Cedarhurst, New York

Cedarhurst, New York is a village located in Nassau County, within the town of Hewlett, and is situated approximately 20 miles east of Manhattan. The village is bordered by Lawrence to the west, Woodmere to the south, and Inwood to the east. Cedarhurst is also near Valley Stream, Elmont, and Franklin Square. The village is home to the Nassau County Museum of Art, the Cradle of Aviation Museum, and the Long Island Rail Road.

Geography

Cedarhurst is situated on the South Shore of Long Island, near the Atlantic Ocean. The village is drained by the Reynolds Channel, which forms the border between Nassau County and Queens County. The geography of the area is characterized by the presence of the Hempstead Plains, a region of glacial outwash that stretches from Hempstead to Jamaica. The village is also near the JFK Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and the Long Island Expressway. Residents of Cedarhurst have access to the Jones Beach State Park, the Robert Moses State Park, and the Bethpage State Park. The village is also close to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, home of the New York Islanders.

History

The area that is now Cedarhurst was originally settled by the Matinecock Native American tribe, who were later displaced by Dutch and English settlers. The village was named after the Cedarhurst estate, which was built by William Willets in the late 19th century. The estate was later purchased by the Village of Cedarhurst, and is now the site of the Cedarhurst Village Hall. The village has a rich history, with notable residents including Theodore Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Nelson Rockefeller. Cedarhurst is also near the Sagamore Hill, the home of Theodore Roosevelt, and the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. The village is close to the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the Cooper Union.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the village of Cedarhurst had a population of 6,592 people, with a median age of 43.1 years. The population is diverse, with a mix of White, African American, Asian, and Hispanic residents. The village has a high percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher, with many attending institutions such as New York University, Columbia University, and Yale University. Cedarhurst is also home to a large Orthodox Jewish community, with many residents attending Yeshiva University and other Jewish educational institutions. The village is near the Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and the North Shore University Hospital.

Economy

The economy of Cedarhurst is driven by a mix of retail, service, and healthcare industries. The village is home to a number of small businesses, including Restaurants, Boutiques, and Professional services. Many residents of Cedarhurst commute to nearby New York City, working in industries such as Finance, Law, and Medicine. The village is also close to the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency, the Long Island Association, and the New York State Department of Economic Development. Cedarhurst is near the Garden City office of Nassau County, and the Mineola office of the Nassau County Supreme Court.

Education

The village of Cedarhurst is served by the Lawrence Public Schools and the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District. The district operates several schools, including Lawrence High School, Hewlett High School, and the Woodmere Middle School. The village is also home to a number of private schools, including the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, the Yeshiva of South Shore, and the St. Joachim School. Residents of Cedarhurst have access to institutions of higher education such as Hofstra University, Adelphi University, and the New York Institute of Technology. The village is near the Nassau Community College, the SUNY Old Westbury, and the SUNY Farmingdale State College.

Government

The village of Cedarhurst is governed by a mayor-council system, with a Village mayor and a Village board of trustees. The village is also part of the Nassau County government, with representation in the Nassau County Legislature. Cedarhurst is located in the 4th congressional district of New York, and is represented by Kathleen Rice in the United States House of Representatives. The village is also near the New York State Capitol, the New York State Assembly, and the New York State Senate. Residents of Cedarhurst have access to the Nassau County Courthouse, the New York State Supreme Court, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Category:Villages in New York (state)