Hauppauge

Hauppauge is a hamlet and census-designated place located in Suffolk County, New York, within the Town of Smithtown. It is situated approximately 35 miles east of New York City and is part of the New York metropolitan area. Hauppauge is near the Long Island Expressway and is close to the Hampton Bays and Port Jefferson areas. The area is also near the Connetquot River State Park Preserve and the Heckscher State Park.

Geography

Hauppauge is located at 40.8162° N, 73.2079° W, and its elevation is approximately 100 feet above sea level. The area is situated near the Nissequogue River and is close to the Long Island Sound. Hauppauge is also near the Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve and the Belmont Lake State Park. The geography of the area is similar to that of nearby Huntington and Commack. The Hauppauge Industrial Park is a major economic hub in the area, with companies such as Cablevision and Verizon Communications having operations there. The park is also close to the Long Island MacArthur Airport and the Republic Airport.

History

The area that is now Hauppauge was originally settled by the Matinecock Native American tribe. In the 18th century, the area was part of the Town of Smithtown and was primarily used for farming. The name "Hauppauge" is derived from the Algonquian language and means "land on a hill" or "high place". During the American Revolution, the area was a major supply route for the Continental Army. Hauppauge is also near the Sagamore Hill historic site, which was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. The area is also close to the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the population of Hauppauge was approximately 20,882. The area has a diverse population, with a mix of Italian-American, Irish-American, and German-American residents. Hauppauge is also home to a large Jewish population, with several synagogues in the area, including the Temple Beth Chai and the Congregation Beth Shalom. The area is also close to the Stony Brook University and the New York Institute of Technology. Hauppauge is also near the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Economy

The economy of Hauppauge is driven by the Hauppauge Industrial Park, which is one of the largest industrial parks in the United States. The park is home to over 1,000 companies, including IBM, Canon Inc., and Hitachi. The area is also a major hub for the technology and biotechnology industries, with companies such as Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin having operations there. Hauppauge is also close to the Melville area, which is home to the Huntington Quadrangle and the Walt Whitman Shops. The area is also near the Garden City area, which is home to the Nassau Coliseum and the Cradle of Aviation Museum.

Education

Hauppauge is served by the Hauppauge Union Free School District, which operates several schools in the area, including the Hauppauge High School and the P.J. Gelinas Junior High School. The area is also home to the Suffolk County Community College and the Five Towns College. Hauppauge is also close to the Stony Brook University and the New York Institute of Technology, which offer a range of academic programs, including engineering, business, and medicine. The area is also near the Hofstra University and the Adelphi University.

Transportation

Hauppauge is located near the Long Island Expressway and is accessible by car via New York State Route 111 and New York State Route 347. The area is also served by the Long Island Rail Road, with a station in nearby Smithtown. Hauppauge is also close to the Long Island MacArthur Airport and the Republic Airport, which offer flights to destinations throughout the United States and Canada. The area is also near the Port Jefferson ferry terminal, which offers ferry service to Bridgeport and New London. Hauppauge is also close to the Northern State Parkway and the Southern State Parkway. Category:Hamlets in New York