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Neighborhoods in Western Queens

Sunnyside, Woodside, Maspeth, Middle Village, and Ridgewood

By John Roleke, About.com

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Sunnyside, Woodside, Maspeth, Middle Village, and Ridgewood are lesser known neighborhoods in Western Queens. They are cheaper than Jackson Heights, Hunters Point in Long Island City, and Astoria. However, public transportation options aren't as good, and there's less choice in restaurants and nightlife.

Sunnyside and Woodside

Along the 7 subway, these neighborhoods are cheaper and very popular with Irish immigrants. There is more Guinness on tap per block than anywhere else in Queens.

Maspeth, Middle Village, and Ridgewood


The M subway connects these blue-collar neighborhoods to Brooklyn and lower Manhattan.

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