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Jackson Heights Insider: Local Events & Community Updates

A weekly roundup of the best events, markets, and happenings in and around Jackson Heights. Perfect for neighbors who want to stay in the loop and support local life.

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đŸ„Ÿ Jan 13–19. Meet your neighbors, hear their stories in Jackson Heights

Hey you. Yes, you, reading the neighborhood email! If you are new to Jackson Heights, new-ish, or just wondering how everyone else seems to know each other, you are in the right place. Our newcomer meetup is happening this Monday, and it is all about meeting kind humans and picking up local wisdom. This one will have an artsy twist, with the folks from the Jackson Heights Mural project joining us. Speaking of neighbors and creative projects, this week we also launched Voices of Jackson...

1 day ago ‱ 4 min read

Hey neighbor, It's a new year, we've got a new mayor in town, and yes - the old MetroCards are officially out. 2026 showed up, and Jackson Heights welcomed it like an old friend. Happy Noon Year kicked things off early with a daytime party full of music, dancing, kids, and parents pretending they were “just supervising.” It was such a joyful scene that it even got love from CBS news: Then later that night, wificita and I wondered over to the Queensboro and before we knew it, dinner turned...

9 days ago ‱ 4 min read

Hey neighbor, The new year is almost here, but first we have to survive this cold - the kind of weather that makes even the pigeons look confused. The good news is you do not need to freeze on a train to Manhattan to celebrate! The party is right here in the neighborhood. Local spots like Himalayan Yak, D’Antigua, Queensboro, CafĂ© Salamanca, Parrilladas Sunrise, La Ruana Paisa, Salvaje Social Club, El Maguey, Terraza 7, and more are all gearing up for New Year’s Eve. There are so many...

16 days ago ‱ 3 min read

Hey neighbor... If you’re already thinking about New Year’s plans, you’re not alone! We just dropped a Jackson Heights New Year’s Eve guide for anyone asking, “Where are we celebrating?” without wanting to leave the neighborhood. Dinner-first spots, late-night dancing, champagne toasts, midnight grape traditions, and a few places known for packed dance floors and joyful chaos. No Midtown prices. No long commutes. Very Queens. We also wrapped our second neighborhood dinner last week, and it...

23 days ago ‱ 5 min read

Hey neighbor! This week gave us peak Jackson Heights energy. A fresh mural debuted at Roosevelt Avenue and 84th Street, officially launching the Jackson Heights Mural Project. The turnout was strong, the smiles were real, and the mural itself includes a lovely piece by a young artist, Aislin, alongside Noah Bassman. Noah Bassman (the artist) speaking at the opening of the Jackson Heights mural project Then came the snow, softening the streets and making everything feel a little magical. 34th...

30 days ago ‱ 3 min read

Hey neighbor! What a week in Jackson Heights. It felt like the neighborhood gave us every emotion in the toolbox. We said a heartfelt goodbye to RamĂłn from Barco de Papel, a man who spent decades bringing Spanish-language stories to our doorsteps. We also had a stressful morning with ICE activity that left many families on edge. Heavy moments for a place built on welcome. But wow, did the Queens spirit show up anyway. I ran the 5k, volunteered at the Queens Marathon and ate my way through the...

about 1 month ago ‱ 3 min read

Hey neighbor! Hope you are doing well and staying warm. Our “new in the neighborhood” meetup last week was one of those moments that reminds you why we live in such a special place. We met some wonderful new locals and heard from community champions who pour so much heart into this neighborhood. The energy in the room felt very
 Jackson Heights. Welcoming. Hopeful. A little magical even. First Newcomer meetup! With Keetick (Queens Success Collective), Mitra (Epicenter NYC), Jim (34 av open...

about 1 month ago ‱ 5 min read

Hey neighbor! It has been a lively week around here. Our first communal dinner meetup on Tuesday was super fun and it was great meeting everyone at the bar afterwards. Such an easy group to chat with! Dinner meetup at the bar after! Also, a big shoutout goes to Keetick, who hosted a business Thanksgiving potluck on 82nd Street with a really impressive bunch of small business owners and new entrepreneurs. The Queens Success Collective Potluck Meetup If you run a business, I highly recommend...

about 2 months ago ‱ 3 min read

Hey neighbor, I just recently got back from Web Summit (in Lisbon, Portugal), which is basically Disneyland for tech people. Lights. Stages. Badges everywhere. Fun, sure, but my heart kept wandering back to Jackson Heights. I found myself surrounded by fancy robots doing handstands and still thinking “I miss my corner store guy who calls me ‘my friend’ whether he remembers my name or not.” Then out of the blue, I get a message from Jai Punjabi from the Masters of Scale podcast (which he runs...

about 2 months ago ‱ 4 min read

Hola amigo, Do you ever notice how the best conversations in Jackson Heights don’t happen at big events, but over a good meal? Someone passes the salt, someone else shares a story, and suddenly you’ve got new ideas and a new friend. That’s the spirit behind our community dinner happening next Tuesday, November 18th at 6:30pm. It’s simple. You answer a few quick questions: things like your dietary preferences and what kind of conversations you enjoy
 and we’ll match you with five other locals...

2 months ago ‱ 3 min read