Flushing, Queens

Flushing is the neighborhood in Queens, New York where Tony, Kim, and Tammy live when they first move to the United States. Although Tony hoped to be able to live in Manhattan, he soon realizes the cost of living in that borough is too high. For several years, the family can only afford a basement level apartment in Queens. When the family later moves to Westchester, Tony and Kim are happy. Tammy, however, is upset in that she never minded her life in Flushing.

Scarsdale

Scarsdale is the town in New York where Tony and his family later move. After he gets a better job and earns a promotion and raise, he is finally able to afford the house he has always dreamed of. Even after he gets everything he wants in Scarsdale, Tony remains unsettled and unhappy. It is not until Tammy compliments his gardening on...