Cedarhurst was incorporated in 1910. It is proud of its accomplished during the past century and looks forward to the future with confidence. It retains the rustic charm of a bygone era while keeping in step with cutting edge technology. The 1 square mile of Cedarhurst with its quiet and verdant ambience, has always been a magnetic draw for folks on the look out for a new home in gracious surroundings. A Hurst refers to a grove, so the town must owe its name to the cedar trees found near the original Post Office. The town is no more than 15 minutes from JFK airport and it is well connected by both road and rail.

Cedarhurst has become a most desirable suburb, with dynamic commerce in an atmosphere that does not ignore aesthetic pursuits. An avenue for such combined expression is in the kind of shopping experience that Cedarhurst offers. Not quite the Mall kind, nor unsophisticated village stores, Cedarhurst combines tasteful boutiques with outlets of famous chains amidst elegant cafes and fine restaurants. Browsers are relentlessly tempted with delectable goods and offers of unprecedented value. The fierce onslaught on one's credit card is never gross and is conducted with finesse that makes every expedition a special pleasure.

Cedarhurst has the science of marketing with diligence. No effort is spared to engage customers and to satisfy their needs whether expressed or covert. The shopping district is kept in show room conditions at all times. It is but a short and pleasant walk from the Rail Road Station. Parking lots entice drivers with free meters during weekend primetime. Shops stay open until after the working day has ended and until well after dinner as well, once every week. Customer satisfaction is a belief in this town and you may search for days without finding an unhappy shopper. Competing towns shudder in fear as Cedarhurst nets new and loyal patronage from every direction which keeps realtors such as ParkTerrace.com busy.

Restless on its laurels, Cedarhurst has mobilized prized resources to develop new localities. Residents and entrepreneurs can anticipate new benefits and additional avenues for their vocations in the near future. Cedarhurst is on a path to consolidate its recent gains and is likely to go from strength to strength. The Main Street and Downtown Projects hold great promise for the town and are the focus of much attention and a concerted management effort.

Frenzied progress is but a part of Cedarhurst life. The Performing Arts are celebrated with passion and the talented are assured of appreciative audiences and material support from the highly literate and culturally aware citizens in town. The Gazebo is a favorite with artists and audience alike and it has an eclectic and packed schedule as long as the weather remains benign.

The concert extravaganza of the Gazebo is just one part of a haven of open air, carefully tended lawns, shady trees and scores of children playing with abandon. The Cedarhurst Park has been extensively renovated with the town's' signature verve and is an oasis of solitude and a beehive of fun all at the same time. The Park has won an award, is celebrated for its original lay out and is entirely representative of the town's genius in creating exceptional assets out of mundane assets that other towns take for granted.