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East Meadow, New York

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East Meadowis ahamletandcensus-designated place(CDP) in theTown of HempsteadinNassau County,onLong Island,inNew York,United States. The population was 36,856 at the time of the 2024 census.

East Meadow, New York
Hamletandcensus-designated place
Nassau University Medical Center, one of the most prominent landmarks in East Meadow.
Nassau University Medical Center,one of the most prominent landmarks in East Meadow.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Location inNassau Countyand the state of New York
East Meadow, New York is located in Long Island
East Meadow, New York
East Meadow, New York
Location on Long Island
East Meadow, New York is located in New York
East Meadow, New York
East Meadow, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates:40°42′49″N73°33′21″W/ 40.71361°N 73.55583°W/40.71361; -73.55583
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyNassau
TownHempstead
Area
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• Total
6.33 sq mi (16.39 km2)
• Land6.30 sq mi (16.32 km2)
• Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Population
(2020)
• Total
37,796
• Density5,996.51/sq mi (2,315.31/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5(Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)UTC-4(EDT)
ZIP Code
11554
Area code(s)516, 363
FIPS code36-22502
GNISfeature ID0973378
Websiteeastmeadowchamber.com

Many residents commute toManhattan,which is 30 miles (48 km) away.

History

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In 1655, twosurveyorsforHempsteadreported that the "east meadow" would be suitable for grazing.[2]The area quickly became a grazing area for cattle and later, in the 18th century, for sheep. The sheep of the East Meadow area provided the country with more than 50% of the United States' wool needs during that time.[2]

During theAmerican Revolutionary War,East Meadow was occupied byBritishforces when they discovered the vast amounts of livestock herded there, and remained under their control until the end of the war.[2]Two large farms existed in what is now East Meadow: the Barnum farm (Barnum Woods), and the Carman farm. It is rumored that PresidentGeorge Washingtonspent a night on the Barnum estate during a trip acrossLong Islandin 1790.[2]Atoll boothwas operated near the Carman homestead on the Hempstead Turnpike.

Another early settlement was located near what is now the intersection ofEast Meadow Avenue(formerly called Newbridge Avenue; not to be confused with nearbyNewbridge Road) and Prospect Avenue.[2][3][4]

The community was home to manyGilded Eraestates. The old Hoeffner homestead is now the site of Veterans Memorial park, and East Meadow's Post Office. The Barnum estate was rented by the Hoeffner family in 1914. Part of the old Barnum farm is now the site of Barnum Woods Elementary School, and the main road that passes by the school, Merrick Avenue, was originally called Barnum Avenue. TheOliverandAlva Belmont(formerly Alva Vanderbilt) estate ofBrookholtonce stretched across several hundred acres on both sides of Front Street to the west of Merrick Avenue,[5]and for a short while, included theBrookholt School of Agriculture for Women.

Carman Avenue is home toEast Meadow High School,theNassau County Correctional Facility,and theNassau University Medical Center– the tallest inhabitable building inNassau County.

East Meadow's name is derived from being the meadow ofHempstead Plainseast of the Meadow Brook (originally a brook, now replaced by aparkway of the same name).[6]

East Meadow was chosen to host eightcricketmatches of theICC Men's T20 World Cupin June 2024.[7][8][9]

Geography

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U.S. Census Map

According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the CDP has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16 km2), of which 6.3 square miles (16 km2) is land and 6.3% is water.[10]

East Meadow is generally flat, and according to theUnited States Geological Surveyand theUnited States Environmental Protection Agency,theelevationranges from 32 feet (9.8 m) near its southwestern edge, to 82 feet (25 m) along Hempstead Turnpike to the north.[11][12]

Almost no actual meadow remains in East Meadow or the Hempstead Plains, due to the post-WWIIdevelopment boom and later, uncheckedsuburban sprawl.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
200037,461—
201038,1321.8%
202037,796−0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

As of the census of 2010, there were 38,132 people and 12,062 households residing in the CDP. (759.6/km2).[14]

As of the census of 2010, there were 38,132 people and 12,062 households residing in the CDP. (759.6/km2).[15]

The racial makeup of the CDP was according to the 2010 census, 77.3%White,5.2%African American,0.1%Native American,11.6%Asian,0.04%Pacific Islander,1.0% fromother races,1.9% from two or more races, 12.2%HispanicorLatino.Non Hispanic whites were 69.8% of the population.[15]The ancestries of residents of East Meadow are Italian (28.5%), Irish (17.5%), German (11.8%), Polish (8.8%), Russian (5.8%), United States (5.0%).

Of the 12,186 households, 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% weremarried couplesliving together, 9.0% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94, and the average family size was 3.34.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $67,185, and the median income for a family was $74,691 (these figures had risen to $86,582 and $97,057 respectively as of a 2007 estimate[16]). Males had a median income of $50,325, versus $35,422 for females. Theper capita incomefor the CDP was $27,076. About 2.3% of families and 1.8% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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Getty Oilis based in East Meadow.

Snapplewas previously headquartered in East Meadow,[17]prior to moving their corporate office. The office space is now currently occupied by the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island.[18]

LufthansaUnited States had its headquarters in East Meadow beginning in the 1970s, after it moved fromPark AvenueinManhattan,in order to save money. In 2019, the office had 206 employees; that year the headquarters moved toUniondale.[19]

Education

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East Meadow High School

East Meadow's nine public schools are operated by theEast Meadow Union Free School District,[20]Town of Hempstead School District #3. The district was originally organized in 1812 and then formally organized as Town of Hempstead Common School District #3 in 1814 under the name "Brushy Plains", and at one time was the third largest school district in New York State. The first school building was on Front Street (where the East Meadow Public Library[21]building stands today). Four successive schoolhouses stood at the corner of Newbridge Avenue (now East Meadow Avenue) and Front Street between 1814 and 1950.

Elementary schools

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  • Barnum Woods[22]
  • Bowling Green[23]
  • George H. McVey (previously Meadowlawn)[24]
  • Meadowbrook[25]
  • Parkway[26]

Middle schools

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High schools

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Closed schools

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  • Front Street School,once located at the corner of Front Street & East Meadow Avenue, burned down and replaced by the East Meadow Public Library.
  • Prospect Avenue School,once located on the corner of Coakley Street & Prospect Avenue; students now go to Barnum Woods.
  • Newbridge Road Elementary School,once located on Newbridge Road, between 7th Avenue & Lawn Drive, has been converted to condominiums. The concrete engraving reading "District No. 3 Public School" remains intact on the front of the building, now the Heritage Square apartments.
  • McCleary Junior High School,previously Meadowbrook Junior High School, was located on Newbridge Road, in the lot adjacent to East Meadow'sWal-Mart.Has been replaced by a housing development.
  • Salisbury School,building now serves as thedistrict officesand alternative school

Houses of worship

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  • Christ Alive Church, 493 East Meadow Avenue[29]
  • East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center,1400 Prospect Avenue,Conservativesynagogue[30][31]
  • East Meadow United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Avenue[32]
  • Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue[33]
  • Long Island Muslim Society, 475 East Meadow Avenue[34]
  • St. Raphael Parish, 600 Newbridge Road, Roman Catholic Church[35]

Landmarks

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Nassau County'sEisenhower Park(formerly Salisbury Park), seen here in 2007, is located within East Meadow.

Movies filmed in East Meadow

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Notable people

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References

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Sources

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  • East Meadow, Its Past and Present,published in 1976 by the East Meadow Public Library
  • East Meadow, Yesterday & Today,by Mary Louise Clarke, available at the East Meadow Public Library
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