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I walk Flushing Queens NYC - New York City's largest chinatown. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Start 1:20 - Flushing Main Street 7 train 3:37 - New World Mall 4:58 - Flushing Queens LIRR Station 9:02 - 41-21 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355 12:47 - Barclay Avenue & Kissena Blvd 13:54 - Stanford Avenue & Kissena Blvd 16:54 - Queens Public Library at Flushing 18:30 - Chu Kee Dumpling 40-52 Main St, Flushing, NY 11354 19:47 - Fay Da Bakery 133-51 41st Ave, Flushing, NY 11355 25:26 - 41st Avenue & College Point Blvd 28:31 - Roosevelt Ave & College Point Blvd 32:09 - Roosevelt Ave & Prince Street 32:53 - Deng Ji Yunnan Guoqiao Mixian 37:16 - Main Street & 40th Road 38:51 - Main Street & Roosevelt Ave 44:08 - 39th Ave & Prince Street 47:01 - Molly Tea (Flushing) 37-11 Prince St, Flushing, NY 11354 52:00 - Northern Blvd 53:46 - Northern Blvd & Main Street Flushing, Queens, is a vibrant, diverse neighborhood in the north-central part of New York City’s Queens borough, known for its rich history, cultural significance, and bustling commercial scene History Origins: Flushing was established on October 10, 1645, as a settlement of New Netherland by the Dutch West India Company, named Vlissingen after a Dutch city. The name evolved to "Vlishing" by 1657 and eventually became "Flushing" under English control in 1664. The name may derive from the Dutch word "fles" (bottle) or relate to "flowing" water due to its location on Flushing Creek. Demographics and Culture Diversity: Flushing is a melting pot, with a significant Asian American population, particularly Chinese and Korean communities. Its Chinatown, centered on Main Street, is the fastest-growing Chinese enclave in the U.S., surpassing Manhattan’s Chinatown. Other groups include Latinx, South Asian, and Eastern European residents, with historic African American and European communities. Cultural Hub: Known as NYC’s largest Chinatown, Flushing offers authentic Asian cuisine, vibrant street markets, and cultural festivals like the Flushing Chinese New Year Parade. Neighborhoods like Murray Hill (Korean) and Auburndale (historic homes) add to its diversity Economy and Infrastructure Commercial Center: Downtown Flushing, at Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue, is NYC’s fourth-largest central business district and third-busiest intersection. It’s a hub for retail, dining, and businesses, especially Chinese-owned shops. Transportation: Accessible via the 7 train (Flushing-Main Street station), LIRR, and buses like the Q66. Its proximity to LaGuardia Airport and the Van Wyck Expressway enhances connectivity. Development: Recent real estate booms, including projects like Sky View Parc and Flushing Commons, signal growth, though gentrification concerns exist.