Jamaica, NY
Music connected to Jamaica
About Jamaica
- • Rapper 50 Cent, known for his album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'", was born in Jamaica.
- • King Manor Museum, the former home of Rufus King, a framer of the U.S. Constitution, is here.
- • Its location as a major transportation hub solidified Jamaica's importance in the 19th century.
- • The historic Loew's Valencia Theatre features an ornate Churrigueresque architectural style.
- • The Air Train added to transit options, boosting the area's economy after 2003.
- • Named after Jamaica in the West Indies, it was established in 1656.
- • With over 200,000 residents, its population rivals some US cities.
- • At only 26 feet above sea level, it's vulnerable to coastal flooding.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors in Jamaica.
- • It's a mix of bustling energy and community pride.
- • The New York Mets, located nearby in Queens, won the 1986 World Series.
- • St. John's University's Carnesecca Arena hosted many memorable basketball games.