Louis Armstrong Gymnasium

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The Louis Armstrong Gymnasium is a multi-purpose arena at the Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities Center in Flushing, New York. It was home to the Long Island PrimeTime USBL basketball team.

Coordinates: 40°45′27.31″N73°51′40.25″W / 40.7575861°N 73.8611806°W / 40.7575861; -73.8611806

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