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Fun Local Trivia
  1. Long Island stretches 125 miles from the farthest point west to the farthest point east at Montauk. The lighthouse at Montauk was New York's first coastal beacon, built in 1796.
  2. In 1909, Hempstead, Long Island, the town in which Hofstra resides, would earn the nickname, "the cradle of aviation," as the flat plains made for a natural airfield. With the approaching world wars, the area became the foremost training grounds for Army aviators.
  3. Roosevelt Field, now the site of endless shopping and dining possibilities, is the site where Charles Lindbergh launched the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean to Paris.
  4. For all of you nature-lovers seeking an alternate way to spend the weekend on Long Island, the Old Westbury Gardens recently celebrated their 100th anniversary. Just a short bus ride from the school, you'll forget about the hustle of Long Island amid the 160 acres of preserved gardens, landscaped grounds, ponds, and lakes.
  5. Besides all of the major sports teams associated with New York, Long Island is becoming more and more famous for the other sporting events it hosts. Aside from the perennials (Belmont Stakes and the U.S. Tennis Open in Queens), Long Island has recently hosted the U.S. Golf Open twice in four years.
Notable Natives
  • Billy Joel – musician, "Piano Man"
  • The Baldwin Brothers – actors
  • Eddie Murphy – comedian
  • Billy Crystal – comedian
  • Ashanti – pop star
  • Mariah Carey – pop star
  • Vinny Testaverde – former New York Jet
  • Jim Brown – football hall of famer
  • Jane Monheit – jazz singer
  • Natalie Portman – actress
  • Eddie Money – classic rocker
Points of Interest
  • American Museum of National History
  • Anywhere on the North Shore
  • Belmont Park
  • The Bronx Zoo
  • Central Park
  • Eisenhower Park
  • Greenwich Village
  • Jones Beach
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Nassau Coliseum
  • Radio City Music Hall
  • Robert Moses State Park

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One of the great things about Hofstra's location is that it's close to a lot of things to do. There is the Roosevelt Field Mall and the Mall at the Source for shopping, two movie theaters that are a short drive away if you want to catch a flick on the weekend, and Jones Beach about 15 minutes away. Right off campus, there's also the Nassau Coliseum that has several concerts and games throughout the year.

However, Hofstra is also located in one of the worst neighborhoods in Nassau County. Hempstead has had many problems with drugs and violence over the years, and even though things are slowly getting better, it's still a pretty dangerous place to be at night or if you're by yourself. If you really must venture off campus, Garden City is a nicer neighborhood with a good amount of stores and restaurants. Or you can always take the LIRR to New York City if you get bored. Just make sure to take it from Mineola because taking it from Hempstead takes longer and the station isn't as nice or safe as Mineola.

  

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Local Atmosphere at Hofstra University

LenaTamrat

Pre-Medicine Studies '15

2.7
C+

We Live in Hempstead...

I mean there's New York City like an hour or two from my school but where our school is centered is not in the best place... we are in Hempstead where there is gang violence and muggers... I don't know why anyone would decide to put a school here.

May 25, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Hofstra University

kmurph41

Elementary Education '15

4.6
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Hofstra University is only five minutes from local shops and malls, twenty minutes from the beach and a half hour by train to the city. There is always something to do and Hofstra offers multiple plays and performances on campus to enhance the overall culture of the enviorment. Students here love participating in activities on and off campus and the students here and friendly.

Mar 12, 2012

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katelynlapak

Marketing '15

4.2
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Small - but Has the Potential to Be So Much Bigger

Without a car, Hofstra can seem very small. But the university has a shuttle system to the huge Roosevelt Field Mall, Target, Stop & Shop, and also the train stations which makes it really easy to get into NYC. The area surrounding Hofstra is potentially dangerous - and I don't suggest going out alone at night - but overall, Hofstra is what you make of it. I suggest getting into NYC as much as possible and utilizing the shuttle system if you do not have a car of your own. Taxis are always an option as well.

Feb 12, 2012

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Broadway Mall
  • The Mall at the Source
  • Roosevelt Field Mall
Major Sports Teams
  • New York Giants: NFL
  • New York Islanders: NHL
  • New York Jets: NFL
  • New York Knicks: NBA
  • New York Mets: MLB
  • New York Rangers: NHL
  • New York Yankees: MLB
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • New York City: NY: 30 minutes
  • Philadelphia: PA: 2 hours, 30 minutes

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AMC Loews Raceway 10
1025 Corporate Dr.
Westbury
(516) 745-6633

Roosevelt Field 8
630 Old Country Rd.
Garden City
(516) 741-4009

United Artists Westbury Stadium 12
7000 Brush Hollow Rd.
Westbury
(800) 326-3264

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