It's July 5 and time to get underway with the Growing Up in Cities project. Up until now I have spent my time in New York getting to know the Jackson Heights neighborhood and the larger city. I still have quite a bit to learn, but I am developing an abundance of knowledge since the first time I stepped off of the "7" train.
Over the last several weeks I have balanced my time between tourism, neighborhood exploration, and planning for this summer's activities. Prior to moving into the community, my total exposure to the city amounted to just about 24 hours, total. (all within the last year) I had not yet seen the iconic landmarks or wandered the renowned neighborhoods. So, the first week began with a tour of the cultural highlights of the city, and I began to establish a network of contacts throughout the city. Through the course of a few mistakes, I began to navigate New York's public transportation network. In addition to strolling through museums, the walking tour extended along the city streets of Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn, while skates facilitated exploring Central and Flushing Meadow parks.
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