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Senate Resolution No. 2096

BY: Senator ADDABBO

commemorating the 191st Anniversary of the neighborhood of Woodhaven to be celebrated on July 1, 2026

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and commemorate the proud and distinguished histories of the communities which comprise the noble body of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 191st Anniversary of the neighborhood of Woodhaven in Queens, New York; and

WHEREAS, The area now known as Woodhaven has been inhabited for centuries, having been the home of the Rockaway, Lenape, and Delaware Native American tribes, followed by the Suydam, Wyckoff, Ditmar, Lott, and Snediker families settling in the eighteenth century; and

WHEREAS, Woodhaven traces its inception to July 1, 1835, when John R. Pitkin purchased land to found a community he named Woodville, which in 1853 became Woodhaven in order to avoid confusion with another town of the same name; and

WHEREAS, One of the pivotal developers of Woodhaven was Florian Grosjean, who in 1863 established the Lalance & Grosjean Manufacturing Co. factory with his partner Charles Lalance, and then built a company town with homes, churches, a park, and a library; and

WHEREAS, Today, Woodhaven is a charming neighborhood in Queens boasting many stores and restaurants that are individually or family owned, beautiful homes in the Victorian and Colonial styles, and residents filled with love for their community; and

WHEREAS, The neighborhood is a suburban oasis in New York City, replete with low density housing, low-rise commercial buildings, and one of the largest tree populations in Queens; and

WHEREAS, Historic small businesses, some of which have operated for over a century, abound in Woodhaven, including Neir's Tavern, Pop's Restaurant, Manor Delicatessen, and Schmidt's Candy; and

WHEREAS, Woodhaven is home to numerous historic residences, houses of worship, and other landmarks, including St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, the Emanuel United Church of Christ, the Wyckoff-Snediker Family Cemetery, the Crystal Manor Hotel building, the Queens Public Library Woodhaven Branch, the Queens Fire Alarm Telegraph Station, the Woodhaven Post Office, the Spear and Company Factory, and homes that are over a century old; and

WHEREAS, The crown jewel of Woodhaven is the beautiful Forest Park, founded in 1895, and known for its hiking and biking trails, Strack Pond, the George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell, and the historic Forest Park Carousel; and

WHEREAS, The neighborhood is a center of the arts, home to many artists, the Woodhaven Art Circle, and frequent cultural events in Forest Park; and

WHEREAS, Woodhaven is known for its diverse community of over 55,000, and was the home of notable people including Adrien Brody, Betty Smith, Mae West, Barry Sullivan, and George Gershwin; and

WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth and change, the neighborhood of Woodhaven continues its commitment to enhancing the quality of life of its residents, ensuring a positive business and social climate; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 191st Anniversary of Woodhaven to be celebrated on July 1, 2026, recognizing the significance of the role it continues to play in the life of the community of Queens, and the State of New York as a whole; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to various Woodhaven organizations.

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