Amityville is a village located in Suffolk County on the South Shore of Long Island, New York. In 1653, the village was first settled by Huntington which traveled to the south shore for salt hay. The former names were Huntington West Neck South, Sweet Hollow, and West Neck South. One tradition says the village name was changed in 1846 when residents met to find a better name for its new post office. Another says it was named by mill owner Samuel Ireland to name the town for his boat the Amity. On March 3, 1894, the village formally became incorporated and several business establishments were constructed during that time. Milling and baking units accompanied shops and a post office as well from the earliest days of the town's establishment. People of substance began to acquire estates and settle in the village and one of their most distinguished guests was a person no less than George Washington. Real estate in Amityville continues to be prized in Amityville's exclusive surroundings.
The story of a real life DeFeo murder case makes Amityville very intriguing and interesting to those people planning to stay in the area. It is said that the house become haunted that was featured in the novel with still many film versions existed but it has been renovated and the address changed in order to discourage tourists from visiting it. The Amityville Horror was a best-selling book which the story is said to be based on the DeFeo murders. Today, Amityville is a very safe place to live with the area having a very low crime rate according to records of the FBI. The Triangle is the area’s most popular attraction which is officially designated “Memorial Triangle” in memory of all who have served the village. The Amityville Historical Society/Lauder Museum is located at the corner of Broadway and Ireland Place, just south of The Triangle that has all historical facts and knowledge about the activities, sites, memorabilia, materials of the South Shore of Long Island in and around Amityville and the surrounding and adjacent communities. Aside from it, the waterfront village is also popular for its beach, parks, fishing areas, and nature trail.
North Shore eye care has been a leader in cataract surgery and laser vision correction for many years. Our four board certified eye doctors, Dr. Sid Martin, Dr Larry Zweibel, Dr. Jeff Martin and Dr. John Mauro have been proud to lead the way in eye surgery and have been using the best in technology and technique for years. We are now offering expert eyelid plastic surgery and retinal specialty care. Our oculoplastic ophthalmologist, Dr Neil Nichols, is board certified and has been providing care for eyelid problems such as droopy eyelids and eyelid malposition for several years in our community. He also has expertise in treating cosmetic eyelid problems with botox and blepharoplasty. He is available for consultation for all eyelid conditions and is happy to continue the tradition of kindness and compassion that defines North Shore eye care.
Also in our Smithtown, New York office in Long Island, we are now providing expert retinal care including eye care for macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachments as well as diabetic eye care and laser for diabetic retinopathy. We have ability to do OCT, the most advanced way to image the retina and FA, which is a way to image the retina after injecting a chemical dye into the blood stream. Our patients have been pleased with the expanded services and are happy to get all of their eye care in one location.
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