East Meadow is a major suburb in Nassau with over 35 thousand residents and a town area in excess of 5 square miles. East Meadow has clearly come a long way since its agrarian past. It appears to have a continuing attraction for new home buyers. It is also well organized to meet the special needs of a relatively mature population.

The original pastures of East Meadow made it a favorite of cattle owners in the 17th and early 18th centuries. They used the area that is now the town of East Meadows to graze their herds. The land was held by the British during the Revolutionary War and they used it as logistic support. Land holdings were consolidated after independence and East Meadow became known for large and highly productive agricultural estates. It followed the path of the rest of Nassau in the decades following World War II, and has steadily emerged as a residential suburb of choice in the County.

The Eisenhower Park is a showpiece of East Meadows. Lit tennis courts and a golf driving range accompany playing fields, 3 public 18-hole courses, and a path for jogging. Quality open air entertainment is available when the weather permits. The Park includes a Memorial for Veterans and a fine restaurant that caters to events as well.

Medical facilities in East Meadow match the needs of the relatively large population. The town has a Substance Alternative Clinic as well, to cater to the needs of people all over the County who need help to treat some form of addiction. The Center for Primary Care and the Musculo Skeletal Institute accompany the County Medical Center in providing comprehensive and convenient healthcare for East Meadow residents.

The East Meadow School District has served the local community since 1814 and its 9 schools have some 8 thousand students on its rolls. Continuing education for adults includes English, Defensive driving, Wellness, Self-Development and Computers amongst other subjects. There are rebates for people who are over 60 years of age. The town has an adequate public library. The soccer club is one of the biggest in the County and has members between the ages of 4 and 19. Teams travel as well as play in intra-mural tournaments.

The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce has key members of the local business community as members and helps new enterprises find their feet in town. It is also a forum for business to dialogue with people at large and to present viewpoints to the town administration

East Meadow offers a variety of dining choices. It is one of the better places in Nassau for Japanese food and other Asian cuisine with a halal meat option is also available. The town is quite a place for Italian food with everything from a pizza to an elegant meal with classic flavors and distinctive wine. Steak diners satisfy conservative tastes and chains such as Burger King are present in abundance as well. East Meadow sports a slew of Pubs and a Night Club to meet the needs of people who value evening entertainment with friends, table games and music to heighten the pleasure of a relaxing session of drinking.

The Coliseum Motor Inn in town has over 100 well appointed rooms, an outdoor pool and multi-lingual staff. The East Meadow realty market is dynamic with over 15 realtors based right in the town.