East Meadow, New York
Encyclopedia
East Meadow is a hamlet
(and census-designated place
or CDP) in Nassau County
(Long Island
), New York
, United States. East Meadow is an unincorporated area in the Town of Hempstead.
Its name is derived from being the meadow of Hempstead Plains
east of the Meadow Brook (originally a brook, now replaced by a parkway of the same name
). Located just 30 miles (48.3 km) from downtown Manhattan and with approximately 86% of residents commuting to work, East Meadow is a suburb
of New York City
.
The population was 38,132 at the 2010 census. East Meadow's postal ZIP code
is 11554, and its telephone area code is 516.
Town reported that the "east meadow" would be suitable for grazing. The area quickly became a grazing area for cattle and later, in the 18th century, for sheep. The sheep of the East Meadow, NY area provided the country with more than 50% of the United States' wool needs during that time.
During the American Revolutionary War
, East Meadow was occupied by British
forces when they discovered the vast amounts of livestock herded there, and remained under their control until the end of the war. Two large farms existed in what is now East Meadow: the Barnum farm (Barnum Woods), and the Carman farm. It is rumored that President George Washington
spent a night on the Barnum estate during a trip across Long Island
in 1790. A toll booth
was operated near the Carman homestead on the Hempstead Turnpike.
Another early settlement was located near what is now the intersection of East Meadow Avenue (formerly called Newbridge Avenue; not to be confused with nearby Newbridge Road
) and Prospect Avenue. 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.
Carman Avenue is home to East Meadow High School
, the Nassau County Correctional Facility, and the Nassau University Medical Center
, the tallest building in Nassau County
.
On March 11, 2004, President George W. Bush
made a visit to East Meadow for the groundbreaking of a new memorial for the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks
.
is based in East Meadow. Lufthansa
and Swiss International Air Lines
have their United States headquarters in East Meadow.
As of the census of 2000, there were 37,461 people, 12,186 households, and 9,651 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 5,955.0 per square mile (2,299.5/km2). There were 12,375 housing units at an average density of 1,967.2/sq mi (759.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.3% White, 4.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 6.7% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.0% from other races
, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population. 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% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples
living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband 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). Males had a median income of $50,325, versus $35,422 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $27,076. About 2.3% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.3 km²), of which, 6.3 square miles (16.3 km²) of it is land and 0.16% is water.
East Meadow is generally flat, and the elevation
ranges from 32 feet (9.8 m) near its southwestern edge, to 82 feet (25 m) along Hempstead Turnpike to the north.
Almost no actual meadow remains in East Meadow or the Hempstead Plain, due to the boom of post-World War II
development and later, unchecked suburban sprawl.
as the hometown of Matt Serra
.
East Meadow is mentioned in the show How I Met Your Mother
which dominates the "skyline." The Nassau County Jail, East Meadow Public Library, Mitchel Manor military housing complex, and Eisenhower Park
, which includes the attraction Safety Town
, are also located in East Meadow.
Hamlet (place)
A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
(and census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
or CDP) in Nassau County
Nassau County, New York
Nassau County is a suburban county on Long Island, east of New York City in the U.S. state of New York, within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,339,532...
(Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
), New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, United States. East Meadow is an unincorporated area in the Town of Hempstead.
Its name is derived from being the meadow of Hempstead Plains
Hempstead Plains
The Hempstead Plains is a region of central Long Island in New York state in what is now Nassau County. It was once an open expanse of native grassland estimated to once extend to about . It was separated from the North Shore of Long Island by the Harbor Hill Moraine, later approximately the route...
east of the Meadow Brook (originally a brook, now replaced by a parkway of the same name
Meadowbrook State Parkway
The Meadowbrook State Parkway is a long parkway in Nassau County, New York. The southern terminus is at the Bay Parkway in Jones Beach State Park, where the parkway becomes the Ocean Parkway. The northern terminus is at the Northern State Parkway in Carle Place...
). Located just 30 miles (48.3 km) from downtown Manhattan and with approximately 86% of residents commuting to work, East Meadow is a suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
The population was 38,132 at the 2010 census. East Meadow's postal ZIP code
ZIP Code
ZIP codes are a system of postal codes used by the United States Postal Service since 1963. The term ZIP, an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan, is properly written in capital letters and was chosen to suggest that the mail travels more efficiently, and therefore more quickly, when senders use the...
is 11554, and its telephone area code is 516.
History
In 1655, two surveyors for HempsteadTown of Hempstead, New York
Hempstead is one of the three towns in Nassau County, New York, United States, occupying the southwest part of the county. There are twenty-two incorporated villages completely or partially in the town. Hempstead's combined population was 759,757 at the 2010 Census, the majority of the population...
