Job in Melville, where to move (westward) for a more urban feel? (Hempstead: movie theater)

[no futile action]

I work in Melville and looking for a place preferably on the north/central part of nassau to move to, a place more urban in terms of walkability and a decent amount of 20-somethings.

I'm not looking in Suffolk even though Huntington might match my description, I'd prefer a place closer to the city if possible.

Any recommendations?

I'll even consider the south shore, but my preference is definitely for north/central with where I work.

[LongIslandPerson]

Originally Posted by no futile action

I work in Melville and looking for a place preferably on the north/central part of nassau to move to, a place more urban in terms of walkability and a decent amount of 20-somethings.

I'm not looking in Suffolk even though Huntington might match my description, I'd prefer a place closer to the city if possible.

Any recommendations?

I'll even consider the south shore, but my preference is definitely for north/central with where I work.

'North Shore Nassau' and 'urban' don't belong in the same sentence.

Mineola might be a good choice for you but other than that the closest you will get to that is Hempstead, which is a very troubled community. Westbury is also somewhat urban but I can't say I would recommend it.... But you'll never know until you visit it yourself.

[dman72]

Originally Posted by no futile action

I work in Melville and looking for a place preferably on the north/central part of nassau to move to, a place more urban in terms of walkability and a decent amount of 20-somethings.

I'm not looking in Suffolk even though Huntington might match my description, I'd prefer a place closer to the city if possible.

Any recommendations?

I'll even consider the south shore, but my preference is definitely for north/central with where I work.

You're going to have to go to Queens most likely to get walkable urban feel.

[LegalDiva]

Long Beach
Rockville Centre

In Queens:
Bayside (off Bell Blvd)
Forest Hills

[Buscape]

Westbury, Mineola, Lynbrook, Rockville Center, Port Washington, Manhasset, Great Neck, Long Beach (might be a little too far)

[GonPhishn]

Originally Posted by Buscape

Westbury, Mineola, Lynbrook, Rockville Center, Port Washington, Manhasset, Great Neck, Long Beach (might be a little too far)

What parts of Port Washington, Manhasset and Great Neck are "urban"?

[Buscape]

the main shopping areas around the train station are very walkable... Manhasset has a movie theater, some cafes, a bar, restaurants, and small stores... Same with Great Neck and Port Washington...

[Elke Mariotti]

Rockville center is probably the only one that comes close. Long beach is a bit far imho

[lubby]

I agree RVC is a good choice, close to lots of shopping, restaurants and train. Though Forest hills is still a good area. I lived there when i was little.

[checkmatechamp13]

I second Mineola. It would be a pretty straight shot down Old Country Road to Melville, and there are buses and the LIRR as backup in case your car breaks down.