Wink, The Jackson Heights Penguin

Wink says: Have a wonderful holiday everybody and remember, turkeys are birds too. Happy Tofurkey day!!

Wink says: It's my birthday! Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to Me, happy birthday dear meeee, happy birthday to me." I have nowhere to store gifts, so if you'd like, please make a donation to one of the many nonprofit groups in my neighborhood for the good work they do all the time: Voces Latinas, Adhikaar, Families United for Racial & Economic Equality (FUREE), Justice Committee (JC), New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE), Faith in New York, DRUM - Desis Rising Up & Moving, Centro Corona, Queens and so many more.

My hood is crazy for summer parades. 167 languages spoken in #MyJHi and almost as many parades. #WhipIt #WhipItGood #DominicanDay

Not all Easter bunnies are bunnies. Not all Peeps are made from marshmallows.

Wink. Radio. Video...what’s next? The silver screen????

If Wink understood the standings, we’d update you. But clearly, you can see what team we’re rooting for!!! #ArgentinianPenguinsForColombia #FIFA2018

This humble, stalwart, little penguin would like to thank you all. Over 700 followers. It means a lot to me. You like me, you really like me. Bless your warm little hooman hearts

Thanks! Deep and thoughtful thanks to all who support this family and safe streets.

Father of 9-Year-Old Killed on Northern Boulevard to Mayor: 'Words Are Not Going to Heal My Pain'

We've heard from so many dog owners that the conditions at the Murray Park Dog Run are not ideal. Our neighbors have started a petition asking that it be improved. We already have the city's ear - just need to organize and show that this is something we need. Sign today!

Time to start working on these sunflowers again

Edie Falco explains: https://youtu.be/5mESf-kjuSI

JHBG Spring Planning Breakfast When: Saturday, April 7th from 10 AM to 1 PM Where: 35-18 90th Street... Each spring we hold a planning breakfast where people eat pancakes and propose gardening spots to work on. Once the schedule is set, we have a group of about 20 30 people who meet each Saturday morning from about 10 AM to 1 PM. Jackson Heights Beautification Group supplies the plants, tools, gloves, and water. RSVP at [email protected].

Wink, the Jackson Heights Penguin ready for Easter (photo by Elsi)

"They say that tougher gun laws do not decrease gun violence. We call BS! They say a good guy with a gun stops a bad guy with a gun. We call BS! They say guns a...re just tools like knives and are as dangerous as cars. We call BS!" Florida high school shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez calls on President Donald J. Trump and lawmakers to tighten gun restrictions in an impassioned speech at an anti-gun rally in Fort Lauderdale http://cnn.it/2C56KIu

Proud to announce our first endorsement is from The People For Bernie Sanders! Our campaign for State Senate is all about making NYS work for working people. Learn more and donate at actblue.com/donate/Ramos.

It’s time for the State Senate to put forward a real sexual harassment policy!

NYPD: Knife-Wielding Man Follows Woman into Jackson Heights Apartment Building in Botched Robbery Attempt

Wednesday, February 14 Valentine's Day 2018 Thanks to Elsi

The Jackson Heights Orchestra to Perform Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ on Saturday

New Yorkers like to think their city is the best. But there is one superlative most expensive subway line on Earth no taxpayer or commuter would care to be associated with.

The Jackson Heights Beautification Group is proud to announce the upcoming Jackson Heights Orchestra concert led by Maestro Patricia Glunt. It is the second concert of the season and will be enjoyable for the whole family. The concert will take place on February 3rd at 4:00 in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located at 33-50 82nd St. Jackson Heights. The orchestra will present Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and soloist Alison Kang will lead a short pre-concert educational program for... families at 3:00. The will be a reception following the concert at the church and all are invited. Featured soloists include Susan Metcalf, concertmaster of the JHO and South Shore Orchestra; Alison Kang, principal second violin JHO, Juilliard graduate and freelance violinist; Claire Smith Bermingham, co-founder of the Baroque ensemble Queens Consort; and Natalie Kriegler, member JHO and artistic director of Capriccio Ensemble. ASCAP award winning composer and assistant conductor of the JHO, Joseph Bartolozzi will join the JHO on harpsichord and JH resident and professional stunt coordinator, Bryce Bermingham will narrate the sonnets. Tickets are $20 and $10 for seniors, students, and children and can be purchased at the door on the day of the concert, online at jhbg.org or at Table Wine 79-14 37th Ave and Expresso77 35-57 37th St.

