48-699: NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island is a hospital in Mineola, New York , on Long Island . It is affiliated with NYU Langone Health System and was founded in 1896 as Nassau Hospital and was later renamed to Winthrop-University Hospital . It is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top-10 New York metropolitan area hospitals. It is currently a 591-bed medical academic center and ACS Level 1 Trauma Center . The hospital features more than 75 divisions of specialty care, offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs and services to address every stage of life. NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island also has
96-587: A Research Institute that conducts robust research and studies that are helping to shape the future of medicine. The hospital, with ties to New York University , blends the progressive philosophy and advances of a teaching and research institution with a personal approach to patient care that is the cornerstone of the organization. The NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island campus is also home to the new NYU Long Island School of Medicine—a tuition-free school with an accelerated three-year curriculum devoted exclusively to training primary care physicians. It agreed to merge into
144-510: A borough of New York City in 1898, and in 1899 Nassau County was formed from the part of Queens that did not so consolidate.Voters selected Mineola (in the Town of North Hempstead) to be the county seat for the new county of Nassau in November 1898 (before Mineola incorporated as a village in 1906 and set its boundaries), winning out over Hicksville and Hempstead. The Garden City Company (founded in 1893 by
192-519: A hospital in New York is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Mineola, New York Mineola is a village and the county seat of Nassau County , on Long Island, New York , United States. The population was 20,800 at the time of the 2020 census . The village's name is derived from an Algonquin Chief, Miniolagamika, which means "pleasant village". The Incorporated Village of Mineola
240-407: Is composed of a mayor and four trustees. Each member is elected to a four-year term. The board is charged with management of village property and finances, and may take all measures under the law for the good government of the village. The trustees may adopt a wide range of local laws to address village concerns. They are appointed to be liaison officers to various community organizations throughout
288-553: Is home to large Portuguese communities, and has been for years. Portuguese restaurants and businesses and the Portuguese language are a common feature throughout the neighborhood. According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has an area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km ), all land. The villages bordering Mineola are East Williston , Garden City , Old Westbury , and Williston Park . Mineola also borders
336-680: Is located primarily in the Town of North Hempstead , with the exception being a small portion of its southern edge within the Town of Hempstead . Old Country Road runs along the village's southern border. The area serviced by the Mineola Post Office extends farther south into the adjacent village of Garden City , where the Old Nassau County Courthouse is located. Offices of many Nassau County agencies are in both Mineola and Garden City. The central, flat, grassy part of Long Island
384-540: Is now occupied by the present Nassau County region of Greater Westbury and Garden City . The year 1905 saw the opening of Belmont Park on part of the western edge of the Hempstead Plains. Its mile and a half main track is the largest dirt Thoroughbred race course in the world, and it has the sport's largest grandstand. The South Westbury section of the plains is (appropriately) known as Salisbury , and Nassau County's largest park (more than 800 acres (3 km²))
432-616: The East Williston UFSD , Carle Place UFSD , and the Garden City UFSD . As such, children who reside within the village and attend public schools go to school in one of these four districts, depending on where they live within the village. The private, Catholic Chaminade High School (all boys) is located within the village. Jericho Turnpike (NY 25) passes through the village and Hillside Avenue (NY 25B) forms part of its northern border. Old Country Road also passes through
480-524: The Hempstead Plains . It was in 1858 when this land was named after an Algonquin Indian Chief, Miniolagamika meaning, "Pleasant Village". The name was later shortened and altered to "Mineola". From about 1787 until the 1870s, the area was the county seat for Queens County, in a section then known as Clowesville, just outside the present village boundaries. The western portion of Queens became
528-526: The census of 2010, there were 18,799 people, 7,473 households, and 4,954 families residing in the village. The population density was 10,337.3 people per square mile (3,991.3 people/km ). There were 7,650 housing units at an average density of 4,111.5 per square mile (1,587.5/km ). The racial makeup of the village was 81.7% White , 71.5% Non-Hispanic White, 2.0% African American , 0.2% Native American , 8.5% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 5.3% from other races , and 2.3% from two or more races. 16.4% of
