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What a night for Gio Reyna. Scores a stunning trivela to seal the World Cup opener against Paraguay, then announces he a...
06/13/2026

What a night for Gio Reyna. Scores a stunning trivela to seal the World Cup opener against Paraguay, then announces he and his wife are expecting their first kid. All in one celebration.
And funny enough, his face has been watching over Jackson Heights this whole time. There’s a Gio Reyna mural on Northern Blvd and 73rd, painted by Drew Merritt for adidas.
The details are worth a second look. Lavender and ceibo flowers for his Portuguese and Argentine heritage, and a four-leaf clover for his mum, Danielle Egan, who played for the US women’s team.
Go see it 📍 7302 Northern Blvd

World Cup excitement has officially landed in Jackson Heights ⚽️This giant soccer ball art installation by Travers Park ...
06/01/2026

World Cup excitement has officially landed in Jackson Heights ⚽️

This giant soccer ball art installation by Travers Park is hard to miss… and if you look closely, you’ll spot scenes of people depicted across the ball.

Have you seen it yet?

05/25/2026

A new little cafe just popped up on Roosevelt ☕️

Nomads Brew is a woman-owned Himalayan spot now soft open on Roosevelt Av between 72nd and 73rd Street, serving coffee, breakfast, and a warm neighborhood welcome.

They’re still so new they’re not even showing up on Google Maps yet, so consider this your insider tip.

Swing by, say hi, and help give them a proper Jackson Heights welcome ❤️

Thanks to for bringing this to our attention!

Jackson Heights has produced some serious star power.These are just a few of the famous people who were born right here ...
05/22/2026

Jackson Heights has produced some serious star power.

These are just a few of the famous people who were born right here in the neighborhood:

⭐️ Lucy Liu: Actress, artist, and producer known for Charlie’s Angels, Kill Bill, Elementary, and more.

⭐️ Susan Sarandon: Academy Award-winning actress and activist known for Thelma & Louise, Dead Man Walking, and many more.

⭐️ Howard Stern: Radio and media personality, author, and longtime host of The Howard Stern Show.

⭐️ Barbara Bach: Actress and model, best known as a Bond girl in The Spy Who Loved Me.

⭐️ Ray Dalio: Billionaire investor, author, and founder of Bridgewater Associates.

Not bad for one neighborhood, right?

And this is definitely not the full list. Who did we miss? Got a fun fact, memory, or local connection to one of these names?

Drop it in the comments 👇

Date night doesn’t have to mean doing the same dinner-and-drinks routine every time.Here are 3 neighborhood spots with a...
05/15/2026

Date night doesn’t have to mean doing the same dinner-and-drinks routine every time.

Here are 3 neighborhood spots with a little something extra. Think cozy wine and tapas, hidden cocktails, and sushi that feels more like an experience than just a meal.

Perfect for first dates, overdue date nights, or just pretending you planned something more thoughtful than “where should we go?”

Share this with your partner and everyone you want to go with!

Queens people already knew, but it’s nice to see receipts.Three Jackson Heights spots made the New York Times Top 100 NY...
05/12/2026

Queens people already knew, but it’s nice to see receipts.

Three Jackson Heights spots made the New York Times Top 100 NYC Restaurants list.

We’ve got:

A no-frills kebab and biryani institution.
A birria truck that basically broke New Yorkers’ brains.
A Nepali momo spot with serious local legend status.

Which local spot would you add to the list?

05/11/2026

Jax Inn on Northern Boulevard is a true Jackson Heights classic.

One of the few remaining 24/7 diners, with big booths, huge portions, unlimited coffee refills, a massive menu, and that old-school feel.

Bonus move: happy hour Monday to Friday, 4–7pm.

Classic New York diner energy. Still going strong.

Tag your diner buddy below :)

05/08/2026

Comment CLEAN and I’ll send you the link to win a $350 deep cleaning 🧽

Mother’s Day giveaway alert for Jackson Heights 💐

Green Duster is giving away a $350 professional deep cleaning.

Enter for your mom, your partner, or someone who deserves a break from scrubbing.

They’re eco-friendly, trained and insured, and proudly 5 stars on Google Maps and Yelp.

Deadline: May 18
Winner: May 19

Because flowers are lovely, but a spotless kitchen hits different!

Comment CLEAN and I’ll send you the link to win 🧽

05/04/2026

Dinner Club #6 in the books 🍽️

Neighbors showed up, got matched into small groups, found out their restaurant the day of, and somehow trusted the process.

This time, groups landed at Romeo’s, Chef’s Mahal, Gorkhali Nepalese, Hướng Xuân, and Laly’s, then everyone came together after at Duo’s.

Low-pressure, local, and full of good neighborhood energy.

Next one is Tuesday, May 26.

Link in bio if you want in!

04/29/2026

Maybe we keep this one between neighbors 🤫

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