East Amherst, New York facts for kids
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East Amherst, New York
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NY 78 in East Amherst
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Town | Amherst, Clarence |
| Elevation | 694.98 ft (211.83 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 24,914 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 Eastern Standard Time |
| Area code(s) | 716 |
| Average Household Income | $113,750 |
East Amherst is a suburban area known as a hamlet in Erie County, New York, United States. It is about 16 miles (26 km) northeast of downtown Buffalo. East Amherst is located across two towns: Amherst and Clarence. Most of the area uses the ZIP code 14051.
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A Look Back: History of East Amherst
East Amherst is a well-developed suburb. It grew from an area once called Transit Station. This name came from a railroad station on the New York Central "Peanut Line." This railway line was called "Peanut Line" because its tracks were narrower than usual. The tracks crossed Transit Road just north of Muegel Road.
The New York Central Railway reached this area in 1854. This happened when the Canandaigua and Niagara Falls railroads were finished. By 1858, the railroad helped the area grow. Other small communities, like Transit Station (now East Amherst) and Getzville, also started to develop. As its farmlands turned into neighborhoods with homes, East Amherst became the most common name for the area.
Today, East Amherst is home to the main office of the fast-food chain Mighty Taco. This company started in 1973 in Buffalo. The Williamsville Central School District also has its main office here. Plus, 3 of the District’s 13 school buildings are located in East Amherst.
Keeping East Amherst Safe
Fire protection in East Amherst is mainly provided by the East Amherst Fire Department. Other fire companies, like Swormville Fire Company and Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Company, also help out.
For police services, it depends on which part of East Amherst you are in. The area within the town of Amherst is protected by the Amherst Police Department. The part within the town of Clarence is served by the New York State Police and the Erie County Sheriff's Department.
Famous People from East Amherst
Many notable people have lived in East Amherst. These include:
- Dave Andreychuk – A professional ice hockey player in the NHL.
- Scotty Bowman – A very famous hockey coach, part of the Hall of Fame.
- Nick DeSimone – Another professional ice hockey player in the NHL.
- Connor Fields – A professional lacrosse player in the Premier Lacrosse League.
- John Koelmel – The former CEO of First Niagara Bank.
- Brooks Orpik – A professional ice hockey player in the NHL.
- Jason Pominville – A professional ice hockey player in the NHL.
- Shane Sims – A professional ice hockey player in the NHL.
- Raymond Walter – A person who served as a New York State Assemblyman.
See also
In Spanish: East Amherst para niños
