Places tagged #kewgardenshills by Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills
Kathleen Patricia Odenthal: The #KewGardensHills neighborhood has a large Orthodox Jewish population, including immigrants from Israel, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, France, Africa, and the Middle East. Many residents have also moved from neighborhoods such as Crown Heights in Brooklyn. The Jewish population in Kew Gardens Hills have contributed to naming of four streets in the neighborhood.
Abe Wolfson Triangle
Kathleen Patricia Odenthal: Located in #KewGardensHills Queens is a small little triangle called the Abe Wolfson Triangle. Right in the heart of the town, this triangle has a monument in it dedicated to Haym Solomon, a Sephardic Jew who immigrated to New York from Poland during the period of the American Revolution.
Raoul Wallenberg Square, Queens
Kathleen Patricia Odenthal: #KewGardensHills in Queens has a heavy Jewish population. Because of that, they have set up a memorial to Raoul Wallenberg in the center of the town. Wallenberg, at age 31, a businessman and artist from a prominent Swedish family, went to Read More#KewGardensHill in Queens has a heavy Jewish population. Because of that, they have set up a memorial to Raoul Wallenberg in the center of the town. Wallenberg, at age 31, a businessman and artist from a prominent Swedish family, went to Budapest, Hungary in 1944. In a six month period, he saved more than 100,000 Jewish lives from the Nazis. He never resorted to violence. For yet unknown reasons, Raoul Wallenberg was arrested by the Soviets in 1945 and has never again been seen as a free man.
Rafik Shaolov's Home
Kathleen Patricia Odenthal: Rafik Shaulov and Susana Rafailova bought a home at 70-44 153rd St. in #KewGardensHills Queens. Shaulov is a famous chef's assistant who bought this highly prized lot in Queens for around $300,000. Since then the couple has been building Read MoreRafik Shaulov and Susana Rafailova bought a home at 70-44 153rd St. in #KewGardenHills Queens. Shaulov is a famous chef's assistant who bought this highly prized lot in Queens for around $300,000. Since then the couple has been building their dream home in Kew Gardens Hills.
Residential Kew Gardens Hills Queens
Kathleen Patricia Odenthal: In the residential section of #KewGardensHills Queens, locals and those from out of town will find a quiet break from the hustle and bustle of NYC. A small community in one of the most spread out boroughs of New York, Kew Gardens is nestled in beautiful Queens- a residential area where many Manhattan workers live to get a break from the noise without having to face a long commute to work.
Public Transit Stop in Kew Garden Hills Queens
Kathleen Patricia Odenthal: This subway station in #KewGardensHills Queens is located conveniently at the corner of popular Queens Blvd. and Kew Gardens Blvd. With easy access to shopping, dining, parks and other recreational activities, this E and F subway stop is a convenient subway stop for Queens locals.