A Queens Native Reflects on Growing Up at New York City's Edge
The author, born in New York City, explains that they were raised in Queens, the borough that sits on the western side of Long Island, historically known as Paumanok by Algonquin peoples.
Why it matters
It highlights Queens' distinct cultural and historical identity within the broader New York City narrative.
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QueensNew York CityLong IslandPaumanokAlgonquinperipherymetropolis17th century
