Jackson Heights stands as one of the premier neighborhoods in Queens, boasting an unparalleled blend of diversity, vibrant culture, and culinary delights. Its status as a true melting pot is evident in its rich tapestry of inhabitants from various backgrounds. The architecture is stunning, with beautiful buildings that reflect the area's historical significance and unique charm.
Roosevelt Ave serves as the pulsating heart of the neighborhood, where the party never seems to end. This bustling thoroughfare is a haven for those seeking the hustle and bustle of city life, with a plethora of options for dining, entertainment, and exploration. From authentic eateries serving up delectable cuisines from around the world to lively bars and restaurants, Roosevelt Ave offers an endless array of experiences to indulge in.
Despite the late hours, Jackson Heights maintains its vibrant energy, with a constant stream of activity keeping the streets alive well into the night. Whether you're craving a quick bite or looking to immerse yourself in the local nightlife scene, Roosevelt Ave delivers an unforgettable experience that encapsulates the spirit of...
Read moreBe advised that this station can often get crowded even after Off-Peak hours so it can be quite a hassle to get to one spot to another here
The Station provides good transfers to other Subway Lines that come frequently here and is easy to go through, corridors are long but simple and there is a lot of bus service that can take you to many parts of the borough including LaGuardia airport if you so choose (however, I wouldn't recommend this if you are on a time crunch, as the stop near the subway station can get delayed in traffic)
However, I would not recommend coming here often if you have existing health problems due to the mass amount of literal bird droppings which can be found near the stairs of the 7 Line and the E,F,R,M lines near platforms too, as well as the soaring increase of people with mental illnesses and drug users roaming near the premises, homeless people and so forth. You should probably wash your hands as soon...
Read moreBEWARE OF WEEKEND no local uptown bound trains at this station from time to time!!!
For someone who transfer at this station once a month on a weekend for the uptown local bound M / R train, this station is the worst in terms of notifying the passengers that there is NO uptown local bound M / R trains!!! How hard is it to have the staff put up a red string, post a notice, or make an announcement at this station when this happens!!! Passengers wait at this platform for the longest time to realize that something was not right when there are multiple uptown bound express trains and no local trains at all for at least 10 mins. Very pissed off. And waste of time.
And to up it off, the one stop to Forest Hills moves like a snail! it took me 40 mins just to get to my destination aka transferring...
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