping us busy. Last week, another fantastic bunch of neighbors joined our monthly community dinner. Groups headed to Juquila, Cora, Leo’s and Kitchen 79, where they shared a meal and got to know some new faces. Fancy joining us for the next one? Just sign up, answer a few questions, and we will match you with five neighbors at a local restaurant. Save your seat for Tuesday, August 25, at...
26 days ago • 4 min read
Hey neighbor! The Jackson Heights forecast lately seems to be: warm, sunny, possibly stormy, then unexpectedly beautiful. We may not know whether to carry sunglasses or an umbrella, but the dramatic clouds do make for some wonderful sunsets, like the one below. Photo credit: Demetri Tee Luckily, our neighborhood appetite is much more predictable. The monthly Dinner Club meets again tonight, whatever the weather decides to do. You sign up, answer a few questions and get matched with five...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey neighbor, Meeting new people in New York usually requires courage, careful scheduling, and at least three unanswered group-chat messages. Fortunately, we found an easier way. Last week, we held our quarterly newcomer meetup on 34th Avenue Open Streets. Neighbors got to know each other and heard more about the events happening there, including the art market held every Saturday. Our next meetup is planned for October, with the exact date coming soon. Speaking of 34th Avenue, it is now...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey neighbor, Jackson Heights is fully in summer mode. On Sunday, the Peruvian Parade filled 37th avenue with music, dancing, and plenty of red and white, kicking off the neighborhood’s Latin American parade season in style. Photo credit: Ramy Mahmoud The soundtrack continued at Travers Park, where the Queens Jazz Trail opened with a concert on Thursday, followed by the first Summer Sundays concert of the season. Free outdoor music a few blocks from home is a pretty good neighborhood perk....
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey neighbor, We had another Jackson Heights Insider dinner club on Tuesday, and it was a good one. Neighbors were spread out across Black Thai, Uncle Peter’s, Cafe Salamanca, Pio Pio, and Queensboro, where everyone came together afterward. If you haven’t joined one yet, here’s how it works. You get paired with a small table of about five neighbors, share a meal, and see where the conversation goes. No speeches, no awkward networking, just good food and the very Jackson Heights experience of...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey neighbor, It is going to be a scorcher this week, with temperatures expected to climb close to 100 degrees on Friday. So please take it easy out there! Drink water, check on neighbors, and maybe do not choose this week to prove you can carry six grocery bags home from Food Bazaar in one trip. Meanwhile, Jackson Heights has a new local celebrity. A painted cow has appeared on 34th Avenue and 89th Street, bringing a little color and charm to the neighborhood. Honestly, she may already be...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey neighbor, Today is Primary Election Day, which means Jackson Heights gets to do one of its favorite things. Have strong opinions, then go vote on them. Polls are open from 6am to 9pm, and if you are on line at 9pm, you can still vote. You can check your polling place and see a sample ballot by plugging in your address here. Meanwhile, the World Cup is in full swing, and our little corner of Queens is already showing why it is called the World’s Borough. The Jackson Heights opening game...
2 months ago • 4 min read