Town of North Hempstead, New York
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North Hempstead is one of three towns in Nassau County
, New York
, USA
. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 226,322.
The Town of North Hempstead occupies the northwest part of the county. Its Supervisor is Jon Kaiman
, a Democrat.
the south part of Hempstead was primarily Tory
, while the north part, having been settled by Yankees, supported the revolution. Following the war, the town of North Hempstead was split off in 1784.
According to the "Our History" series in the Long Island-based newspaper, Newsday
, "In September, 1775, almost a year before the future nation declared its independence from George III, the people of Great Neck, Cow Neck and other areas north of Old Country Road
signed their own Declaration of Independence."
"The signers, passionate Patriots, declared their independence from the Town of Hempstead, which, in their opinion, had the bad habit of pledging allegiance to the king. Therefore, the northern necks declared themselves 'an entire separate and independent beat or district.' The 'beat' would officially become the Town of North Hempstead in 1784."
"During the Revolution, the northern Patriots had their own militia headed by Capt. John Sands of Cow Neck (now Port Washington), which invaded South Hempstead in search of arms. The rift caused a north-south animosity that would take years to heal."
"The first North Hempstead Town Board, headed by Patriot Adrian Onderdonk, had to cope with an impoverished area, devastated by an avenging British occupation. The councilmen met in Roslyn taverns and didn't get a permanent home until 1907, when the present town hall opened in Manhasset."
North Hempstead became more affluent with the opening of the Long Island Rail Road
through to Great Neck, and the inauguration of steamboat service from Manhattan
in 1836.
The town of North Hempstead is made up of 30 incorporated villages that had the right to set zoning restrictions to protect their rights and resources. No new villages have been created since 1936, when a revised county charter denied zoning power to future villages. There are also some unincorporated areas in the town of North Hempstead that are not part of villages.
North Hempstead is the only town on Long Island that does not have a corresponding hamlet or village in its borders with the same name; Hempstead and Oyster Bay
in Nassau County
and the towns of Huntington
, Babylon
, Islip
, Smithtown
, Brookhaven
, Riverhead
, Southold, Southampton
, Shelter Island
and East Hampton
in Suffolk County
all have smaller subdivisions with the same name.
, New York
, part of New York City
. The north town line, delineated by Long Island Sound
, is the border of Bronx County and Westchester County
. The town of Oyster Bay
is the eastern neighbor.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 69.1 square miles (179 km²), of which 53.6 square miles (138.8 km²) is land and 15.5 square miles (40.1 km²), or 22.47%, is water.
Between the 1990 census and the 2000 census, North Hempstead lost some territory to Queens
.
of 2000, there were 222,611 people, 76,820 households, and 58,460 families residing in the town. The population density
was 4,154.9 people per square mile (1,604.2/km²). There were 78,927 housing units at an average density of 1,473.1 per square mile (568.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 78.98% White, 6.40% African American, 0.14% Native American, 9.11% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.90% from other races
, and 2.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.83% of the population.
There were 76,820 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples
living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the town was $96,517, and the median income for a family was $115,697.http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/STTable?_bm=y&-context=st&-qr_name=ACS_2007_1YR_G00_S1901&-ds_name=ACS_2007_1YR_G00_&-CONTEXT=st&-tree_id=307&-redoLog=true&-_caller=geoselect&-geo_id=06000US3605953000&-format=&-_lang=en Males had a median income of $60,094 versus $41,331 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $41,621. About 3.1% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
, the largest employer on Long Island, is based in Great Neck
.
Sumitomo Corporation
operates its Lake Success Shared Services Center in an area in the town of North Hempstead, south of Lake Success
.
The North American headquarters of Sabena
were located in a 36000 square foot office building in Manhasset
in North Hempstead. In April 2002 Knightsbridge Properties Corp. bought the building for $4.9 million. Due to the bankruptcies of Sabena and Swissair
, the real estate deal took over a year to finish. During that month the building was 30% occupied. Sabena was scheduled to move out of the building on May 10, 2002. The buyer planned to spend an additional $2 million to convert the building into a multi-tenant, Class A office and medical facility. At one time Servisair
's Americas offices were in Great Neck.
Nassau County, New York
Nassau County is a suburban county on Long Island, east of New York City in the U.S. state of New York, within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,339,532...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 226,322.
