Flushing

Flushing is an extremely diverse neighborhood that consists of a bunch of different ethnic areas. There are different subsections for the town's different racial populations - Indian, Korean, Chinese, Jewish, etc. As a result, there are plenty of ethnic restaurants and stores. Downtown Flushing has also become filled with newly developed malls, apartments, and condominiums, so the landscape is changing. There is a plethora of brand-new ethnic food courts, and sparkling new homes with every modern convenience. On the other hand, there are far too many homes, restaurants, and stores. The fact that many of the homes and apartments are new and well-equipped make them expensive. The only homes that are affordable are usually pretty dirty and old. The people in Flushing are generally not very friendly; people rarely speak with their neighbors unless there is a problem. Another problem is that it isn't a very safe neighborhood; it isn't a good idea to walk around at night. Cars are often stolen or broken into.

Some of the benefits of living in Flushing include the numerous public transportation options. There are plenty of buses, the subway, and the Long Island Railroad. There are also many cabs, but people are advised to use established car services, as the gypsy cabs tend to be unsafe. Flushing is also very close to LaGuardia Airport and most parts of Flushing are less than 25 minutes from JFK Airport.