Jane's Walk - Jackson Heights

The work of preserving the backyard of St. Mark's Episcopal Church continues. This is the last undeveloped plot in Jackson Heights, a densely built neighborhood. To create more parkland in the city would be a unique opportunity!

Today's a day to celebrate independence for all, an American ideal. Here's a clip about Juneteenth.

One of the largest celebrations for Juneteenth is coming to Brooklyn this weekend.

Learn how more at the link in the comments

Promoting neighborhood history doesn't end with Historic Weekend! :D Read about these beautiful JH homes!

Happy Wednesday neighbors 🤩 welcome
Back to another JH - Then & Now! This week features the English Garden Homes located on 87th St, between 35th and 37th Ave’s. 🏡

Our talented youngsters will be honored tomorrow for their winning entries to the Annual Children's Art Contest!

Details: Thursday, June 11 at the Community United Methodist Church, 81-10 35th Avenue at 6 PM.

Come and meet those running for office as you consider your options before election day!

CANDIDATES' FORUM
🗳️ Meet the Candidates. Ask Questions. Get Informed.

The Jackson Heights Beautification Group and Queens Civic Congress invite you to our 2026 Candidates' Forum featuring candidates for:

13th New York State Senate District
• Jessica González-Rojas
• Hiram Monserrate
• Jessica Ramos

📅 Thursday, June 11
📍 The Renaissance Charter School
35-59 81st Street, Jackson Heights
🚪 Doors Open: 6:15 PM

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn where they stand on issues affecting our community, and make an informed decision before Election Day.

All are welcome.

Let's celebrate Queens Pride today! After historically living in the shadows, our loved ones, friends, and neighbors--all members of our shared community--can love whom they love and be who they are. That's cause for celebration!

TODAY!! - Queens Pride Parade & Festival
June 7 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Parade Route: 37th Avenue, from 89th Street to 75th Street
🥳🩷❤️❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙🌈⭐️

With Historic Weekend coming, we're celebrating the talented student artists in our neighborhood! Take a look at the winners' pieces at the following stores:

El Toum
Happy Kitchen
mon Cherie
Seba Seba
Stand Alone Cheese
A.R.T.

Please also join us this Thursday on June 11 at 6:30 PM when we will give prizes to the winners and celebrate all participants!

Our thanks to the participating businesses for turning their windows into art galleries for the occasion! :)

Thank you for

VIEWS FROM THE HEIGHTS is here!! Read the latest news from around Jackson Heights, and see all of the scheduled concerts here too!
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/69a32160187940218f2af107/t/6a1d7b69c057810a689085ae/1780317033690/views-summer-2026.pdf

In addition to so many fun events coming up in our neighborhood, we also have the arrival of our summer issue!

Take a look at VIEWS FROM THE HEIGHTS!
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/69a32160187940218f2af107/t/6a1d7b69c057810a689085ae/1780317033690/views-summer-2026.pdf