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'''Cambria Heights''' is a [[middle-class]] neighborhood in the southeastern portion of the [[New York City]] [[borough (New York City)|borough]] of [[Queens]]. It is bounded by [[Springfield Boulevard]] and [[Francis Lewis Boulevard]] to the west, the [[Elmont, New York|Elmont]], [[Nassau County, New York|Nassau County]] border on the east, [[Queens Village]] to the north, [[St. Albans, Queens|St. Albans]] to the west, and Montefiore Cemetery and [[Laurelton, Queens|Laurelton]] and [[Rosedale, Queens|Rosedale]] to the south. As of 2007, Cambria Heights's population is 20,128.<ref>http://www.bestplaces.net/zip-code/Cambria_Heights_NY-71141100000.aspx</ref> The neighborhood is part of [[Queens Community Board 13]].<ref>[http://www.nyc.gov/html/cau/html/cb/cb_queens.shtml Queens Community Boards Zip Code Overview], [[New York City]]. Accessed September 3, 2007.</ref>
'''Cambria Heights''' is a [[middle-class]] neighborhood in the southeastern portion of the [[New York City]] [[borough (New York City)|borough]] of [[Queens]]. It is bounded by [[Springfield Boulevard]] and [[Francis Lewis Boulevard]] to the west, the [[Elmont, New York|Elmont]], [[Nassau County, New York|Nassau County]] border on the east, [[Queens Village]] to the north, [[St. Albans, Queens|St. Albans]] to the west, and Montefiore Cemetery and [[Laurelton, Queens|Laurelton]] and [[Rosedale, Queens|Rosedale]] to the south. As of 2007, Cambria Heights's population is 20,128.<ref name="bestplaces1">{{cite web|url=http://www.bestplaces.net/zip-code/Cambria_Heights_NY-71141100000.aspx |title=Best Places to Live in the United States |publisher=Bestplaces.net |date= |accessdate=2014-06-11}}</ref> The neighborhood is part of [[Queens Community Board 13]].<ref>[http://www.nyc.gov/html/cau/html/cb/cb_queens.shtml Queens Community Boards Zip Code Overview], [[New York City]]. Accessed September 3, 2007.</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The town derived its name from the Cambria Construction Company of [[Pennsylvania]], which began to develop the community in the late 1920s, and the fact that, at an elevation of 49 feet, it is one of the three highest points in the borough, together with [[Jackson Heights, Queens|Jackson Heights]] and [[Richmond Hill, Queens|Richmond Hill]].
The town derived its name from the Cambria Construction Company of [[Pennsylvania]], which began to develop the community in the late 1920s, and the fact that, at an elevation of 49 feet, it is one of the three highest points in the borough, together with [[Jackson Heights, Queens|Jackson Heights]] and [[Richmond Hill, Queens|Richmond Hill]].


The original population consisted primarily of [[Roman Catholics]] of [[Italy|Italian]], [[Germany|German]], and [[Ireland|Irish]] descent, and [[Jew]]ish families relocating from [[Brooklyn]]. The present neighborhood has a large [[middle class]] [[Caribbean]] and [[African American]] population. The median home cost is $450,600.<ref>http://www.bestplaces.net/zip-code/Cambria_Heights_NY-71141100000.aspx</ref>
The original population consisted primarily of [[Roman Catholics]] of [[Italy|Italian]], [[Germany|German]], and [[Ireland|Irish]] descent, and [[Jew]]ish families relocating from [[Brooklyn]]. The present neighborhood has a large [[middle class]] [[Caribbean]] and [[African American]] population. The median home cost is $450,600.<ref name="bestplaces1"/>


