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Neighborhood Chat / Sunday Aug. 8, 2021 Northern Blvd and 34th Ave both closed to car traffic
« on: August 08, 2021, 11:32:52 AM »
Today, Sunday, August 8, 2021, there's a parade on Northern from 69th St. to 86th St. and I believe it's closed to car traffic from 11 am to 4 pm (not exactly sure of the time). Also today is the usual Open Streets program so 34th Ave is closed to car traffic from 8 am to 8 pm.

The 115th had initially announced a few days ago that they would open 34th Ave to cars from 9 am to 3 pm, but then they changed their minds.

If you're planning on driving a car, getting a car service, getting a delivery or taking a bus, be advised it could take longer.


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Neighborhood Chat / Re: 11 year old attacked in Jackson Heights.
« on: July 30, 2021, 09:22:11 AM »
A suspect was caught. https://nypost.com/2021/07/30/nyc-man-jonathan-perez-arrested-for-alley-attack-on-11-year-old-girl-in-queens/

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Community Groups, Activities & Events / Re: Ecuadorean Independence Day Parade - Sunday, 8/8/21
« on: July 27, 2021, 01:42:22 PM »
Quote from: StevenGrey on July 27, 2021, 01:28:06 PM
Why can't all our local parades be routed down the 34th Avenue Open Street now? This is going to be a traffic nightmare.

IMO parades shouldn't be on purely residential streets like 34th Ave. If they want to hold parades on commercial avenues like Northern or 37th, then 34th Ave should be open to vehicle traffic on those days.

I do agree that there will be a traffic nightmare with both 34th and Northern closed to cars.

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: FAA OKs Cuomo’s controversial ‘wrong-way’ LGA AirTrain
« on: July 25, 2021, 02:23:54 PM »
Quote from: abcdefghijk on July 25, 2021, 12:26:40 PM
Quote from: ShinjukuBaby on July 25, 2021, 12:03:00 PM
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LIRR train from Penn or Grand Central to Willets Pt...might take a shorter time for Manhattan folks. And that is who it is being built for.

I think the unspoken reality is that this is actually a parking shuttle for employees or people driving in from Long Island.  That's why Cuomo and others never really cared that it makes no sense for getting to Manhattan.

Well it definitely benefits the Long Island folks and the Manhattanites far more than Jackson Heights.

The Q70 bus already works like a charm for Jackson Heights folks to get to LGA.

I wonder if they will continue to fund/offer the Q70 after the Airtrain is up and running.

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Restaurants & Food / Re: new restaurant at Roosevelt/75th
« on: July 23, 2021, 04:10:48 PM »
Quote from: dssjh on July 23, 2021, 02:26:26 PM
there's signage up outside the old medical supply store at Roosevelt and 75th, and it's going to be a restaurant called Gury's (or maybe Gary's -- it's written in script). looks like it could be nice and it's definitely quite large. they've installed porthole windows and replaced or cleaned the brickwork. could be close to opening.

Great! That place was an eyesore. Almost anything well maintained will be an improvement.

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: FAA OKs Cuomo’s controversial ‘wrong-way’ LGA AirTrain
« on: July 22, 2021, 04:34:45 PM »
How often do LIRR trains run? I imagine that might be the deciding factor whether someone hops on an LIRR train vs a 7 train, which come every few minutes. Although, if you have to wait 15 minutes for an LIRR and taking it shaves 15 minutes off the trip to Willets from Manhattan (vs. 7 train) then you're breaking even.

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Neighborhood Chat / FAA OKs Cuomo’s controversial ‘wrong-way’ LGA AirTrain
« on: July 20, 2021, 07:50:21 PM »
https://nypost.com/2021/07/20/faa-oks-cuomos-controversial-wrong-way-laguardia-airtrain/

"The Port Authority can proceed with $2.1 billion plans to build a monorail train between LaGuardia Airport and eastern Queens, the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday."

Click link for full article.

NY Times also has an article but might be behind a pay wall for some. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/20/nyregion/laguardia-airport-train.html

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Restaurants & Food / Ugly Donuts and Corndogs
« on: July 09, 2021, 10:01:59 PM »
IG page says they are opening at 84-06 37th Ave
https://www.uglydonutsncorndog.com/






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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Post office drunkards
« on: July 08, 2021, 10:28:31 PM »
Quote from: Octavio Hernandez on July 08, 2021, 06:58:37 PM
The smelly drunkards were huddled in front of the old Burger King this morning.  I suspect that once the new business takes over, they will just ooze over to another vacant building.  Have never seen a beat cop, or govt. social agencies around Jackson Heights to offer solutions to this festering problem.   And now that the primaries are over, we will not see any politicians on our streets.

