Uniondale, New York facts for kids
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Uniondale, New York
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A welcome sign to the hamlet on Oak Street in 2021.
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| Nickname(s):
Nassau Hub
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| Motto(s):
"A global community for a global economy"
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Uniondale, New York
Location in Long Island
Uniondale, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.71 sq mi (14.79 km2) |
| • Land | 5.71 sq mi (14.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32,473 |
| • Density | 5,686.04/sq mi (2,195.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
11553, 11555, 11556
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-76089 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0968229 |
Uniondale is a community in Nassau County, New York. It is located on Long Island, within the town of Hempstead. Uniondale is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place.
In 2020, about 32,473 people lived here. Uniondale is also home to a big part of Hofstra University, a well-known college. In the 1970s, people in Uniondale tried to make it an official village, but it didn't happen.
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Uniondale's Interesting Past
In the early 1970s, some people living in Uniondale wanted it to become a village. They felt their community wasn't being heard enough. This was especially true about plans for redeveloping Mitchel Field. However, their efforts to become a village were not successful. Uniondale is still a hamlet, which means it is governed by the Town of Hempstead.
A famous musician named Frank Zappa played his very last concert in the U.S. in Uniondale. This happened at the Nassau Coliseum in 1988.
Where is Uniondale Located?
Uniondale covers an area of about 2.7 square miles (7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Between 2010 and 2020, Uniondale grew bigger. It took in the area that used to be called East Garden City. This change was part of how the U.S. Census Bureau defines these areas.
Businesses and Economy in Uniondale
Uniondale is home to some important businesses. For example, Lufthansa, a major airline, has its main United States office here. They moved to Uniondale in 2019 from a nearby town called East Meadow.
Another airline, Swiss International Air Lines, also used to have its U.S. office in Uniondale. They moved their offices here around 2002.
Who Lives in Uniondale?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 23,011 | — | |
| 2010 | 24,759 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 32,473 | 31.2% | |
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The number of people living in Uniondale has grown over the years. In 2000, there were about 23,011 residents. By 2010, this number increased to 24,759. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 32,473 people call Uniondale home.
Sports and Entertainment
Uniondale was once the main home for the New York Islanders. This is a professional ice hockey team in the NHL. They played many of their games at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Islanders played there from 1972 until 2015. They returned for a few more years between 2018 and 2021. After 2021, the team moved to a new arena called UBS Arena.
Famous People from Uniondale
Many interesting people have connections to Uniondale:
- Richard Blais: A well-known chef, author, and TV personality.
- Gary Dell'Abate: Also known as Baba Booey, he is a longtime producer for The Howard Stern Show. He grew up in Uniondale.
- Edward Goljan: A professor and teacher who grew up in Uniondale.
- John Moschitta Jr.: Famous for his super-fast talking in commercials, like "The Micro Machines Man."
- Sheryl Lee Ralph: A talented actor and singer who has performed on Broadway and in movies.
- Busta Rhymes: A famous rapper who graduated from Uniondale High School.
- Aljamain Sterling: A mixed martial artist and former UFC Bantamweight Champion. He was born and raised in Uniondale.
See also
In Spanish: Uniondale (Nueva York) para niños
