After seven years of grocery and shopping experiences in Jackson Heights, I thought I already knew the neighborhood very well. However, I realized the neighborhood has more activities and offers more services when I finally moved into Jackson Heights last year. It can be called the diversity spot as its second name.
Jackson heights is located on the Roosevelt Avenue and 74th Street. The diverse community is the main soul of the neighborhood. Folks are from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, China, Nepal are the major communities of the neighborhood. On 74th Street, there are so many authentic Asian restaurants, groceries, clothes and jewelry stores. I think there are various topics to write about Jackson Heights, such as people, culture, religion, tradition, friendship and conflicts, food, restaurants and employment. In addition, travel agency offices are another primary business in Jackson Heights. Mostly Asian people are their main customers. If someone stops by the neighborhood for five minutes, he/she can be amazed to see how many types of activities are happening at the same time. Everyday people are coming from different places to see and grave the essence of the neighborhood.
I like to explore about this neighborhood, because day by day this neighborhood is becoming popular and comfort zone to Asian people. They are opening their own business and helping people with employment, which is a big support for new arrivals, who cannot speak English to get a job in an American store. I also like to write how different countries people are negotiating with each other in the same area.