Please continue to use the 311 system every day they are there. https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02253


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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Post office drunkards
« on: July 07, 2021, 10:34:57 AM »
I passed by this morning, Wed. 7/7 around 9 and there were no intoxicated men passed out outside the Burger King at that time. I didn't pass by the post office, or the corner of 77th and 37th outside the former HSBC bank, so I'm not sure what's happening in those locations.

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: New Midtown ferry route to IKEA Brooklyn
« on: July 07, 2021, 10:33:15 AM »
Quote from: jh_coop_buyer on July 07, 2021, 08:16:49 AM
Quote from: Shelby2 on July 06, 2021, 05:08:59 PM
No one is forcing anyone to take the ferry to IKEA! I thought it would be a nice thing to post here. Guess I was wrong. All I see are people arguing against it. OK, point taken.

Thanks Shelby2. Yes, now the link is working. 

Thank you for posting information in this forum to share resources. It may work for some people and may not work for other people, but it is OK. As long as some people may make use of your information, it is a beautiful thing.

Thanks  8)

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Post office drunkards
« on: July 06, 2021, 08:58:06 PM »
Quote from: Octavio Hernandez on July 06, 2021, 07:08:18 PM
This is a photo from about 7:00 AM this morning.  The zombified drunkards were in a makeshift tent in front of the old Burger King.  Other drunkards were careening around the tent, or sleeping it off in doorways.

Use the 311 link to report it.  You can upload photos. https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02253

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: New Midtown ferry route to IKEA Brooklyn
« on: July 06, 2021, 05:08:59 PM »
Quote from: jh_coop_buyer on July 06, 2021, 06:01:40 AM
Quote from: Shelby2 on July 04, 2021, 06:06:18 PM
https://www.nywaterway.com/ikea.aspx

As of now, the link seems to be broken and it was connected to a youtube video.

Anyway, I was able to find the schedule (see attached)

The ferry doesn't run as frequently as trains/buses, there are only six trips each day from Midtown. The ferry trip by itself is another 45 minutes. It could be an option for someone to enjoy the ferry, but it is definitely not for someone who doesn't have much time for traveling.

The link is working last I checked a few minutes ago. https://www.nywaterway.com/ikea.aspx

No one is forcing anyone to take the ferry to IKEA! I thought it would be a nice thing to post here. Guess I was wrong. All I see are people arguing against it. OK, point taken.

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Post office drunkards
« on: July 06, 2021, 05:07:01 PM »
Quote from: KGDHP on July 06, 2021, 04:19:50 PM
Quote from: CaptainFlannel on July 06, 2021, 03:50:53 PM
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On a side note - I still don't understand how CB3, which works directly across the street, doesn't address this issue! Like WHAT?

What do you want CB3 to do? They have an advisory role. And FYI, most of the board members don't report in to work at the office. They are members of the community and volunteers.

Acknowledge the issue? Advocate for the community? Reach out to elected officials to help apply pressure? Work with local law enforcement? Work with homeless advocates? Just some food for thought on ways to get started.

Here is a link to a communication Manhattan's Community Board 4 released on the efforts they are making on homelessness and the resources available for the community: https://cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us/cb4/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/02/MCB4-Homeless-Assistance-Tool-Kit-new.pdf

Can someone find an equivalent to anything our CB3 is currently doing or has posted? Mostly, I see them using their meetings to approve liquor licenses on Roosevelt Avenue (like we need any more bars there).

UPDATE: Their website doesn't even work (http://www.cb3qn.nyc.gov/). What a joke!

Thanks for the info on what the Manhattan community board is doing. I'm not sure if our CB is doing anything like that. Our community board should be doing everything listed in MCB4's pdf  - monthly meetings with homeless outreach services, compile a list of services for residents to provide to homeless, such as shelter info, and create a reporting form where CB gathers info from residents that can then be passed on in their monthly meetings with Dept. of Homeless Services, and their bi-monthly meetings with other service providers.

Just because they are volunteers does not mean they should not take action on this issue. CB3 here in Queens can take a page from Manhattan CB4's book.

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Post office drunkards
« on: July 06, 2021, 05:00:05 PM »
Quote from: KGDHP on July 06, 2021, 12:17:44 PM
I do have an update after speaking to the retail management company. Couple things:

1. The former Burger King space has been rented as of last week. New occupant plans to take possession within the next 2-3 weeks. Cleanup/buildout is first priority. No update on what the tenant is - they were not able to share. Please lord let us hope this is true and is a solid deal.

2. Another resource to reach out to in addition to the resources Shelby shared (thank you!) would be the 82nd Street BID. They represent business interests primarily, but have mentioned that not a single Jackson Heights resident or owner has reached out to them about this issue (not sure if that's true, but that is what was said). They use our voices/support/involvement to get additional support from the city. It's important to show them that we care as well.


On a side note - I still don't understand how CB3, which works directly across the street, doesn't address this issue! Like WHAT?

Thanks. I just looked it up and the BID email is Info@82ndstreet.org

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