Elmont, New York

Coordinates: 40°42′06″N 73°42′09″W / 40.70167°N 73.70250°W / 40.70167; -73.70250
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Elmont, New York
FIPS code
36-24273
GNIS feature ID0949582
Arched windows of the Belmont grandstand and tote board in 1999 photo
Covert Avenue School

Elmont is an unincorporated

hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in northwestern Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, United States, along its border with the borough of Queens in New York City. The population was 35,265 as of the 2020 census.[2]

The hamlet is famous for

Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing. Elmont is also home to UBS Arena, home of the NHL's New York Islanders
.

Elmont has tried incorporating itself as a village multiple times, but has been unable to successfully do so.

History

In 1650, Christopher and Thomas Foster purchased a large plot of land. The Fosters' land was controlled by Dutch settlers. The Fosters intended to raise cattle and sheep on their newly settled land, the Hempstead Plains of Long Island. They named this place "Foster's Meadow"—a name which would remain for the next 200 years of the village's history.

By the mid-17th century, descendants of

farmers, and their families. In 1683, Long Island was divided into three counties, Kings, Queens, and Suffolk County. Under this new structure, Foster's Meadow was originally part of Queens County. During 1790 George Washington passed through the town while touring to the east on Long Island. The current boundaries of Elmont were decided upon in 1898; at this point, Nassau County
was created, leading to conflict over land, and monies owed as a result of Elmont's boundary shift from Queens.

It was during the mid-19th century that Foster's Meadow experienced its second cultural shift. There was an influx of

Roman Catholicism and Judaism
.

Indeed, the Catholic population in Foster's Meadow grew to an extent. The Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ was built in 1852, during the

Catholic School, and they built a convent
on parish land donated to them.

The community underwent its next political reshuffling in 1882, being subdivided into districts with unique names and boundaries (including

Belmont Racetrack, was arguably the most significant milestone in the development of modern-day Elmont. Originally known as Foster's Meadow, the 650 acres of land included Oaklands, a turreted Tudor-Gothic mansion owned by William de Forest Manice
, which was to serve as the track's Turf and Field Club until 1956.

With the opening of

Hempstead Turnpike
, to support the blooming suburban location. By 1915, the Racetrack was opened to the public, attracting both visitors and migrant workers to the area. Housing developments, and businesses grew in the area surrounding the racetrack to meet the needs of these workers; this process of development to meet the workers' needs continued in successive waves, ultimately representing a shift in Elmont from rural farmland to suburbia.

In 1910,

air race ever in the United States of America. Wilbur and Orville Wright staged an international aerial competition at Belmont Park that drew 150 000 spectators. The race ran from Belmont Park to the Statue of Liberty
, and back to Belmont Park.

In 1918, the

Air Mail Service between New York City and Washington, D.C. Belmont Park
was designated as the delivery terminal for New York.

Belmont Park was the site of "War Relief Day" in 1940 to benefit the American Red Cross and in 1943 hosted "Back the Attack" Day, wherein fans had to buy a war bond to gain admission to the track. Total receipts that day were between $25 million and $30 million.

After the

Hempstead Turnpike, older smaller shingled homes cluster near Belmont Park
.

In 2017, New York State's Development Corporation (Empire State Development) issued a Request for Proposals for a part of the Belmont Park Property to redevelop land on the property that would enhance the Park and surrounding communities. The two bidders for the site were New York City FC and the New York Islanders.[3] On December 19, 2017, various news reports surfaced, indicating that the state of New York had selected the Islanders' bid. On December 20, 2017, a news conference was held confirming those reports and a deal had been secured. Speakers included NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. The result was construction of UBS Arena to become the new home arena for the Islanders. The arena opened in fall 2021.

Failed incorporation attempts

Elmont has made many attempts over the years to incorporate itself as a village.[4] It first attempted incorporating in 1931 but was unable to do so. The same thing happened again in 1940 and again in 1949. By then, the Nassau County charter had changed (it was amended in 1938) so as to mandate that any new village incorporated after 1938 adhere to Nassau County's zoning laws.[4]

Education

Most of Elmont CDP is in Elmont Union Free School District (elementary) and Sewanhaka Central High School District (secondary). A portion of the CDP is in Valley Stream Union Free School District 13 (elementary) and Valley Stream Central High School District (secondary).[5]

Closest schools

Elementary schools

All of the following are in the Elmont UFSD: In Elmont CDP:

  • Clara H. Carlson School (Grades K-6, Students: 885)
  • Covert Avenue School (Grades K-6, Students: 700)
  • Dutch Broadway School (Grades K-6, Students: 997)
  • Gotham Avenue School (Grades K-6, Students: 589)

Outside of the CDP:

Closest high schools

Closest colleges and universities

Transportation

Elmont is located on the border of Nassau County and the New York City borough of Queens.

Closest airports include:

The

Elmont station opened for eastbound trains in November 2021[6][7] and for westbound trains in October 2022.[8][9]

The

n6 on Hempstead Turnpike (near Belmont Park Racetrack) for connections to the LIRR, the New York City Subway, and MTA Regional Bus Operations.[10]

Elmont is located at the junction of the

Long Island Expressway and 10 miles (16 km) from the Throgs Neck Bridge
for travel upstate.

