Introduction
Description of Bayside Queens New York Community
Bayside is located within Queens Borough. It is a very affluent middle class community comparable to Douglaston and Middle neck. On the north can be found the Bronx and Little Neck; easterly Cross Island Parkway and Douglaston; to the west Francis Lewis Boulevard/Utopia Parkway and Auburndale; in the south can be found Union Turnpike and Queens Village. Bayside Hills has been recently added as a subdivision of the community. Zip codes 11360, 11361, 11364, 718, 347, 917, 646 are definitive of this location (McKay, 2008).
The 83,104 population consists of 65% white; 4.5% black; 11.8% Hispanic and 22.7% Asian (US Census Bureau, 2012). Historically, this area was first settled by the Matinecock Native American Tribe. By the 17th 18th centuries there was an influx of British settlers who actually forced the Native Americans inland. As such, by the 20th 21st centuries Bayside has emerged into a movie theater territory attracting actors, industries and the wealthy (McKay, 2008).
There are 11,439 housing units found in the Bayside neighborhood. 67.0% of them are families with an average size of 2.59 per household. A median age of 38.3 years exists within the society.15.0% of residents are over 65; 83.8% are at age 25.This percentage significantly have graduated high school. 35% have a Bachelor’s degree. As such, this community is considered highly educated and prosperous (McKay, 2008).
This educational attainment is subsided by the presence of 20 elementary schools; 5 middle schools; 7 high schools, private and public, which are managed by the New York City Department of Education District 26 polices. To date this is the highest performing educational district within the Queens Borough. The Queens Borough Community College and Library enhance educational attainment of residents across various life spans (McKay, 2008).
Social Amenities
Bayside Yankees and Bayside Little League are basketball teams found in the community. Bayside Little League is the largest in Queens Borough encompassing some 1,000 children stretching across the ages of 8 – 18. Out of school kids and adults are also welcomed to participate in basketball training. This recreational pursuit is facilitated by eight well-kept parks accessible to residents and visitors of Bayside (McKay, 2008).
Several landmarks depict the exclusivity of Bayside, Queens, New York. They include the Lawrence Cemetery; Fort Totten; Straiton-Storm Cigar Factory; All Saints Episcopal Church; Cornell-Appleton house at 214-33 33rd Road; Corbett House, 221-04 Corbett Rd; Authors House and Rudolph Valentino's Home (McKay, 2008).
Bayside community contains a strong media presence and distinguished personalities. The Media includes HBO series starring notable characters; George Costanza of TV series Seinfeld; filming of the Movie Sally of the Sawdust in1925; 1997 episode of NYPD Blue titled "Taillight's last Gleaming" featured Bayside, just to name a few outstanding media activity emanating from Bayside, Queens New York (McKay, 2008).
People and groups that helped Bayside rise to prominence include Peggy Adler author/illustrator of children's books, investigative researcher and Police Commissioner; actors John Barrymore and Carle Chaplin; Bayside the rock band group, composer and lyricist, Irvine Berlin, anchor and reporter, Patti Ann Browne, tennis player, Michael Chang; remarkable citizen of the community, boxer, Jim Corbett; prime minster of the underworld, Frank Costello; artist Joseph Cornel, Wrestler Matt Striker and Academy Award winning actress, Marie Dressler who played "Tugboat Annie are just a few of the distinguished citizens ( Bayside Queens, 2012).
Display and Interpretation of Data
Population Economic Assessment Status: Bayside, Queens New York 2008-2012
The largest population of Bayside is between the ages of 21-65 years old and the lowest between 18-21 years of age. 62 years and older and less than18 years old are almost the same percentage
The median Income for Bayside population is $72, 114. The average cost of properties escalating from 2000 is $800,000. This is comparatively higher than many other cities in New York.
Neighborhood/Community Safety Inventory
Transportation services
A major portion of the population worked outside of the home and drove to their place of employment. The least amount walked and others used either, the railroad, bus, subway or car pooled.
Crime Incidence
Despite the above average lifestyle of Bayside is noted for white color crimes. Crime index shows where in 2011 District Attorney, Richard Brown uncovered a prescription drug ring
operating in the community related to the a weekly sale of over 25,000 Vicodin tablets to street vendors. Besides, there were reports of a number of gruesome organized murders occurring in society. They involve prominent people such as Michael Pappadio; Gambino; Lucchasse and Bonnano Crime Families (Bayside Queens, 2012).
Crime Rate
Vehicle theft 0.0%
The total crime Index is 2.25. 9 sexual predators have been listed in the area.
Cultural Assessment tool
Cultural assessment tool in Bayside is highly affiliated to the rich white dominant populations of actors, sportsmen and women, writers, movie stars and celebrity lifestyle. The food preferences are dominantly American, European and Asian in orientation.
Health/Disaster Assessment and planning Guide
There are numerous health care services within Bayside neighborhood. They range from hospitals, primary care physicians, specialist, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home health aide dispensations. Statistically, all persons residing in Bayside have health insurance coverage. There have been no serious incidences of disease outbreaks within the community in recent years.
Disaster Assessment and planning is undertaken by the Queens Borough Public health Department. Appropriate structures have been established to deal with both manmade as wells a natural disasters. Presently, there are no potential hazards operating in the community except those, which could emanate from neighboring cities such terrorists attacks, fires and tornados
Community genogram
Interpretation of Genogram
The foregoing diagram depicts an assessment of Bayside, Queens, New York community. A through description was undertaken and pertinent aspects related to regarding its population and economic status; neighborhood/community safety Inventory; cultural assessment tool and health/ disaster assessment and planning found within this geographic area.
Conclusion
Community Diagnosis
Evidently, Bayside, Queens, New York Community profile is one of the best within Borough. Obvious elements influencing its diagnosis are highest educational rates, high prices of properties, high income rates, relatively low crime index, no notable health hazards and 100% health insurance coverage for members in the community. The diagnosis therefore, is a prosperous, successful thriving community.
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