old signage. on Flickr.Walking along 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, I noticed this sign. I seriously love when newer business go under and remove their awnings to reveal such beautiful old signage. It’s a rare treat because once someone new moves in, the old charm gets hidden once again.
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old signage. on Flickr.

Walking along 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, I noticed this sign. I seriously love when newer business go under and remove their awnings to reveal such beautiful old signage. It’s a rare treat because once someone new moves in, the old charm gets hidden once again.

season’s greetings. jackson heights. 74th street. on Flickr.In mid-November, just around the time when Diwali starts, Jackson Heights puts up their Season’s Greetings sign on 74th Street in the heart of the neighborhood, ushering in the holidays.
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season’s greetings. jackson heights. 74th street. on Flickr.

In mid-November, just around the time when Diwali starts, Jackson Heights puts up their Season’s Greetings sign on 74th Street in the heart of the neighborhood, ushering in the holidays.

crowded train. roosevelt avenue. jackson heights. pm rush. on Flickr.Getting off the train on Thursday afternoon was quite a challenge at Roosevelt Avenue. Here’s a shot I took right after I was able to get off at my stop.
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crowded train. roosevelt avenue. jackson heights. pm rush. on Flickr.

Getting off the train on Thursday afternoon was quite a challenge at Roosevelt Avenue. Here’s a shot I took right after I was able to get off at my stop.

q66 bus pole. down for the count. northern blvd, jackson heights. on Flickr.After I gave up on getting on at the first stop of the Q32 yesterday morning, I started to walk down Northern Boulevard, back in the direction of my apartment and the city. Along the way, I saw this bus pole that was knocked down, no doubt from the storm. Kind of chuckled a bit, given how I was defeated by the bus all morning.
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q66 bus pole. down for the count. northern blvd, jackson heights. on Flickr.

After I gave up on getting on at the first stop of the Q32 yesterday morning, I started to walk down Northern Boulevard, back in the direction of my apartment and the city. Along the way, I saw this bus pole that was knocked down, no doubt from the storm. Kind of chuckled a bit, given how I was defeated by the bus all morning.

busocalypse. jackson heights. on Flickr.When hearing that the weather was good and that buses were to be restored yesterday morning, I planned ahead. I got up super early and left the house over an hour and a half sooner than I usually do. Walked to 69th and Roosevelt to get the Q32. Every bus that passed by taunted us with “Next Bus Please.” I figured that it’s not terribly far to the beginning of the route, so I’d double back to the end. My boss said that I should stay safe, so I knew I wasn’t expected in, but I wanted to try anyway - at least as a dry run. When I reached 74th Street and Roosevelt, the line was wrapped all the way around to 37th Drive. One man who witnessed all these people standing and waiting for a bus that wouldn’t come was in disbelief that a they didn’t consider walking to the bridge, which really isn’t too far. For some reason, I was obsessed with seeing where the point was that I’d be able to get on the bus. I got all the way to 82nd and Northern (you’ll see that pic in another post) and seriously, it wasn’t worth it. If you didn’t need to be in the city yesterday, your best bet was to either walk over the bridge or stay home. Doing this dry run seriously helped me plan out my commute for today, and gave me a good sense of what to expect.
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busocalypse. jackson heights. on Flickr.

When hearing that the weather was good and that buses were to be restored yesterday morning, I planned ahead. I got up super early and left the house over an hour and a half sooner than I usually do. Walked to 69th and Roosevelt to get the Q32. Every bus that passed by taunted us with “Next Bus Please.” I figured that it’s not terribly far to the beginning of the route, so I’d double back to the end. My boss said that I should stay safe, so I knew I wasn’t expected in, but I wanted to try anyway - at least as a dry run.

When I reached 74th Street and Roosevelt, the line was wrapped all the way around to 37th Drive. One man who witnessed all these people standing and waiting for a bus that wouldn’t come was in disbelief that a they didn’t consider walking to the bridge, which really isn’t too far.

For some reason, I was obsessed with seeing where the point was that I’d be able to get on the bus. I got all the way to 82nd and Northern (you’ll see that pic in another post) and seriously, it wasn’t worth it. If you didn’t need to be in the city yesterday, your best bet was to either walk over the bridge or stay home.

Doing this dry run seriously helped me plan out my commute for today, and gave me a good sense of what to expect.

beauty amidst destruction. jackson heights. on Flickr.One of the things I love the most about Jackson Heights, especially by the historic district, are the gardens. I’m not talking about the private gardens that are for tenants only, I’m talking about the beautiful landscape architecture by the building entrances. After seeing so much destruction in the aftermath of Sandy, it was definitely nice to see some beauty.
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beauty amidst destruction. jackson heights. on Flickr.

One of the things I love the most about Jackson Heights, especially by the historic district, are the gardens. I’m not talking about the private gardens that are for tenants only, I’m talking about the beautiful landscape architecture by the building entrances. After seeing so much destruction in the aftermath of Sandy, it was definitely nice to see some beauty.