Geography

U.S. Census Map of Elmont.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), all land.[11]

Elmont is on the Queens (NYC)/Nassau County border, earning it the name "The Gateway to Long Island."[citation needed]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
200032,657—
201033,1981.7%
202035,2656.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
2010[13] 2020[14]

2020 census

Elmont CDP, New York – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the U.S. Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010[13] Pop 2020[14] % 2010 % 2020
White
alone (NH) 		6,494 4,282 19.56% 12.14%
Black or African American
alone (NH) 		14,587 15,460 43.94% 43.84%
Alaska Native
alone (NH) 		98 102 0.30% 0.29%
Asian alone (NH) 3,609 5,290 10.87% 15.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 8 15 0.02% 0.04%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 450 784 1.36% 2.22%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 716 1,308 2.16% 3.71%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7,236 8,024 21.80% 22.75%
Total 33,198 35,265 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

Elmont is the second most diverse suburb in New York State.

Latino of any race were 21.8% of the population.[11]

2000 census

Residential area in December.

At the 2000

Latino
of any race were 14.3% of the population.

There were 10,902 households, of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.68.

26.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

Rise in household income

The community has continued to see a rise in median income since the issuance of the 2010 census indicating a surge of affluence. In 2010, the median household income was $80,356. According to the 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, the median household income is $100,923.[17]

Climate

Elmont has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) and average monthly temperatures range from 32.3 °F in January to 75.3 °F in July. [1] The hardiness zone is 7b.

Houses of worship

  • St. Boniface (Roman Catholic)
  • Cathedral of St. Vincent De Paul (Syro-Malankara)
  • Elmont Jewish Center (Orthodox)
  • Muhammadi Masjid (Muslim)
  • Noori Islamic Center of Elmont (Muslim)
  • Shiva Vishnu Vedic Temple (Hindu)
  • Dharma Green Island Buddhist Monastery (Buddhist)
  • ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple (Hindu)
  • St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
  • Elmont Temple SDA church (Seventh Day Adventist)
  • The Sanctuary of Elmont (Pentecostal)
  • Bible Baptist Church (Baptist)

Notable people

References

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  2. ^ "Elmont CDP, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  3. ^ "Public meeting Sunday on Belmont plans". Newsday. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Elmont Debates Village Status". Newsday. November 18, 1949 – via ProQuest.
  5. U.S. Census Bureau
    . Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  6. ^ "1st new LIRR station in 50 years opening just in time for Islanders homecoming at UBS Arena". ABC7 New York. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  7. ^ Parry, Bill (November 18, 2021). "New LIRR station opens near Belmont Park in time for Islanders' first home game at UBS Arena – QNS.com". QNS.com. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  8. ^ Schnapp, Howard (October 6, 2022). "Bi-directional service is coming to the Elmont UBS Arena LIRR station". Newsday. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  9. ^ "Long Island Rail Road's Elmont-UBS Arena Station is open for game day transportation". WSHU. October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  10. ^ "NASSAU INTER-COUNTY EXPRESS System Map" (PDF). Nassau Inter-County Express, Transdev. July 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  11. ^ a b Bureau, U.S. Census. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  12. US Census Bureau
    .
  13. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Elmont CDP, New York". United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Elmont CDP, New York". United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "Living in Elmont". Niche. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  16. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  17. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  18. ^ "'Biggest Loser' Trainer Cara Castroneva Doesn't Want To Be Like Bob And Jillian". Hollywood Life. March 14, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  19. ^ "The Bobby D Show Interview with Cara Castronuova". The Bobby D Show. April 12, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  20. ^ Bendix, Trish (May 27, 2011). "An interview with Cara Castronuova". After Ellen. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  21. ^ Finn, Robin. "In His Home, a Reflection of His Career as a Novelist" Archived August 8, 2017, at the Wayback Machine, The New York Times, January 8, 2009. Accessed August 7, 2017. "Mr. DeMille was born in Queens, grew up middle class nearby in Elmont and joined the Army just in time to see ample combat in Vietnam."
  22. ^ Harrison, Nancy. "Rap Group's Name No Enigma" Archived August 8, 2017, at the Wayback Machine, The New York Times, March 3, 1991. Accessed August 7, 2017. "All five members of the Young Black Teen-Agers grew up in mixed or black neighborhoods. They are the lead vocalist Kamron, for King Aries Mack Ruler of the Nuckleheads, of Freeport; Mr. Never; Firstborn, of Brooklyn, and D. J. Skribble and A.T.A., for Attitude Times Ability, both of Elmont."
  23. ^ Herrmann, Mark. "On top by staying on ball" Archived August 8, 2017, at the Wayback Machine, Newsday, May 16, 2005. Accessed August 7, 2017. "It is part of the latest upward bounce for the former Donna Chait of Elmont and Queens College (Class of '78)."
  24. ^ "Former Packers Guard Marco Rivera Retires With Green Bay" Archived August 8, 2017, at the Wayback Machine, WEAU, July 21, 2008. Accessed August 7, 2017. "A native of Elmont, NY, and a graduate of Penn State, Rivera played 11 seasons in the National Football League, including two years in Dallas (2005-06)."

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