Flushing, NY
Music connected to Flushing
About Flushing
- • Fran Drescher, actress known for "The Nanny", was born in Flushing.
- • The United States' first Quaker meeting house was established in Flushing in 1694.
- • The Flushing Remonstrance, a precursor to religious freedom, put the town on the map in 1657.
- • Flushing is home to the world's largest Tibetan community outside of Tibet.
- • The Great Blizzard of 1888 severely impacted Flushing, causing widespread damage.
- • Named after Vlissingen, Netherlands, Flushing was established in 1645.
- • With over 72,000 residents, Flushing's population rivals some small cities.
- • Its elevation is around 33 feet above sea level, relatively flat terrain.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors in Flushing.
- • Flushing pulses with a vibrant, bustling energy, a mix of old and new.
- • The New York Mets, playing at Citi Field nearby, won the World Series in 1969 and 1986.
- • Althea Gibson, a tennis pioneer, triumphed at the U.S. Open held in nearby Forest Hills.
Artists From Flushing
Songs About Flushing
Rolling Thunder
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Imported Goods
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Pink Cookies In a Plastic Bag Getting Crushed by Buildings
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wolves of new york
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