The neighborhood of Corona, New York is located in the borough of Queens. Its eastern border is Flushing, Rego Park and Forest Hills are to the south, Jackson Heights and Elmhurst are on the western boundary and East Elmhust is the northern limit. Although mostly a residential area, Corona's southern section overlooks Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, a huge, open and green space which is among the biggest parks in New York. The home bases of the New York Mets, Citi Field and the USTA National Tennis Center are located within this park. Those moving to Corona will discover a population that is ethnically varied with a great proportion being Spanish-speaking, although there is a small but strong Italian American presence in the Little Italy sector of the neighborhood.
Economy:
As a part of New York City, most employment opportunities derive from the Big Apple, but the Queens Center Mall on Queens Boulevard, a highly profitable and successful retail venue on the Queens/Corona boundary, provides employment and is a cash generator for the borough. Smaller contributions come from light industry. All of these exciting opportunities keep Corona moving companies very busy.
Tourism:
New York City offers everything a tourist could hope for, but there are three notable venues to be seen in Corona. The first is the Queens Museum of Art; the second is the New York Hall of Science; and the third is the Louis Armstrong Museum. A visit to Corona Zoo is a fun outdoor activity; as is a wander in the huge 1,200 acre Flushing Meadows-Corona Park where one can see the Mets in action or play tennis and take part in athletics. The visitor to Corona will also find many restaurants, bars and pubs showcasing a variety of cuisines from the home nations of its diverse population. Lemon Ice King of Corona is justly famous and should not be missed. Great shopping for virtually anything is available at the 966,499 square foot Queens Center Mall, a vibrant and busy commercial venture featuring JC Penney and Macys.
History:
The area around what is now Corona was developed in 1924 with the advent of the Long Island Railroad reaching the neighbourhood.
The famous Tiffany Glass Works was established in Corona in the 1890s and the factory was in operation until the 1930s.
Corona's greatest historical claim to fame is that the jazz musician, Louis Armstrong, lived at 34-55 107th Street from the time he purchased the property in 1943 until he died in 1971.