Flushing, Queens, New York

Flushing is a section of the borough of Queens in New York City, New York.

Tourism

The intersection of Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue has many shops, many owned by Korean and Chinese immigrants. There is a large selection of restaurants, most of which feature Asian and Asian-American cuisine. The Queens Borough Public Library is another attraction in Flushing, it is one of two large regional centers (the other is found in the neighborhood of Jamaica). The library has 3 floors, with an auditorium in the basement for many public events.

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Flushing is also well-known when it comes to sporting events. Major League Baseball's New York Mets, who play in Shea Stadium, and the USTA Tennis Center, home to the U.S. Open tennis tournament, are located in Flushing, near the border with another Queens neighborhood, Corona.

Related Topics:
Major League Baseball - New York Mets - Shea Stadium - USTA - U.S. Open

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Flushing's historic Town Hall is located at Northern Boulevard and Main Street. Many small concerts, and cultural events take place in the recently renovated and restored Town Hall.

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