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Community Groups, Activities & Events / Bulb planting Saturday at JH Post Office
« on: November 01, 2018, 11:04:38 PM »
We'll be working at our spectacular new garden at the Post Office.

We meet Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. at 37th Avenue and 80th Street. Join us.

JHBG's Tree LC. See attached poster.

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Community Groups, Activities & Events / A House Party for our next state Assembly member, Catalina Cruz, Friday
« on: October 24, 2018, 05:34:26 PM »
We're hosting a chance to meet Catalina Cruz -- and if you are impressed -- donate  to her campaign.

Time: Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, 7 to 9 p.m.
Place: For details contact me at lenmaniace@gmail.com

There will be drink and food, including pizza from the renowned Forno Maniace.
Please let us know if you plan to attend, as soon as possible.

You can still donate even if you can't attend:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/catalen

                                                                         *      *    *
We met Catalina Cruz last December and were quickly impressed; she's smart and determined -- a formidable person capable of standing up to the Queens Democratic Machine. She's already done that, winning the Democratic nomination for the 39th Assembly seat in September. The race isn't over, however. Catalina faces two opponents on Election Day, Nov. 6. What can you do to help? Donate to her campaign.

Catalina is not taking contributions from corporations or real-estate developers, so she needs to raise campaign funds from the people. Since we often talk about the evils of money in politics, this is our chance to back up the talk with action -- please donate.
Thank you. We hope to see you soon.

Len and Barbara.

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Neighborhood Chat / Sunday - We'll be planting spring-flowering bulbs
« on: October 04, 2018, 07:38:41 PM »
This weekend, JHBG's Tree LC crew will be out planting bulbs and tending our curbside gardens on Sunday.
 We meet 80th Street and 37th Ave at 10 a.m. We'll head up to the mid-80s and finish up in the upper-70s.
 Hope to see you then.

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Community Groups, Activities & Events / Baroque music concert in JH Saturday, Oct. 6
« on: September 30, 2018, 07:52:31 PM »
This looks like a fine pair of concerts by our friends, the Queens Consort. It's billed as a Baroque Carnival of the Animals, and takes place on the Feast of St. Anthony, who is revered for his love of all creatures and the environment.
The one in Jackson Heights is Saturday at 6 p.m. in St. Mark's Church, 34th Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets.

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Neighborhood Chat / Planting bulbs tomorrow for a spectacular flowering spring next year
« on: September 28, 2018, 09:32:52 PM »
We've got a huge sack of daffodil bulbs from NYC Parks Department that we will begin planting in our curbside tree pits tomorrow.
We've got gloves and tools; just bring yourself and friends/family.
We're JHBG's Tree LC program and we meet:
Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. 
80th St. & 37th Ave.
Tree LC is one of two JHBG neighborhood greening programs. Why two? We’ve got a lot to green.

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Neighborhood Chat / Every voter votes!!! JHBG's new campaign
« on: September 04, 2018, 03:25:30 PM »
No matter how one views the current state of politics in America one thing is clear: as a nation, we take voting for granted.
Most Presidential election turnouts barely nudge over 50 percent and off-year elections about half that. Primaries (one is coming up Thursday, Sept. 13, with some key positions on the ballot) are even worse. That's in sharp contrast to many nations around the world.
JHBG wants to help break that pattern, at least here in JACKSON HEIGHTS, with the simple message that every voter should vote.
Please check out our new poster on JHBG's Facebook page and share it with as many people, schools and organizations, as possible!!! (Don't have a low-res version as required by JHL yet.)

www.facebook.com/JHBGNY/

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A NONPARTISAN PITCH.
Thank you.

Len Maniace

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Neighborhood Chat / SATURDAY - Have fun while making JH more environmentally sustainable
« on: August 10, 2018, 11:01:43 AM »
Hello all,

JHBG's Tree LC volunteers return to our regular Saturday outing this week as we make JH not only the greenest neighborhood in NYC, but also the most naturally colorful. A great big thank you to Kathy Smith for leading last week's event while Barbara and I were away, scouting out the gardens of the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts, among other activities.

Our volunteers have done a great job this year; we keep hearing from residents that our curbside tree gardens have come into their own... and then there is our spectacular new Post Office Garden.

If you haven't made it out to one of our Tree LC sessions this year, come on out this Saturday. August is vacation time and we can use the help. Even more important, you will really enjoy yourself and gain new insight into the flora and fauna (especially bees and butterflies) that we are bringing back to Jackson Heights. Remember, we're bringing Mother Nature back to Jackson Heights. For proof, check out our attached flyer for proof.

Meet Saturday, Aug 11, 10 a.m.
NE Corner of 80th Street and 37th Avenue

Len

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Neighborhood Chat / Expected this environmental outrage from Trump, not NY State.
« on: August 03, 2018, 02:03:07 PM »

I think this is close enough to Jackson Height to qualify.

Stubborn water pollution problems in NYC caused by sewage overflow running into local waters? Simply take 20 polluted waterways off the impaired list. Problem solved.
Among the waterways to be removed from the list Flushing Creek, often considered NYC's most polluted waterway from sewage.

www.swimmablenyc.org/single-post/2018/07/31/NY-State-DEC-Proposes-Removing-20-NYC-Waterways-from-important-Impaired-Waters-List-Public-Opposes

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Neighborhood Chat / We're turning Jackson Heights into a Garden.
« on: July 25, 2018, 10:10:30 PM »
JHBG's Tree LC program brings democracy, environmental sustainability and fun together Saturday as we turn Jackson Heights into a garden.