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#1732855589487576-412: The Hempstead Plains had earned the appellation "Cradle of Aviation". The Hempstead Plains Aerodrome was renamed to in 1917 to Hazelhurst Field, and again in 1918 to Roosevelt Field on the eastern half, and Curtiss Field to the west. These facilities and Mitchel Field provided the eastern United States' hub of private, and even military, air activity. The most famous flight from the Hempstead Plains
624-581: The Hempstead Plains was aviation. In July 1909, aviator and manufacturer Glenn Curtiss relocated his base of operation from his native upstate New York to Mineola . Curtiss, at the controls of his biplane the Golden Flyer, circled the plains' Washington Avenue field for more than 52 minutes, demonstrating the aircraft's capabilities and earning the Scientific American prize for a flight of more than 25 kilometres (16 mi). Some 15 years later,
672-526: The NYU Langone Health System in 2016. The hospital was founded in 1896 as Long Island's first hospital. It was originally named Nassau Hospital, but the name was changed to Winthrop-University Hospital in 1985 due to confusion with Nassau County Medical Center . The name was chosen to honor the Winthrop family, including Robert Winthrop, an investment banker and former president of the hospital who
720-538: The Plains region. The west section of Roosevelt Field (once known as Curtiss Field before its 1929 merger with Roosevelt) ceased operations in 1951 and has been occupied since 1956 by the Roosevelt Field Mall , one of the world's largest indoor shopping centers. To the east, the former Roosevelt Raceway section is occupied by a multiplex cinema, Target department store, and luxury condominiums. The section north of
768-557: The area, the most lavish being the Century Opera House. Most theaters had a showing in the morning and in the evening, usually featuring a live pianist who kept up with the action of the movie while playing music that suited the story. As years passed, Jericho Turnpike became the commercial "main street". Farmland was sold off and homes and offices were built. Mineola has continued to be a community of growth and development. Mineola held its centennial celebration in 2006. Mineola
816-562: The existing six-foot post office. As the Mineola population grew, the post office was relocated to the Meyer Building on Mineola Boulevard and then twice more to 3rd Street and 2nd Street. It eventually found its permanent home on 1st Street and Main Street. Mineola's first theatre named Allen's Hall drew in many early moviegoers to see "the flickers". Motion picture success drew in other theaters to
864-616: The famed duo of Clarence Chamberlain and Bert Acosta , dubbed "twins of derring-do", all spent time in Mineola taking advantage of the rolling grasslands and favorable winds. On November 1, 1915, Captain Raynal Cawthorne Bolling , a New York attorney working at United States Steel , organized the Aviation Detachment, 1st Battalion Signal Corps of the New York National Guard (now the 102d Rescue Squadron ). It
912-619: The first person to complete a solo flight from the United States across the Atlantic Ocean. The Mineola Hotel burned down in 1966 as the result of arson. One man was killed. Main Street was the center of village business as well as a popular meeting place for farmers and the business community alike. The general store offered an array of goods that would fulfill most everyday needs, such as hardware, toys, wool, dry goods, clothing and food. The small glass-fronted mail and delivery boxes filled
960-647: The first year. The original hospital was constructed in 1900. Renamed Winthrop in the 1980s, it is now a nationally recognized award-winning hospital and in 2004 was ranked among the Top 5 Percent of Acute-Care Hospitals in the Country. In 1888, the Mineola Fire Department was formed in the Willis Ave School house. The department soon moved to a location on Washington Ave. Mineola was also a familiar place to many of
1008-695: The hamlets ( CDP ) of Carle Place , Garden City Park , and Herricks . The village gained territory between the 1990 census and the 2000 census. Near the center of the village, Mineola Memorial Park commemorates the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks with a monument. Mineola's own Memorial Library, as well as multiple private & public schools, adjoin the park. The Memorial Tablet and surrounding paths were an Eagle Project by Troop 45 Eagle Scout Edward Kaiser. Mineola consists of 3 villages & 2 unincorporated hamlets Mineola Carle Place Albertson East Williston Williston Park As of
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#17328555894871056-528: The heirs of Alexander Turney Stewart ) donated four acres of land for the county buildings just south of the Mineola train station and the present day Village of Mineola, in the Town of Hempstead. Mineola officially became the County Seat of Nassau County on July 13, 1900, as Governor Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the Nassau County Court House. A celebration was held to commemorate
