Around the Way

Around the streets of Richmond Hill Queens is formed into a triangular shaped neighborhood. Since I live next door to Richmond Hill High School the neighborhood seems to be filled with laughter, shouting, cursing, and music. There is always parking on the streets unless, the homeowners don't use their driveways. Richmond Hill borders Kew Gardens, Woodhaven, Ozone Park and Jamaica. Where Jamaica Ave. and Myrtle Ave. meet is Richmond Hill's birth place.

When I hear the word "Richmond Hill" or even begin to think and imagine about my neighborhood my mind is fast to react to Richmond Hill High School. Since I'm an alumni there and live on the same block I always keep my eye out. I witness all the students approaching my block shouting and screaming and jumping all around. As they pass my house garbage is deposited on my property. My temper rages and these young adolescents better hope I didn't see a thing!

On the other hand, my neighborhood has numerous amount of mini markets and pizzeria stores. Around my way are a lot of West Indian people ethnicity wise. However, over the last two years there are a tremendous amount of Punjabi's and Indians moving into the areas of Richmond Hill. Ive lived in Richmond Hill for at least thirteen years so I always feel calm and relax as I walk around the areas of Richmond Hill.