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About Woodside

One of the many vibrant communities in the borough of Queens, Woodside is a diverse and happy group of neighborhoods with a lot to offer families who choose to live here. New York City as a whole is a very diverse place, with cultures intersecting, blending, and collaging together, and Woodside is a great example of a cross section of this diversity. Most of the families that live here in Woodside are considered working class, and Woodside provides a great place to live in the heart of the Big Apple.

Woodside has a long history when it comes to Irish-American tradition. The largest Irish-American population in all of Queens, you can sense the pride of Irish-Americans that call Woodside home. Besides Irish, many Asian immigrants came here in the late 1900s, along with Latino immigrants. These minorities have grown significantly since the early 2000s. Irish-American pride can be felt especially on holidays like St. Patrick's Day, when large parades and parties take over the neighborhood streets in Woodside.

One way that Woodside benefits from having access to all of these different cultures in one place is that it has become known for the delicious and authentic ethnic cuisine that can be found here. Tourists from all around New York City come to Woodside in Queens to get a sampling of the best Filipino food around, and many Thai food restaurants have reached critical acclaim here as well. Little Manila is a vibrant community with Woodside, boasting authentic food straight from the Philippines.

Resides of Woodside rely heavily on public transportation, and luckily they have access to several high quality public transportation services. Beyond the bus or the train, the New York City subway serves the community of Woodside and provides very convenient links to the surrounding communities, making it very convenient to get around without needing to own a car. Most locals commute via subway every day.

Families love living in Woodside for a number of reasons, and one are the local parks. One of the more popular local parks here in Woodside is Doughboy Park. Doughboy Park has a lovely nature path, picnic benches, and tall, beautiful trees. It is also where you will find a 9/11 commemorative plaque, in remembrance of those who lost their lives on the day that the World Trade Centers were attacked in New York City.

Served by the New York City Department of Education, Woodside students have access to several local public schools, and many educational resources. A number of private schools are located in this area as well, and charter schooling is another option, too. For students attending any of these Woodside area schools, local Woodside tutors can be available to meet up after-school to help each student with their homework and study skills. These local tutors are an invaluable resource in helping any struggling student that may need a little extra help.