Winter 2026 Views from the Heights Now Available

Our community newsletter remains one of the best ways to stay connected with everything happening in Jackson Heights and with our group.

In this issue:

1. “Our Pets: Gifts of Love & Companionship” — a special feature on the neighborhood’s beloved pets
2. Pets in Jackson Heights — meet Officer Jackson, the 115th Precinct’s cat, and other local animals
3. Cats: From Functional to Furry Friends — a history of felines in the city
4. Pet Resources in the Heights — Petco, JHCREW Dog Run, and Lockwood
5. Halloween Parade recap
6. JH Mural Project update
7. Travers Park Tennis Courts Revamped
8. A Tribute to Doris Derwik Wurgler
9. Veggie Nuggets Garden on 69th Street
10. JH Notable: Mae Foley, Pioneering Policewoman
11. A Reluctant Volunteer — a personal essay
12. ConEd Boosts NYC Economy
13. Trees & Freedom of Info Act
14. Marguerite Park Tributes
15. Winter Events in Jackson Heights, including Holiday Lighting and Jackson Heights Orchestra concert
16. En Español section