The Community Journal is very excited to announce the launch of the Go JH! program! 

Beginning Monday, November 16, 2009, Go JH! members will be able to take advantage of exclusive neighborhood steals and deals from many of our local favorite businesses to hidden gems!

A rapidly growing list of local businesses, ranging from ethnic restaurants, dance studios, pre-kindergarten schools, cafes, salons, and more, have agreed to offer special discounts exclusive to Community Journal loyalty card holders.   Currently there are over 35 local businesses participating in the program.  Click for Daily News article featuring the program.

The Go JH! program is a win-win-win initiative!  With each card purchase, you are supporting a local business, a local non-profit organization, and putting money back in your pocket!

An annual Go JH! card is $10 per year and there is no cost to businesses to participate in the program.   To learn more about the Go JH! program click here.

Jackson Heights is a dynamic neighborhood whose best days are still to come!  The Community Journal is dedicated to bringing together civic-minded residents and businesses for the betterment of our community! 

Sincerely,

The Community Journal Team

The Community Journal regrets to inform you that the 2009 Jackson Heights Film and Food Festival, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2009 is regrettably cancelled. 

We were just informed that the Jackson Triplex Theater, the planned venue for this year’s festival has suddenly and unexpectedly closed for good.  As there are no other venue options we unfortunately have no choice but to cancel the festival.

All payments made through the Jackson Heights Film and Food Festival website (via pay pal) shall be automatically refunded.

The scheduled ‘after-party’ at the restaurant Limoncello is not cancelled.  Please join us on October 24, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. at Limoncello for food, fun and festivities!  Limoncello is located at 40-39 82^nd Street.  There is no cost to join us at Limoncello, however, donations are welcome and appreciated.  Please RSVP to communityjournal@gmail.com or 718-393-7711.

The Jackson Heights Film and Food Festival is a program of the non-profit organization the Community Journal and each year, scores of volunteers make the festival possible.  The untimely and unexpected closing of the Jackson Triplex Theater comes at a great cost, financial and otherwise, to the organization, its volunteers and all the communities that we serve.

We thank you for your support and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 718-393-7711 or communityjournal@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

The Jackson Heights Film and Food Festival Committee

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“With customers spending less, it’s vital to keep regulars loyal.

In Jackson Heights, Queens, a soon-to-launch loyalty card called Go JH! rewards shoppers for supporting local businesses.

Edwin Martinez, co-owner of the restaurant and lounge Novo, hopes the card – offering 10% off brunch or lunch at his place – will get his regulars to come in a little more often. He also hopes it will draw new diners and give other Jackson Heights entrepreneurs a boost, too.”

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Hey there!  Thanks for taking a moment and visiting the Community Journal website and blog.

For the CJ’s first introductory blog post we’ll tell you:  (1) who we are; (2) some background; (3) what we do; and most importantly how you can help.

Who We Are

Located in one of New York City’s most ethnically diverse communities–Jackson Heights, Queens–the Community Journal is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, integrating and empowering diverse communities through arts, community economic development and public education initiatives. Founded in 2006, the organization is completely run by a dedicated and diverse corps of volunteers. Without the resources of full or part-time staff, the Community Journal has succeeded in creating several high impact initiatives.

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