102-11 Roosevelt Ave

Corona, NY 11368

The National Pediatric Center consists of physicians, surgeons, as well as pediatricians to treat the people around Roosevelt Avenue.

• Patients: Local Residents around Corona, transfer patients from local offices or from other boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn)

This Pediatric Center is surrounded by various stores, markets, and of course, the 7 train, which is an integral part of transportation. As a result, many patients have an accessible mode of transportation in case of emergencies. Its appearance is vital to the population around Roosevelt Avenue, since it offers a close, approximate location for medical needs.

Are You Aware of the BID?

The receptionist heard of the BID but was not aware of the positives and negatives of this plan. With high criminal activity and unsanitary streets surrounding Roosevelt Avenue, the BID would help  bring a low to criminal activity. Also, the BID would improve the environmental aspect of Roosevelt avenue as well as the overall quality of Roosevelt Avenue.

74-50 Roosevelt Avenue

New York, NY 11372

Norling Tibet Kitchen is a Tibetan restaurant that has been in business for 9 months. The cultural environment consisted of ethnic music, a statue of Buddha and rich, fragrant dishes. Although the restaurant is quite spacious, there was only one table that was occupied.

Customers: most are from either Tibet or Nepal.

Do they know about the BID?

Although the representative was unaware of the bid, he said that it was needed because the streets are crowded and polluted. He complained about cigarette butts left outside of their store that the employees are responsible to clean so they not only have to maintain the inside but also the outside of the restaurant.  When told the rents would increase from the BID, he said that the rent is already very expensive so if they are going to be paying that much, it is necessary that the neighborhood be cleaned.

 40-31 82nd Street

Jackson Heights, NY 11373

 Jackson Heights Cinema was closed for almost three years before the current owner decided to rent and reopen it. Customers are mostly from Jackson Heights/ Corona and are very diverse because the theater shows English, Hindi, Spanish and other international movies. This movie theater is the only one in an eight mile radius.

The owner told us that there was always a chance that they would have to close so all they can do is try to maintain it but if it doesn’t work out here, he has a backup plan at another location.

 Do they know about the BID?

When we asked the owner about the BID, he said he had noticed some improvement down the street as they were installing benches and chairs, which make the area look nicer. When we explained that the BID would cause the rent to increase, he told us that the “rent is already high.”

(Inner view of Jackson Heights Cinema)