Elmont is an unincorporated

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(CDP) located in northwestern Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, United States, along its border with the borough of

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in New York City. The population was 35,265 at the 2020 census. The hamlet is famous for

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which hosts the

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, the third leg of the prestigious

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of thoroughbred racing. Elmont is also home to

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, home of the

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. Elmont has tried incorporating itself as a village multiple times over the years, but has been unable to successfully do so.

History

In 1650, Christopher and Thomas Foster purchased a large plot of land. The Fosters' land was controlled by

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settlers. The Fosters intended to raise

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on their newly settled land, the

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. They named this place " Foster's Meadow"—a name which would remain for the next 200 years of the village's history. By the mid-17th century, descendants of

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were settling on the

for

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. Control of the Dutch colony of

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shifted to

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in 1664. This marked the first gradual cultural shift in Foster's Meadow with the establishment of a community of predominantly

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, and their families. In 1683,

was divided into three counties, Kings, Queens, and Suffolk County. Under this new structure, Foster's Meadow was originally part of Queens County. During 1790

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passed through the town while touring to the east on

. The current boundaries of Elmont were decided upon in 1898; at this point, Nassau County was created, leading to conflict over land, and monies owed as a result of Elmont's boundary shift from Queens. It was during the mid-19th century that Foster's Meadow experienced its second cultural shift. There was an influx of

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and

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from Brooklyn and Middle Village to the west. These ethnic groups were largely of

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and

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descent, practicing both

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and

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. Indeed, the Catholic population in Foster's Meadow grew to an extent. The Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ was built in 1852, during the

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. The

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was re-dedicated as

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, in honor of the

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, in 1857. The Parish provided a focal point for the gradual development of a Catholic population base. Rev. Peter Hartraub was the founding pastor, and was appointed the first resident pastor of Foster's Meadow in 1858. Rev. Peter Hartraub built a new rectory and, in 1887, a new school with four classrooms on the first floor and an auditorium on the second. The

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were invited to teach in the

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, and they built a

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on parish land donated to them. The community underwent its next political reshuffling in 1882, being subdivided into districts with unique names and boundaries (including Alden Manor and Locustwood); it was at this time that Foster's Meadow was renamed Elmont. In 1902, a syndicate headed by August Belmont Jr. and former

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William C. Whitney sought land on Long Island to build the most elaborate racetrack in America, one modeled after the great race courses of Europe. They found what they were looking for on the border of Queens County and Nassau County.

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, was arguably the most significant milestone in the development of modern-day Elmont. Originally known as Foster's Meadow, the 650 acres of land included Oaklands, a turreted Tudor-Gothic mansion owned by

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, which was to serve as the track's Turf and Field Club until 1956. With the opening of

in 1905, Elmont reached a turning point in its history. The farms were sold, and subdivided for houses. Most of the new homes were owned by people, who worked at Belmont Racetrack. Many businesses were formed on

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, to support the blooming suburban location. By 1915, the Racetrack was opened to the public, attracting both visitors and migrant workers to the area. Housing developments, and businesses grew in the area surrounding the racetrack to meet the needs of these workers; this process of development to meet the workers' needs continued in successive waves, ultimately representing a shift in Elmont from rural farmland to suburbia. In 1910,

hosted the first

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ever in the

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. Wilbur and Orville Wright staged an international aerial competition at Belmont Park that drew 150 000 spectators. The race ran from Belmont Park to the

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, and back to Belmont Park. In 1918, the

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delivered their first inter-city

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Service between

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and

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was designated as the delivery terminal for New York. Belmont Park was the site of "War Relief Day" in 1940 to benefit the

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and in 1943 hosted "Back the Attack" Day, wherein fans had to buy a war bond to gain admission to the track. Total receipts that day were between $25 million and $30 million. After the

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, Elmont hosted widespread development of attractive suburban tract homes. Many of these homes were constructed with a brick-veneer ground story in variations of the Cape Cod style, particularly around Dutch Broadway. On

, older smaller shingled homes cluster near

. In 2017, New York State's Development Corporation (

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) issued a Request for Proposals for a part of the Belmont Park Property to redevelop land on the property that would enhance the Park and surrounding communities. The two bidders for the site were

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and the

. On December 19, 2017, various news reports surfaced, indicating that the state of New York had selected the Islanders' bid. On December 20, 2017 a news conference was held confirming those reports and a deal had been secured. Speakers included NHL Commissioner

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. The end result was construction of

to become the new home arena for the Islanders. The arena opened in fall 2021.

