Jamaica, New York

Jamaica is a diversely populated middle class neighborhood located in southeastern Queens. Jamaica also hosts numerous government buildings including the Queens Civil Court, the civil branch of the Queens County Supreme Court, and the Queens County Family Court along with several other buildings. Jamaica is reflective of the fact that Queens is the most diverse location in the United States, including a large African American population along with sizable Hispanic and Asian communities. The diverse stores and shops in Jamaica are indicative of a lively Caribbean and South American culture. There is also a booming Indian and Bangladeshi population, with an areas in Jamaica being referred to as a little South Asia due to the countless Asian owned small business expanding in this diverse neighborhood.

 

Elected Members

Congress Member Gregory Meeks, CD 5
153-01 Jamaica Avenue 2nd floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
718-725-6000
State Senator Leroy G. Comrie, SD 14
113-43 Farmers Boulevard
St. Albans, NY 1141
718-765-6359
State Senator James Sanders Jr., SD 10
142-01 Rockaway Boulevard
South Ozone Park, 11436
718-523-3069
Assembly Member Khaleel M. Anderson, AD 31
19-31 Mott Avenue
Suite 301
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
718-327-1845
Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman, AD 29
232-06A Merrick Blvd.
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
718-723-5412
Assembly Member Vivian E. Cook, AD 32
142-15 Rockaway Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11436
718-322-3975
Assembly Member Clyde Vanel, AD 33
97-01 Springfield Boulevard
Queens Village, NY 11429
718-479-2333
Council Member James F. Gennaro, CD 24
78-40 164th Street
Hillcrest, NY 11366
718-217-4969
Council Member Nantasha Williams, CD 27
172-12 Linden Boulevard
St. Albans, NY 11434
718-776-3700
Council Member Adrienne E. Adams, CD 28
165-90 Baisley Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
718-206-2068
Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, CD 31
1931 Mott Avenue, Suite 410
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
718-471-7014

Neighborhoods Events

28 Sep 2023 | 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Resorts World Casino NYC ...

Queens Chamber of Commerce and Greater Jamaica reception will be celebrating the contribution and achievements of the Hispanic community for Queens.

21 Jun 2023 | 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Greater Nexus ...

Come join us to learn about ACDBE, Join Venture & LBE concession opportunities at JFK Terminal 6!

01 Jun 2023 | 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Resorts World Casino NYC

01 Feb 2023 | 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
St. John's Faculty Club Hall ...

St. Johns, Basketball, Networking, Business, Queens Chamber of Commerce

19 Jan 2023 | 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Earnest Foods ...

We want to know you better, get to know your customers Day, celebrating the grand opening of Earnest Foods in Jamaica, NY

22 Oct 2022 | 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
TWA Hotel at JFK International ...

Queens Chamber will be exhibiting the #BusinessofWE 2022 Summit at the TWA Hotel at JFK! Join us in connecting with other women entrepreneurs and small business owners.

13 Oct 2022 | 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
TWA Hotel at JFK International ...

Keynote Speaker New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner Eric A. Ulrich

19 Jul 2022 | 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
The Harvest Room ...

We will be recruiting for: § Afterschool Counselors § Teen Advisors § Early Childhood Teachers § Fitness & Sports Instructors

02 Jun 2022 | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts W ...

Join The Queens Chamber of Commerce as we welcome New York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams for a Business Resources Program and Reception.

29 May 2022 | 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Padres en Accion

09 Mar 2022 | 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
The Harvest Room ...

En conmemoracion del Dia Internacional de la Mujer 2022, la Camara de Comercio de Queens te invita a participar en una celebracion dedicada a la mujer que esta envuelta en la industria de la bell ...

08 Mar 2022 | 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Virtual Job Fair with The Allen Neighborhood Preservation and Development Corp sponsored by the Queens Chamber of Commerce

08 Feb 2022 | 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
The Harvest Room ...

Red Eye Group, LLC, a Queens based and operated company is hiring for over a hundred and fifty open positions. Other employment opportunities available in customer service and finance with the MT ...

09 Dec 2021 | 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Corner of 173 St and Jamaica A ...

Join Small Business Administration and Queens Chamber Multilingual Business Outreach to learn about financial assistance, how to avoid fines violations, new Key to NYC vaccine requirements, and ...

18 Aug 2021 | 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
The Harvest Room ...

Red Eye Group, LLC, a Queens based and operated company is hiring for over a hundred open positions. Queens Centers for Progress offering positions in the health care and management sector

07 May 2021 | 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Guy R Brewer Boulevard - Tuskegee Airmen Way - 110th Ave - Phroane Ave

28 Apr 2021 | 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
NYC Venue Space ...

Padres En Acción honra a Los Trabajadores caídos ejerciendo su profesión. In Commemoration of the International Workers' Memorial Day

11 Mar 2021 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

The Allen Neighborhood Preservation and Development Corp will be hosting its annual job & career fair will once again facilitate virtually via Zoom platform.

17 Sep 2020 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Woodhaven BID ...

The Queens Chamber of Commerce's Neighborhood Sidewalk Outreach program comes to Woodhaven. We will be distributing personal protective equipment and other relevant information to community busin ...