The Town of North Hempstead occupies the northwest part of the county. Its Supervisor is Jon Kaiman
Jon Kaiman
Jon Kaiman is the Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead. Currently he is serving his fourth term in office. He first took office on January 1, 2004. A Democrat, he is the Town's third Democratic Supervisor, following Ben Zwirn and May W. Newburger....
, a Democrat.
History
The area was first settled around 1643 and became part of the town of Hempstead. During the American RevolutionAmerican Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America...
the south part of Hempstead was primarily Tory
Tory
Toryism is a traditionalist and conservative political philosophy which grew out of the Cavalier faction in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. It is a prominent ideology in the politics of the United Kingdom, but also features in parts of The Commonwealth, particularly in Canada...
, while the north part, having been settled by Yankees, supported the revolution. Following the war, the town of North Hempstead was split off in 1784.
According to the "Our History" series in the Long Island-based newspaper, Newsday
Newsday
Newsday is a daily American newspaper that primarily serves Nassau and Suffolk counties and the New York City borough of Queens on Long Island, although it is sold throughout the New York metropolitan area...
, "In September, 1775, almost a year before the future nation declared its independence from George III, the people of Great Neck, Cow Neck and other areas north of Old Country Road
Old Country Road
Old Country Road is a major east–west thoroughfare through central Nassau County and extending into western Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. It serves many of the major shopping centers in central Nassau County including Roosevelt Field Mall...
signed their own Declaration of Independence."
"The signers, passionate Patriots, declared their independence from the Town of Hempstead, which, in their opinion, had the bad habit of pledging allegiance to the king. Therefore, the northern necks declared themselves 'an entire separate and independent beat or district.' The 'beat' would officially become the Town of North Hempstead in 1784."
"During the Revolution, the northern Patriots had their own militia headed by Capt. John Sands of Cow Neck (now Port Washington), which invaded South Hempstead in search of arms. The rift caused a north-south animosity that would take years to heal."
"The first North Hempstead Town Board, headed by Patriot Adrian Onderdonk, had to cope with an impoverished area, devastated by an avenging British occupation. The councilmen met in Roslyn taverns and didn't get a permanent home until 1907, when the present town hall opened in Manhasset."
North Hempstead became more affluent with the opening of the Long Island Rail Road
Long Island Rail Road
The Long Island Rail Road or LIRR is a commuter rail system serving the length of Long Island, New York. It is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, serving about 81.5 million passengers each year. Established in 1834 and having operated continuously since then, it is the oldest US...
through to Great Neck, and the inauguration of steamboat service from Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
in 1836.
The town of North Hempstead is made up of 30 incorporated villages that had the right to set zoning restrictions to protect their rights and resources. No new villages have been created since 1936, when a revised county charter denied zoning power to future villages. There are also some unincorporated areas in the town of North Hempstead that are not part of villages.
North Hempstead is the only town on Long Island that does not have a corresponding hamlet or village in its borders with the same name; Hempstead and Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay (town), New York
The Town of Oyster Bay is easternmost of the three towns in Nassau County, New York, in the United States. Part of the New York metropolitan area, it is the only town in Nassau County that extends from the North Shore to the South Shore of Long Island. As of the 2010 census, the town population was...
in Nassau County
Nassau County, New York
Nassau County is a suburban county on Long Island, east of New York City in the U.S. state of New York, within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,339,532...
and the towns of Huntington
Huntington, New York
The Town of Huntington is one of ten towns in Suffolk County, New York, USA. Founded in 1653, it is located on the north shore of Long Island in northwestern Suffolk County, with Long Island Sound to its north and Nassau County adjacent to the west. Huntington is part of the New York metropolitan...
, Babylon
Babylon (town), New York
The Town of Babylon is one of ten towns in Suffolk County, New York . Located on Long Island, the town population was 211,792 as of the 2000 census. There is also a Village of Babylon located within the town. It borders Nassau County to the West, and the Atlantic Ocean to the South...
, Islip
Islip (town), New York
The Town of Islip is one of ten towns in Suffolk County, New York . Located on the south shore of Long Island, the town population was 322,612 at the 2000 census. The smaller, unincorporated hamlet of Islip lies within the town.-Demographics:...
