Commack, New York facts for kids
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Commack, New York
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Commack's historic Carll Burr Mansion in 2012.
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 Commack, New York
Location in Long Island
Commack, New York
Location in New York
Commack, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Towns | Huntington Smithtown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.25 sq mi (31.72 km2) |
| • Land | 12.25 sq mi (31.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 36,536 |
| • Density | 2,983.02/sq mi (1,151.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11725
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-17530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0947221 |
Commack (pronounced KOH-mak) is a community located on Long Island in New York. It's known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a smaller community that isn't officially a town or city, but the government counts its population. Commack is part of two larger areas called towns: Huntington and Smithtown, both in Suffolk County. In 2020, about 36,536 people lived here.
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History of Commack
The name "Commack" comes from the Secatogue Native American tribe. They used to live on the southern part of Long Island. They called their northern lands "Winnecomac," which meant "pleasant lands." This name probably came from the area's flat, rich soil and thick oak forests. These forests were full of plants and wildlife. From its earliest days, Commack was a great place for farming because of its fertile land.
Commack is mostly a suburban area. This means it has many homes and businesses, but it doesn't have a central "Main Street" where everyone walks around.
Geography
Commack is located on Long Island, New York. It covers a total area of about 31.0 square kilometers (about 12.0 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
People of Commack
In 2020, the population of Commack was 36,536 people. In 2010, there were 36,124 people living here. About 11,907 households and 9,895 families lived in the area. The population density was about 1,151 people per square kilometer (2,983 people per square mile).
The people living in Commack come from many different backgrounds. Most residents are White (91.6%), with smaller groups of Asian (5.4%), African American (0.9%), and other races. About 4.8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Commack was 43.0 years old. This means half the people were older than 43, and half were younger. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
Getting Around Commack
Commack has several major roads that help people travel. These include the Long Island Expressway, the Northern State Parkway, and the Sunken Meadow State Parkway. Another important road is Jericho Turnpike. Commack also has parts of the historic Long Island Motor Parkway, which was one of the first roads built just for cars.
Cool Places and History
Commack is home to some interesting landmarks:
- Commack Methodist Church: This church was built in 1789 and is the oldest Methodist Church building in New York state. It's a very old and important building in Commack's history.
- Long Island Arena: This arena used to be a popular spot for sports and concerts. The American Basketball Association's New York Nets (now the Brooklyn Nets) played their second season here in 1968-69. Famous musician Peter Frampton even recorded some songs for his album Frampton Comes Alive! during a concert at the arena. The arena was torn down in 1996, and a shopping center is there now.
- National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum: This museum is located in the Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center in Commack. It celebrates Jewish athletes and their achievements.
- Commack Fire Department: The local fire department celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006, showing its long history of serving the community.
- Sunshine Acres: This property was built in the mid-1800s. In 1915, it became a camp for young people called Sunshine Acres.
- Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps: This group of volunteers helps people in emergencies. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2016.
- Harned Brothers Sawmill: This sawmill was built in the 1840s and is still running today. It's the only circular-sawmill still working on Long Island.
Famous Faces from Commack
Many notable people have connections to Commack:
- Bob Costas (born 1952) – A well-known television sportscaster.
- Craig Greenberg (born 1973) – A businessman and politician, currently the Mayor of Louisville.
- Matt Milano – A football player for the Buffalo Bills.
- Rosie O'Donnell – A famous comedian, actress, and talk show host. She graduated from Commack High School in 1980.
- Randy Rainbow – A popular comedian.
- Ashley Reyes – An actress who stars in the TV series Walker.
- Kevin Shields – The lead singer of the band My Bloody Valentine.
- Jason Somerville – A professional poker player.
Commack in Pop Culture
Commack has been mentioned in popular culture:
- Criminal Minds: In the TV show Criminal Minds, one of the main characters, Special Agent David Rossi, is from Commack. An episode in the show's fifth season was also set in Commack.
- MTV's True Life: Commack Middle School was featured in an episode of MTV's show True Life.
- Wheatus Album: The American rock band Wheatus mentioned Commack in their song Wannabe Gangstar on their 2000 debut album.
See also
In Spanish: Commack para niños
