Elmhurst, Corona

In Elmhurst, located in western Queens, in Queens Community District 4, more than 60% of residents were born outside the United States. immigrants from countries like Thailand, China, India, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic shape the area, offering a wide variety of restaurants, businesses and places of worship. Elmhurst is also home to Elmhurst Hospital, which played a critical role during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. As one of the hardest-hit hospitals in New York City, Elmhurst Hospital faced an overwhelming influx of patients, highlighting both the neighborhood's socio-economic vulnerabilities and the vital role of its healthcare workers in the crisis.