Port Washington North, New York

Summary

Port Washington North 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 3,154 at the 2010 census.

Port Washington North, New York
Incorporated Village of Port Washington North
Soundview Drive in the Soundview Village subdivision of Port Washington North on August 10, 2021.
Soundview Drive in the Soundview Village subdivision of Port Washington North on August 10, 2021.
Official logo of Port Washington North, New York
Nickname(s): 
Port North, Soundview, The View
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Port Washington North, New York is located in Long Island
Port Washington North, New York
Port Washington North, New York
Location on Long Island
Port Washington North, New York is located in New York
Port Washington North, New York
Port Washington North, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 40°50′41″N 73°42′7″W / 40.84472°N 73.70194°W / 40.84472; -73.70194
Country United States
State New York
CountyNassau
TownNorth Hempstead
Incorporated1932
Founded byJohn Cocks
Named forIts geographic location north of Port Washington
Government
 • MayorRobert Weitzner
Area
 • Total0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2)
 • Land0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,160
 • Density6,597.08/sq mi (2,549.32/km2)
Demonym(s)Port Norther; Port Washingtonian
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip code
11050
Area codes516, 363
FIPS code36-59531
GNIS feature ID0960980
Websitewww.portwashingtonnorth.org

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

History edit

Port Washington North incorporated in 1932 after residents of the area unanimously voted in favor of incorporating on July 6 of that year.[2] Its first Mayor, John Cocks, led the movement to incorporate; he was elected on August 2, 1932.[2]

In 1931, one year prior to Port Washington North incorporating itself as a village, the adjacent village, Manorhaven, unsuccessfully attempted to annex the area.[2] Manorhaven was unsuccessful due to the fact that the residents in what would ultimately become Port Washington North preferred incorporating as a separate village.[2]

In 1953, an area of sand mine along Cow Neck Road, which was uninhabited, was annexed by the village.[3]

By the late 1950s, the Colonial Sand and Gravel Company began selling tracts of their land to developers. In 1959, the green light was given by the village for developers to begin constructing the first section of Port Washington North's Soundview Village subdivision.[3]

In 1982, the Village of Port Washington North celebrated its 50th anniversary.[3]

The name of the village reflects its geographic location in the northern part of the Greater Port Washington area.[2]

Geography edit

 
U.S. Census map of Port Washington North.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), of which 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 4.00%, is water.[4]

Port Washington North is located within the Manhasset Bay Watershed, which in turn is located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.[5][6][7][8]

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Geological Survey, the highest point in Port Washington North is located at the Port Washington North–Sands Point border on Middle Neck Road, at approximately 100–110 feet (30–34 m), and the lowest point is Manhasset Bay, which is at sea level.[6][9]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1940628
19506503.5%
196072211.1%
19702,883299.3%
19803,1479.2%
19902,736−13.1%
20002,700−1.3%
20103,15416.8%
20203,1600.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census edit

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,154 people residing in the village.[11][12] The racial makeup of the village was 86.43% White, 1.62% African American, 8.34% Asian, 2.12% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.34% of the population.

Census 2000 edit

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,700 people, 1,063 households, and 767 families residing in the village.[11] The population density was 5,624.8 inhabitants per square mile (2,171.7/km2). There were 1,071 housing units at an average density of 2,231.2 per square mile (861.5/km2). 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 married couples 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 per capita income for the village was $46,378. About 4.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government edit

Village government edit

 
The entrance to Port Washington North's village office on August 13, 2022.

As of January 2023, the Mayor of Port Washington North is Robert Weitzner and the Village Trustees are Steven Cohen, Matthew Kepke, Michael Malatino, and Andrea Scheff.[13]

Representation in higher government edit

Town representation edit

Port Washington North is located in the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of January 2023 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (DPort Washington).[14]

Nassau County representation edit

Port Washington North is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of January 2023 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).[15][16]

New York State representation edit

New York State Assembly edit

Port Washington North is located within the New York State Assembly's 16th Assembly district, which as of January 2023 is represented by Gina L. Sillitti (D–Manorhaven).[15][17]

New York State Senate edit

Port Washington North is located in the New York State Senate's 7th State Senate district, which as of January 2023 is represented in the New York State Senate by Jack M. Martins (ROld Westbury).[15][18]

