All Abord The 7 Line By Gloria Sanders

Many neighborhoods in New York City are connected by various subway lines. The carrier of the most culturally diverse group of passengers is unquestionably the No. 7 train, making 18 stops in Queens, the most ethnic county in America, before it runs under the East River to Grand Central Station, Fifth Avenue and Times Square in Manhattan. The No. 7, the “International Express”, is the everyday means of transportation for average working-class families of all nations who come here for opportunity and a new life. From one stop to the next, a trip on the No. 7 is a voyage around the world without a passport. It only takes a $2 ride along the elevated tracks to truly capture the essence of the immigrant experience and be introduced to the many cultures of the world.

Former Manhattanites, the newest immigrants to the borough of Queens, have also discovered the convenience and beauty to be found. Escaping their cramped studio apartments, they are riding the No. 7 line to enjoy the many delights of Queens.

Follow me as every week we journey through the many cultures, sites and different experiences that can be captured only on the No. 7 line.