, Smithtown
Smithtown, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 115,715 people, 38,487 households, and 31,482 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,159.9 people per square mile . There were 39,357 housing units at an average density of 734.6 per square mile...
, Brookhaven
Brookhaven, New York
The Town of Brookhaven is one of the ten towns into which Suffolk County, New York, United States, has been divided. Part of the New York metropolitan area, it is located in central Suffolk County and is the only town in the county that stretches from the North Shore to the South Shore of Long...
, Riverhead
Riverhead (town), New York
The town of Riverhead is in Suffolk County, New York, on the north shore of Long Island. The population was 33,506 at the 2010 census. The name signifies that the mouth of the Peconic River is in this town...
, Southold, Southampton
Southampton (town), New York
The Town of Southampton is located in southeastern Suffolk County, New York, U.S., partly on the South Fork of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 Census, the town had a total population of 54,712...
, Shelter Island
Shelter Island (town), New York
Shelter Island is a town and island at the eastern end of Long Island in the U.S. state of New York. It forms the tip of Suffolk County and is separated from the rest of the county by water. The population was 2,228 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
and East Hampton
East Hampton (town), New York
The Town of East Hampton is located in southeastern Suffolk County, New York, at the eastern end of the South Shore of Long Island. It is the easternmost town in the state of New York...
in Suffolk County
Suffolk County, New York
Suffolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York on the eastern portion of Long Island. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,493,350. It was named for the county of Suffolk in England, from which its earliest settlers came...
all have smaller subdivisions with the same name.
Geography
The west town line is the border of Queens CountyQueens
Queens is the easternmost of the five boroughs of New York City. The largest borough in area and the second-largest in population, it is coextensive with Queens County, an administrative division of New York state, in the United States....
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, part of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. The north town line, delineated by Long Island Sound
Long Island Sound
Long Island Sound is an estuary of the Atlantic Ocean, located in the United States between Connecticut to the north and Long Island, New York to the south. The mouth of the Connecticut River at Old Saybrook, Connecticut, empties into the sound. On its western end the sound is bounded by the Bronx...
, is the border of Bronx County and Westchester County
Westchester County, New York
Westchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of and has a population of 949,113 according to the 2010 Census, residing in 45 municipalities...
. The town of Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay (town), New York
The Town of Oyster Bay is easternmost of the three towns in Nassau County, New York, in the United States. Part of the New York metropolitan area, it is the only town in Nassau County that extends from the North Shore to the South Shore of Long Island. As of the 2010 census, the town population was...
is the eastern neighbor.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 69.1 square miles (179 km²), of which 53.6 square miles (138.8 km²) is land and 15.5 square miles (40.1 km²), or 22.47%, is water.
Between the 1990 census and the 2000 census, North Hempstead lost some territory to Queens
Queens
Queens is the easternmost of the five boroughs of New York City. The largest borough in area and the second-largest in population, it is coextensive with Queens County, an administrative division of New York state, in the United States....
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 222,611 people, 76,820 households, and 58,460 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 4,154.9 people per square mile (1,604.2/km²). There were 78,927 housing units at an average density of 1,473.1 per square mile (568.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 78.98% White, 6.40% African American, 0.14% Native American, 9.11% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.90% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.83% of the population.
There were 76,820 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the town was $96,517, and the median income for a family was $115,697.http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/STTable?_bm=y&-context=st&-qr_name=ACS_2007_1YR_G00_S1901&-ds_name=ACS_2007_1YR_G00_&-CONTEXT=st&-tree_id=307&-redoLog=true&-_caller=geoselect&-geo_id=06000US3605953000&-format=&-_lang=en Males had a median income of $60,094 versus $41,331 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $41,621. About 3.1% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
Villages (incorporated)
- Baxter EstatesBaxter Estates, New YorkThe Village of Baxter Estates is a village in Nassau County, New York, United States, in the town of North Hempstead. The population was 999 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Baxter Estates is located at ....
- East HillsEast Hills, New YorkEast Hills is a village in Nassau County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. It is considered part of the Greater Roslyn area, which is anchored by the Village of Roslyn...
(part; with the Town of Oyster BayOyster Bay (town), New YorkThe Town of Oyster Bay is easternmost of the three towns in Nassau County, New York, in the United States. Part of the New York metropolitan area, it is the only town in Nassau County that extends from the North Shore to the South Shore of Long Island. As of the 2010 census, the town population was...
