Ugly Betty Canceled: Jackson Heights loses mainstream representation

On January 28th, it was announced that Ugly Betty was canceled, and thus the fourth season would be the last. I think I heard Vanessa Williams screaming from Manhattan. In April the series finale will air. As a hardened Ugly Betty fan, I am sad that I will have less to watch on Hulu the next day. As a Queens resident, I am even more sad that Roosevelt Avenue will lose its most mainstream outlet. A lot of shows take place in NYC, but not a lot venture out to Queens. Although the majority of the show took place in Manhattan, great scenes of the neighborhood were featured almost weekly after the show moved to NYC. Although shows always glamorize certain aspects, and JH isn't exactly the Upper West Side, it emphasized the neighborhood feel.

As a newbie to Queens, I have thought about moving to the heights seeking cheaper rent and the E Express train. Thanks to Ugly Betty for exposing me! Ugly Betty, you will be missed.

Young Queens girl gets hauled off

Did you read about this? A young girl (twelve!) from Forest Hills was taken to JAIL for doodling on a desk. It seems school has changed a lot since I was there. I understand this is a city school, but I think that teachers need to assess what is worthy of calling the police and making a scene.


Maybe teachers are getting fed up with childrens' shit? Well, then you're not fit to be a teacher. Apparently, it has happened before as well. Why hasn't someone questioned these educators before? I understand, there is always two sides to every story. I'm sure this girl pulled some sort of hissy fit, probably called the teacher bad words, and even threw something. Either way, the girl is twelve, and deserves harsh discipline from the school, NOT LAW ENFORCERS. Do your job, teachers.

Thanks to NY Daily News for writing this.