Bay Shore is a community located within the town of Islip, in the state of New York on the South Shore of Long Island, adjacent to the Great South Bay. According to the 2000 census, the last year for which data is available, the population of Bay Shore was 23,852. In 2008, the area celebrated the 300th anniversary of its purchase of the land from the Secatogue Indians.During the late 1970's,
. Bay Shore suffered a significant decline. Having lost their local government, the residents found themselves incapable of making decisions which now fell under the jurisdiction of the Town of Islip and Suffolk County. The population slowly decreased, and rental properties and multi-family dwellings arose in areas where once only single-family houses had been allowed. Many local businesses began to fail, and commercial district became dilapidated and vacant.Bay Shore experienced a resurgence in the 1980's, when several attempts were made to revitalize the community. Upscale townhouses and condominiums were constructed, and gated communities began to appear on the grounds of once-sprawling estates. The Bay Shore theater, once a famous tourist destination, was remodeled and expanded into a youth center. Other aesthetic improvements, including new sidewalks, antique-style streetlamps, and a new park are currently underway.There are a wide assortment of stores located in Bay Shore. Large chain franchises including Best Buy, Sears and The Home Depot have come to the area in recent years. The Westfield South Shore shopping center, located in Bay Shore, has an array of shopping and dining options and is located just a few miles from Main Street. Additionally, there are an assortment of restaurants, florists, pawn shops and specialty stores within the community.For those looking for work, Bay Shore is unique. It's position within the state of New York makes it a particularly ideal location for those who commute to work, or who are seeking employment in the transit industry. Bay Shore is only twelve miles from Islip MacArthur Airport. The area is also a stop on the Montauk Branch of the Long Island Rail Road, and is a popular stop for visitors traveling to and from Fire Island. Bay Shore is also the home to several terminals for the Fire Island Ferries, serving many small area-towns.For those searching for employment in the field of education, Bay Shore is home to eight schools: five elementary schools, one middle school, one high school and the Bay Shore Parochial School.Job hunters in the healthcare profession might do well to look into Southside Hospital, which is part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System and located in Bay Shore and offers many resident and intern programs at its campus.More reference links: http://www.nytimes.com/1992/04/12/realestate/if-you-re-thinking-of-living-in-bay-shore.html?pagewanted=1 http://factfinder.census.gov/ http://www.reference.com/browse/Bay+Shore
