Bayside is a nice high-rise/garden apartment setting neighborhood with well kept homes and landscaping. It was a contender for CNN Money's ranking of Best Places to Live in 2005 and also Best Places to Retire in 2005. It is conveniently located near several expressways and other transportation services. Schools include: Bayside High School, Benjamin Cardozo High School, Bell Academy, Queensborough Community College and many more, as it is also a part of the School District #26.