The unincorporated community of Uniondale is located in the town of Hempstead in an area that claims a lengthy military history from the revolutionary era through the 20th century. The establishment of Mitchell Field on its northern edge grew into an Army Air Corps base during World War II and served as an Air Force base until 1961. Diversity marks the modern population, and the community is home to the important business hub of Long Island Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The hotel is adjacent to another landmark, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the scene of a wide variety of entertainment and sports attractions including NHL football and arena football. In fact, Uniondale is synonymous with Long Island major league sports.