1104-709: The most famous pilots in history. The Aero Club of America chose the area for the level plains. Glenn Curtiss brought the area to national attention in July 1909 with his second Scientific American Award flight of over 23 minutes and 15 miles. He also made some of the first public flights in America in his "Golden Flyer", while practicing for the Reims Aviation Meet in France. The Wright Brothers , Igor Sikorsky , Captain Rene Fonck, and
1152-743: The most rapidly vanishing habitats in the world, along with scores of birds, butterflies, and other animals that are vanishing with it. Horse racing in the United States and on the North American continent dates back to the establishment of the Newmarket course on the Salisbury Plains section of the Hempstead Plains of Long Island in 1665. This first racing meet in North America was supervised by New York's colonial governor, Richard Nicolls . The area
1200-566: The occasion on the barren 5-acre (20,000 m ) site at the corner of Old Country Road and Franklin Avenue. Many dignitaries were present to witness this event such as Frederick Hicks , Congressman Townsend Scudder , Colonel William Youngs and Supervisors William Jones and Edwin Willits. Mineola was legally incorporated as a village in 1906 and run by a president. The land on which the County buildings sat
1248-431: The population is Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 7,473 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1296-431: The population is Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 7,473 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1344-569: The raceway, development on which dates back to the 1960s, is occupied by The Source Mall anchored by Costco (and formerly by the flagship of the Fortunoff department stores). Mitchel Field , which includes the Hempstead Plains site formerly known as Camp Mills , housed an Air Force base until 1961 and is currently used for multiple sites, including the Cradle of Aviation Museum , Nassau Community College , Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum , and some of
1392-724: The southwest, it remained at Mineola training and was released from federal service on November 2, 1916. After World War I, the British Royal Navy rigid airship R34 made the first-ever east–west aerial crossing of the North Atlantic , traveling from the airship base at RAF East Fortune in the UK to Mineola from July 2 to 6, 1919. On May 20, 1927, at 7:52 a.m., Charles Lindbergh started his historic flight from nearby Roosevelt Field . Thirty-three hours later he landed in Paris and became
1440-570: The village and forms its border with Garden City. The historic Long Island Motor Parkway used to pass through the village, as well. Other major roads within the village include Mineola Boulevard, Roslyn Road, and Willis Avenue. Hempstead Plains The Hempstead Plains is a region of central Long Island , in what is now Nassau County , in New York State. It was once an open expanse of native grassland estimated to once extend to about 60,000 acres (240 km ; 94 sq mi). It
1488-576: The village and report back to the board with updates at board meetings. As of July 2022, the Mayor of Mineola is Paul A. Pereira, the Deputy Mayor is Janine Sartori, and the Village Trustees are Jeffrey M. Clark, Paul S. Cuasto, Janine Sartori, and Donna M. Solosky. In 2005–2006, as a result of numerous recommendations from the community that Mineola increase its police force, a Mineola Police Task Force
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1536-448: The village was $ 60,706, and the median income for a family was $ 71,042. Males had a median income of $ 47,182 versus $ 37,057 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 28,890. About 2.6% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2000, there were 19,234 people, 7,473 households, and 4,954 families residing in
1584-473: The village was $ 60,706, and the median income for a family was $ 71,042. Males had a median income of $ 47,182 versus $ 37,057 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 28,890. About 2.6% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over. The legislative body of the village, the Village of Mineola Board of Trustees,
1632-410: The village. The population density was 10,337.3 people per square mile (3,991.3 people/km ). There were 7,650 housing units at an average density of 4,111.5 per square mile (1,587.5/km ). The racial makeup of the village was 82.39% White , 1.03% African American , 0.29% Native American , 4.52% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 3.93% from other races , and 3.79% from two or more races. 13.03% of
1680-474: Was Charles Lindbergh 's 1927 journey to France. On May 20-May 21, Lindbergh, aboard the single-engine monoplane Spirit of St. Louis , was the first pilot to fly from the U.S. solo and nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean, flying from Roosevelt Field to Le Bourget , Paris , in 33½ hours. (His grandson Erik Lindbergh repeated this trip in 2002, 75 years later, in 17 hours 17 minutes.) With the mid-century period came suburbanization and commercial development of
1728-410: Was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.20. In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males. The median income for a household in
1776-410: Was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.20. In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males. The median income for a household in