) - East WillistonEast Williston, New YorkEast Williston is an incorporated village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 2,556 at the 2010 census.The Village of East Williston is in the Town of North Hempstead.- History :...
- Floral ParkFloral Park, New YorkFloral Park is an incorporated village in Nassau County, New York, United States, on Long Island. The population as of the US Census of 2010 is 15,863. The village is at the western border of Nassau County, and is located in both the Town of Hempstead and the Town of North Hempstead...
(part; with the Town of Hempstead) - Flower HillFlower Hill, New YorkFlower Hill is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The eastern half is considered part of the Greater Roslyn area, which is anchored by the Village of Roslyn. Western and northern parts are in Manhasset and Port Washington. The population was 4,665 at the 2010 census.The...
- Great NeckGreat Neck (village), New YorkGreat Neck is a village in the town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, in the U.S., on the North Shore of Long Island. It sits on the New York City / Nassau County border...
- Great Neck EstatesGreat Neck Estates, New YorkGreat Neck Estates is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 2,761 at the 2010 census.The Village of Great Neck Estates is in the Town of North Hempstead...
- Great Neck PlazaGreat Neck Plaza, New YorkGreat Neck Plaza is a village in the town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 6,707 at the 2010 census....
- KensingtonKensington, New YorkKensington is a village and a part of Great Neck in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 1,161 at the 2010 census.The Village of Kensington is in the Town of North Hempstead...
- Kings PointKings Point, New YorkKings Point is a village and a part of Great Neck in Nassau County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2010 Census, the village population was 5,005.The Village of Kings Point is in the Town of North Hempstead...
- Lake SuccessLake Success, New YorkLake Success is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 2,934 at the 2010 census.Lake Success is in the Town of North Hempstead on northwest Long Island. Lake Success was the temporary home of the United Nations from 1946 to 1951, occupying the headquarters of...
- ManorhavenManorhaven, New YorkManorhaven is a village in Nassau County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2010 Census, the village population was 6,556....
- MineolaMineola, New YorkMineola is a village in Nassau County, New York, USA. The population was 18,799 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from a Native American word meaning a "pleasant place"....
(part; with Hempstead.) - Munsey ParkMunsey Park, New YorkMunsey Park is a village in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 2,693 at the 2010 census.The Village of Munsey Park is in the Town of North Hempstead.- History :...
- New Hyde ParkNew Hyde Park, New YorkNew Hyde Park is a village in Nassau County, New York, United States, on Long Island.The population of the Village of New Hyde Park was 9,712 at the 2010 census...
(part; with Hempstead.) - North HillsNorth Hills, New YorkNorth Hills is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 5,075 at the 2010 census.The Village of North Hills is located in the Town of North Hempstead.-Geography:North Hills is located at ....
- Old WestburyOld Westbury, New YorkOld Westbury is a village in Nassau County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the 2010 United States Census, the village population was 4,671....
(part; with Oyster Bay.) - PlandomePlandome, New YorkPlandome is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 1,349 at the 2010 census. The Village of Plandome is in the Town of North Hempstead.-History:The Inc...
- Plandome HeightsPlandome Heights, New YorkPlandome Heights is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 1,005 at the 2010 census.The Village of Plandome Heights is in the Town of North Hempstead...
- Plandome ManorPlandome Manor, New YorkPlandome Manor is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 872 at the 2010 census.The Village of Plandome Manor is in the Town of North Hempstead. It is served by the Manhasset, New York school district.-History:...
- Port Washington NorthPort Washington North, New YorkPort Washington North is a village in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 3,154 at the 2010 census.The Village of Port Washington North is in the Town of North Hempstead.-Geography:...
- RoslynRoslyn, New YorkRoslyn is a village in Nassau County, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2010 Census, the village population was 2,770...
- Roslyn EstatesRoslyn Estates, New YorkRoslyn Estates is a village in Nassau County, New York, in the United States. It is considered part of the Greater Roslyn area, which is anchored by the village of Roslyn...
- Roslyn HarborRoslyn Harbor, New YorkRoslyn Harbor is a village in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 1,051 at the 2010 census. It is considered part of the Greater Roslyn area, which is anchored by the village of Roslyn....
