Jackson Heights Insider

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)…

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 Ramón 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hey neighbor, Big day in the neighborhood… we’re voting for our next mayor! 🗳️ If you haven’t voted yet, this is your moment. You can find your closest polling place here. And if those ballot questions have you scratching your head, our friends at Epicenter NYC made a super clear cheat sheet that explains it…

Hi neighbor! You’ll see some photos below from a busy week around the hood. We were out representing Jackson Heights at Queens Tech Night with Epicenter NYC and Astoria Live, connecting with small business owners through the Queens Success Collective, and chatting about local media at the World’s Borough Bookshop. Oh – and this very…

Hey neighbor, Ever notice how music can make Queens feel even more like home? Meet Kacia Flórez, a Colombian-Ecuadorian singer-songwriter born and raised right here in Jackson Heights. Her songs mix the folkloric sounds of Latin America with modern Queens energy, and you can explore her music and story on her new profile in the…

Hey neighbor! Ever wish you could meet more folks from around Jackson Heights without having to plan a thing? We’ve got you. Our first community dinner is happening on November 18, and it’s a fun, low-stress way to share a meal and support a local restaurant, and help sustain this newsletter. Here’s how it works:…