Port Washington North is a

village A village is a human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town with a population typically ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand. Although villages are often located in rural areas, the term urban v ...

in Nassau County, on the North Shore of

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, in

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, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Port Washington area, which is anchored by Port Washington. The population was 3,160 at the time of the 2020 census. The Incorporated Village of Port Washington North is located on the

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, within the

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History

The area now consisting of the Port Washington North was initially settled by European colonists in 1644, after they purchased land from the people of the Matinecock Nation. Port Washington North incorporated in 1932 after residents of the area unanimously voted in favor of incorporating on July 6 of that year. Its first Mayor, John Cocks, led the movement to incorporate; he was elected on August 2, 1932. In 1931, one year prior to the incorporation of Port Washington North as a village, the adjacent village, Manorhaven, unsuccessfully attempted to annex the area. Manorhaven's annexation bid was unsuccessful due to how the residents in what would ultimately become Port Washington North preferred to incorporate as a separate village. In 1953, an uninhabited area occupied by a sand mine, located along Cow Neck Road, was annexed by the village. By the late 1950s, the Colonial Sand and Gravel Company began selling tracts of their land to developers. In 1959, approval was given by the village for developers to begin constructing the first section of Port Washington North's Soundview Village subdivision. In 1982, the Village of Port Washington North celebrated its 50th anniversary. In 2005, the Port Washington North Village Justice Court was established.

Etymology

The name of the village reflects its geographic location in the northern part of the Greater Port Washington area. Furthermore, the village's name reflects its location north of downtown Port Washington.

Geography

According to the

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, the village has a total area of , of which is land and , or 4.00%, is water. Additionally, Port Washington North is located on the northern half of the

. Port Washington North is located within the

Manhasset Bay Manhasset Bay, New York, is an embayment in western Long Island off Long Island Sound. Description Manhasset Bay forms the northeastern boundary of the Great Neck Peninsula and the southwestern boundary of the Cow Neck Peninsula ( Port Was ...

Watershed Watershed may refer to: Hydrology * Drainage divide, the line that separates neighbouring drainage basins * Drainage basin, an area of land where surface water converges (North American usage) Music * Watershed Music Festival, an annual country ...

, which in turn is located within the larger

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Watershed.

Topography

Like the rest of Long Island's North Shore, Port Washington North is situated on a

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, known as the

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. This moraine was formed by

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s during the Wisconsin Glacial Episode, and is named for

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in Roslyn; Harbor Hill is the highest geographic point in Nassau County. According to the

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and the

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, the highest point in Port Washington North is located at the Port Washington North– Sands Point border on Middle Neck Road, at approximately , and the lowest point is Manhasset Bay, which is at

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Climate

Port Washington North has a

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(''Cfa''), bordering on a hot-summer

humid continental climate A humid continental climate is a climatic region defined by Russo-German climatologist Wladimir Köppen in 1900, typified by four distinct seasons and large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers, and cold ...

(''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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is an executive department of the United States federal government that aims to meet the needs of commercial farming and livestock food production, promotes agricultural trade and producti ...

, the village is located within

hardiness zone A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined as having a certain average annual minimum temperature, a factor relevant to the survival of many plants. In some systems other statistics are included in the calculations. The original and most widely ...

7b.

Economy

Port Washington North is a

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of the City of New York. As such, a significant number of Flower Hill residents commute to/from New York for work. From a land use perspective, the village consists of a relatively-balanced mix of residential, business, waterfront, and industrial districts.

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has a studio space in the industrial section of the village. Additionally,

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was headquartered within the village until it moved to

Jericho Jericho ( ; , ) is a city in the West Bank, Palestine, and the capital of the Jericho Governorate. Jericho is located in the Jordan Valley, with the Jordan River to the east and Jerusalem to the west. It had a population of 20,907 in 2017. F ...

in the 2010s; the property was redeveloped into the Grumman Studios at Port Washington North facility. Furthermore, the entire village is located within the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District's boundaries.

Land use and zoning

The housing stock in the village is diverse, with a mixture of single-family, multifamily, and townhome-type housing. The majority of the housing stock is single-family residential. Two

garden apartment An apartment (American English, Canadian English), flat (British English, Indian English, South African English), tenement ( Scots English), or unit (Australian English) is a self-contained housing unit (a type of residential real estate) th ...

complexes are located in the Soundview Village section of the village. One

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-type development is located adjacent to the Stop & Shop Plaza, while another – the gated Mill Pond Acres development – is located towards the east end of the village, and is zoned for residents aged 55 and over. The industrial areas – officially designated as "Economic Development" and "Maritime Business" districts, consist of light manufacturing, offices, warehouses, and studios. The waterfront district, meanwhile, consists of the Bay Walk Park and boat launch & docking areas. The business district consists of several commercial businesses. Furthermore, two large shopping centers – the Soundview Marketplace and Stop & Shop Plaza – are located within this district.

