Lynbrook, New York facts for kids
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Lynbrook, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Lynbrook | |
Lynbrook Village Hall on August 8, 2022.
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| Motto(s):
“The Village That Leads the Way”
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Lynbrook, New York
Location in Long Island
Lynbrook, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.01 sq mi (5.21 km2) |
| • Land | 2.01 sq mi (5.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 20,438 |
| • Density | 10,153.01/sq mi (3,920.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
11563-11564
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-43874 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390951 |
Lynbrook is a village located in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is part of the Town of Hempstead. In 2020, the population of Lynbrook was 20,438 people.
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History of Lynbrook Village
The area we now call Lynbrook has had several names over time. It was first known as Rechquaakie. Later, it was called Parson's Corners and Bloomfield.
How Lynbrook Got Its Name
The village was once known as Pearsall's Corners. This name came from Mr. Pearsall's General Store. The store was a famous stop for stagecoaches traveling from New York City to Long Island. People also called it "Five Corners." This was because the stagecoach stop was where Hempstead Avenue, Merrick Road, and Broadway met.
The name changed to Lynbrook in 1894. The village officially became incorporated in 1911. The name "Lynbrook" is a clever twist on the word "Brooklyn." Many people who moved to the town around that time came from Brooklyn. They simply split "Brooklyn" into syllables and switched them around to get "Lynbrook."
Village Services and Historic Places
Lynbrook has its own police department, which has been serving the village since 1912. The current Chief of Police is Brian Palladino. The Lynbrook Volunteer Fire Department has protected the community since 1879. They have six firehouses across the village. Christopher Ambrosio is the Chief of the Fire Department. The village also has a Department of Public Works. This department helps manage things like sanitation.
In 2008, three houses in Lynbrook were added to the National Register of Historic Places. These houses are at 251 Rocklyn Avenue, 474 Ocean Avenue, and 73 Grove Street. The Rockville Cemetery was also added to this list in 2015.
Geography of Lynbrook
Lynbrook covers an area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Neighboring Communities
Lynbrook is surrounded by several other towns and villages. To the north, it neighbors Malverne. To the west, you'll find Valley Stream. Hewlett is to the southwest, and East Rockaway is to the southeast. To the east, Lynbrook borders Rockville Centre.
Population and Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 4,371 | — | |
| 1930 | 11,993 | 174.4% | |
| 1940 | 14,557 | 21.4% | |
| 1950 | 17,314 | 18.9% | |
| 1960 | 19,881 | 14.8% | |
| 1970 | 23,151 | 16.4% | |
| 1980 | 20,424 | −11.8% | |
| 1990 | 19,208 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 19,911 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 19,427 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 20,438 | 5.2% | |
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The population of Lynbrook has changed over the years. In 1920, about 4,371 people lived there. By 1970, the population had grown to over 23,000. In 2020, the population was 20,438.
2010 Census Information
According to the 2010 census, most of the people living in Lynbrook were White. About 13% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Lynbrook
Children living in Lynbrook have several options for schooling.
Public Schools in Lynbrook
School-aged children in Lynbrook attend one of five public school districts. These districts depend on where they live within the village. The districts include the East Rockaway Union Free School District and the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District. Other districts are the Malverne Union Free School District, the Lynbrook Union Free School District, and Valley Stream's school districts. This includes Valley Stream Central High School District.
Private Schools in Lynbrook
Lynbrook is also home to a private school. Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Elementary School is located within the village.
Transportation in Lynbrook
Getting around Lynbrook and to other places is easy with various transportation options.
Train Service
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) provides train service from Lynbrook. You can travel to the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. The main station is the Lynbrook station. It is located off Sunrise Highway in the center of the village. There is also the Westwood station, located off Whitehall Street.
Bus Routes
Lynbrook is also served by several bus routes. These include the n4, n25, n31, and n32 routes. All four of these routes are operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE). They all travel through the village.
Notable People from Lynbrook
Many interesting people have connections to Lynbrook:
- Tex Antoine (1923–1983) was an early TV weatherman. He was known for drawing cartoons with his weather reports.
- Raymond J. Barry (born 1939) is an actor. He grew up in Lynbrook and went to Lynbrook High School.
- Whittaker Chambers (1901–1961) was an editor for Time magazine. He was raised in Lynbrook and lived there as an adult.
- Alan Colmes (1950–2017) was a radio and television personality. He also grew up in Lynbrook.
- Edward Field is a poet. He was raised in Lynbrook and attended Lynbrook High School.
- Joe Gatto is an improv comedian, known from Impractical Jokers. He lived in Lynbrook for a few years.
- Bob "Captain Kangaroo" Keeshan (1927–2004) was born in Lynbrook. He was famous for his children's TV show.
- Quint Kessenich is a sportscaster for ABC and ESPN. He has covered many sports since 1993.
- Tony Kornheiser is a television personality from Pardon the Interruption. He was raised in Lynbrook.
See also
In Spanish: Lynbrook (Nueva York) para niños
