Cedarhurst, New York facts for kids
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Cedarhurst, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst | ||
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Cedarhurst Village Hall on August 8, 2022.
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Location within Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Cedarhurst, New York
Location in Long Island
Cedarhurst, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New York |
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| County | Nassau | |
| Town | Hempstead | |
| Incorporated | 1910 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,374 | |
| • Density | 10,924.44/sq mi (4,219.23/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
11516
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| Area code(s) | 516 | |
| FIPS code | 36-13233 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0946156 | |
Cedarhurst is a small village located in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is part of the larger Town of Hempstead. In 2020, about 7,374 people lived here.
Cedarhurst is well-known as one of the "Five Towns" in the area.
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History of Cedarhurst
Cedarhurst became an official village in 1910. It is part of a group of communities called the "Five Towns." This group includes the village of Lawrence and the areas of Woodmere and Inwood. There are also "The Hewletts," which include the villages of Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor, Hewlett Neck, and the area of Hewlett. Woodsburgh is also nearby.
How Cedarhurst Got Its Name
Cedarhurst was first called Ocean Point. In 1869, train service started, bringing more people to the area. Many came to the Rockaway Hunting Club, which was built in Cedarhurst in 1878. A post office opened in 1884. At the request of the Hunt Club, Ocean Point was renamed Cedarhurst. The name "Cedarhurst" comes from a group of cedar trees that used to stand near the post office.
Central Avenue: A Shopping Hub
For many years, Central Avenue was the main shopping street in the area. It was known for its fancy shops and boutiques, attracting shoppers from all over. Today, many stores and restaurants on Central Avenue serve the growing Orthodox Jewish community. Since observant Jewish people do not shop on the Jewish Sabbath (Saturday), many businesses on the street are closed on Saturdays. This can reduce the number of people walking around on that day.
In November 2019, a fire at the Cedarhurst Shoppes damaged five different businesses.
Geography of Cedarhurst
Cedarhurst is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 2,838 | — | |
| 1930 | 5,065 | 78.5% | |
| 1940 | 5,463 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 6,051 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 6,954 | 14.9% | |
| 1970 | 6,941 | −0.2% | |
| 1980 | 6,162 | −11.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,716 | −7.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,164 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 6,592 | 6.9% | |
| 2020 | 7,374 | 11.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 6,164 people living in Cedarhurst. The village had 2,289 households and 1,636 families. About 31.5% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.69 people.
The population included people of various backgrounds. About 90.74% were White, 1.28% African American, and 3.08% Asian. About 8.35% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in the village was 39 years old. About 25.1% of the population was under 18.
Over the last 20 years, many Orthodox Jewish families have moved to Cedarhurst. They support local synagogues and other Jewish organizations. Other groups that make up a large part of the Five Towns community include Italian-Americans, Russian Americans, Polish-Americans, and Irish-Americans.
Education in Cedarhurst
Cedarhurst is part of School District 15. Students in the village attend schools run by the Lawrence Public Schools. Lawrence High School is located in Cedarhurst. Elementary School #5, which serves students from several nearby communities, is also in Cedarhurst.
The village is also home to private schools. These include the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School and a Kahal school, both found on Central Avenue.
Places of Worship
Cedarhurst has many places of worship. There are several shuls (synagogues), such as Temple Beth El, the Chofetz Chaim Torah Center, and the Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst.
The village also has St. Joachim Church. This is a Roman Catholic church on Central Avenue. Its elementary school closed in 2005 because fewer students were enrolling.
Transportation Options
Train Service
The Cedarhurst train station offers Long Island Rail Road service. You can take a train on the Far Rockaway Branch to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. You can also travel to the Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn.
Bus Service
Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) buses serve Cedarhurst regularly. The n31 and n32 routes operate here. The MTA also offers limited service with the Q111 bus, which runs once a day in each direction.
Emergency Services
Police Protection
The Nassau County Police Department provides police services for Cedarhurst. The village is covered by the Fourth Precinct of the police force.
Fire Department
The Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department serves Cedarhurst. This department has nearly 80 volunteer firefighters. They protect the villages of Lawrence and Cedarhurst. They also cover the North Lawrence and East Lawrence Fire Districts. The department also responds to other calls, like car accidents and medical emergencies on the Atlantic Beach Bridge. The current Chief of the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department is James McHugh.
Notable People from Cedarhurst
Many interesting people have connections to Cedarhurst:
- Lyle Alzado (1949–1992), an actor and a great defensive lineman in the National Football League.
- Jake Burton (1954–2019), a pioneer in the sport of snowboarding.
- Helen Hicks (1911–1974), a professional golfer who helped start the LPGA in 1950.
- Red Holzman (1920–1998), a two-time NBA All-Star player and a Hall of Fame coach for the New York Knicks.
- Alan Kalter (born 1943), the announcer for the Late Show with David Letterman.
- Lisa Lillien, a cookbook author and the creator of Hungrygirl.com.
- Shane Olivea (1981-2022), a professional football player.
- Alwin Max Pappenheimer Jr. (1908-1995), an American scientist known for his work in biochemistry and immunology.
- Lil Tecca (born 2002), a popular rapper, singer, and songwriter.
- Evan Roberts (born 1983), a radio personality who talks about sports.
- Michael Scanlan (1931–2017), a Roman Catholic priest.
- Rodolfo Valentin (born 1944), a well-known celebrity hair stylist.
See also
In Spanish: Cedarhurst para niños
