Effects of the tsunami are felt in Elmhurst

Once again, to toot the multicultural horn of Elmhurst, Queens, check out this interesting article on the tsunami's effects on Queens. As the author states, " These days, it's hard to imagine a major event on the planet that wouldn't resonate with some hyphenated community in New York. "

Did you know that there are 4,000 Burmese in Elmhurst? Mike Wallace says one surefire way to find out what ethnicities are in specific neighborhoods is to look at the restaurants -- " the trick is to look for the restaurant. Sure enough, New Asha Sri Lanka restaurant is on Victory Boulevard. " For those who are unsure, Victory Boulevard is in Staten Island.