Floral Park

Floral Park is a village located in Nassau County, New York, within the Town of Hempstead and the Town of North Hempstead, near New York City. The village is situated approximately 20 miles east of Manhattan, near the Queens border, and is close to Jamaica, Hollis, and Bellerose. The area is also near Garden City, Mineola, and Westbury, and is accessible via the Cross Island Parkway and the Long Island Expressway.

Geography

The village of Floral Park is bordered by Stewart Manor to the west, Garden City to the east, New Hyde Park to the north, and South Floral Park to the south. The area is also near the Nassau County-Queens border, and is close to JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airport. The village is situated near the Hempstead Plains, a region that includes Hempstead, Uniondale, and East Meadow. The area is also near the Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Wantagh State Parkway, and is accessible via the Long Island Rail Road.

History

The area that is now Floral Park was originally settled by the Matinecock Native American tribe, and was later colonized by the Dutch West India Company in the 17th century. The village was named after Hester Pomeroy, a local resident who was known for her beautiful gardens. The area was also home to the Floral Park Racetrack, a thoroughbred horse racing track that operated from 1907 to 1927, and was a popular destination for Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Calvin Coolidge. The village was incorporated in 1908, and has since become a popular suburb of New York City, with many residents commuting to Manhattan via the Long Island Rail Road.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the village of Floral Park had a population of approximately 15,000 people, with a diverse range of ethnic groups, including Italian Americans, Irish Americans, and Asian Americans. The area is also home to a significant Jewish community, with many synagogues and Jewish organizations in the area, including the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America and the Anti-Defamation League. The village is also near the Nassau County seat of Mineola, and is close to the Hofstra University and the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Economy

The economy of Floral Park is driven by a mix of small businesses, retail stores, and restaurants, as well as a strong commuter population that works in Manhattan and other parts of New York City. The area is also home to a number of major corporations, including Cablevision, Verizon Communications, and Northwell Health. The village is also near the Garden City business district, which includes the Nassau County seat of Mineola, and is close to the Roosevelt Field shopping mall and the Nassau Coliseum.

Education

The village of Floral Park is served by the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, which includes the Floral Park Memorial High School and the John Lewis Childs School. The area is also home to a number of private schools, including the St. Mary's Elementary School and the Our Lady of Victory Elementary School. The village is also near the Hofstra University and the Molloy College, and is close to the Nassau Community College and the Adelphi University.

Transportation

The village of Floral Park is accessible via the Long Island Rail Road, which provides direct service to Penn Station in Manhattan. The area is also near the Cross Island Parkway and the Long Island Expressway, and is accessible via the Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Wantagh State Parkway. The village is also close to JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airport, and is served by the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system. The area is also near the New York City Subway, with the E train and the F train providing service to Manhattan and other parts of New York City. Category:Villages in New York