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Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Lake Success is a village in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 2,828 at the time of the 2020 census.

The Incorporated Village of Lake Success was the temporary home of the United Nations from 1946 to 1951, occupying the headquarters of the Sperry Gyroscope Company on Marcus Avenue.

History

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What is now the Village of Lake Success was first settled by Europeans in 1783, and the community became known as Lakeville.<ref name=":4">Template:Cite web</ref> This name was widely used to describe the area until about the time that the Incorporated Village of Lake Success in 1927.<ref name=":4" />

In the early 20th century, William K. Vanderbilt II bought land around the Lake Success kettle lake for a home.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":7">Template:Cite news</ref>

In 1939, the United States government bought a large tract between Marcus Avenue, Lakeville Road, and Union Turnpike, to be the home to the Sperry Gyroscope Company, which built a variety of maritime, military, aerospace, and navigation products. During World War II, the plant had 22,000 employees. After the war, part of the plant became the temporary headquarters of the United Nations from 1947 to 1952, while its headquarters building in New York City was being built.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="iparkhudsonny.com">Template:Cite web</ref> The Template:Convert facility continued to be used by various companies (including Unisys and Loral Corporation) to build defense products over ensuing decades. It was purchased by Lockheed Martin in 1996. The company closed the plant in 1998 and began an environmental clean-up of the site overseen by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.<ref>Great Neck, New York, Lockheed Martin</ref> The building became I-Park, and a few technical companies moved it, but much of the space was unused. In 2005, Northwell Health leased 454,000 square feet of the 1.4-million-square-foot former defense plant, and is valued at about $300 million and comes with an option to buy.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Template:Gallery On December 15, 1954, the village's Board of Trustees approved a plan to construct the Lake Success Village Pool.<ref name=":8">Template:Cite news</ref> A few weeks later, on January 12, 1955, village residents approved a $125,000 (1955 USD) bond to construct the facility.<ref name=":8" />

In 2023, Hain Celestial Group, which had been headquartered in Lake Success for roughly a decade, moved to a new location outside of the village.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The space was subsequently purchased by Northwell Health.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Etymology

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The Village of Lake Success derives its name from a kettle lake of the same name which, according to village lore, had a Native American name of "Sucut."<ref name=":4" />

Geography

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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 2.08%, is water.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>

The village borders the Little Neck neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens – as well as the Nassau County communities of Manhasset, Manhasset Hills, North Hills, North New Hyde Park, Thomaston, and University Gardens.

Drainage

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Lake Success is split between three minor drainage areas: Alley Creek (part of the Little Neck Bay Watershed), Hook Creek/Head of Harbor, and Manhasset Bay, and is located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.<ref name=":92">Template:Cite book</ref><ref name=":16">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Topography

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According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Geological Survey, the highest point in Lake Success is located at Great Neck South High School, at Template:Convert, and the lowest point is located near Community Drive, which is between Template:Convert.<ref name=":16" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Economy

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Several companies have offices within Lake Success, including Broadridge Financial Solutions, which has its headquarters located within the village.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Additionally, Lake Success served as the home of Canon USA's corporate headquarters until relocating to Melville in neighboring Suffolk County in the early 2010s.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

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2000 census

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As of 2000 census,<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> there were 2,797 people, 798 households, and 683 families residing in the village. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 824 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the village was 78.94% White, 4.76% African American, 15.16% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 798 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.9% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.4% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 15.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 35.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $134,383, and the median income for a family was $145,562. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $46,923 for females. The per capita income for the village was $58,002. About 1.4% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

2010 Census

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As of the 2010 United States census,<ref name="GR2" /> there were 2,897 people, 789 households, and 734 families in the village. The racial makeup was 75.3% White, 5.4% African American, 0.0% Native American, 19.3% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

Government

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Village government

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As of August 2024, the Mayor of Lake Success is Adam C. Hoffman, the Deputy Mayor is Gene Kaplan, and the Village Trustees are Spyro Dimitratos, Lawrence W. Farkas, Robert Gal, Fred Handsman, and Marian Lee.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Representation in higher government

