Manorhaven, New York

Manorhaven is a village in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Port Washington area, which is anchored by Port Washington. The population was 6,956 at the time of the 2020 census.

The Incorporated Village of Manorhaven is located on the Cow Neck Peninsula, within the Town of North Hempstead.

History

Manorhaven was incorporated as a village in 1930, after news was spread that Port Washington was planning on incorporating itself as a city. The majority of residents in what would ultimately become the Village of Manorhaven wished to retain home rule, leading to a push to incorporate and a referendum on the matter being held that year; the majority of the prospective village's voters approved of the proposal by voting in favor of it, thus officially establishing Manorhaven as an incorporated village.

In 1931, one year after the Manorhaven incorporated, the village proposed annexing the territory which would eventually become the Village of Port Washington North. Manorhaven's annexation bid was unsuccessful due to the residents in what would ultimately become Port Washington North preferring to incorporate as a separate village; Port Washington North ultimately incorporated as its own village one year later, in 1932.

Between 1939 and 1940, Manhasset Bay was used as the New York base of Pan American World Airways' transatlantic Boeing 314 flights, prior to the opening of LaGuardia Airport's Marine Air Terminal, with the airport's hangars and terminal located within Manorhaven, at Toms Point on Manhasset Isle, near the southern edge of the village; the facility was subsequently used by Grumman, following the Marine Air Terminal's opening. Although the seaplane hangars at Toms Point were eventually demolished, the seaplane base is still in use, with the airport's current iteration being activated in 1948.

In 1948, Manorhaven residents and officials debated whether to join the Port Washington Police District, and for the Port Washington Police to subsequently take over police operations in the village from the Nassau County Police Department. The proposal was rejected by residents, with the majority of village voters opting for the village remain under the Nassau County Police Department's jurisdiction.

In 1982, the Village of Manorhaven annexed approximately from unincorporated Port Washington.

In 1984, Manorhaven residents and officials again debated whether the village should join the Port Washington Police District. If approved, the Port Washington Police District would have taken over the police services within the village from the Nassau County Police Department. Proponents felt that the Port Washington Police District would be able to better serve the needs of the village, while opponents expressed concerns over potential tax increases. Ultimately, the village, once again, decided to remain under the jurisdiction of the NCPD.

In 2022, Manorhaven Boulevard underwent a major rehabilitation and beautification project, carried out by Nassau County in collaboration with the Village of Manorhaven.

on June 20, 2023, the village's former Deputy Mayor Vincent Costa was defeated by one vote, after being accused of official misconduct.

Etymology

The name of the village was selected by locals, who felt that the "Manorhaven" name appropriately reflected the feel and nature of the area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and , or 25.40%, is water.

Additionally, Port Washington North is located on the northern half of the Cow Neck Peninsula.

Manorhaven is located within the Manhasset Bay Watershed, and is located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.

Topography

Like the rest of Long Island's North Shore, Port Washington North is situated on a terminal moraine, known as the Harbor Hill Moraine. This moraine was formed by glaciers during the Wisconsin Glacial Episode, and is named for Harbor Hill in Roslyn; Harbor Hill is the highest geographic point in Nassau County.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Geological Survey, the highest point in Manorhaven is located at the northeastern corner of the village, at approximately , and the lowest point is Manhasset Bay, which is at sea level.

Climate

Manorhaven has a humid subtropical climate (''Cfa''), bordering on a hot-summer humid continental climate (''Dfa''). Average monthly temperatures in the village range from 31.8 °F in January to 75.3 °F in July.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the village is located within hardiness zone 7b.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 6,556 people residing in the village. The population density was . The racial makeup of the village was 52.6% White alone, 0.05% Native American, 17.5% Asian, 1.4% African American, 0.1% from other races, 1.3% Two or more races, and 0.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.1% of the population.

Census 2000

As of the census of 2000, there were 6,138 people, 2,401 households, and 1,627 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 2,471 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 76.60% White, 1.30% African American, 0.26% Native American, 13.38% Asian, 5.16% from other races, and 3.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.50% of the population.

There were 2,401 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $61,474, and the median income for a family was $66,744. Males had a median income of $45,733 versus $43,182 for females. The per capita income for the village was $36,254. About 7.6% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Village government

As of July 2024, the Mayor of Manorhaven is John Popeleski, the Deputy Mayor is Harry Farina, and the Village Trustees are Harry Farina, Monica Ildefonso, Khristine Shahipour and Jeffrey Stone.

Representation in higher government

Town representation

Manorhaven is located in the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of July 2024 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D– Port Washington).

Nassau County representation

Manorhaven is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of July 2024 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D– Glen Cove).

New York State representation

= New York State Assembly

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Manorhaven is located within the New York State Assembly's 16th State Assembly district, which as of July 2024 is represented by village resident Gina L. Sillitti (D–Manorhaven).

= New York State Senate

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Port Washington North is located in the New York State Senate's 7th State Senate district, which as of July 2024 is represented by Jack M. Martins ( R– Old Westbury).

Federal representation

= United States Congress

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Port Washington North is located in New York's 3rd congressional district, which as of July 2024 is represented by Thomas R. Suozzi (D–Glen Cove).

United States Senate

Like the rest of New York, Manorhaven is represented in the United States Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).

Politics

In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Manorhaven voters voted for Kamala D. Harris (D).

Education

School district

The Village of Manorhaven is located entirely within the boundaries of the Port Washington Union Free School District. As such, all children who reside within Manorhaven and attend public schools go to Port Washington's schools.

Library district

Manorhaven is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Library District.

Infrastructure

Transportation

Road

Major roads in Manorhaven include Manhasset Avenue, Manorhaven Boulevard (CR D44), Orchard Beach Boulevard, Sands Point Road, and Shore Road (CR E25).

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The majority of the street layout in Manorhaven resembles the traditional street grid. Manhasset Avenue in the southern part of the village is a notable exception, as it traverses the grid diagonally. Many streets use street-naming conventions of local Native American tribes and places (i.e.: Mohegan Avenue) and of woods (i.e.: Cottonwood Road).

Bus

As of July 2024, Manorhaven is served by one Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus route: the n23.

Utilities

Natural gas

National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in Manorhaven.

Power

PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within Manorhaven.

Sewage

Manorhaven maintains a village sanitary sewer system, which, through a contract, has its sewage transferred to – and treated by – the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District.

Water

Manorhaven is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Water District, which provides the entirety of the village with water.

Healthcare and emergency services

Healthcare

No hospitals are located within Manorhaven. The nearest hospital is St. Francis Hospital, located in nearby Flower Hill.

Fire

The Village of Manorhaven, in its entirety, is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Port Washington Fire District.

Police

The Village of Manorhaven is served by the Sixth Precinct of the Nassau County Police Department.

Additionally, the Sixth Precinct operates a police booth in the village, along Manorhaven Boulevard.

Notable person

* Gina Sillitti – Politician. Sillitti has served as the area's representative in the New York State Assembly since January 6, 2021.

References

External links

Official website

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Town of North Hempstead, New York
Villages in New York (state)
Villages in Nassau County, New York
Populated coastal places in New York (state)