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Introduction to East Rockaway, New York
East Rockaway, New York, in Nassau county, is 5 miles SW of Hempstead, New York and 17 miles E of New York, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,414 people in East Rockaway.
East Rockaway History
East Rockaway was originally known as Near Rockaway. Because of its proximity to deep inland channels, the town was suitable for ships and started as a center for shipping and trading. Joseph Havilland built the first grist mill in the area in 1688. The present name, East Rockaway, was adopted by the village in 1869. It was officially incorporated in 1900 with a population of 969.
East Rockaway and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In East Rockaway
As it is located close to the Atlantic Ocean, the many beaches in the area provide recreation to the resident of East Rockaway. There are a number of golf courses nearby, which offer excellent facilities.
East Rockaway Transportation
John F. Kennedy International Airport is nearby.
East Rockaway Higher Education
Higher studies can be pursued at Nassau Community College, Adelphi University, Hofstra University and the New York Institute of Technology.
East Rockaway strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing East Rockaway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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