Old Long Island School Demolished for New State-of-the-Art Park

Demolition of Historic School Building

• 🏫 A century-old school building in Holbrook, Long Island, where hundreds of children, including kindergarteners, first began their education, was demolished.
• 🕰️ Built in 1926, the Union Avenue School held significant history and tradition for the community and the school district.
• 😔 Many former students and community members expressed bittersweet feelings about seeing the historic building torn down.

Transformation into a Community Park

• 🏗️ The 4-acre lot, which sat empty for over a decade, will be transformed into a state-of-the-art park.
• 💰 The town of Brookhaven funded the demolition, as the county could not take property with buildings on it.
• ✨ Organizers believe the new park will be a peaceful and lovely addition to Holbrook, serving as a centerpiece for revitalization.

Asbestos and Future Plans

• ⚠️ Officials stated the building was full of asbestos, contributing to its demolition.
• 🗓️ Construction for the new park is expected to begin in 2026.
• 🏞️ The park will be run by Suffolk County, offering a new public space for the community.