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  2. Queensboro Corporation - Wikipedia

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    Queensboro Bridge in 1910, linking Jackson Heights to Manhattan. The Queensboro Corporation was formed by a group of investors from New York headed by Edward A. MacDougall. [1] The corporation was founded on August 12, 1909, with the purpose of developing the area that was then called Trains Meadow. The first land purchase of 128 acres (52 ha ...

  3. Standard Industries - Wikipedia

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    Standard Industries is an American privately-held global industrial conglomerate headquartered in New York City. Standard is the parent company of a number of industrial manufacturers, roofing and solar companies, and related real estate and investment platforms. [2] David Millstone and David Winter are co-CEOs of the company.

  4. Jackson Heights, Queens - Wikipedia

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    11372 (primary) & 11370 (though often regarded more as part of East Elmhurst) Area codes. 718, 347, 929, and 917. Website. www.jacksonheights.nyc [ link broken ] Jackson Heights is a neighborhood in the northwestern part of the borough of Queens in New York City. Jackson Heights is neighbored by North Corona to the east, Elmhurst to the south ...

  5. Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street station

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    The Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street station is a New York City Subway station complex served by the IRT Flushing Line and the IND Queens Boulevard Line.Located at the triangle of 74th Street, Broadway, and Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens, it is served by the 7, E, and F trains at all times; the R train at all times except late nights; the M train weekdays during the ...

  6. East Elmhurst, Queens - Wikipedia

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    ZIP Code. 11369, 11370, 11371. Area codes. 718, 347, 929, and 917. East Elmhurst is a residential neighborhood in the northwest section of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bounded to the south by Jackson Heights and Corona, to the north and east by Bowery Bay, and to the west by Woodside and Ditmars Steinway.

  7. 82nd Street–Jackson Heights station - Wikipedia

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    Description. Stops all times. The 82nd Street–Jackson Heights station (formerly known as 25th Street (Jackson Heights) station) is a local station on the IRT Flushing Line of the New York City Subway, located at the intersection of 82nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens. [5] It is served by the 7 train at all times.

  8. In Jackson Heights - Wikipedia

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    In Jackson Heights is a 2015 documentary film about the community of Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City, directed by Frederick Wiseman. The film received widespread critical acclaim. [1] [2] In 2017, the film was considered the thirteenth "Best Film of the 21st Century So Far" by The New York Times. [3]

  9. Richard Grasso - Wikipedia

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    New York City Public Private Initiatives Inc. Yale School of Management (advisory) [1] Richard A. "Dick" Grasso (born July 26, 1946 [2] in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York) was chairman and chief executive of the New York Stock Exchange from 1995 to 2003. He started in 1968 when he was hired by the Exchange as a floor clerk.