Jackson Heights Life

I heard a high pitched alarm at 1AM too. I'm on 85th Street and have no idea where it's coming from either. The only thing I can tell is that it's south of my apartment - so towards 37th Avenue. It happened multiple times over the weekend as well.

I am continually astonished to discover I can visit Latin America, India (74th St), Bangladesh (73rd) , China (Flushing) , Egypt (Astoria) , Philippines (Woodside) etc etc ...pretty much in walking distance. And if I stroll to Maspeth there's even the USA represented.

There's even the USA represented?!? The fact that all the things you listed can coexist IS the USA. The way this is phrased makes it seem like people are there to enrich your life somehow. No - people are just living their lives and it's so patronizing when people talk about it as charming or "a gift". Speaking as a person who you probably see as adding diversity to your environment, please be more thoughtful about how you talk about other people's realities. We are not here to make you feel good about living in a diverse community. We are just living our lives and happen to look different and eat different types of food. We're not some cultural attraction.

And if this is all a joke and you're trying to play the part, well done because you've got me convinced that you're serious.

It's not a scam. I thought that too but I called Time Warner and they confirmed it's real. You may want to call the main Time Warner number to let them know you have your own modem. They may decide a technician doesn't need to be sent.

Another option to consider is cabinet refacing. We had a consult with Home Depot. They'll install new doors with modern hinges (on the inside), sand down years of paint to add a laminate overlay to match the doors, add cabinetry if you want, replace a counter top, and it includes all hardware and a new faucet. The end result is a modern looking kitchen, in about three days. We're still trying to figure out if this is the route we want to go. It's not inexpensive, but I like the idea of sticking with our actual wooden cabinets, versus ripping out and replacing them with something of lesser quality. 

A word of advice though, if you want to go this route, wait until you've done your research and have a good chunk of money saved. When the Home Depot designer does the consult, at that time he/she can offer you a lot - 10% discount, 24 month financing interest free. If you sign on the dotted line then and there, you can get those deals. (In NY state, you have 72 hours to change your mind).

We went this route but used Sears. For the love of God, do not use Sears. The experience was horrendous and the project coordinator they assign to Jackson Heights is such a jerk. I would hope that Home Depot is better.

Good luck!

i'm under 30.  bought a co-op and moved into the neighborhood two months ago.  lived in sunnyside for 26 years.  prices for co-ops are getting crazy there.  jackson heights gave me a lot more space and greenery for a much better price.  not that i don't love sunnyside, but i'm glad to call jackson heights home now.