Demographics

2020 Census

As of the 2020 census, there were 3,160 people residing in the village and 1,476 households. The population density was . The racial makeup of the village was 78.5% White, 0.9% African American, 0.04% Native American, 9.3% Asian, and 5.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.4% of the population. 72% of households were

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living together, 3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22% were non-families. The average family size was 2.88. The median income for a household in the village was $137,679. The

per capita income Per capita income (PCI) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such ...

for the village was $79,557. About 6.3% of the population were below the

poverty line The poverty threshold, poverty limit, poverty line, or breadline is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. The poverty line is usually calculated by estimating the total cost of one year's worth of necessities for ...

, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 3,154 people residing in the village. The racial makeup of the village was 86.43%

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, 1.62%

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, 8.34% Asian, 2.12% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 6.34% of the population.

Census 2000

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,700 people, 1,063 households, and 767 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 1,071 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 86.78% White, 1.15% African American, 0.04% Native American, 9.15% Asian, 1.00% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.30% of the population. There were 1,063 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were

living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 24.4% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99. In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males. The median income for a household in the village was $89,287, and the median income for a family was $100,730. Males had a median income of $75,427 versus $52,315 for females. The

for the village was $46,378. About 4.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the

, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Village government

As of July 2024, the Mayor of Port Washington North is Robert Weitzner and the Village Trustees are Steven Cohen, Matthew Kepke, Michael Malatino, and Andrea Scheff.

Representation in higher government

Town representation

Port Washington North 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

Port Washington North is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of July 2024 is represented in the

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by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D– Glen Cove).

New York State representation

New York State Assembly

Port Washington North is located within the

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's 16th State Assembly district, which as of July 2024 is represented by Gina L. Sillitti (D– Manorhaven).

New York State Senate

Port Washington North is located in the

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's 7th State Senate district, which as of July 2024 is represented by Jack M. Martins ( R– Old Westbury).

Federal representation

United States Congress

Port Washington North is located in

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, which as of July 2024 is represented by Thomas R. Suozzi (D–Glen Cove).

United States Senate

Like the rest of New York, Port Washington North is represented in the

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by Charles E. Schumer (D) and

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(D).

Politics

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

Parks and recreation

The Village of Port Washington North owns and maintains a park along Manhasset Bay, known as Bay Walk Park. This village-operated park, which was constructed & opened in phases, also contains the village's Nautical Art Museum. Additionally, the Town of North Hempstead's Mill Pond Park is located within the village. This town-operated park, which contains Mill Pond, is located at the south end of the village and connects to Bay Walk Park.

Education

School district

The Village of Port Washington North is located entirely within the boundaries of the

Port Washington Union Free School District The Port Washington Union Free School District is a Public School District, public school district on Long Island, in New York (state), New York. Overview Service area The Port Washington UFSD serves the villages of Baxter Estates, New Y ...

. As such, all children who reside within Port Washington North and attend public schools go to Port Washington's schools.

Library district

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

Infrastructure

Transportation

Road

Major roads in Port Washington North include Cow Neck Road (CR C53), Harbor Road (CR D07), Middle Neck Road (CR D55), Mill Pond Road (CR D57), Radcliff Avenue, Soundview Drive, and Shore Road (CR E25).

Bus

As of July 2024, Port Washington North is served by two

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bus routes: the n23 and the Port Washington Shuttle.

Utilities

Natural gas

National Grid USA provides

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to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in Port Washington North.

Power

PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within Port Washington North.

Sewage

Port Washington North is located within the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District, which operates the

sanitary sewer A sanitary sewer is an underground pipe or tunnel system for transporting sewage from houses and commercial buildings (but not stormwater) to a sewage treatment plant or disposal. Sanitary sewers are a type of gravity sewer and are part of ...

system serving the village.

Water

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

Healthcare and emergency services

Healthcare

No hospitals are located within Port Washington North. The nearest hospital is St. Francis Hospital, located in nearby Flower Hill. Although no hospitals are located within Port Washington North, a GoHealth

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is located within the village, at the Stop & Shop Plaza; this facility is operated by

Northwell Health Northwell Health is a nonprofit integrated healthcare network that is New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with more than 105,000 employees. The flagship hospitals of Northwell are North Shore University Hos ...

Fire

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

Police

The Village of Port Washington North is served by the Port Washington Police District.

Notable person

* Anthony D'Urso – Former

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References

External links

Official website
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