The basics about Queens, New York. plus an lists, statistics, demographics, and FAQs, including population data.
Queens has produced so many popular musicians, but the hometown borough doesn't always get the love reflected back in the music. Here are a five classic songs about Queens, New York, by local musicians who made it big in hip-hop, punk rock, and folk rock, plus one classic TV theme that says Queens in another way.
Best of Queens 2009 results are in. Find how readers voted for the best restaurants, cafes, politicians, arts, and more in Queens 2009, plus ...the worst the borough has to offer in 2009.
This brief orientation to Queens, New York, includes information on neighborhoods, streets, landmarks, postal zones, highways, and other geography to help you navigate the borough.
Yes. Queens is on Long Island. The New York City boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn are both on the very aptly named Long Island, on the western side of Long Island. But often people mean Nassau and Suffolk Counties when they say "Long Island," not Queens or Brooklyn.
Discover how many languages are spoken in Queens, the most diverse county in the United States and the world.
Queens is the second largest borough of New York City. Learn more about its population.
Queens, NY, is part of New York City, and though not as densely populated as Manhattan, it is one of the largest urban centers in the United States. At the same time, parts of Queens look and feel like the suburbs.
Swine flu outbreak in Queens, New York.
Queens is a peculiar name for a borough of New York City. Sounds like it was named after a queens, but who? Learn the history and origin of the borough's name.
Celebrate the best of Queens in 2005.
Disparage the worst of Queens in 2005.
For Queens, NY, get up-to-the-minute weather coverage, including wireless weather for PDAs.
Go Wild in New York City teaches children the science and history of NYC’s water, rocks, air, plants, bugs, animals, birds, fish, and food—and offers resources for helping to preserve them. Its ecological lessons are beautifully illustrated and engaging.
Political humorist, poet, and Bayside resident Madeleine Begun Kane has written a poem in homage to Queens, New York.
Basic census information for Queens, NY, from the US Census Bureau.
Gives long-range weather forecasts and other information. Limited information for free, or more for a small fee.
An overview of Bayside housing prices and apartment rentals, along with demographic information on the neighborhood.
