Roslyn Estates, New York
Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Roslyn Estates is a village in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Roslyn area, which is anchored by the Incorporated Village of Roslyn. The population was 1,318 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
[edit]Before the village (pre-colonization – 1931)
[edit]The area where Roslyn Estates is located was originally inhabited by the Matinecock Native Americans.<ref name=":5" /> European colonists started to settle in the area in the 17th century – specifically settlers of Dutch and English heritage. From that point until the early 20th century, much of what is now the Village of Roslyn Estates consisted of farmland and estates.<ref name=":5" />
Around 1908, the land was purchased by developer Dean Alvord, who also developed Prospect Park South in Brooklyn and Belle Terre in Port Jefferson.<ref name=":5">Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":81">Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> On this land, Alvord would create the planned, residential community which today forms the Village of Roslyn Estates, under the name "Roslyn Estates, Incorporated".<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> It was nicknamed "The Eden of Long Island" when originally developed, due to the community's design and setting.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 1911, the community's civic association, known as the Association of Roslyn Estates, was formed.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":14" /><ref name=":24">Template:Cite web</ref> As of 2024, it is the oldest active civic association in Nassau County.<ref name=":24" />
Village of Roslyn Estates (1931 – present)
[edit]In 1931, residents decided to try incorporating Roslyn Estates as a village, due to the fact that the community's original deed restrictions were set to expire around that time.<ref name=":81" /> Their efforts to incorporate were successful, and the Village of Roslyn Estates was incorporated on June 8, 1931.<ref name=":81" />
In the mid-1950s, a Template:Convert housing development, known as Homes in Roslyn Estates, was constructed in the village, and sponsored by builders Edward Fineberg and Arthur Bandes and consisting of 60 ranch and split-level homes designed by architect Stanley J. Shaftel.<ref name=":42">Template:Cite news</ref>
In 1972, Roslyn Estates Village Hall was built.<ref name=":21">Template:Cite web</ref> It was designed by John A. Grammas on land given to the village by the firm of Saul Sokolov, Inc., which had developed that section of Roslyn Estates several years prior.<ref name=":21" />
In 1974, Mayor Robert D. Zucker attempted to have the boundaries of the Manhasset Park District redrawn to include the village after the district added an additional 260 parking spaces to the commuter parking fields at the Manhasset Long Island Rail Road station.<ref name=":3">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":4">Template:Cite news</ref> Zucker stated that many Roslyn Estates residents preferred the Manhasset station over the closer Roslyn station due to the fact that service to/from Pennsylvania Station on the Port Washington Branch is direct, whereas a change at Jamaica is required on the Oyster Bay Branch.<ref name=":3" /> By having the district boundaries redrawn to include the village, Roslyn Estates residents would have the ability to be guaranteed a parking space at the Manhasset station for commuting to/from Manhattan.<ref name=":3" /> Officials from both the Town of North Hempstead and the Manhasset Park District – as well as Manhasset residents – lamented the idea, given that Roslyn Estates is not part of the Greater Manhasset area, and felt that the needs of Greater Manhasset should be paramount for the Manhasset Park District.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> The proposal was ultimately denied.<ref name=":4" />
Roslyn Estates celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1981.<ref name=":20">Template:Cite news</ref>
Etymology
[edit]The name of Roslyn Estates was taken directly from the name which was used by the community's original development group, Roslyn Estates, Incorporated.<ref name=":81" /> The "Roslyn" part of its name is shared with Roslyn, Roslyn Harbor, and Roslyn Heights, and ultimately can be traced back to when the name "Roslyn" was chosen for that village, which was chosen because the geography in Roslyn reminded officials of the geography of Roslin, Scotland.<ref name=":81" />
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Topography
[edit]Like the rest of Long Island's North Shore, Roslyn Estates is situated on a terminal moraine known as the Harbor Hill Moraine.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":58">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":59">Template:Cite web</ref> This moraine was formed by glaciers during the Wisconsin Glacial Episode, The moraine is named for Harbor Hill – the highest geographic point in Nassau County, which is located in nearby East Hills.<ref name=":58" /><ref name=":59" /><ref name=":19" />
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Geological Survey, the highest point in Roslyn Estates is located between The Pines and The Hemlocks, at Template:Convert, and the lowest point is located near The Locusts, at approximately Template:Convert.<ref name=":16">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":19">Template:Cite web</ref>
Drainage
[edit]Template:Roslyn Estates, NY watersheds Roslyn Estates is split among four minor drainage areas: Inner Hempstead Harbor (part of the Hempstead Harbor Watershed), Hempstead Lake, Mill River (both part of the Mill River Watershed), and Leeds Pond (part of the Manhasset Bay Watershed), and is located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.<ref name=":16" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":92">Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Climate
[edit]The Village of Roslyn Estates features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) under the Köppen climate classification.<ref name=":60">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":61">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":62">Template:Cite web</ref> As such, the village experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters, and experiences precipitation throughout the entirety of the year.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>Template:Weather box
Economy
[edit]Roslyn Estates is a bedroom community of the City of New York, which is how the community was originally developed to be by Dean Alvord.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> As such, a significant number of Roslyn Estates residents commute to/from New York for work.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />
The village itself is predominantly residential in character, with the heavy majority of lots within the village being zoned for single-family homes.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":0" /> The village has a business district along the south side of Northern Boulevard, which is where the heavy majority of businesses within the village are located.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref name=":0" /> The exceptions are the former Roslyn Estates Sales Office and former Highland Elementary School towards the southeastern edge of the village; these buildings are now a restaurant and house of worship, respectively.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref name=":23">Template:Cite web</ref>
Demographics
[edit]2020 census
[edit]As of the census of 2020, there were 1,318 people residing in the village.<ref name="GR2" /> The racial makeup of the village was 80.57% White, 0.91% African American, 0.01% Native American, 12.82% Asian, 0.98% from other races, and 4.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.18% of the population.
