Laurelton, Queens facts for kids
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Laurelton
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Neighborhood of Queens
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228th Street at 138th Avenue in Laurelton
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| City |  New York City |
| County/Borough |  Queens |
| Community District | Queens 13 |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 24,453 |
| Race/Ethnicity | |
| • Black | 90.1% |
| • White | 1.5 |
| • Asian | 0.7 |
| • Native American | 0.3 |
| • Hispanic | 5.5 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
11413, 11422
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| Area codes | 718, 347, 929, and 917 |
Laurelton is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. It is mostly a middle-class area. Merrick Boulevard runs through the community. It is the main street for businesses.
Laurelton is bordered by Springfield Boulevard to the west. To the north is 121st Avenue. Laurelton Parkway is to the east, and Conduit Avenue is to the south. Laurelton is part of Queens Community District 13. Its main ZIP Codes are 11413 and 11422. The neighborhood is looked after by the New York City Police Department's 105th Precinct.
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History of Laurelton
Laurelton got its name from the Laurelton station on the Long Island Rail Road. This train station was named after the laurel plants that grew there over 100 years ago.
Dean Alvord developed Laurelton. He designed it to look like an English village. Many homes are in the Tudor style. These include both attached and detached houses. There are also some co-op apartments. New buildings have been added, but no tall high-rise buildings. This helps Laurelton keep its small-town feel.
The part of Laurelton near Rosedale and Cambria Heights has mostly single-family homes. The area next to Springfield Gardens has more multi-family homes. South of Merrick Boulevard, you can find many large, unique houses. Some blocks to the north have attached, Tudor-style rowhouses. Laurelton also has streets with beautiful landscaped and tree-lined areas in the middle.
People and Population
From the 1930s to the 1970s, many Jewish-American families lived in Laurelton. The NBC radio vocal group Three X Sisters lived here in the 1930s. Since the 1960s, many people of African descent have moved to Laurelton. This includes African-Americans, Caribbean/West Indians, and West Africans. Many liked Laurelton's suburban feel.
In 2010, Laurelton had a population of 24,453 people. This was a small decrease from 26,375 people in 2000. The neighborhood covers about 909 acres.
The racial makeup of Laurelton in 2010 was mostly African American (90.1%). White people made up 1.5% of the population. Asian people were 0.7%, and Native Americans were 0.3%. People of two or more races were 1.6%. About 5.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Laurelton
- Cariculum Academy of Southeast Queens is a community schoolhouse in the area.
Getting Around Laurelton
You can reach Laurelton using Belt Parkway exits 24A/B, 23A, and 22. The part of the Belt Parkway called the Laurelton Parkway was improved in 2006. This was part of a plan to create more greenways and bikeways in the city.
The Laurelton station on the Long Island Rail Road is located at 225th Street and 141st Road. You can catch trains on the Far Rockaway and Long Beach lines from here.
Residents can also use MTA Regional Bus Operations buses. The Q5, Q77, Q84, Q85 buses connect to New York City Subway stops in Jamaica. The X63 express bus to Manhattan also stops in Laurelton.
Famous People from Laurelton
- David Bergman (born 1950), a writer and academic.
- Joel Brind, a professor of human biology and endocrinology.
- Sam DeLuca (1936–2011), played football for the New York Jets.
- Mikey D (born 1967), a rapper.
- Derrick Harmon (born 1963), an NFL running back for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Ronnie Harmon (born 1964), a running back and kick returner in the NFL.
- Marcus Jansen (born 1968), an Expressionist painter who attended PS 156 in Laurelton.
- Hettie Jones (born 1934), a poet and memoirist.
- Meir Kahane (1932–1990), founder of the Jewish Defense League.
- Doron Lamb (born 1991), a professional basketball player.
- Neil Leifer (born 1942), a photographer and filmmaker.
- Irving Mosberg (1908–1973), a politician who served in the New York Senate.
- Winston Rodney (born 1945), a reggae music legend known as "Burning Spear".
- Elliot Sperling (1951–2017), an expert on Tibetan history.