(part; with Oyster Bay.) - Russell GardensRussell Gardens, New YorkRussell Gardens is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 945 at the 2010 census.The Village of Russell Gardens is in the Town of North Hempstead...
- Saddle RockSaddle Rock, New YorkSaddle Rock is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 830 at the 2010 census.The Village of Saddle Rock is in the Town of North Hempstead...
- Sands PointSands Point, New YorkSands Point is a village located at the northernmost tip of the Cow Neck Peninsula on the North Shore of Long Island in Nassau County, New York. As of the United States 2010 Census, the village population was 2,675. The Incorporated Village of Sands Point is in the Town of North...
- ThomastonThomaston, New YorkThomaston is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 2,617 at the 2010 census.The Village of Thomaston is in the Town of North Hempstead...
- WestburyWestbury, New YorkWestbury incorporated in 1932 as a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 15,146 at the 2010 census.The Village of Westbury is in the Town of North Hempstead....
- Williston ParkWilliston Park, New YorkWilliston Park is an incorporated village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 7,287 at the 2010 census.The Village of Williston Park is in the Town of North Hempstead.-Geography:...
Hamlets (unincorporated)
- AlbertsonAlbertson, New YorkAlbertson is a hamlet in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 5,182 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...
- Carle PlaceCarle Place, New YorkCarle Place is a hamlet in Nassau County, New York, United States. As of 2010 the CDP population was 4,981...
- Garden City ParkGarden City Park, New YorkGarden City Park is a Town in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 7,806 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Garden City Park is located at ....
- Glenwood LandingGlenwood Landing, New YorkGlenwood Landing is a hamlet in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 3,779 at the 2010 census.Glenwood Landing overlaps the Town of Oyster Bay and the Town of North Hempstead...
(part; with Oyster Bay.) - Great Neck GardensGreat Neck Gardens, New YorkGreat Neck Gardens is an unincorporated area of the Town of North Hempstead, New York located on the Great Neck peninsula of Nassau County, New York. The population was 1,186 at the 2010 census...
- GreenvaleGreenvale, New YorkGreenvale is a hamlet in Nassau County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2010 Census, the CDP population was 1,094. It is part of both the Roslyn and North Shore School Districts....
(part; with Oyster Bay.) - Harbor HillsHarbor Hills, New YorkHarbor Hills is a hamlet in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 575 at the 2010 census.Harbor Hills is a community in the Town of North Hempstead.-Geography:...
- HerricksHerricks, New YorkHerricks is a hamlet in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 4,295 at the 2010 census.Herricks is a community in the southern part of Town of North Hempstead.-Geography:...
- Lakeville EstatesLakeville Estates, New YorkLakeville Estates is a hamlet located in Nassau County, New York, United States. Lakeville Estates is an unincorporated area of the Town of North Hempstead....
- ManhassetManhasset, New YorkManhasset is a hamlet and neighborhood in Nassau County, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2010 Census, the population was 8,080....
- Manhasset HillsManhasset Hills, New YorkManhasset Hills is a hamlet in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 3,592 at the 2010 census. Manhasset Hills is an unincorporated area of the Town of North Hempstead...
- New CasselNew Cassel, New YorkNew Cassel is a hamlet and census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 14,059 at the 2010 census.New Cassel adjoins the Village of Westbury and is part of the Greater Westbury area...
- New Hyde Park (unincorporated)
- North New Hyde ParkNorth New Hyde Park, New YorkNorth New Hyde Park is a census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 14,899 at the 2010 census.-Geography:North New Hyde Park is located at ....
- Port WashingtonPort Washington, New YorkPort Washington is a hamlet and census-designated place in Nassau County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2010 Census, the community population was 15,846....
- Roslyn HeightsRoslyn Heights, New YorkRoslyn Heights is a hamlet in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Roslyn area, which is anchored by the Village of Roslyn...
- Saddle Rock EstatesSaddle Rock Estates, New YorkSaddle Rock Estates is a census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 466 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Saddle Rock Estates is located at ....
- SalisburySalisbury, New YorkSalisbury is the name of some places in the U.S. state of New York:*Salisbury, Herkimer County, New York, a town*Salisbury, Nassau County, New York, a census-designated place...
