Laurelton, Queens
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Laurelton is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens.
It is now a largely African American and West Indian neighborhood. In the 1930s and 1940s, the neighborhood was populated by many Jewish Americans, but succeeding generations have been made up of new migrants. The neighborhood is part of Queens Community Board 13.[1]
Laurelton is mostly made up of single-family homes.
The area derives its name from the Laurelton station on the Long Island Rail Road, which was named for the laurels that grew there over 100 years ago. The station is located at 225th Street and 141st Road and offers service to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan by both the Far Rockaway and Long Beach branches.
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[edit] Road Connections
The Belt Parkway's exits 24 A-B, 23A, and 22 all service Laurelton.
[edit] Boundaries
- Springfield Boulevard to Laurelton Parkway
- 121 Avenue to Conduit Avenue
[edit] References
- ^ Queens Community Boards, New York City. Accessed September 3, 2007.
[edit] External links
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