The public elementary schools in Cambria Heights are P.S. 176<ref>[http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/29/Q176/default.htm?searchType=school P.S. 176]</ref> and P.S. 147, renamed for astronaut [[Ronald McNair]].<ref>[http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/29/Q147/default.htm?searchType=school P.S. 147]</ref>
The public elementary schools in Cambria Heights are P.S. 176<ref>[http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/29/Q176/default.htm?searchType=school P.S. 176]</ref> and P.S. 147, renamed for astronaut [[Ronald McNair]].<ref>[http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/29/Q147/default.htm?searchType=school P.S. 147]</ref>
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* [[Bob Cousy]], Basketball Hall of Famer<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/s6vRpaQxhkGX5goss-dOfA/top-10--new-york-citys-greatest-point-guards.htm |title=Top 10: New York City's Greatest Point Guards |first=Kevin |last=Askeland |work=MaxPreps.com |accessdate=2010-01-17}}</ref> attended Andrew Jackson High School.<!--but lived in St. Albans-->
* [[Bob Cousy]], Basketball Hall of Famer<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/s6vRpaQxhkGX5goss-dOfA/top-10--new-york-citys-greatest-point-guards.htm |title=Top 10: New York City's Greatest Point Guards |first=Kevin |last=Askeland |work=MaxPreps.com |accessdate=2010-01-17}}</ref> attended Andrew Jackson High School.<!--but lived in St. Albans-->
* [[Chick Corea]], a [[Miles Davis]] band veteran, played electric piano for Stan Getz.<ref>[http://www.cqha.net/docs/queensonmusicallists.htmQueens on Musical Lists]</ref>
* [[Chick Corea]], a [[Miles Davis]] band veteran, played electric piano for Stan Getz.<ref>[http://www.cqha.net/docs/queensonmusicallists.htmQueens on Musical Lists]</ref>
* [[Gabe Dalmath]], award-winning journalist and TV news anchor [[WHEC-TV]].<ref>http://www.gabedalmath.com]</ref>
* [[Gabe Dalmath]], award-winning journalist and TV news anchor [[WHEC-TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gabedalmath.com |title=Gabe Dalmath |publisher=Gabe Dalmath |date=2011-03-20 |accessdate=2014-06-11}}</ref>
* [[Bud Harelson]], Shortstop for the New York Mets championship team of 1969.
* [[Bud Harelson]], Shortstop for the New York Mets championship team of 1969.
* [[Lena Horne]], singer{{citation needed|date=July 2010|reason=known to have lived in Addisleigh Park in St Albans though}}
* [[Lena Horne]], singer{{citation needed|date=July 2010|reason=known to have lived in Addisleigh Park in St Albans though}}
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* [[Jackie Robinson]], baseball player{{citation needed|date=July 2010|reason=known to have lived in Addisleigh Park in St Albans though}}
* [[Jackie Robinson]], baseball player{{citation needed|date=July 2010|reason=known to have lived in Addisleigh Park in St Albans though}}
* [[Maggie Van Ostrand]], writer
* [[Maggie Van Ostrand]], writer
* [[Dennis Walcott]], Deputy Mayor for Education and Community Development in administration of [[Michael Bloomberg]]; before that, President and CEO of [[National Urban League|New York Urban League]]<ref>http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=33909996133</ref>
* [[Dennis Walcott]], Deputy Mayor for Education and Community Development in administration of [[Michael Bloomberg]]; before that, President and CEO of [[National Urban League|New York Urban League]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=33909996133 |title=GBM September 16, 2008: Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott |publisher=Facebook.com |date=2008-09-16 |accessdate=2014-06-11}}</ref>
* [[Mary Weiss]], lead singer with [[The Shangri-Las]].<ref name=norton>[http://www.nortonrecords.com/index2.html "Mary Weiss Interview", Norton Records, 2006.]</ref>
* [[Mary Weiss]], lead singer with [[The Shangri-Las]].<ref name=norton>[http://www.nortonrecords.com/index2.html "Mary Weiss Interview", Norton Records, 2006.]</ref>


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Vorlage:Infobox settlement Cambria Heights is a middle-class neighborhood in the southeastern portion of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bounded by Springfield Boulevard and Francis Lewis Boulevard to the west, the Elmont, Nassau County border on the east, Queens Village to the north, St. Albans to the west, and Montefiore Cemetery and Laurelton and Rosedale to the south. As of 2007, Cambria Heights's population is 20,128.[1] The neighborhood is part of Queens Community Board 13.[2]

Overview

The town derived its name from the Cambria Construction Company of Pennsylvania, which began to develop the community in the late 1920s, and the fact that, at an elevation of 49 feet, it is one of the three highest points in the borough, together with Jackson Heights and Richmond Hill.

The original population consisted primarily of Roman Catholics of Italian, German, and Irish descent, and Jewish families relocating from Brooklyn. The present neighborhood has a large middle class Caribbean and African American population. The median home cost is $450,600.[1]

The public elementary schools in Cambria Heights are P.S. 176[3] and P.S. 147, renamed for astronaut Ronald McNair.[4]

There are four magnet high schools on the campus of Andrew Jackson High School, which are dedicated to: arts and humanities; business computer applications; mathematics, science and technology; and law, government and community service.

The local Catholic grammar school is Sacred Heart, also with a parish by that name.

In the vicinity of Cambria Heights are the neighborhoods of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, Rosedale, and Hollis.

Notable residents

The following are the names of notable people who have at one time or another resided in Cambria Heights:

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ a b Best Places to Live in the United States. Bestplaces.net, abgerufen am 11. Juni 2014.
  2. ↑ Queens Community Boards Zip Code Overview, New York City. Accessed September 3, 2007.
  3. ↑ P.S. 176
  4. ↑ P.S. 147
  5. ↑ 'Rocky Lives' by David E. Finger
  6. ↑ Kevin Askeland: Top 10: New York City's Greatest Point Guards. In: MaxPreps.com. Abgerufen am 17. Januar 2010.
  7. ↑ on Musical Lists
  8. ↑ Gabe Dalmath. Gabe Dalmath, 20. März 2011, abgerufen am 11. Juni 2014.
  9. ↑ Henry Petroski: Paperboy: Confessions of a Future Engineer. Alfred A. Knopf, New York 2002, ISBN 0-375-41353-7.
  10. ↑ George Vecsey: Rick Pitino: Reviving February In: The New York Times, 13. Februar 1987. Abgerufen am 29. August 2009 
  11. ↑ GBM September 16, 2008: Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott. Facebook.com, 16. September 2008, abgerufen am 11. Juni 2014.
  12. ↑ "Mary Weiss Interview", Norton Records, 2006.
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