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Hugged by Forest Hills and Middle Village, Rego Park is the sleepy suburban neighborhood that many of the wonderful people of Queens call home. However, this diverse neighborhood isn't just a place for folks to hang their hats. There's also some amazing dining and shopping destinations that help make the area popular amongst young professionals.

Originally inhabited by the Lenape people, Rego Park was colonized by the Dutch and British around 1653. The settlement became known as Whitepot, and was incorporated into the Township of Newtown. The area was largely used for farmland, especially among British and Chinese immigrants, until the early 1900's.

Whitepot eventually became known as Rego Park, "Rego" being an abbreviation for "Real Good" as in the Real Good Construction Company that developed the area to be more residential. Department stores were later added, making Rego Park a popular place.

The nieghborhood has often been a haven for…

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