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- 2007 Official Guide to Queens - The Queens Blue Book
Valuable guide to many vital Queens resources, such as information about transportation methods, lists of institutions like schools and post offices, and notes on government officials and agencies. Hosted by the Queens Tribune, this online blue book is easy to use, just click and go. - Community District Profiles
User-friendly statistical resource for locating profiles of each NYC Community District. Profiles are divided up based on population (age, race and ethnicity), vital statistics, commercial and residential land use. - My Neighborhood Statistics (MNS)
Excellent and comprehensive compilation of the performance of city agencies in your neighborhood. Some of the statistical information available includes infant mortality rates, percentage of certified teachers, asbestos and air complaints and cleanliness of small parks. Color-coded maps are also available. - NYC Department of City Planning : Reference
Provides maps and tables of citywide and borough population data by race, age, and other demographic information for the years 1990 and 2000. Very thorough and up-to-date. - United Way Cares
From United Way of NYC, this comprehensive database provides detailed information on over 24,000 agencies, programs and location sites designed to assist New Yorkers with a variety of services. The easy-to-use website is searchable by program type, target group, borough, zip code, and language.