Corona, NY

About Corona

• • Rapper Kool G Rap, known for his complex rhyme schemes, hails from Corona.
• • The distinctive, high-energy Latin freestyle music genre gained traction in Corona clubs.
• • Its location along the Long Island Rail Road spurred Corona's growth as a residential area.
• • Louis Armstrong lived in Corona for nearly 30 years, now a landmark museum.
• • The construction of Shea Stadium nearby in the 1960s displaced many Corona residents.
• • Named 'Corona' in 1870, meaning 'crown' in Latin, reflecting its aspirations.
• • With over 130,000 residents, it's more populous than Albany, New York's capital.
• • A relatively low 30 feet above sea level, the area is quite flat.
• • Many residents work in service industries, retail, and transportation roles.
• • Corona feels vibrant, energetic, and full of cultural pride, echoing its diverse population.
• • The New York Mets, playing a few blocks away, won the 1986 World Series.
• • Althea Gibson, who lived nearby, broke tennis color barriers, winning Wimbledon in 1957.

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