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Neighborhood Chat / Re: 34th Avenue street closure permanently (NOT)
« on: October 27, 2020, 12:12:26 PM »
Quote from: itsit on October 23, 2020, 08:15:44 AM
Is there going to be a hearing on this for all of Jackson Heights to weigh in on? Funny that they wouldn't wait for a non-pandemic time to evaluate this one.

Open Streets will be one of several items on the agenda when Community Board 3 holds a Traffic and Transportation Committee Meeting via Teleconference on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 6:30pm.

To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://www.gotomeet.me/Que.../qcb3_trafficandtransportation

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Neighborhood Chat / RIP Crocker
« on: September 08, 2020, 01:44:26 PM »
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Dobson

Posting this here for those who may have known him or his family.

Wikipedia states his father worked at Our Lady of Fatima school. If you watched Kojak, you may recall Telly Savalas occasionally making mentions of Jackson Heights, which was apparently written into the character Background of Detective Crocker.

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: 34th Avenue Closing
« on: April 04, 2020, 11:36:29 AM »
This appears to have been extended through Sunday April 5th, but wondering whether that will be updated, as the virus news regarding staying home changes daily. Any reliable updates are welcome here. This was the latest I could find:

https://jacksonheightspost.com/nyc-extends-closure-of-stretch-of-34th-avenue-to-promote-social-distancing

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Local tailor/leatherwork recommendation?
« on: October 29, 2019, 12:50:56 PM »
Many tailors won't/can't work on leather as it requires heavy equipment with strong needles. For a minor repair you could try a local shoe repair shop. I had the cobbler near the post office sew up some pocket lining holes in a motorcycle jacket (fabric needed resewing to the leather edges); price was very reasonable, but results were only fair.

If it was a major job, or if it's a jacket of great worth (financial or sentimental) I'd suggest using one of the specialty shops in Manhattan. Here's one: http://6avenuetailor.com/leather-suede-fur-and-sherling-alteration/

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: 2019 parade and street fair schedule
« on: October 24, 2019, 12:18:32 PM »
Quote from: IC2C on October 22, 2019, 10:41:18 AM
Why aren't all the scheduled parades listed on the Community Board 3 website?

They are, on the Calendar pages.
http://www.cb3qn.nyc.gov/?p=1623

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Neighborhood Chat / CB3 meeting in Diversity Plaza - Capital & Expense Budget
« on: September 19, 2018, 06:45:17 PM »
CB3 is having their monthly meeting in Diversity Plaza on Thursday Sept. 20

The agenda will include an opportunity to suggest items for inclusion in the upcoming year's budget.

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Neighborhood Chat / CB3 public forum with NYS Liquor Authority - Thursday June 7
« on: June 02, 2018, 02:33:17 PM »
Community Board 3 is hosting a public forum with representatives from The State Liquor Authority at the Renaissance Charter School (35-59 81st Street) this Thursday evening, June 7th at 7 PM.

All are invited to attend. If you have any interest or concerns about businesses serving alcohol in the community, this is a great opportunity to learn more.

If you cannot attend in person, the event will be live streamed on YouTube, and the video recording will remain posted thereafter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI5g-aNORqM


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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Looking for Like-Minded Musicians
« on: May 08, 2018, 04:10:44 PM »
I don't know if I have the time to commit to a band project at present but if you need folks to jam/get started/keep loose, I play gtr and bass.

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Family Friendly Bike ride Saturday April 27
« on: April 29, 2018, 01:49:10 PM »
Helmets are always advisable!

Because many people ask this all the time, here is the official word from the NYC DOT web site:

In New York State, all bicyclists under the age of 14 years old are required to wear safety certified bicycle helmets when they are operators or passengers on bicycles (Sec. 1238(5)). Children aged 1 to 4 must wear certified bicycle helmet and ride in specially designed child safety seats.

In other words, cyclists or passengers on a bike who are 14 and older are not required by law to wear a helmet. Under 14, you must.

Some other helmet facts:

* Helmets (regardless of price) should have a sticker inside stating they have passed national safety regulations. Expensive helmets usually cost more because they are lighter (less fatiguing on long rides, easier to look around at traffic, etc.), have better ventilation (cooler in hot weather), are more comfortable (better cushion pads and strap systems) or might be considered more attractively designed.

* Helmets have a shelf life. The date of manufacture is usually stamped inside. If your helmet is more than 2-3 years old, you should replace it. If your helmet suffers a considerable knock (this includes dropping it really hard on the floor from a balcony, down a flight of stairs, etc.) you should replace it, regardless of its age.

