DEFINING THE BOROUGH OF QUEENS, NY THROUGH ITS PEOPLE
2.3 million people. As many as 138 languages spoken here. Over 125 different neighborhoods.
Northeastern Queens: Bayside Hills
Bayside Hills is a upper middle class sub neighborhood of Bayside. Bayside Hills is commonly confused with Oakland Gardens primarily because they share the same zip code 11364. It is known mostly for the Bayside Hills Malls, which consist of 33 street malls that run through the core of Bayside Hills.
Pictured is the Colonial Church of Bayside. The Church is located on corner of 216th St & Luke Place & has been a mainstay in the community since 1938.
On July 25th 2014, it was reported that 5 city owned trees were killed. The Parks Department is working with the police to investigate the killing of the trees.
The History section is in collaboration with Steve Vazquez of Queenscapes.