Forgotten-ny.com is a website I had not been introduced to prior to this class, however i will be frequenting it more often. This website's aim is to shed light on the little known gems found in the most unlikely corners of our city. It has no particular focus on any one of the boroughs or anything in specific. It is like an archive of the miscelaneous unique things that give New York its distinct and diverse character. No matter what anyones particular interest may be or where they live they will most likely find something to meet their interests only an MTA trip away. From stone sculptures in Staten Island, hay rides, and city tours forgotten-ny leaves no stone unturned.
The aspect of the website that initially caught my eye was the neighborhoods portion. I was curious to see if I would be able to find mine, Jackson Heights, and indeed there it was. I've lived there all my life and the picture of my street was even posted. It gave me facts about the history of Jackson Heights, and pointed out remarkable things that I walk by without even noticing. Jackson Heights has buildings dating back to the early 1900's still standing and along 82st where most of the shops are located, the website pointed out how when you look up above the stores you can still see the original Tudor style architecture, I was amazed at how I had overlooked something like that my whole life. Forgotten-ny serves its purpose to shed new light for us on this great city, and now everytime I walk down 82st i look up even for just a second to see a remnant of the past.
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