Laurelton, Queens

Laurelton, Queens

Laurelton is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. .]

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.

Demographics

According to the school's website, the demographics are 97% African American, 2.67% Asian, .33% White. A vast majority of the people living in Laurelton are of African-American or West Indian decent, however up until the 1970's, Laurelton was a predominately Jewish community.

Road Connections

The Belt Parkway's exits 24 A-B, 23A, and 22 all service Laurelton.

Boundaries

*Springfield Boulevard to Laurelton Parkway
*121 Avenue to Conduit Avenue

References

External links

* [http://www.laureltonnewyork.net/index.html Memories of Laurelton]


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