Failed incorporation attempts

Elmont has made many attempts over the years to incorporate itself as a village. It first attempted incorporating in 1931 but was unable to do so. The same thing happened again in 1940 and again in 1949. By then, the Nassau County charter had changed (it was amended in 1938) so as to mandate that any new village incorporated after 1938 adhere to Nassau County's zoning laws.

Education

Elmont is served mainly by the nationally recognized

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of Excellence,

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which is part of the

Sewanhaka Central High School District The Sewanhaka Central High School District is a central high school district located in western Nassau County on Long Island, in New York State. The district is currently composed of five high schools: Sewanhaka High School, Elmont Memorial High ...

. Only a small section of Elmont is zoned to

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. Most students who attend live in the villages of

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and Stewart Manor. Elmont Memorial High School, former lacrosse powerhouse, recently was recognized as having the largest percentage of African-American high school students receive a "3" or higher on Advanced Placement tests nationally. In 2004, it had a graduation rate of 100 percent which was a first for the Sewanhaka Central High School District. Elmont Memorial is also known for having its award-winning Model United Nations club. Elmont's Model UN team is known for beating thousands of high schools in the conferences that they attend. Sewanhaka High School is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best high schools in the state of New York and the nation. Some students can also attend the other high schools in the district for special programs. The Elmont Union Free School District provides primary school education for Elmont residents. In 2005, the Elmont Union Free School District was recognized by the New York State Comptroller as one of 5 out of 52 districts cited as "well managed."

Closest schools

Closest elementary schools

* Dutch Broadway School (Grades K-6, Students: 997) * Clara H. Carlson School (Grades K-6, Students: 885) * Gotham Avenue School (Grades K-6, Students: 589) * Covert Avenue School (Grades K-6, Students: 700) * Alden Terrace School (Grades K-6, Students: 550) * Stewart Manor School (Grades K-6, Students: 344)

Closest high schools

(Grades 7–12, Students: 2,346) * H. Frank Carey High School (Grades 7–12, Students: 1,831) * New Hyde Park Memorial High School (Grades 7–12, Students: 1,655) *

(Grades 7–12, Students: 1,567) * Floral Park Memorial High School (Grades 7–12, Students: 1,510)

Closest colleges and universities

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(Rockville Centre, NY) *

Nassau Community College Nassau Community College (NCC) is a public community college in Uniondale, New York, using the Garden City, New York ZIP Code. It was founded in 1959 and is part of the State University of New York. History Nassau Community College was cre ...

(Full-time Enrollment: 13,710; , Garden City, NY) *

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(Full-time Enrollment: 5,300; , Garden City, NY) *

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(Full Time Enrollment: 7,431; , New York, NY) * St. John's University-New York (Full Time Enrollment: 15,070; , Jamaica, New York, NY) *

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(Full Time Enrollment: 10,842; , Hempstead, NY) * CUNY

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(Full Time Enrollment: 10, 278; , Flushing, New York, NY)

Transportation

Elmont is located on the border of Nassau County and the New York City borough of Queens. Closest airports include: *

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(7 miles, Queens, NY) *

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(13 miles, Queens, NY) *

Sands Point Seaplane Base Sands Point Seaplane Base is a seaplane landing area in Manhasset Bay, two miles (3 km) northwest of Port Washington, in Nassau County, New York. During 1939-40 Sands Point was the New York base of Pan American's transatlantic Boeing 314 ...

(public use, , Port Washington, Long Island, NY) The

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(LIRR) provides race-day-only passenger service to Belmont Park from Jamaica and Penn Station. Elmont is near the

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and

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stations of the LIRR's

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, which provide regular commuter service to NYC. The Elmont station opened for eastbound trains in November 2021 and for westbound trains in October 2022. The

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bus system serves Elmont with routes n1 (Elmont Road/Central Ave.), and n6 on Hempstead Turnpike (near Belmont Park Racetrack) for connections to the LIRR, the

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, and

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. Elmont is located at the junction of the Cross Island Parkway and

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, providing quick access to the Long Island parkway system. Elmont is about from the

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and from the

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for travel upstate.

