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Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement 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 3,160 at the time of the 2020 census.

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

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.<ref name=":81" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Port Washington North incorporated in 1932 after residents of the area unanimously voted in favor of incorporating on July 6 of that year.<ref name=":81">Template:Cite book</ref> Its first Mayor, John Cocks, led the movement to incorporate; he was elected on August 2, 1932.<ref name=":81" />

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.<ref name=":81" /> 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.<ref name=":81" />

In 1953, an uninhabited area occupied by a sand mine, located along Cow Neck Road, was annexed by the village.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref>

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.<ref name=":0" />

In 1982, the Village of Port Washington North celebrated its 50th anniversary.<ref name=":0" />

Etymology

The name of the village reflects its geographic location in the northern part of the Greater Port Washington area.<ref name=":81" /> Furthermore, the village's name reflects its location north of downtown Port Washington.

Geography

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U.S. Census map of Port Washington North

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert, or 4.00%, is water.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>

Additionally, Port Washington North is located on the northern half of the Cow Neck Peninsula.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Port Washington North is located within the Manhasset Bay Watershed, which in turn is located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.<ref name=":92">Template:Cite book</ref><ref name=":162">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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.<ref name=":58">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":59">Template:Cite web Template:Dead link</ref> 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.<ref name=":58" /><ref name=":59" />

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 Template:Convert, and the lowest point is Manhasset Bay, which is at sea level.<ref name=":162" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Climate

Port Washington North 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the village is located within hardiness zone 7b.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Economy

Port Washington North is a bedroom community of the City of New York.<ref name=":12" /> As such, a significant number of Flower Hill residents commute to/from New York for work.<ref name=":12" /> From a land use perspective, the village consists of a relatively-balanced mix of residential, business, waterfront, and industrial districts.<ref name=":3">Template:Cite web</ref>

Grumman Studios has a studio space in the industrial section of the village.<ref name=":4">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":5">Template:Cite web</ref> Additionally, Publishers Clearing House was headquartered within the village until it moved to Jericho in the 2010s; the property was redeveloped into the Grumman Studios facility.<ref name=":5" />

Furthermore, the entire village is located within the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District's boundaries.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Land use and zoning

The housing stock in the village is diverse, with a mixture of single-family, multifamily, and townhome-type housing.<ref name=":3" /> The majority of the housing stock is single-family residential. Two garden apartment complexes are located in the Soundview Village section of the village. One townhome-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.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":3" />

The industrial areas – officially designated as "Economic Development" and "Maritime Business" districts, consist of light manufacturing, offices, warehouses, and studios.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":3" /> The waterfront district, meanwhile, consists of the Bay Walk Park and boat launch & docking areas.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":3" />

The business district consists of several commercial businesses.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":3" /> Furthermore, two large shopping centers – the Soundview Marketplace and Stop & Shop Plaza – are located within this district.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":3" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

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2020 Census

As of the 2020 census, there were 3,160 people residing in the village and 1,476 households. The population density was Template:Convert. 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 married couples 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 for the village was $79,557. About 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 3,154 people residing in the village.<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,700 people, 1,063 households, and 767 families residing in the village.<ref name="GR2" /> The population density was Template:Convert. There were 1,071 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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

Village government

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

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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Nassau County representation

Port Washington North 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).<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":78">Template:Cite web</ref>

New York State representation

New York State Assembly

Port Washington North is located within the New York State Assembly's 16th State Assembly district, which as of July 2024 is represented by Gina L. Sillitti (D–Manorhaven).<ref name=":12" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

New York State Senate

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).<ref name=":12" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Federal representation

United States Congress

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).<ref name=":12" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

United States Senate

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).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Politics

In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Port Washington North voters voted for Kamala D. Harris (D).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":52">Template:Cite web</ref>

Parks and recreation

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Bay Walk Park on August 16, 2022.

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Mill Pond Park on September 1, 2022.

The Village of Port Washington North owns and maintains a park along Manhasset Bay, known as Bay Walk Park.<ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref> This village-operated park, which was constructed & opened in phases, also contains the village's Nautical Art Museum.<ref name=":2" />

Additionally, the Town of North Hempstead's Mill Pond Park is located within the village.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> This town-operated park, which contains Mill Pond, is located at the south end of the village and connects to Bay Walk Park.<ref name=":12" />

Education

School district

The Village of Port Washington North is located entirely within the boundaries of the Port Washington Union Free School District.<ref name=":12">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":452">Template:Cite web</ref> As such, all children who reside within Port Washington North and attend public schools go to Port Washington's schools.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":452" />

Library district

Port Washington North is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Library District.<ref name=":12" />

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).<ref name=":12" />

Bus

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

As of July 2024, Port Washington North is served by two Nassau Inter-County Express bus routes: the n23 and the Port Washington Shuttle.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":13">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Utilities

Natural gas

National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in Port Washington North.<ref name=":38">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Power

PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within Port Washington North.<ref name=":38" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Sewage

Port Washington North is located within the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District, which operates the sanitary sewer system serving the village.<ref name=":02">Template:Cite web</ref>

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.<ref name=":12" />

Healthcare and emergency services

Healthcare

No hospitals are located within Port Washington North.<ref name=":12" /> The nearest hospital is St. Francis Hospital, located in nearby Flower Hill.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":8">Template:Cite web</ref>

Although no hospitals are located within Port Washington North, a GoHealth urgent care center is located within the village, at the Stop & Shop Plaza; this facility is operated by Northwell Health.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":35">Template:Cite web</ref>

Police

The Village of Port Washington North is served by the Port Washington Police District.<ref name=":12" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":37">Template:Cite web</ref>