Town reported that the "east meadow" would be suitable for grazing. The area quickly became a grazing area for cattle and later, in the 18th century, for sheep. The sheep of the East Meadow, NY area provided the country with more than 50% of the United States' wool needs during that time.
During the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
, East Meadow was occupied by British
Kingdom of Great Britain
The former Kingdom of Great Britain, sometimes described as the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain', That the Two Kingdoms of Scotland and England, shall upon the 1st May next ensuing the date hereof, and forever after, be United into One Kingdom by the Name of GREAT BRITAIN. was a sovereign...
forces when they discovered the vast amounts of livestock herded there, and remained under their control until the end of the war. Two large farms existed in what is now East Meadow: the Barnum farm (Barnum Woods), and the Carman farm. It is rumored that President George Washington
George Washington
George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
spent a night on the Barnum estate during a trip across Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
in 1790. A toll booth
Toll house
A tollhouse or toll house is a building with accommodation for a toll collector, beside a tollgate on a toll road or canal. Many tollhouses were built by turnpike trusts in England, Wales and Scotland during the 18th and early 19th centuries...
was operated near the Carman homestead on the Hempstead Turnpike.
Another early settlement was located near what is now the intersection of East Meadow Avenue (formerly called Newbridge Avenue; not to be confused with nearby Newbridge Road
New York State Route 106
New York State Route 106 is a state highway in New York, running from NY 105 in North Bellmore to Oyster Bay. It runs through the Towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay, including the hamlets of East Meadow, Levittown, Hicksville, Jericho, and East Norwich and the Villages of Brookville and...
) and Prospect Avenue. 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.
Carman Avenue is home to East Meadow High School
East Meadow High School
East Meadow High School is a high school in the East Meadow school district. East Meadow High School was founded in 1953, as part of what is currently the third largest school district in New York State. There are approximately 1,650 students in grades 9-12...
, the Nassau County Correctional Facility, and the Nassau University Medical Center
Nassau University Medical Center
Nassau University Medical Center is a teaching hospital affiliated with the Health Sciences Center of the State University of New York at Stony Brook...
, the tallest building in Nassau County
Nassau County, New York
Nassau County is a suburban county on Long Island, east of New York City in the U.S. state of New York, within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,339,532...
.
On March 11, 2004, President George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
made a visit to East Meadow for the groundbreaking of a new memorial for the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks
September 11, 2001 attacks
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.
Education
East Meadow's nine public schools are operated by the East Meadow Union Free School District. The district was organized 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 building stands today).Elementary schools
Middle schools
High schools
- East Meadow High SchoolEast Meadow High SchoolEast Meadow High School is a high school in the East Meadow school district. East Meadow High School was founded in 1953, as part of what is currently the third largest school district in New York State. There are approximately 1,650 students in grades 9-12...
- W. Tresper Clarke High SchoolW. Tresper Clarke High SchoolW. Tresper Clarke High School is a high school in Westbury New York, USA. It is operated by the East Meadow Union Free School District, also known as the East Meadow School District. The school opened in 1957, and was named in honor of W. Tresper Clarke, a former president of the East Meadow...
Defunct schools
- 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's Wal-MartWal-MartWal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
. Has been replaced by a housing development. - Salisbury School, building now serves as the district offices and alternative school
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School (St. Raphael's Parish)
Houses of worship
- Christ The King Episcopal Church 2408 5th St. (516) 731-3902
- St Francis PNCC 1752 Harton Ave,(516) 794-5189
- East Meadow Jewish CenterEast Meadow Jewish CenterEast Meadow Jewish Center is a Conservative Jewish synagogue located in East Meadow, New York.-Early history:Ground-breaking ceremonies for the synagogue took place on February 27, 1956. EMJC began with 115 founding members. Harry W...
, 1400 Prospect Avenue, Conservative synagogue - East Meadow United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Avenue
- Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue
- Long Island Muslim Society, 475 East Meadow Avenue
- Temple Emanu-El of East Meadow, 123 Merrick Avenue, synagogue
- Parish of St. Raphael,600 Newbridge Road,East Meadow, NY 11554,516-785-0236
- http://www.straphaelparish.org/
Companies
Getty OilGetty Oil
Getty Oil is an oil company founded by J. Paul Getty. It was at its height during the 1960s. In 1971, the Getty Realty division was formed to manage the real estate needs of Getty stations. The division was later spun off, but now owns the rights to the Getty brand...
is based in East Meadow. Lufthansa
Lufthansa
Deutsche Lufthansa AG is the flag carrier of Germany and the largest airline in Europe in terms of overall passengers carried. The name of the company is derived from Luft , and Hansa .The airline is the world's fourth-largest airline in terms of overall passengers carried, operating...
and Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air Lines AG is the principal airline of Switzerland operating scheduled services in Europe and to North America, South America, Africa and Asia. Its main hub is Zurich Airport...
have their United States headquarters in East Meadow.
