North Woodmere, New York facts for kids
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North Woodmere, New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County |  Nassau County, New York |
| Town | Hempstead |
North Woodmere is an unincorporated hamlet in the Town of Hempstead, New York, located in far western Nassau County on the South Shore of Long Island in the Town of Hempstead.
Economy
A shopping mall is located on Rosedale Road. A former shopping center on Hungry Harbor Road became an assisted living center.
The community is home to North Woodmere Park, a Nassau County park. The park includes a pool complex, a playground, a nine-hole golf course, a lighted driving range, and a fishing area.
Demographics
North Woodmere houses many residents with advanced degrees and higher educational attainment. Many residents attend four year colleges and professional schools thereafter. There is an educational culture throughout the town.
Education
This area is served by two school districts: 15 (Lawrence Public Schools) in the west, 14 (Hewlett-Woodmere School District) in the center.
Notable residents
- Bruce Blakeman, first presiding officer of Nassau County.
- David M. Friedman, U.S. ambassador to Israel
- Jeffrey M. Friedman, discoverer of Leptin
- Martin Heit, inventor of the whiteboard
- Esther Jungreis (1936-2016) - founder of Hineni
- Wendy Kaufman, spokesperson for Snapple and TV personality
- Seth Rudetsky, composer, musical director and talk show host.
- Steve Spinner, founder of Sports Potential, adviser to Obama campaign, Department of Energy official.
See also
In Spanish: North Woodmere para niños
