Elmhurst, Queens, New York

Elmhurst is a neighborhood in Queens, one of the Five Boroughs of New York City.

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Neighborhood - Queens - Five Boroughs - New York City

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It was originally named Newtown after a nearby creek of the same name. Later, a real estate developer changed the name to its present name. Houses of worship include The Reformed Church of Newtown, established in 1731; and The Saint James Episcopal Church. Newtown and Saint James are located adjacent from each other on the corner of Broadway and Corona Avenue.

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The residents of Elmhurst are mainly Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean, Mexican and other Hispanic immigrants. In fact, Elmhurst is one of the most diverse, concentrated areas in the entire world.

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Chinese - Taiwanese - Korean - Mexican - Hispanic

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There is a large Chinese supermarket called Hong Kong Supermarket, as many Asian people gather in the area. The area is bordered by Jackson Heights, where many Indian, Bangladeshi built Little India near to Roosevelt Avenue and Broadway, and large Hispanic communities co-exist.

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Hong Kong Supermarket - Jackson Heights - India - Bangladesh - Little India - Hispanic

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