Demographics
As of 2006 U.S. Census Estimates the demographics were:- 78.8% White
- 11.7% Hispanic or Latino
- 8.9% Asian
- 3.0% African American
- 0.1% Native American
- 8.4% other racesRace (United States Census)Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
- 0.9% two or more races
As of the census of 2000, there were 37,461 people, 12,186 households, and 9,651 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 5,955.0 per square mile (2,299.5/km2). There were 12,375 housing units at an average density of 1,967.2/sq mi (759.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.3% White, 4.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 6.7% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.0% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population. 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% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband 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). Males had a median income of $50,325, versus $35,422 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $27,076. About 2.3% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
For population 25 years and over
- High school or higher: 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.0%
- Graduate or professional degree: 12.8%
- Unemployed: 3.3%
- Mean travel time to work: 31.0 minutes
For population 15 years and over
- Never married: 21.7%
- Now married: 63.9%
- Separated: 1.3%
- Widowed: 7.9%
- Divorced: 5.3%
Geography
East Meadow is located within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County on Long Island in New York State in the United States. It is located at 40.713739°N 73.555823°W (40.713739, −73.555823).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.3 km²), of which, 6.3 square miles (16.3 km²) of it is land and 0.16% is water.
East Meadow is generally flat, and the elevation
Elevation
The elevation of a geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point, most commonly a reference geoid, a mathematical model of the Earth's sea level as an equipotential gravitational surface ....
ranges from 32 feet (9.8 m) near its southwestern edge, to 82 feet (25 m) along Hempstead Turnpike to the north.
Almost no actual meadow remains in East Meadow or the Hempstead Plain, due to the boom of post-World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
development and later, unchecked suburban sprawl.
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Pop culture
East Meadow is mentioned in the award-winning video game UFC 2009 UndisputedUFC 2009 Undisputed
UFC 2009 Undisputed is a mixed martial arts video game featuring Ultimate Fighting Championship properties and fighters developed by Yuke's Osaka and published by THQ. The game was released in the US on May 19, 2009, for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3...
as the hometown of Matt Serra
Matt Serra
Matthew John Serra is an American mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. He is a former UFC Welterweight Champion and an ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship silver medalist. He began practicing martial arts at an early age, first studying kung fu...
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East Meadow is mentioned in the show How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting...
Movies filmed in East Meadow
- Let the Good Times Roll, footage filmed in Modell'sModell'sModell's is a sporting goods retailer with locations in the Northeastern United States. Modell's carries both sporting goods and related apparel. Modell's currently has more than 140 retail locations in ten states and the District of Columbia as of 2008...
. - The Hot RockThe Hot Rock (film)The Hot Rock is a 1972 comic caper film written by William Goldman and directed by Peter Yates, starring Robert Redford, George Segal and Moses Gunn. The film was based upon Donald E...
(1972), aka "How to Steal a Diamond in Four Uneasy Lessons", footage filmed at the prison, showing the high school in the background. - Married to the MobMarried to the MobMarried to the Mob is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Jonathan Demme, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Modine.Michelle Pfeiffer, in something of a departure from her previous roles, gave an acclaimed lead performance as a gangster's widow from Brooklyn, opposite Matthew Modine as the...
(1988) - Pieces of AprilPieces of AprilPieces of April is a 2003 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Peter Hedges. The film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival.- Plot :...
(2003), scene in car with Krispy KremeKrispy KremeKrispy Kreme is the name of an international chain of doughnut stores that was founded by Vernon Rudolph in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The parent company of Krispy Kreme is Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc...
and Wal-MartWal-MartWal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
in background on Hempstead Turnpike. - Enjoy the Show (2005)
- September 12thSeptember 12th (film)September 12th is an independent film, written and directed by John Touhey. Set on the third anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks, the film centers on the long-term effects the event had on many Americans....
(2005) - Knight of the Peeper (2006)
- Scum (2009)
Landmarks
The most prominent features are the town's water tower and hospital, the Nassau University Medical CenterNassau University Medical Center
Nassau University Medical Center is a teaching hospital affiliated with the Health Sciences Center of the State University of New York at Stony Brook...
which dominates the "skyline." The Nassau County Jail, East Meadow Public Library, Mitchel Manor military housing complex, and Eisenhower Park
Eisenhower Park
Eisenhower Park is centrally located in East Meadow, New York bordered by Hempstead Turnpike on the south and Old Country Road on the north. At , it is larger than Central Park, with much of the area devoted to three 18-hole golf courses, including the Red Course, host to the annual Commerce Bank...
, which includes the attraction Safety Town
Safety Town
Safety Town is a two-week program for preschool children that teaches safety lessons about fire, pedestrians/traffic, water, guns, strangers and poisons/drugs...
, are also located in East Meadow.
Sources
- 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