Jackson Heights Life

it's a pervasive tone, koku.

well, that may be because of that fact English is not my first language.  Control tone is always difficult for me.  I would be able to say the same thing with much nicer way in my native language.  When I have to debate in person, I always excuse first by saying "please excuse my language because sometimes I don't have enough vocabulary to say things nicer way and it can be harsh."  and this helps a lot.  for example, in stead of saying "It may not be the best things to do", I used to simply say "It is bad."  Usually, people wouldn't judge me from just my speech because there are other factors showing who I am.

But in this case, I understand you have to judge me just from my text because that all you have.  But in the future, if you speak with someone who is not from this country and whose English is not so good, I hope you take the person's language background into consideration before you make a judgement.

so you are saying criticizing people throwing garbage on the public street is considered racism??

wow, that *is* politically incorrect.....criticizing "people."

the non-people who would do such a thing had better duck and cover, eh?

so you are saying criticizing people throwing garbage on the public street is considered racism??

 Francis, I agree with you on this. The area has been unwelcoming for many years. The guy sitting at the top of the steps on the 37th Road subway entrance
has been there forever. Don't see as many drunks as before even. But the fact that parking has become any kind of issue for these businesses is reflective
of how little interest there is in cultivating local customers. Besides this being an insult to the local community, there is an antagonism about making the
area better for all. This seems counterproductive to good business practices. Who wants to eat in a restaurant that is not visibly clean? Sidewalk and tree
pits included. Or walk down the street even when it's so dense and people don't let others get past.
 I can't wait for spring and the redesign of the Plaza which should make this area a gem (if all goes well) and a source of pride rather than embarrassment for local residents. I would like for more harmonious relationships between all of the diverse groups in Jackson Heights and think this is a fine opportunity to
reset the situation. My dream would be health conscious Indian food with lower fat and lot's of vegetables. I believe this business would do really well here
as a sort of nouvelle indian healthy restaurant but for everyday customers.

Take a deep breath everyone!

Relax.