Amityville, NY
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About Amityville
- • Comedian Amy Schumer, known for her stand-up, was raised in Amityville.
- • The 'Amityville Horror' book and film franchise originated with the town's infamous house.
- • Its location on the Great South Bay established it as a maritime and shipbuilding hub.
- • Rumors of a hidden basement room in the infamous house persist to this day.
- • Devastating Hurricane Sandy in 2012 caused widespread flooding and damage.
- • Named for mill owner Samuel Ireland, it incorporated in 1894.
- • Home to roughly 9,500 residents, it's smaller than nearby Babylon.
- • Sitting at 13 feet above sea level, it's vulnerable to coastal flooding.
- • Many residents work in service industries or commute to New York City.
- • A quiet, suburban atmosphere permeates the historic streets.
- • The New York Islanders, a short drive away, won four Stanley Cups in the 1980s.
- • Amityville High School rivals compete fiercely in football and lacrosse.