JFK Public Transit - LIRR MTA Train Station Jamaica NY
The Jamaica Train station is the LIRR hub and the busiest transportation complex in Queens. The Jamaica Train station serves as the nexus for LIRR trains heading to / from New York City, to / from JFK airport via the new air train, and to / from all destinations on Long Island, save the Port Washington line. This brief provides some info, photos and a map showing the location of the complex.
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King Manor Museum - Jamaica NY Queens
This is a brief article about King Manor Museum which is located in King Park in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens NY. King Manor is the former home of Rufus King who was, among other things, a signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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Afrikan Poetry Theatre - Jamaica NY Queens
Afrikan Poetry Theater
Cultural Center In Jamaica Queens
Jamaica Queens / January 20, 2009. I had the opportunity to visit the Afrikan Poetry Theater on Inauguration Day 2009. I had long been curious to visit the theater, having heard so much about its community cultural programs which include jazz, poetry readings, lectures, discussions and authentic African cuisine.
John Watusi [left] is the Executive Director of the theater and the following story is an introduction to the theater as told by John who is one of its founders.
The theater started in the seventies, in the aftermath of the social unrest, as African Americans sought to re-establish themselves as members of the American community of immigrants. Part of that movement included delving into their ethnic past in an effort to better understand cultural heritage. The mission of the theater is to educate and entertain the Jamaica and Queens community about African Americans' roots. Click here to read more about the Afrikan Poetry Society in Jamaica NY
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Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning
The Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning, also known as JCAL, is a community cultural center that has been serving the Jamaica community for nearly forty years. The center offers classes and performances to help educate children and foster appreciation for the arts and learning.
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Belmont Race Track Queens - Breeders Cup 2008
This is a brief story reporting on an afternoon spent at the Belmont Race Track in Elmont Queens NY. Horse races are run about five days per week during the season which runs about half the year, but beware because there are down periods where no races are run.
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Jamaica Neighborhood Map - Queens NY
This is a neighborhood map of the parks, historic sites and community entertainment and cultural organizations in Jamaica Queens, NY. Click on icons for location details.
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