UNIONDALE MATTERS Volume 1, Issue 1
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OUR HAMLET'S HISTORY Who Knew? Do you know that until 1852 Uniondale was known as Turtle Hook?
Turtle Hook Renamed
Hook Road Renamed
May 10, 1853- New York Times reported that a little village 1 1/2 miles east of Hempstead was re-named "Union Dale".
May 14, 1853- Hempstead Inquirer and L.I. Advertiser published the renaming of Hook Road to Union Avenue.
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BUSINESS PROFILE - JOHN J BYRNE COMMUNITY CENTER John J. Byrne Community Center, since its inception over thirty-four years ago, has been providing the physical infrastructure for community center services in Uniondale. Otherwise known as Uniondale Neighborhood Center, residents tasked the organization to deliver a physically operational structure where diverse community organizations may provide programs for children, youth, and families, emphasizing services for at-risk and underprivileged youth. The organization, led and operated by a dedicated all-volunteer board, with the input of many community members despite facing a myriad of financial and other challenges, over the years has come a long way, acquiring along its long path, two properties spanning 1 ½ acre where youth projects and summer camps, and other civic organizations have thrived to the great benefit of the Uniondale community.
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Today, the organization is on the verge of expanding its portfolio with a new community center building, made possible through a community benefits agreement between the community and Nassau Health Care Corporation, facilitated with a housing development by Engel Burman Group at the A Holly Patterson property at Jerusalem Avenue, a stone's throw away from their current location. As is currently under construction, the new community center building will not accomplish their ultimate goal. However, it will go a long way in providing a foundation for more structured community programs and inspiration for future growth and development. The organization is grateful for the genuine support over the years from its many community supporters. They welcome the feedback of community members; contact them at contactus@byrncenter.org.
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Uniondale Community Festival Saturday, July 31, 2021 OUR APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE (Listed in no particular order)
Greater Uniondale Area Action Coalition Uniondale Community Council Uniondale Community Land Trust Uniondale Fire DEpartment Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil (UUFSD Supt.) Olena Nicks (Uniondale Political Candidate) Justin Brown (Uniondale POlitical Candidate) Qdaboss (Empower Dynasty) Sam Dickerson (Better You Better Society) Danny Cappelan (NCPD)
John J Byrne Community Center Wolfpack United Senator Kevin Thomas, 6 SD Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, 18AD Janet Weekes & Suzanne Thomas The Dominican Restaurant - Uniondale DJ Bigga Troy Walker James Lee Sponsors, Vendors, Donors, Contributors Kara Pierre Erica Lee-Benedetto Christopher Greaves Vanessa Hunter
Uniondale High School (Music Department)
Grace Cathedral International (Denise DeLeon) Dante Labelle (Singer) Jusstheloyal (Rapper) Onetake carter (Rapper) Classique (Violinist) PushYourPen (Poet) Vibez
SPECIAL ACCOLADES TO FORMER DEPUTY SPEAKER, ASSEMBLYWOMAN HON. EARLENE HOOPER HER WILLINGNESS TO FIGHT FOR RESULTS AND HER OUTSTANDING EFFORTS DURING HER TENURE ON BEHALF OF UNIONDALE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
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Uniondale Neighborhood Center, Inc. Uniondale residents founded Uniondale Neighborhood Center in 1986 to build or cause to be built a community center for its residents, especially for its youth.
For decades, Uniondale Neighborhood Center has been making a difference in Uniondale. The organization has been the home for multiple organizations over its long history. Among the groups that have found some refuge at our facilities are The Uniondale Community Council and its youth project, S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, and Energetic Enterprise Youth Community Studio.
Uniondale Neighborhood Center, Inc. 800 Jerusalem Avenue PO Box 53 Uniondale, NY 11553 P: 516-554-8124 www.byrncenter.org
Because of the dedication and tenacity of the center's board members, key community organizations, and businesses a milestone accomplishment will soon be realized with a new community center building. The organization has for years operated in limited facilities. This will make a welcome difference.
Uniondale Neighborhood Center renamed the community center in honor of Monsignor John J. Byrne, the founding pastor of St. Martha's RC Church. Monsignor Byrne was a community activist who cared deeply for the welfare of Uniondale residents and the future of its youth. His influence was a factor in the center's initial achievements. We owe him a ton of gratitude.
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