Geography

According to the

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, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Elmont is on the Queens (NYC)/Nassau County border, earning it the name "The Gateway to Long Island."

Demographics

2020 census

''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.''

2010 census

Elmont is the second most diverse suburb in New York State. At the 2010 census the population was 33,198. The makeup of the population was 28.5%

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, 45.5%

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, 0.5% Native American, 10.9%

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, 0.0%

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, 10.4% from

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, and 4.2% from two or more races.

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of any race were 21.8% of the population.

2000 census

At the 2000

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, there were 32,657 people, 12,902 households and 10,842 families residing in the CDP. The

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was 9,589.9 per square mile (3,697.6/km²). There were 10,151 housing units at an average density of 2,980.9/sq mi (1,149.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 45.6%

, 34.7%

, 0.1% Native American, 9.1%

, 0.1%

, 3.69% from

, and 1.45% from two or more races.

of any race were 14.3% of the population. There were 10,902 households, of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were

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living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.68. 26.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

Rise in Household Income

The community has continued to see a rise in median income since the issuance of the 2010 census indicating a surge of affluence. In 2010, the median household income was $80,356. According to the 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, the median household income is $100,923.

Climate

Elmont has a

humid subtropical climate A humid subtropical climate is a zone of climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between latitudes 25° and 40° ...

(''Cfa'') and average monthly temperatures range from 32.3 °F in January to 75.3 °F in July

The

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is 7b.

Houses of worship

* St. Boniface (Roman Catholic) *

Cathedral of St. Vincent De Paul The Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul (french: Cathédrale Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Tunis) is a Roman Catholic church located in Tunis, Tunisia. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Vincent de Paul, patron saint of charity. It is the episcopal see o ...

(Syro-Malankara and Roman Catholic) * Elmont Jewish Center (Orthodox) * Muhammadi Masjid (Muslim) * Noori Islamic Center of Elmont (Muslim) * Temple B'nai Israel of Elmont (Reform) * Shiva Vishnu Vedic Temple (Hindu) * Dharma Green Island Buddhist Monastery (Buddhist) * ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple (Hindu) *

St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery The St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery is a historic place in Elmont, New York. It was nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. It is one of few buildings that remains from the area's longstandin ...

* Elmont Temple SDA church (Seventh Day Adventist) * The Sanctuary of Elmont (Pentecostal) * Bible Baptist Church (Baptist)

Notable people

* Cara Castronuova (born 1980),

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Filipino American Filipino Americans ( fil, Mga Pilipinong Amerikano) are Americans of Filipino ancestry. Filipinos and other Asian ethnicities in North America were first documented in the 16th century as slaves and prisoners on ships sailing to and from New ...

actress, reality TV star, sports announcer, and two-time Golden Gloves boxing champion once ranked #2 nationally by

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. Certified as a boxing coach by the

New York State Athletic Commission The New York State Athletic Commission or NYSAC, also known as the New York Athletic Commission, is a division of the New York State Department of State which regulates all contests and exhibitions of unarmed combat within the state of New York, ...

, she is also a personal trainer certified by ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association). Popularly known as one of the ''celebrity trainers'' on Season 11 of NBC's

The Biggest Loser (American TV series) ''The Biggest Loser'' is an American competition reality show that initially ran on NBC for 17 seasons from 2004 to 2016 before moving to USA Network in 2020. The show features obese or overweight contestants competing to win a cash prize by los ...

, Cara is also the founder of the charity Knockout Obesity Foundation. *

Jordan Dangerfield Jordan Isaac Aldon Dangerfield (born December 25, 1990) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Towson and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Buffalo Bills in 2013. Dangerfield has ...

(born 1990), NFL football player *

Nelson DeMille Nelson Richard DeMille (born August 23, 1943) is an American author of action adventure and suspense novels. His novels include '' Plum Island'', '' The Charm School'', and '' The Gold Coast''. DeMille has also written under the pen names Jack ...