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Town representation

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Lake Success is located in the Town of North Hempstead's 4th council district, which as of August 2024 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Christine Liu (DHerricks).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Nassau County representation

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Lake Success is located in Nassau County's 10th Legislative district, which as of August 2024 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Mazi Melesa Pilip (R–Great Neck).<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

New York State representation

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New York State Assembly
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Lake Success is located in the New York State Assembly's 16th State Assembly district, which as of August 2024 is represented by Gina L. Sillitti (D–Manorhaven).<ref name=":0" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

New York State Senate
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Lake Success is located in the New York State Senate's 7th State Senate district, which as of August 2024 is represented by Jack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).<ref name=":0" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Federal representation

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United States Congress
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Lake Success is located entirely within New York's 3rd congressional district, which as of August 2024 is represented in the United States Congress by Thomas R. Suozzi (D–Glen Cove).<ref name=":0" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

United States Senate
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Like the rest of New York, Lake Success is represented in the United States Senate by Charles Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Politics

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In the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Lake Success voters voted for Hillary Clinton (D).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":5">Template:Cite web</ref>

Education

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The main entrance to Great Neck South High School in 2009.

The heavy majority of the Village of Lake Success is located within the Great Neck Union Free School District. A small part of the village's northeastern corner, meanwhile, is located within the Manhasset Union Free School District. However, all homes in Lake Success are in the portion of the village zoned for Great Neck's schools, and as such, all children who reside within Lake Success and attend public schools go to Great Neck's schools.<ref name=":0" />

Furthermore, the Great Neck UFSD's Lakeville Elementary School, Great Neck South Middle School, and Great Neck South High School are all located within the village – along with its administrative offices.<ref name=":0" />

Media

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Lake Success is the city of license for hot adult contemporary radio station WKTU, although the station is based in Manhattan along with other iHeartMedia stations.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Infrastructure

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Transportation

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Road

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The Northern State Parkway within Lake Success in 2014.

The Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495) and the Northern State Parkway pass through Lake Success.<ref name=":0" /> Other major roads within the village include Northern Boulevard (NY 25A), Community Drive (CR 11A), Lakeville Road (CR 11), and Marcus Avenue (CR D46).<ref name=":0" />

Additionally, the former Long Island Motor Parkway once passed through the village.<ref name=":0" />

Rail

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There are no Long Island Rail Road stations within Lake Success.<ref name=":0" /> The nearest stations to the village are Great Neck station and Little Neck station on the Port Washington Branch, as well as New Hyde Park station on the Main Line.<ref name=":0" />

Bus

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The n20G, n20H, n20X, n21, n25, and n26 bus routes run through Lake Success.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":11">Template:Cite web</ref> All of these bus routes are operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE).<ref name=":11" />

Utilities

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Natural gas

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

Power

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

Sewage

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Lake Success is sewered.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref> The southern part of Lake Success is within the Nassau County Sewage District.<ref name=":0" /> The other portions of Lake Success are connected to the village's sanitary sewer network, which flows into and is treated by the Belgrave Sewer District under a contract.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />

Water

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Lake Success is located within the boundaries of the Manhasset–Lakeville Water District, which provides the entirety of the village with water.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />

Healthcare and emergency services

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Healthcare

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An entrance to L.I. Jewish Medical Center from Lakeville Road in 2022.

Portions of Long Island Jewish Medical Center are located within the Village of Lake Success. This hospital is operated by Northwell Health.<ref name=":0" />

Fire

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The Manhasset–Lakeville Fire District provides the entirety of the village with fire protection services.<ref name=":0" />

Police

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A Lake Success Police Department police car in 2024

The Village of Lake Success is served by its own municipal law enforcement agency, known as the Lake Success Police Department. This village police department exclusively provides Lake Success with police protection.<ref name=":6">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":37">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":79">Template:Cite web</ref> The sole exceptions are the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway, which are patrolled the Nassau County Police Department Highway Patrol and the New York State Police, respectively.<ref name=":6" />

As of 2024, the Lake Success Police Department consists of 23 officers, as well as three full-time and five part-time emergency dispatchers.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3">Template:Cite web</ref>

Notable people

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