Western Jackson Heights Alliance Demonstrates a Successful Demonstration

The Western Jackson Heights Alliance, a group that is actively trying to clean up slow the overdevelopment of their neighborhood, got a chance to present their agenda to Mayor Bloomberg, though in an unorthodox manner. Staging a demonstration in front a town hall meeting with Jackson Heights merchants that they were not allowed to participate in, Will Sweeney of the WJHA had the chance to speak with mayor for a few moments. Luckily, the interaction was caught on tape by Fox 5. For a more in depth look at the problems Jackson Heights is facing, Sweeney’s conversation with the mayor, and the fallout from the protest, check out next week’s papers.