, author. *

DJ Skribble Scott Ialacci, professionally known as DJ Skribble (born October 10, 1968) is an American DJ, producer, remixer, radio personality and actor. In the early 1990s, he teamed up with Kamron, ATA, Firstborn and Tommy Never in Young Black Teenagers ...

(born 1968),

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DJ, music producer, remixer, radio personality, and actor. *

Mike Gallo Michael Dwain Gallo (born April 2, 1977) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. Biography He debuted for the Houston Astros on July 2, . Careerwise with the Astros, he was 4-3 with an ERA of 4.11. He attended Long Beach State. In ...

(born 1975),

bass guitarist, Punk Rock & Paintbrushes charity artist, and music producer with American rock & roll NYHC bands

Agnostic Front Agnostic Front is an American hardcore punk band from New York City. Founded in 1980, the band is considered an important influence on the New York hardcore scene, as well as a pioneer of the crossover thrash genre. History First era (1980–19 ...

, Murphy's Law, Stigma, and

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. * Steve Gallo (born 1981),

drummer, guitarist, and music producer with American rock & roll NYHC bands

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, and

industrial rock Industrial rock is a fusion genre that fuses industrial music and rock music. It initially originated in the 1970s, and drew influence from early experimental and industrial acts such as Cromagnon, Throbbing Gristle, Einstürzende Neubauten a ...

band Beta Plus Embryo. * Mike Grabowski (born 1977),

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bass guitarist,

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, graphic designer, and music producer with American

band Beta Plus Embryo. * Delila Hernandez (born 1984), French

Puerto Rican American Stateside Puerto Ricans ( es, link=no, Puertorriqueños de Estados Unidos), also ambiguously known as Puerto Rican Americans ( es, link=no, puertorriqueño-americanos,), or Puerto Ricans in the United States, are Puerto Ricans who are in the U ...

singer-songwriter, bass & acoustic guitars, piano player, and music producer with American rock & roll band The Last Internationale. * Andy Kaufman (born 1949), Jewish American sketch comedy Saturday Night Live actor was laid to rest in Beth David Cemetery. * Bob LeRose, advertising artist and comic book colorist for DC Comics. * Donna Orender (''née'' Geils) (born 1957), Women's Pro Basketball League All-Star and WNBA commissioner. * Marvel Comics, Ryan Penagos (born 1981), Vice President & Creative Executive for Marvel Entertainment, actor, and producer of Marvel New Media digital content. He is often the face of ''Marvel digital communications'' to fans, including hosting livestreams, podcasts, and video series. In November 2021 Ryan was picked to host the livestream premiere of Marvel Games, Marvel Games’ Marvel Future Revolution. * Dennis Peron (born 1945)

Vietnam War veteran, 1964 Sewanhaka alumni, co-authored Proposition 215, The Compassionate Use Act of 1996. Prop. 215 ''passed'' with 5,382,915 (55.6%) majority votes in favor, and was ''enacted'' on November 5, 1996. * Marco Rivera (born 1972), National Football League offensive lineman."Former Packers Guard Marco Rivera Retires With Green Bay"
, WEAU, July 21, 2008. Accessed August 7, 2017. "A native of Elmont, NY, and a graduate of Penn State, Rivera played 11 seasons in the National Football League, including two years in Dallas (2005-06)." * Bob Rozakis, comic book writer for DC Comics, editor, and creator of Bumblebee, the Calculator and Mister E, co-creator of 'Mazing Man and Hero Hotline. * Vinny Testaverde (born 1963), National Football League, NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy, Heisman Award winner. * Agnostic Front, Josh Tilotta (born 1979),

guitarist, backing vocals, and music producer with American rock & roll NYHC bands Stigma, punk rock, Last Call Brawl, and Hardcore punk, Pledge Of Resistance. *Maju Varghese, attorney and director of the White House Military Office

References

Sources

History of Belmont Park 1905–1968Early Long Island: a colonial study by Martha Bockée FlintNative American Indian Archaeology of Long Island
*History of the Jews in the United States, United States Jewish History
The Thirteen Colonies Jewish History

External links

Elmont Herald – Local News and Information – published in Elmont, NY

Town of Hempstead, Long Island, NY

Locustwood / Gotham Civic Association website

Three Village Times
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