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In my opinion a lot of the behavior considered by most people as socially unacceptable does have to do with cultural upbringing.  This is not to say that those born and raised in this country may not be guilty of similar social infractions.  Keep in mind that many, not all, of today's immigrants come from environments that are literally a world apart from what we are accustomed to in the United States.  Hence, social norms may differ greatly based on economics, education, etc.  What may be considered acceptable behavior in a foreign country is frowned upon here.

Well said and I think everyone pretty much agree on this.  Though being populated could play some factor, mostly I think it is cultural background that affect the cleaness of the public space.  There is a city which is far more crowded than New York City yet that city is far more cleaner.  This is not because the sanitation dept of the city works harder but because each individuals simple don't litter.  There are far more people using the big subway entrance on 75th st on Roosevelt Ave than 73rd st on 37th road.  Yet, the entrance on 73rd st is way dirtier and I am always embarrassed to bring my friend from other part of city using this entrace/exist. 

Being said, the question is that unacceptable social behavior in the US done by person from different culture should be accepted because that's how the person was raised?  If an American woman is dating with a guy from a country where it is ok to be shovenistic and abuse women, the guy should be forgiven??  Shouldn't  guy be taught that it is not ok in this country to abuse women?? 

GregNYC, thanks for the info.  but the point I was trying to make was that Helen Sears told me that there are many things you have to go through to install the trash can on the street and besically she said it is not easy.  Basically, she was telling a lie so that she doesn't have to  do her job. 

Anyone is able to get an answer from Helen Sears about the zone study?

I can talk about my own experience with Ms. Helen Sears.  I attended one of the meetings for Western Jackson Heights Alliance and she was there.  I had a chance to talk to her after the meeting was over.  At that time, I was concerned about the filthiness on the 73rd street between 37th ave and 37th road.  There are a couple of 24 hours open stores there and people hang around there and they often just throw garbage on the street.  So, I asked her if she can put trash can in the spot where people hang out.  She told me something like "I likes the idea but to do this, you have to do blah, blah, blah..."  and basically she was saying it is not easy to do and she is not sure if she can do it.  So, after that I decided to call the Sanitation department directly and ask to put a trash can.  Guess what happens..  About two weeks later, two trash cans were installed.

So, what was all things Ms. Sears said to me then??  Wasn't it supposed to be difficult even with the power of district council??  I really believe that if she works harder for our community, the filthiness issue on 73rd and 74 street between 37th Ave and 37th Road could have been much improved.


From what I have seen at community meetings I have attended, many long time residents of JH expressed their frustration about her doing nothing for residents. So, it is not just a few people.  I really think people in JH should consider recall her or take immediate action against her before our environment got worse I understand.  I don't think it is a good idea to wait until 2009 because she is going to bring more traffic congestion to our neighborhood.