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Southwestern Queens
Broad Channel, Howard Beach, JFK International Airport,
Lindenwood, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Rockaway Park,
South Ozone Park, Woodhaven,
Southwest Queens is a largely residential area with large
concentrations of immigrants from Albania, Germany, Ireland,
and Poland, as well as Puerto Ricans and Dominicans. The J, L,
and M trains provide access to some of the neighborhoods.
AQUEDUCT RACETRACK
Best known as “Big A,” Aqueduct Racetrack is the only
thoroughbred horse-racing facility located entirely within New
York City limits. With a season that usually runs from October
through April, the winterized complex’s main feature is a 1-andone
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eighth-mile course. It also has smaller inner dirt and turf
courses. The track has an estimated seating capacity of 17,000
with a total attendance capacity of 40,000 guests. Its stables
house about 400 horses.
The original hippodrome opened in 1894, but the track was
torn down in 1956. The Big A opened in 1959 after a major
renovation.
Inside scoop: The racetrack houses the New York Racing
Association’s headquarters.
Address: 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard, South Ozone Park,
www.nyra.com/aqueduct.
Onderdonk House