UNIONDALE MATTERS Volume 1, Issue 1
AUGUST, 2021 EDITION
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.
Site of JJBCC Current Location
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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