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Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights, Queens is one of New York City’s most diverse neighborhoods. It’s where many immigrants start their American life in the United States.

Grand Central Pkwy
68th St | Jackson Heights | 94th St
Roosevelt Avenue

Latin Culture in Jackson Heights

October 2022

The 31st Jackson Heights Halloween Parade marches down 37th Avenue from 89th St to 76th St on Halloween, Monday, October 31 at 5pm. Children will receive a goodie bag filled with candy at the end of the parade. FREE.

Little Colombia

New York City’s Little Colombia is along 37th Avenue.

Feels Like Home

It is one of the places in New York City where many of us can find the sights, sounds and smells of our birth countries. If you haven’t been “home” in a long time, a visit to the neighborhood may very well bring tears to your eyes, because it feels like home for people from many nations.

There are Ecuadorian, Argentine, and Mexican communities east of 77th St. There are South Asian communities around 73rd and 74th St.

“In Jackson Heights” Documentary

“In Jackson Heights” is Frederick Wiseman’s 2015 documentary about our communities.

Government

The government works for you. Make them work!

City Government

The neighborhood is New York City Council Districts 21, 22 and 25.

It is the NYPD 115th Precinct.

Borough Government

The neighborhood is Queens Community District 3 working with the Queens Borough President.

Federal Government

The neighborhood is served by New York Congressional District 14 and New York’s two senators.

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