1824-634: Was a descendant of John Winthrop , and his uncle and wife. In 1996, it became part of the Winthrop South Nassau University Health System, alongside South Nassau Communities Hospital (now Mount Sinai South Nassau ). In 2003, the Winthrop South Nassau System became part of New York Presbyterian . In 2017, Winthrop became affiliated with NYU Langone, becoming NYU Winthrop. By 2019, a full asset merger between NYU and Winthrop had been complete. In November 2020, it
1872-598: Was announced that the hospital changed its name to NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island. The details of the Winthrop South Nassau departure from New York Presbyterian are unclear. The details of the Winthrop-South Nassau breakup are also unclear, but the two hospitals are now affiliated with different health systems. 40°44′24″N 73°38′34″W / 40.740114°N 73.642735°W / 40.740114; -73.642735 This article relating to
1920-546: Was appointed by Mayor Jack M. Martins to evaluate the feasibility of withdrawing from the Nassau County Police Department and establishing a village police force. The Mayor indicated to the Task Force at its inception that if the feasibility study resulted in a positive report, Mineola would only have its own police department if the residents approved such through a village-wide referendum. The village board
1968-640: Was cited as one of the few natural prairies east of the Allegheny Mountains . Long Island historians George Dade and Frank Strand wrote that it was created by an outwash of glacial sediment more than ten thousand years ago. The result was vast, flat open land. The site is considered highly ecologically and historically significant. The Hempstead Plains supports populations of federally endangered and globally rare plants among its 250 different kinds of vegetation as well as several plant species that are now considered rare in New York State. It represents one of
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2016-507: Was established in the region as Salisbury Park in the 1940s, on the site of the former Salisbury Golf Links. The county facility has been known as Eisenhower Park since 1971. Even during the later era of air flight activity on the Hempstead Plains, part of the east section of privately owned Roosevelt Field became Roosevelt Raceway , first a popular auto-racing site and then the pioneering standardbred track in horse racing , from 1940 to its closing in 1988. Another pioneering industry on
2064-557: Was first settled by Europeans around 1644. Although the settlers were from the English colony of Connecticut , a patent was issued by Dutch New Netherland after the settlers had purchased land from the local Native Americans. The town may have been named for either Hemel Hempstead in England, or the city of Heemstede in North Holland . In early US history, the Hempstead Plains region
2112-517: Was not included as part of the village. The land and the buildings have a Mineola postal address, but are within the present day Village of Garden City , which did not incorporate or set its boundaries until 1919. NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island , founded in 1896 by local physicians and residents as Nassau Hospital, and later Winthrop-University Hospital, was Long Island's first voluntary hospital. In 1897, it admitted 91 patients, performed 27 operations, and reported two births and eight deaths during
2160-571: Was originally known as the Hempstead Plains . In the 19th century, various communities were started in this area. One of those communities was called "Hempstead Branch," which would ultimately be known as "Mineola" later on. Long Island was part of Henry Hudson's original claim in the name of the Dutch East India Company dating as far back as 1609. In the 18th century, the Dutch and English settlers worked to clear farmland to start their life on
2208-664: Was separated from the North Shore of Long Island by the Harbor Hill Moraine , later approximately Route 25 . The modern Hempstead Turnpike approximately traces the separation of the plain from the South Shore of Long Island . The east–west extent was from somewhat west of the modern Queens, New York City border to slightly beyond the Suffolk County border. The Town of Hempstead , now America's most populous civil township,
2256-512: Was split 3–2 in favor of the police force, with then-Mayor Jack Martins, Deputy Mayor Werther and Trustee Davanzo supporting it while trustees Fargrieve and Cusato opposed it. On December 5, 2006, the measure was defeated by a 2-1 margin. Dover Publications is based in Mineola. Mineola is primarily located within the boundaries of (and served by) the Mineola Union Free School District . Smaller sections of Mineola are in
2304-601: Was the Guard's first genuine aviation unit. Subsequently, the organization was redesignated the 1st Aero Company. Located at Mineola on Long Island, the unit rented and then purchased its own aircraft with funds donated by the Aero Club of America and other contributors. It was "provisionally recognized" on June 22, 1916, and then called into federal service on July 13, 1916, during the Mexican border crisis. However, instead of active service in
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