Kew Gardens, Queens

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Kew Gardens, Queens is a neighborhood located in the central area of the New York City borough of Queens. It is part of Queens Community Board 9. The neighborhood is named after the Kew Gardens in London, England.

History[edit | edit source]

Kew Gardens was created in the late 19th century by a businessman named Albon P. Man, who purchased the land and developed it into a residential community. The neighborhood was named after the famous Kew Gardens in London, as Man was a fan of the English garden.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Kew Gardens is bordered by Forest Park to the west, Richmond Hill to the south, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park to the north, and Jamaica to the east. The neighborhood is primarily residential, with a mix of detached houses, apartment buildings, and co-op complexes.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Kew Gardens is served by the New York City Subway's IND Queens Boulevard Line at the Kew Gardens–Union Turnpike station. The neighborhood is also served by the Long Island Rail Road at the Kew Gardens station. Several bus routes, operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, also serve the neighborhood.

Education[edit | edit source]

The New York City Department of Education operates public schools in Kew Gardens. The neighborhood is also home to several private schools, including the Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe and the Bais Yaakov of Queens.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Several notable people have lived in Kew Gardens, including Ray Romano, Art Buchwald, and Paul Simon.

See also[edit | edit source]



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