Hey neighbor, If Jackson Heights feels a little different this week, that might be because thousands of backpacks, lunch boxes, and slightly sleepy children have returned to our sidewalks. School is back! The adults, meanwhile, have other things to dream about. The neighborhood had some big lottery winners in the news, including a pair of very lucky ticket holders. So if you bought a ticket recently and haven’t checked it yet, perhaps now would be a good time. We would like to say we knew you...
9 days ago • 5 min read
Hey neighbor, We had another one of our monthly dinners last week, which meant a few dozen neighbors scattered across Sol Boulevard, Addictive Wine and Tapas Bar, Lima Restaurant, and Queens Beer Factory, eating very well and discovering people they hadn’t met yet but live within a few blocks. Big thanks to all four spots for hosting us. There photos are below, and the next dinner is Wednesday, September 23. If meeting a handful of strangers over dinner sounds either delightful or mildly...
16 days ago • 4 min read
Hey neighbor, One of my favorite things about Jackson Heights is how the neighborhood can look completely different depending on where you’re standing. Local artist Bonnie Astor recently shared paintings of Travers Park and the view from her rooftop, and they capture something familiar: trees and brick buildings up close, the Manhattan skyline hovering in the distance, and all those little rooftops in between. It’s a nice reminder to occasionally look up from whatever we’re doing. There will...
23 days ago • 5 min read
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...
about 1 month 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.,...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month 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 2 months 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 2 months 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....
2 months ago • 4 min read