North Babylon, New York facts for kids
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North Babylon, New York
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 North Babylon, New York
Location in Long Island
North Babylon, New York
Location in New York
North Babylon, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Babylon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.34 sq mi (8.65 km2) |
| • Land | 3.30 sq mi (8.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,927 |
| • Density | 5,437.37/sq mi (2,099.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
11703
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-51440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958667 |
North Babylon is a small community called a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York. It is located on the South Shore of Long Island. In 2020, about 17,927 people lived here. North Babylon is part of the larger Town of Babylon.
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Discover North Babylon
North Babylon offers many fun places for outdoor activities. You can visit Belmont Lake State Park for walking, biking, picnics, and even boating. Phelps Lane Pool is another great spot for swimming, playing tennis, and relaxing.
Shopping and Main Roads
The main street for shopping and businesses in North Babylon is Deer Park Avenue. You'll find many stores, restaurants, and schools there. Part of this road is called New York State Route 231. This road was once famous for car enthusiasts who would gather to show off their classic cars.
Geography of North Babylon
North Babylon covers an area of about 3.4 square miles (8.65 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population and People
In 2020, the population of North Babylon was 17,927 people. The community has a mix of different backgrounds. In 2000, there were about 17,877 people living here. The average age was 38 years old. Most households were families, often with children.
Education in North Babylon
Students in North Babylon attend schools within the North Babylon Union Free School District. There are also private schools in the area.
North Babylon High School Sports
North Babylon High School is well-known across Long Island for its excellent sports teams. They often perform very well in competitions.
Famous People from North Babylon
Many interesting people have lived in North Babylon over the years.
People in Entertainment
- Edie Falco: An actress from the TV show The Sopranos. She lived in North Babylon in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
- LL Cool J: A famous rapper and actor. He went to elementary and middle school here in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Dee Snider: The lead singer of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. He lived in North Babylon in the early 1980s.
- Patricia Kennealy-Morrison: A rock music journalist and author. She graduated from North Babylon High School in 1963 and was connected to The Doors singer Jim Morrison.
- Billy Hayes: An actor and writer whose book Midnight Express was made into a movie.
- Erik Chopin: He won season 3 of the TV show The Biggest Loser.
- Allison Melnick: A socialite and reality TV star who attended Peter J. Brennan Junior High School and North Babylon High School.
- Darienne Lake: A contestant from RuPaul's Drag Race Season Six.
- Billy Herrington: A model, actor, and bodybuilder who graduated from North Babylon High School in 1987.
- Steve Cuozzo: A writer and editor for the New York Post.
- Frank Isola: A sportswriter, author, and radio personality.
- Peter Botte: A sportswriter and author for the New York Post.
- Drew G. Montalvo: An international DJ and producer.
Athletes from North Babylon
- Danny Green: A professional basketball player who won NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs (2014) and Toronto Raptors (2019). He also played for the LA Lakers.
- Bria Hartley: A professional WNBA basketball player for the New York Liberty. She won two national championships with the UConn women's basketball team.
- Derek Brower: Played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange.
- Richard "Scooter" Berry: A defensive end for the Arena Football League's Jacksonville Sharks. He graduated from North Babylon High School in 2005.
- Joseph Fitzgerald and Thomas Fitzgerald: Both were part of the USA Team Handball team in the 1996 Olympics.
- Tim Seaman: A racewalking athlete who was on the USA Olympic teams in 2000 and 2004.
Historical Figures
- August Belmont: A famous financier from the 1800s. He raised racing horses on his estate, which is now Belmont Lake State Park.
- Austin Corbin: He helped develop Coney Island and built his summer home near what is now Deer Lake.
- Col. M. Robert Guggenheim: An industrialist who built a large estate with horse stables where a neighborhood called Parkdale Estates now stands.
Politicians from North Babylon
- Steve Bellone: He graduated from North Babylon High School in 1987. He served as the Suffolk County Executive from 2012 to 2023. Before that, he was the Babylon Town Supervisor.
Remembering Victims of 9/11
North Babylon lost several community members during the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
- William Johnston, 31, FDNY Engine 6
- Andre G. Fletcher, 37, FDNY Rescue Co. 5
- Catherine L. LoGuidice, 30
- Richard M. Caproni, 34
- Debra Mannetta (Ascoli), 31
- Richard Mangiano, Fireman
- Kenneth A. George, 50, D.O.T
- Philip Ognibene, 39
- Carlo Lillo, 37, FDNY Paramedic
- Stephen Scalza, 42, NYPD (died in 2014 from health issues related to 9/11 recovery)
- Mary Rubina Sperando
Remembering Vietnam War Casualties
North Babylon also honors those who lost their lives serving in the Vietnam War.
- SGT Peter Nelson Baldwin, US Army
- SP4 Vincent Anthony Datena, US Army
- WO Bernardino Francis Genchi, US Army
- PVT George Richard Green Jr, US Army
- SP4 Luis Rola Mercado-Collado, US Army
- PFC Wayne Lee Middleton, US Army
- SP5 Phillip Rogers, US Army
- SP4 Gary John Winkler, US Army
- CPL Henry York, US Marines
- LCPL Robert J. Reilly, Jr., US Marines
See also
In Spanish: North Babylon para niños
