Queens County (Queens)
Queens County, known simply as Queens, is a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures and communities, under the leadership of Borough President Donovan Richards. As the largest in area and second-largest in population among the New York City boroughs, Queens is renowned for its rich multiculturalism. Home to residents from over 100 countries, speaking over 160 languages, it's a melting pot of global cultures, cuisines, and traditions. The borough's cultural diversity is celebrated in institutions like the Queens Museum and the Museum of the Moving Image.
Queens hosts significant events such as the Flushing Lunar New Year Parade, celebrating Asian heritage, and the Queens International Night Market, showcasing global cuisines and cultures. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, host of the US Open, is a notable sports landmark.
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Queens County administration contact details
| Queens County administration contact details | Not available |
|---|---|
| Address | 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424 |
| County seat | Kew Gardens |
| Phone number | (718) 286-3000 |
| Official website | queensbp.org |
| County Clerk | Audrey Pheffer |
| County Commissioner | Melinda Katz |
Queens County, NY Sheriff's Office and Jail Information
| Number of prisons | 1 |
|---|---|
| Jail names | Queens Detention Complex |
| Sheriff office address | 30-10 Starr Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 |
| Sheriff office phone number | 718-707-2100 |
| Inmate search information | To locate an inmate in Queens, you can use the New York City Department of Correction's online inmate lookup. Alternatively, contact the Queens Detention Complex directly for assistance. |
| Clerk of Court name | Audrey I. Pheffer |
| Clerk of Court address | Queens County Clerk's Office, 88-11 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435 |
Queens County (NY) Statistics
| Number of cities/towns/villages | none |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,405,000 |
| Area | 109 sq mi |
| Density | 22,064 /sq mi |
| Altitude | 43 ft |
| GDP | $93 billion |
| Median Household Income | $74,000 |
| Poverty rate | 12% |
| Unemployment rate | 7% |
| Educational Attainment | 34% (Bachelor's Degree or higher) |
| Crime rate | 2,200 per 100,000 individuals |
Environmental risk in Queens County, NY
| Overall risk | Relatively High |
|---|---|
| Expected Annual Loss | Relatively High |
| Social Vulnerability | Relatively High |
| Community Resilience | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche Risk | Not Applicable |
| Coastal Flooding Risk | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave Risk | No Rating |
| Drought Risk | Very Low |
| Earthquake Risk | Relatively Moderate |
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