The Donald grew up in Jamaica Estates which is the ritzy side of Jamaica, Queens. Mario Cuomo had a house there too
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica_Estates,_Queens
Other parts of Jamaica can be slummy. Some are middle class
‘_______Some are middle class.’
I’m acquainted with Queens Village, near Jamaica - was married there.
All these towns or villages being mentioned, are on/in Long Island, New York.
Was raised in a number of L.I. towns.
The Jamaica demographics were changing back in the 1950’s.
Someone here may say even earlier.
Okay - gotta say it:
“Change at Jamaica!”
Tell me what that means and I’ll say you were raised or at least spent some time on Long Island!
I would only add that people in Jamaica Estates consider Jamaica Estates to be a separate neighborhood from rundown Jamaica. Geographically Jamaica Estates is located on the "good" (North) side of the tracks while Jamaica is located on the not-so-good South side of the tracks