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DESTINATION OF CHOICE
The combination of a rich history, bustling transit hub,
vibrant commercial district and financial strength sets downtown Flushing apart from other neighborhoods
and makes our district a destination of choice for everyone from throughout the metropolitan region.
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ABOUT THE HISTORY
Flushing is known as the birthplace of religious freedom and the
first horticultural nursery as well as the home of some well-known historical Queens landmarks.
Walking distance from the core of the transit hub in downtown Flushing is a plethora of local
historical amenities such as the following: John Bowne House, Flushing Town Hall, The Queens Historical Society,
Kingsland Homestead, Lewis Latimer House, Macedonia AME Church, Quaker Meeting House, and St. George's Episcopal Church.
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TRANSIT HUB, VIBRANT COMMERICAL DISTRICT & FINANCIAL CENTER
Nearly 100,000 people travel through the downtown Flushing area on a daily basis.
Flushing, Main Street is home to the #7 subway train or "International Express", with 21 bus lines,
the Long Island Railroad, and a yellow cab taxi stand outside of Manhattan.
The commercial businesses in our district range from retail, professional offices and food establishments
to financial institutions and service providers. The majority of businesses in our district are either retail,
financial or food establishments. The financial strength of the district is calculated to be over $3 billion.
In addition to the rich history of Flushing, our district offers unique dining options.
The food establishments range from small delis and cafes and bars to large restaurants and catering halls.
The diversity of the cuisine in our district also sets us apart from others and prompted us to create a
restaurant association called the "Destination Flushing Cuisine Association", just to promote this aspect
of our neighborhood.
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| OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS |
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Council Member Peter Koo (R) District 20
Councilman Peter Koo was elected to the New York City Council in November 2009.
As a local businessman and community activist, he has tirelessly fought for the
needs of the residents who live in his home community and has become one of
Flushing’s foremost community activists. Peter has served as the Chairman of
Program Services for the Flushing Business Improvement District (BID) and President of the Flushing Chinese Business Association.
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New York State Senator
Toby Ann Stavisky(D) 16th Senate District
Toby Ann Stavisky, the first woman from Queens County elected to the State Senate
and the first woman to Chair the Senate Committee on Higher Education, is a native New
Yorker who was born and raised on the upper west side of Manhattan.
Standing Committee Assignments 2011: Higher Education (Ranking Minority Member), Aging, Education, Finance, Judiciary, and Transportation.
Senator Stavisky was elected to the Senate on November 2, 1999, with more than 92%
of the vote and has subsequently been re-elected seven times. In 2010 she was reelected to office with 87 percent of the vote.
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Assembly Member Grace Meng (D) Assembly District 22
Grace Meng is the youngest Asian-American ever elected to the New York
State Legislature, and currently the only Asian-American serving in the entire
legislature. Grace is a distinguished member of the NYS Legislative Women's Caucus.
Grace’s top priorities are making sure
that all children are healthy and are able to receive a quality education, improving the
quality of life for senior citizens, and helping small business owners achieve their American dream.
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Community Board 7
Community Board 7 is the largest of all 59 boards in the city serving about 250,000 people in the following
neighborhoods - most of Flushing, Bay Terrace, Beechhurst, College Point, Malba, Queensborough Hill, Whitestone and Willets Point.
The board plays an important advisory role in dealing with land use, zoning matters, City budget, municipal service delivery,
and other matters relating to the community such as transportation issues, housing, education, youth, seniors, etc.
Chair: Mr. Eugene T. Kelty, Jr.
District Manager: Ms. Marilyn Bitterman
Address: 133-32 41st Road - Suite 3B Flushing, NY 11355
Phone Number: 718 359-2800
Email: qn07@cb.nyc.gov
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