Jackson Heights Life

Whatever it's doing, that particular helicopter appears to have flown here directly from the protests at Union Square:
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https://twitter.com/SkyCirclesNYC/status/1324554999309897730

Big news... the city will keep 34th Avenue "Open" (for community use) while it evaluates a longer-term strategy...

JH Post
DOT to Develop ‘Long-Term’ Plan for 34th Avenue Open Street in Jackson Heights
https://jacksonheightspost.com/dot-to-develop-long-term-plan-for-34th-avenue-open-street-in-jackson-heights
Oct. 23, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The Department of Transportation’s Open Streets program will be coming to an end this month — although not for a stretch on 34th Avenue deemed an Open Streets success.

The city will keep the 34th Avenue Open Street going as the DOT looks into a plan for its “long-term” transformation. Residents and local elected officials have called for the stretch to be made an Open Street on a permanent basis.

“The 34th Avenue Open Street will not end on Oct. 31st,” DOT spokesperson Brian Zumhagen said, as the agency looks into a long-term plan.

(follow link for complete article)

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Queens is up to a 59% self-response rate.   We need to do better!

The deadline for responding to the Census has been extended to September 30th, 2020 and it is available in 13 different languages.

Our city needs your help to count everyone in the United States by providing basic information about all adults and children living or staying at your address.

Results from the 2020 Census will be used to:

• Determine the number of seats each state has in the United States House of Representatives & your political representation in the city, state, and federal government
• Draw school district boundaries
• Forecast future transportation needs for all segments of the population
• Plan for hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and the location of other health services
• Forecast future housing needs for all segments of the population
• Establish fair market rents and enforcing fair lending practices
• Direct services to children and adults with limited English language proficiency
• Plan health and educational services for people with disabilities
• Design public safety strategies
• Assess the potential for spread of communicable diseases
• Develop assistance programs for low-income families
• Medical research
• Determine areas eligible for housing assistance and rehabilitation loans
• Attract new businesses to state and local areas

The Census Bureau is using the internet to securely collect information. Responding online (www.my2020census.gov) helps conserve natural resources, save taxpayer money, and process data more efficiently.

If you are unable to complete your 2020 Census questionnaire online, you may complete the questionnaire by telephone, by calling: 844-330-2020.

The Census is required by law by everyone living in the United States and its five territories. Because attaining a complete and accurate census count is critical, if you do not respond, a Census Bureau interviewer may visit your address as part of their community outreach.

As a reminder, your answers to the census are kept completely confidential as required by law.

The 2020 Census is more than a population count – it is an opportunity to shape your community’s future.

This really makes a difference.   Don’t forget to encourage your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to respond as well.

I just tried the tea leaf salad.  It was really delicious.  A delightful addition to the neighborhood!

NY Times: Outdoor Dining Is a Hit, but Restaurants Face ‘Apocalyptic’ Times

Nearby, Shah's deli at 74-05 37th Ave does fine for a breakfast sandwich.   

I don't think you're going to find chopped cheese anywhere around here.