Women March NYC January 20, 2018

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Travers Park January 6th and 7th https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/festivals/mulchfest

City Plans on Bringing Dockless Bike Share Program to Neighborhoods Outside Citi Bike Service Area

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Jose Peralta is one of eight NY state senators who ran in their districts as Democrats -- but then voted for Republican leadership in Albany. That's unacceptable.

Just wanted to let you all know about our upcoming concert on December 13th. Also the chorus is in need of tenors and basses. If you know the parts to the Messiah and want to join us for two remaining rehearsals on Tuesday night and concert on Wednesday the 13th, let me know. All are invited to the reception immediately the concert. Hope to see you there. Patricia Glunt

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#TCSNewYorkCityMarathon TCS New York CityMarathon 11/05/17 New York City

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Jill Jonnes and Vishaan Chakrabarti discuss the epic story of Penn Station -- and its boldly-reimagined future.

Organizers of Jackson Heights Halloween Parade have 3,500 bags of candy on standby

This Saturday the Jackson Heights Beautification Group will be gardening at Leverich Cemetery with a special Day of the Dead alter, so bring a small food offering to a lost loved one. All are welcome. This is a great gardening activity for small children as it is an enclosed space. We provide the tools and gloves, so just show up in your old close so you can get dirty! To enter Leverich walk to 35th Avenue and 71nd Street. Enter between the Animal Hospital and the Chinese r...estaurant and look for the balloons. For details on the abandoned cemetery check out: Leverich Family Burial Ground | New York City Cemetery Project https://nycemetery.wordpress.com/.../ ... Oct 25, 2010 ... Leverich Family Burial Ground. ... The Leveriches became a prominent Newtown family and their old homestead, originally built by Caleb in 1670, stood nearby the burial ground until it burned down in 1909. When the cemetery was first used is unknown.

This Saturday there will be a great event--The Zombie Ride. It is a bike ride that starts at Gantry Park in Long Island City and is a police escorted 6 mile ride. They stop and "trick or treat" at local stores and end at Socrates Park were there is a fall festival.Kids can decorate their bikes and can wear costumes.

Soon will be not park left http://m.qchron.com//article_fca6b554-71a7-5fd0-8a45-c7e11

Here's the first ride in the series Shelly mentioned. It's out of the neighborhood, but we'll be riding to the start at Gantry, if anyone wants to do the feeder ride with us. Please RSVP to the event. I'll post link.

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Halloween mood in Jackson Heights

As a practicing Architect, past-president of the AIA Queens Chapter and licensed tour guide in NYS, Bill Gati, RA, AIA, has a wealth of knowledge and is always ...enthusiastic to share this on his tours as Chair of the Tours Committee. Make sure to sign up at the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gantry-plaza-state-park-walkin

Happy 4th of July

Queens gay Pride 2017 Jackson Heights #JacksonHeights

Clean and Green at PS 280 This Saturday, April 29th from 10 AM to 1 PM the Jackson Heights Garden Group will be at PS 280 which is at the corner of 94th Street and 35th Avenue working on the school garden. We will be planting the flower circle, putting out the hoses, and taking care of the tree pits. This will be our 3rd year working with PS 280 and it is great to see the garden improve. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Join us this morning at 69th Street and Northern Blvd where we will be clearing out a trash-strewn lot and planting sunflower seeds. 10 AM to 1 , Next to the Gas Station

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