When Queens was incorporated into the City of Greater New York in 1898, both the town of Jamaica and the village of Jamaica were dissolved, but the neighborhood of Jamaica regained …

When Queens County was incorporated into Greater New York City in 1898, Jamaica emerged as the borough’s de facto downtown—its historic town square at Jamaica Avenue and 160th …

Best known as a transportation center connecting parts of NYC to John F. Kennedy International Airport, this enclave contains a patchwork of cultures, including large immigrant communities …

Jamaica is a diversely populated middle class neighborhood located in southeastern Queens. Jamaica also hosts numerous government buildings including the Queens Civil Court, the civil …

Jan 6, 2025 · Jamaica, Queens, is one of New York City’s most vibrant and historic neighborhoods. Located in the southeastern part of Queens, this diverse area serves as a …

Downtown Jamaica—or as we like to call it, “DJQ”—is one of the oldest settlements in the five boroughs. Like the Munsee word we’re named after, “yameco,” our community’s history can be …

Sep 12, 2017 · Explore the rich history of Jamaica, Queens and its current vibrant culture in our Untapped Guide to Jamaica's parks, museums, shopping centers, and more.