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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

katelynlapak

'15

Marketing

4.2
A-

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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Local Atmosphere at Hofstra University

dancerina

'13

Dance

4.6
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Hofstra Atmosphere

Hofstra is a wonderful school, the campus is beautiful like an Arboretum. There is no need to go anywhere else, statues, gardens, a variety of restaurants. Hofstra is like a mini city unto itself. Although Hofstra is located in the town of Hempstead which is not so good on any level it is nearby to many other towns and cities. Hofstra is just a short ride to NYC via train best taken from Mineola instead of Hempstead, and Long Islands other historic towns have wonderful cultural attractions activities shopping and are safe such as Garden City five minutes away which is the next town. Other towns are Brookville, Northport, Babylon, Huntington, Montauk, Port Jefferson to name just a few. Jones Beach is nearby ten minutes a world famous beach. Hofstra is accross the street from the Nassau Colliseum where there are many different types of entertainment and sports. Westbury Music Fair also located in Nassau County offers music, comedy, and other entertainment.

Jan 07, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Hofstra University

rissa13

'15

Pre-Law Studies

4.2
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You Won't Be Bored

The Roosevelt Field Mall is close by, and is one of the largest malls in the country. Also there is the movie theater, NYC is a train ticket away and bars to go to if you're into drinking. There's never a dull moment on the weekends unless you're stuck on campus

Oct 29, 2011

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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
Did You Know?

Fun Facts about Long Island:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Famous People from Long Island:

  • The “Piano Man” Billy Joel
  • All four of the Baldwin brothers
  • Comedians Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy
  • Pop stars Mariah Carey and Ashanti
  • Former New York Jet Vinny Testaverde
  • Football hall of famer Jim Brown
  • Jazz singer Jane Monheit
  • Actress Natalie Portman
  • Classic rocker Eddie Money

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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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