Jackson Heights Insider

Hey neighbor… Winter is still doing its thing, but the neighborhood is busy! A new tea house has opened on 37th Ave and 76th Street, a Qahwah Valley coffee house is coming soon, and Raising Cane’s is opening this week on 82nd Street in the former bank building (see more details in the events below).…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…