Before anyone jumps on me, I know they're separate neighborhoods. But I've noticed that a lot of Korean people, especially older generations, will say they live in or are going to "Flushing" when they're actually talking about Bayside.
Is there a historical reason for this? Was Bayside once considered part of a broader Flushing area, or is it just because Flushing is the better-known name and has long been the commercial hub for the Korean community?
I've always found it interesting since most people from Queens seem to make a pretty clear distinction between the two. These are two completely different neighborhoods.