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Bayside living with a touch of city.

Whitestone exudes a family-friendly atmosphere with a strong sense of community pride. The area boasts well-maintained homes, tree-lined streets, and a relaxed pace of life. Residents enjoy a mix of local shops, restaurants, and waterfront activities.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · WHITESTONE
Whitestone, Queens County

City Snapshot

Population

263,039

County

Queens County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$82,431

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Flushing Hospital Medical Center

New York Hospital Queens

This Week

In-Person Advising & Registration

2026-08-24 at 10:00 AM

In-Person Padre Pio Prayer Group

2026-08-24 at 10:30 AM

English Tutor Office Hours

2026-08-24 at 11:00 AM

Call Us Clowns

2026-08-24 at 11:00 AM

92NY (92nd Street Y) Interview Day

2026-08-24 at 12:00 PM

Community Leaders

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Charles Schumer

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Kirsten Gillibrand

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul

Governor

Democratic Party