* Helmets are useless if they do not fit properly, are not worn properly (people seem to wear them backwards sometimes) or adjusted incorrectly (again, better helmets usually have better strap adjustments).

* The DOT gives away helmets free to the public several times a year. They offer children's and adult sizes. Check their website for dates in your area.




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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Need tailor to alter mens suit
« on: April 28, 2018, 07:07:13 AM »
I had a bad first experience at Raymond's and will not go back - disappointing, since they are close by. But others have had good luck there, so I'd still tell others to give them a try...but start with an easy inexpensive repair (inexpensive clothing).  They kinda ruined a pair of brand new chinos, although I bought them at an outlet, so my loss was small.

There are other folks in the nabe who've gotten good reviews, but I've not tried them. One is a tiny storefront in the low 80s (sorry, I forget the exact block), just south of Roosevelt (west side of the block). Easy to spot if you walk there - just a tiny room off the street with lots of clothes and a sewing machine. Supposedly cheap and very good.

A little more pricey and further away but excellent in my experience is this guy who works out of his home in Astoria. Not a far walk off the Q/N line. Yelp reviews explain you need to call him, etc. but in my experience, going there about half a dozen times, he was very reliable about meeting times, completion dates and easy to connect with. His work was super professional quality. For a nice quality suit you want done right, I'd go there.  I've paid two-three times as much in Brooklyn and four times the $ in Manhattan and his work was better than theirs imo.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/jimmy-the-tailor-astoria

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Big Jump project Bike Meeting this Wednesday April 25!
« on: April 26, 2018, 12:34:02 PM »
RFP Notice: Go! Queens Rides
Are you part of a community based organization that would be interested in increasing community member’s use of bicycles in Corona or Flushing? Mini-grants are now available through our partners at the Fund for Public Health in NYC. Details available here:

http://www.fphnyc.org/get-involved/rfps/go-queens-rides/

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Big Jump project Bike Meeting this Wednesday April 25!
« on: April 26, 2018, 12:33:25 PM »
Pedal For Parks 2018 

Event: Pedal for Parks hosted by The Friends of Astoria Heights Park
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018
Time: 9:45AM – 12:30PM
Location: Astoria Heights Playground, 45th Street and 30th Rd, Queens, NY to Paul Raimonda Park, 47th St and 20th Ave, Queens, NY
Description: The Friends of Astoria Heights Park is hosting its second Pedal for Parks event. Riders will leave from Astoria Heights Park at 10:15AM and end at Paul Raimonda Park in Queens. The event will culminate with treats, give aways, a Learn to Ride event (which begins at 11AM & pre registration reccommended for this via Parks Department), information and giveaways.
Register via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pedal-for-parks-hosted-by-the-friends-of-astoria-heights-park-tickets-44617642570

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Big Jump project Bike Meeting this Wednesday April 25!
« on: April 26, 2018, 12:33:06 PM »
Make Queens Safer Bike Ride
A series of bike rides will be led throughout the Big Jump project neighborhoods and beyond! More details to come. Email makequeenssafer@gmail.com if you have any questions.   

Event: Ride Around Flushing-Kissena Corridor
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2018
Time: TBD
Location: FMCP to Kissena Park along the Flushing-Kissena Corridor
Description: Ride around Flushing-Kissena Corridor. This will be about a 6 miles ride through Flushing Meadows Corona Park and on to the Kissena Corridor, a lovely off road green connector for FMCP and Kissena Park.

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Big Jump project Bike Meeting this Wednesday April 25!
« on: April 26, 2018, 12:32:41 PM »
Here's some of the upcoming events to get you started:

Bike New York Education & Safety Classes
Bike New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes and encourages bicycling and bicycle safety through education, community outreach and events. They offer free bike education programs throughout the five boroughs, teaching kids and adults how to ride a bike, and how to do so safely and confidently in the city.

Date: Sunday, April 29, 11AM-1PM
Event: Bike Handling Skills
Location: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens

For additional classes and newsletter: www.bike.nyc. Top right corner click “Newsletter Sign-up”. Membership Information: www.bike.nyc/membership

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Neighborhood Chat / Re: Big Jump project Bike Meeting this Wednesday April 25!
« on: April 26, 2018, 12:31:55 PM »
The meeting was really good last night.  Just some follow up:

DOT is issuing an online newlsetter with all the latest on the Big Jump, so if you are interested in updates on upcoming rides, workshops, learning to ride events, giveaways, etc. please go sign up to receive it.

1. visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/contact/email_signup.shtml 

2. Click "Big Jump" box

3. Click "Subscribe" button at bottom 

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