Federal representation edit

United States Congress edit

Port Washington North is located in New York's 3rd congressional district, which as of January 2023 is represented by George A. Santos (R).[15][19]

United States Senate edit

Like the rest of New York, Port Washington North is represented in the United States Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).[20]

Politics edit

In the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Port Washington North voters voted for Hillary Clinton (D).[21]

Parks and recreation edit

 
Bay Walk Park on August 16, 2022.
  • Bay Walk Park – A Village-owned park and promenade along Manhasset Bay, featuring the village's Nautical Art Museum.[22]
  • Mill Pond Park – A Town-owned park around and including Mill Pond.[15]

Education edit

School district edit

The Village of Port Washington North is located entirely within the boundaries of the Port Washington Union Free School District.[15][23] As such, all children who reside within Port Washington North and attend public schools go to Port Washington's schools.[15][23]

Library district edit

Port Washington North is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Library District.[15]

Infrastructure edit

Transportation edit

Road edit

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).[15]

Bus edit

 
A Manorhaven-bound n23 bus on Shore Road within the village on September 1, 2022.

As of August 2021, Port Washington North is served by two Nassau Inter-County Express bus routes: the n23 and the Port Washington Shuttle.[24][25][26]

Utilities edit

Natural gas edit

National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in Port Washington North.[27][28]

Power edit

PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within Port Washington North.[27][29][30]

Sewage edit

Port Washington North is located within the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District, which operates the sanitary sewer system serving the village.[31]

Water edit

Port Washington North is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Water District, which provides the entirety of Port Washington North with water.[15]

References edit

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e Winsche, Richard (October 1, 1999). The History of Nassau County Community Place-Names. Interlaken, New York: Empire State Books. ISBN 978-1557871541.
  3. ^ a b c "Village History | The Village of Port Washington North". Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ New York Rapid Watershed Assessment Profile – Northern Long Island Watershed. Syracuse, New York: United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2011.
  6. ^ a b "EPA – Waters GeoViewer". United States Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  7. ^ "MANORHAVEN VILLAGE - Powered by GovPilot". map.govpilot.com. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  8. ^ "Atlantic Ocean/Long Island Sound Watershed - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation". www.dec.ny.gov. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  9. ^ "The National Map - Advanced Viewer". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ "Port Washington North, NY Population - Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts - CensusViewer". censusviewer.com. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  13. ^ "Officials | The Village of Port Washington North". Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  14. ^ "Town of North Hempstead - Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte". northhempsteadny.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
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  16. ^ "District 11 - Delia DeRiggi-Whitton | Nassau County, NY - Official Website". www.nassaucountyny.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  17. ^ "Gina L. Sillitti - Assembly District 16 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  18. ^ "NY Senate District 7". NY State Senate. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  19. ^ Lanum, Nikolas (January 3, 2023). "NY House rep Tom Suozzi rips replacement George Santos as 'con man' in New York Times essay". Fox News. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  20. ^ "U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators". www.senate.gov. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  21. ^ Welch, Will (November 8, 2017). "How Long Island Voted". Newsday. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  22. ^ "Bay Walk Park | The Village of Port Washington North". Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  23. ^ a b "Composite School District Boundaries Shapefiles". NCES. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  24. ^ "NICE Announces Port Washington Commuter Shuttle Service to LIRR Station | The Village of Port Washington North". Incorporated Village of Port Washington North. June 5, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  25. ^ "Nassau Inter-County Express - Maps and Schedules". nicebus.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  26. ^ Claus, Christina (June 5, 2019). "Shuttle Expands Service". Port Washington News. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  27. ^ a b "Long Island Utility Information - LIPA, Nat Grid, & Local Water Authorities". LongIsland.com. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  28. ^ "Natural Gas & Electricity | National Grid". www.nationalgridus.com. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  29. ^ "Home Page - PSEG Long Island". www.psegliny.com. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  30. ^ "Emergency Management | The Village of Port Washington North". Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  31. ^ "Port Washington Water Pollution Control District". www.pwwpcd.us. Retrieved August 5, 2021.

External links edit

  • Official website