- SearingtownSearingtown, New YorkSearingtown is a census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Roslyn area, which is anchored by the Village of Roslyn...
- University GardensUniversity Gardens, New YorkUniversity Gardens is a hamlet in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 4,226 at the 2010 census.University Gardens is a community in the western part of the Town of North Hempstead.-Geography:...
Other locations
- Great Neck -- A peninsulaPeninsulaA peninsula is a piece of land that is bordered by water on three sides but connected to mainland. In many Germanic and Celtic languages and also in Baltic, Slavic and Hungarian, peninsulas are called "half-islands"....
into the Long Island Sound. - Hempstead Harbor -- A bayBayA bay is an area of water mostly surrounded by land. Bays generally have calmer waters than the surrounding sea, due to the surrounding land blocking some waves and often reducing winds. Bays also exist as an inlet in a lake or pond. A large bay may be called a gulf, a sea, a sound, or a bight...
of the Long Island Sound. - Lake Success -- A lakeLakeA lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
near the west town line. - Little Neck BayLittle Neck BayLittle Neck Bay is an embayment in western Long Island, New York, off Long Island Sound. Little Neck Bay forms the western boundary of the Great Neck Peninsula, the eastern boundary of which is Manhasset Bay. The political boundary between Nassau County and the borough of Queens runs through the bay...
-- A bay of the Long Island Sound - Manhasset BayManhasset BayManhasset Bay, New York, is an embayment in western Long Island off Long Island Sound. Manhasset Bay forms the northeastern boundary of the Great Neck Peninsula and the southwestern boundary of Cow Neck...
-- A bay of the Long Island Sound - Manhasset Neck or Cow Neck -- A peninsula into the Long Island Sound.
- United States Merchant Marine AcademyUnited States Merchant Marine AcademyThe United States Merchant Marine Academy is one of the five United States Service academies...
Government and politics
The town council consists of six members each elected from individual wards. The supervisor is elected by the entire town.Economy
North Shore-LIJ Health SystemNorth Shore-LIJ Health System
The North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System was founded in 1997 with the merger of the North Shore Health System and LIJ Medical Center, creating a healthcare network that now includes 15 hospitals , The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities, ...
, the largest employer on Long Island, is based in Great Neck
Great Neck, New York
The term Great Neck is commonly applied to a peninsula on the North Shore of Long Island, which includes the village of Great Neck, the village of Great Neck Estates, the village of Great Neck Plaza, and others, as well as an area south of the peninsula near Lake Success and the border of Queens...
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Sumitomo Corporation
Sumitomo Corporation
Sumitomo Corporation is one of the largest worldwide trading company , and is a diversified corporation. Sumitomo is headquartered in the Harumi Island Triton Square Office Tower Y in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan...
operates its Lake Success Shared Services Center in an area in the town of North Hempstead, south of Lake Success
Lake Success, New York
Lake Success is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 2,934 at the 2010 census.Lake Success is in the Town of North Hempstead on northwest Long Island. Lake Success was the temporary home of the United Nations from 1946 to 1951, occupying the headquarters of...
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The North American headquarters of Sabena
Sabena
SABENA was the national airline of Belgium from 1923 to 2001, with its base at Brussels National Airport. After its bankruptcy in 2001, the newly formed SN Brussels Airlines took over part of SABENA's assets in February 2002, which then became Brussels Airlines...
were located in a 36000 square foot office building in Manhasset
Manhasset, New York
Manhasset is a hamlet and neighborhood in Nassau County, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2010 Census, the population was 8,080....
in North Hempstead. In April 2002 Knightsbridge Properties Corp. bought the building for $4.9 million. Due to the bankruptcies of Sabena and Swissair
Swissair
Swissair AG was the former national airline of Switzerland.It was formed from a merger between Balair and Ad Astra Aero , in 1931...
, the real estate deal took over a year to finish. During that month the building was 30% occupied. Sabena was scheduled to move out of the building on May 10, 2002. The buyer planned to spend an additional $2 million to convert the building into a multi-tenant, Class A office and medical facility. At one time Servisair
Servisair
Servisair is an aircraft ground handling company, operating at 175 airports worldwide.It is a subsidiary of Derichebourg. Its head office is in the Servisair House in Runcorn, Cheshire...
's Americas offices were in Great Neck.