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Offline buddy

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Re: Safety in Jackson Heights
« Reply #15 on: April 21, 2008, 10:05:17 PM »
Funny you'd say that cuz I think they make you look like you're distracted and not paying attention.  I'd rather hold it in my hand while I walk.
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Re: Safety in Jackson Heights
« Reply #16 on: April 21, 2008, 10:09:44 PM »
Quote from: broad on April 21, 2008, 10:03:16 PM
I always wonder whether cell phone convos deter or encourage criminal activity....

Depends on how nice the cell phone is ... you're probably more like likely to b ejumped for an iPhone than a Motorolla held together by duct tape.   :smiley6600:
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Re: Safety in Jackson Heights
« Reply #17 on: April 21, 2008, 10:16:36 PM »
Makes sense.  My thinking is that someone would think you're that much closer to 911 and describing the perpetrator if you're already on the phone with someone and still aware of your surroundings, but if it increases your targetability that would defeat the purpose indeed.
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Re: Safety in Jackson Heights
« Reply #18 on: April 21, 2008, 10:40:32 PM »
Too True - maybe making a fake case of duct tape for your iPhone would be a safety measure.
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Re: Safety in Jackson Heights
« Reply #19 on: April 22, 2008, 12:01:49 AM »
Thanks to everyone for your comments.  I definitely feel very reassured about safety in the area.  I just found out that my Dad's girlfriend's ex-husband was murdered at a car wash in Jackson Heights over 10 years ago, so I got a little freaked out! I'm assuming that was an unusual situation and maybe there was some shady business going on and it's not a typical day in Jackson Heights.  I guess what I should be most worried about is parking in an alley late at night and not about walking the streets.  I am going to try to find a parking space closer and in a more secure location as I do come home very late sometimes.

By the way, I'm loving the neighborhood so far and can't wait to explore more!
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Re: Safety in Jackson Heights
« Reply #20 on: April 22, 2008, 12:09:00 AM »
Quote from: rachel on April 22, 2008, 12:01:49 AM
.... it's not a typical day in Jackson Heights.  I guess what I should be most worried about is parking in an alley late at night and not about walking the streets.  I am going to try to find a parking space closer and in a more secure location as I do come home very late sometimes.

By the way, I'm loving the neighborhood so far and can't wait to explore more!

A typical day in JHs for me is stopping by Espresso 77 and chatting up anyone sitting on the bench.  :)

Why don't you go with a friend one night and walk from the spot in the alley back to your apartment and see what it feels like.  You might be surprised it feels okay.
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Re: Safety in Jackson Heights
« Reply #21 on: April 22, 2008, 11:07:57 AM »
Quote from: broad on April 21, 2008, 10:03:16 PM
I always wonder whether cell phone convos deter or encourage criminal activity....
 

A good kick in the nuts deters criminal activity  :o
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« Reply #22 on: June 29, 2008, 05:10:39 PM »
Hello,

I am considering moving to the 75th street and Roosevelt ave area in Jackson Heights.  I live with my girlfriend who often has to come home late from work and school.  For that reason, I am curious about how that area is.  There seems to have been a recent bout of gang activity.  Also, I spoke to a pair of police officers walking down Roosevelt ave right by the train station.  They also did not have a great view of that area.  However, I have also talked with people who know people that live in JH and they have nothing but good things to say.   Any help would be very much appreciated.  In doing some research the reviews are not glowing. 
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Re: Safety in Jackson Heights
« Reply #23 on: June 30, 2008, 12:46:03 AM »
Maybe you and your girlfriend should come to that area on a few different nights and walk around.
That's my advise.
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Re: Safety in Jackson Heights
« Reply #24 on: June 30, 2008, 08:06:12 AM »
I've lived at 35th at 73rd St. (so just a few blocks from the location you mentioned) for four years and feel very safe. I come home by myself late at night on the subway and it's never been a problem. Actually, late at night, I feel far safer here than I did when I lived on the Upper East Side.

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Re: Safety in Jackson Heights
« Reply #25 on: June 30, 2008, 08:52:57 AM »
another 75ther, reiterating, not frightened, cops are around, people around, unfreaked out. :)
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Re: Safety and Moving to JH
« Reply #26 on: June 30, 2008, 05:41:18 PM »
Quote from: deerhuntr56 on June 29, 2008, 05:10:39 PM
Hello,

I am considering moving to the 75th street and Roosevelt ave area in Jackson Heights.  I live with my girlfriend who often has to come home late from work and school.  For that reason, I am curious about how that area is.  There seems to have been a recent bout of gang activity.  Also, I spoke to a pair of police officers walking down Roosevelt ave right by the train station.  They also did not have a great view of that area.  However, I have also talked with people who know people that live in JH and they have nothing but good things to say.   Any help would be very much appreciated.  In doing some research the reviews are not glowing. 

Actually, AMT,  that's good advice to come and visit at different hours at night, diff. days to see what the area is like.  Then  see for yourself if it feels comfortable.
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