We will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday (July 28) at 80th Street and 37th Avenue. We'll tend our curbside tree gardens along 37th Ave. and weed our spectacular new garden at the Post Office.
What you haven't joined us yet!?!?! Saturday is your chance.
BTW, our wonderful volunteers have been enlisting the help of merchants to maintain the curbside tree gardens. Look for the new signs and let the merchants know you appreciate their effort.
And check out our new poster (Collectors Edition!!!) that's attached.

Tree LC is one of two JHBG neighborhood greening programs. Why two? We’ve got a lot to green.

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Neighborhood Chat / Our GREEN ROOTS are showing - Saturday, July 21
« on: July 19, 2018, 10:59:53 AM »
Democracy, environmental sustainability and fun come together Saturday.

We’re turning JH into a garden. Join us.
Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. 
Meet at 89th St. & 37th Ave. 

Tree LC is one of two JHBG neighborhood greening programs. Why two? We’ve got a lot to green.

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Neighborhood Chat / Saturday - We're making Summer in the City cooler!
« on: July 12, 2018, 09:04:50 PM »
JHBG's tree gardens, topped by big green trees are making JH's summer cooler by providing shade and the natural air conditioning process called *transpiration. Enough biology lesson.

JHBG's Tree LC program is at it again tending our tree gardens that run along 37th Avenue and 75th Street. We installed most of these, with private property owners/merchants and putting in the remainder. JHBG is getting three more tree guards installed in the next couple of weeks.

Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m., meet at the corner of 80th Street and 37th Avenue.
* if you want to know more about nature's AC, check out https://earthwiseradio.org/2012/03/are-trees-natures-air-conditioner/

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Community Trade and Classifieds / Big car storage space for your small car: Roof cargo carrier for sale - Cheap
« on: July 11, 2018, 09:55:06 PM »
Selling a Thule X-Cargo Xtreme roof carrrier that is was one my smartest purchases. I needed big-van storage space for long family trips, but also needed a smaller car that got good mileage for my daily work commute to the suburbs.
The cargo carrier has a long and low profile that does very harm to gas mileage. See link for what it looks like and details. It also has customer reviews.
https://www.sears.com/x-cargo-xtreme-car-top-carrier/p-02872016000P
The carrier works great and looks good with only a few superficial scratches. The only reason I'm selling is because we no longer need to pack as many people in our car for long trips.
Dimensions: 76" (L) x 33" (W) x 16" (H) You will need a roof rack, which comes with many cars. I purchased a Mazda roof rack, but I'm not sure if it works on non-Mazdas.
Please contact me at LenManiace@gmail.com. I'm local (on 80th Street) so you can have it in time for a weekend trip. Price $75, but will negotiate.  I paid a little under $200, if I correctly recall.

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Neighborhood Chat / Nine stories not enough, city planners approve four more at "Target" building
« on: July 10, 2018, 12:01:55 PM »
The NYC City Planning Commissioner approved a spot zone change yesterday, allowing four extra floors on the "Target" building (the old Jackson Theater) on 82nd Street. Clearly a blatant give-away to the real estate industry (the folks who run NYC.) This building will create a traffic nightmare, jamming up a key ambulance access road to Elmhurst Hospital. And make no mistake, this will be followed up by similar redevelopment of other smaller buildings in the area. 
 
Now the zone change request goes the the City Council where if tradition holds, the Council member in whose district the zone change resides gets the final word. (Francisco Moya.)

In this case, however, Elmhurst Hospital sits in Councilman Dromm's district and some believe he has reasonable cause to speak out in opposition to the zone change. We are talking about the major medical institution for a good chunk of Queens; what's more a major part of the city's hospital system.

Don't have time to comment much more now since I'm at work.

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Neighborhood Chat / We're turning Jackson Heights into a Garden.
« on: July 06, 2018, 04:21:25 PM »
We're turning Jackson Heights into a Garden. Join us!
JHBG's Tree LC crew will be out TOMORROW along 37th Avenue weeding and otherwise caring for our curbside tree gardens.
Meet Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m. at 37th Avenue and 80 Street.
We have gloves and equipment. Just bring yourself and kiddies, if you have them.
Tree LC is one of two JHBG greening programs. Why two? Because we have a lot to green in JH!

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Neighborhood Chat / BREAKING NEWS: Tennis Center's next land grab in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
« on: June 06, 2018, 09:09:04 AM »
Looks like yet another battle is looming. The U.S. Tennis Association is planning its latest expansion on to public property in Flushing Meadow-Corona Park.
 
Only a few years ago, the USTA got permission for a major expansion of its operations in the park. The concrete is barely dry and they are at it again, planning to take more public parkland to enlarge its operations.

The park is not the USTA's private property. We will need to send that message to our public officials because every incursion into the park makes the next incursion easier. Once parkland is lost, it is gone forever.

There will be more news following, including plans on how to stop this confiscation of public property. I've broken out the top of the story below. Follow the link for the full story.

Permits have been filed for a two-story broadcast building at 122-04 Roosevelt Avenue inside Flushing Meadows Corona Park, in Queens. Details are not available for the precise location, but the most likely area is part of a parking lot near the Flushing Meadows train yard along Roosevelt Avenue. The United States Tennis Association is responsible for the development.

The 30-foot-tall structure will yield 21,110 square feet of commercial space. Offices will occupy the entire space. Matthew L. Rossetti Architect is responsible for the design.

https://newyorkyimby.com/2018/06/permits-filed-for-122-04-roosevelt-avenue-flushing-meadows-corona-park-queens.html

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