Jackson Heights Life

Hi Everyone, I wanted to let you know about an important project that needs some help in the next 36 hours.

My good friend Richard Shpuntoff has been working since 1993 to document the Queens Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade and Festival. His documentary tells the story of the 1990 gay bashing murder of Julio Rivera and how this heinous act galvanized a community which now hosts one of the largest and most vibrant celebrations of LGBT pride in the country.

This documentary is an important part not only of our local history, but the history of the LGBT movement across the country as well.

Completing this film will ensure that Julio's murder, and the positive change that came to JH because of it will not be forgotten.

Would you consider pledging a small amount towards the overall goal of $12,000 as well ? We have 36 hours left to reach our goal and every donation counts, no matter how small even $5.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you for your pledge !

To view a trailer of the documentary and to make your pledge please visit:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/659926942/julio-of-jackson-heights-documentary-film?ref=live

RALLY AND MARCH FOR EQUAL RIGHTS !!!

Speak out against Senator Monserrate's vote against equal rights for all of his constituents.

Denunciemos la votacion que hizo el Senador Monserrate en contra del derecho al matrimonio para
parejas del mismo sexo.

Join the LGBT Equality Coalition of Queens, Council Member-elect Daniel Dromm, Assemblymember Mike DenDekker, Assemblymember Jose Peralta, and Community Leaders
at these TWO events:


Rally for Marriage Equality -ManifestaciÓn por la Igualidad en el Matrimonio
Monday Dec. 7
6:30pm – 7:30pm
At the Jackson Heights Post Office
Oficina de Correo de Jackson Heights
37th Avenue and 78th St.


March To Senator Monserrate's Office  -Marcha a la officina del Senador Monserrate
Saturday December 12th – 3:00pm
Assemble in front of Make The Road New York
Nos reuniremos en frente de Make the Rod NY
92nd St. and Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights

EVERYONE IS INVITED AND NEEDED.  SPEAK OUT FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL PEOPLE.  WE ARE SICK AND TIRED OF BEING TREATED AS SECOND CLASS CITIZENS. 

SE NECESITA LA PARTICIPACION DE TODOS. ALZEMOSLA VOZ POR LOS DERECHOS IGUALITARIOS DE TODOS. ESTAMOS BIEN HARTOS DE SER TRATADOS COMO SERES HUMANOS DE SEGUNDA CLASE.

According to NY1, on this day in 1922 the first radio commercial aired on what is now WFAN.

http://www.ny1.com/content/features/today_in_nyc_history/Default.aspx

Join us in asking Council Member Helen Sears to

DENOUNCE THE POLITICS OF HATE

Sunday, August 9th at 1pm
outside her office at 37-32 75th Street
in Jackson Heights

Regardless of the candidate you support or the council district you live in, homophobia in any form cannot be tolerated.  Join us this Sunday in asking Council Member Sears to denounce hateful tactics and stick to a race focusing on issues important to the community.

If you cannot attend, please call Council Member Sears at (718) 803-6373 and ask her to make a public statement against these tactics.

August 6, 2009--"Daniel Dromm, a longtime community organizer, advocate for LGBT equality and currently a candidate for the 25th District of the New York City Council, has recently come under attack by anonymous forces using homophobic tactics to smear his reputation.

As a teenager in the 1970s, Dromm endured encounters with law enforcement officers that were typical of those times—when being gay was reason enough to be arrested. Now media outlets like NY1 are asking Dromm to answer questions about decades-old charges that were never upheld in court and replaying the interview multiple times daily.  To many in the LGBT community who had to endure similar persecution back then, this type of coverage is insulting and brings up painful memories.
We are glad that one candidate in this race, Stanley Kalathara, has denounced these attacks, and disappointed that Council Member Helen Sears declined to denounce them.  We call on her to immediately denounce these tactics and we call on NY1 to stop this sensationalist reporting.

It's time to stop talking about dropped charges from years ago and instead focus on the real issues of the 25th CD, including the recent bias-based attacks on transgender residents in Queens."

Monday June 8th Join us for Letters for Julio

Presented by: Queens Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee with support from the Queens Council on the Arts and the Jewish Center of Jackson Heights

A sneak preview of a documentary (in production) about the Queens Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade and the life and death
of Julio Rivera.

Local filmmaker and photographer Richard Shpuntoff presents, for the first time, material from his forthcoming documentary film including photographs from the first ten years of the parade, film footage of the parade from 2001 to 2008, and interviews with key figures. Letters for Julio is a personal portrait of Jackson Heights centering on the brutal 1990 murder of Julio Rivera in the PS 69 schoolyard and the birth and life of the Queens Pride Parade.

Monday, June 8, 2009, 6:30 PM
Jewish Center of Jackson Heights, 37-06 77th Street

Admission is free. Complimentary pizza and soda will be served.

For more information, see www.QueensPride.com or call (718) 228-7599.

This event is made possible in part with funds from the Decentralization Program,a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts,administered by the Queens Council on the Arts.

Here we go again folks ! We're back at Terraza 7 Train Cafe for another fun evening !

This month, join us for the usual fun and excitement PLUS a special performance from the phenomenal women of Mahina Movement !!!

Mahina Movement is the phenomenal 3 women trio who combine poetry and song to create passionate music tied to flesh and bone, straight from the heart. Mahina Movement’s extraordinary melodies tell stories of the personal and political wrapped with courage, strength and awareness of human struggle and connection. Having deep roots from all over the world—Mexico, Ireland, Tonga and Africa—Mahina Movement consists of a Musician from Hollis, Queens; a Dancer from Texas and a Painter from Utah. Together, they have carved and crafted a world of musical and artistic possibilities, running outside of boxes and crossing borders and limits. (more about them at: www.mahinamovement.org)

Join us for a GREAT time ! - Thursday April 16th from 6:30 - 9pm.

RSVP to qpchappyhour@gmail.com and your first drink is FREE!

Terraza 7 Train Café is located at: 40-19 Gleane St. Elmhurst, NY 11373

It is off Roosevelt Ave. btwn 83rd & 84th St. behind Sovereign Bank.

From the 82nd St. station on the 7 walk East 1 1/2 blocks, Terraza is on the right.

For more information call: (718) 803-9602 or visit: www.terrazacafe.com

So I'm nearing the end of my moving phase and have some stuff that's not going to make the move with me. All items listed are FREE and are on the 4th floor of a 4 floor walk up on 75th St. near 34th Ave. in JH. Everything must be gone no later than noon on Saturday Feb. 28th. If you want any of the items, bring someone with you as am unable to help carry stuff down the stairs. Send me a private message here with your name, phone number, and when you think you might be able to come get the items you want. They are available for pick up any time between now and noon on 2/28.

2 Drawer Metal File Cabinet - A little scratched and banged up but it works fine.

2 small wooden stools

Wood Futon Frame - accommodates a full size mattress (not included)

Small 3 drawer dresser

Small bar

Semi-lofted loft bed- this was an 8 foot bed but the legs were cut down. It now stands about 4 feet high and accommodates a full size mattress(not included).

Photos are available, drop me a message if you want to see any or all of them.

I have an image that I would like printed out and framed so I can hang it in my office. It's a decent size and I was wondering if there were any printing / framing places in or near JH that anyone out there has had experience with. Ideally I'd be able to hand a digital file to someone and have them print it and then frame it. I can however print the poster out and bring it somewhere to be framed. Thoughts ?