End of An Era: New Yorkers Bid Farewell To Jamaica Colosseum Mall After Being A Black Business Staple For 42 Years Feb 23, 2026 · Sharelle B. McNair · blackenterprise.com read more » The property first went up for sale in 2015 after the City Council approved the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, a rezoning effort with the goal of bringing new development to the area including apartments and new retail space. Read more »