2010 census
[edit]As of the census of 2010, there were 1,251 people residing in the village.<ref name="GR2" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="Census 2010">Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup of the village was 90.25% White, 0.40% African American, 8.23% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.
Census 2000
[edit]As of the census of 2000, there were 1,210 people, 401 households, and 354 families residing in the village.<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> The population density was Template:Convert. There were 410 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the village was 93.22% White, 0.17% African American, 4.88% Asian, 1.24% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population.
There were 401 households, out of which 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.7% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $154,849, and the median income for a family was $157,402. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $65,893 for females. The per capita income for the village was $73,628. About 2.0% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Parks and recreation
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Roslyn Estates features a number of small parks and green spaces.<ref name=":8">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":9">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":10">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":11">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Those parks and green spaces include:
- Azalea Park<ref name=":7">Template:Cite web</ref>
- Black Ink Pond (formerly known as Lotus Pond)<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":8" /><ref name=":9" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- The Fenway Preserve<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":11" />
- The Loch Pond (also known as Little Turf Pond)<ref name=":9" />
Roslyn Estates also has a number of other green spaces as well as walking paths and landscaped traffic islands with gardens.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":11" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Additionally, a private tennis club, the Tennis King, is located adjacent to Village Hall at the southern edge of the village, and Christopher Morley Park forms part of the border between Roslyn Estates and North Hills.<ref name=":7" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Government
[edit]Village government
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As of May 2025, the Mayor of Roslyn Estates is Adam Koblenz, and the Trustees are Brett Auerbach, Brian Feingold, Stephen Fox, and Susan Rubinstein.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref> All elected officials on the Board of Trustees serve 2-year terms and are unpaid.<ref name=":0" />
The following is a list of Roslyn Estates' mayors, from 1931 to present:<ref name=":0" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
| Mayor's name | Year(s) in office |
|---|---|
| Paul Speer | 1931–1933 |
| Louis O. Rohland | 1933–1949 |
| Harter F. Wright | 1949–1951 |
| Samuel E. Swiggert | 1951–1955 |
| Frank J. Silvestri | 1955–1961 |
| Junius P. Wilson, Jr. | 1961–1963 |
| Hamilton O. Hale | 1963–1965 |
| Frank J. Silvestri | 1965–1969 |
| Robert D. Zucker | 1969–1979 |
| Elliot Baritz | 1979–1987 |
| Michael Zucker | 1987–1993 |
| Susan Rand | 1993–1995 |
| Alexander Kaplan | 1995–1999 |
| Susan Ben-Moshe | 1999–2011 |
| Jeffrey Schwartzberg | 2011–2017 |
| Paul Leone Peters | 2017–2025 |
| Adam Koblenz | 2025–Present |
Representation in higher government
[edit]Town representation
[edit]Roslyn Estates is located entirely within the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of March 2024 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D–Port Washington).<ref name=":25" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
County representation
[edit]Roslyn Estates is located in Nassau County's 10th Legislative district, which as of March 2024 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Mazi Melesa Pilip (R–Great Neck).<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
New York State representation
[edit]New York State Assembly
[edit]Roslyn Estates is located in the New York State Assembly's 16th State Assembly district, which as of March 2024 is represented by Gina L. Sillitti (D–Manorhaven).<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
New York State Senate
[edit]Roslyn Estates is located in the New York State Senate's 7th State Senate district, which as of March 2024 is represented by Jack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Federal representation
[edit]United States Congress
[edit]Roslyn Estates is located in New York's 3rd congressional district, which as of March 2024 is represented in the United States Congress by Thomas R. Suozzi (D–Glen Cove).<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
United States Senate
[edit]Like the rest of New York, Roslyn Estates is represented in the United States Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Politics
[edit]In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Roslyn Estates voters voted for Kamala D. Harris (D).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":522">Template:Cite web</ref>
Education
[edit]School district
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The Village of Roslyn Estates is located entirely within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Roslyn Union Free School District.<ref name=":12">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":25" /><ref name=":452">Template:Cite web</ref> As such, all children who reside within Roslyn Estates and attend public schools go to Roslyn's schools.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":452" />
The Roslyn Union Free School District's former Highland Elementary School was located in the village; the building became a synagogue after the school's closure and would later become a church.<ref name=":23" />
Library district
[edit]Roslyn Estates is located within the boundaries of Roslyn's library district, which is served by the Bryant Library.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /> The Bryant Library is located in adjacent Roslyn.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" />
Infrastructure
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Road
[edit]One state-owned road travels through Roslyn Estates: Northern Boulevard (NY 25A); Northern Boulevard forms the western half of the northern boundary of Roslyn Estates, with Flower Hill.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":18">Template:Cite web</ref> Mineola Avenue (CR E64), Old Northern Boulevard (CR D71), and Searingtown Road (CR 101) (all owned and maintained by Nassau County) form the eastern, northeastern, and most of the western boundaries of the village, respectively.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref name=":18" />
Additionally, the Village of Roslyn Estates owns and maintains roughly Template:Convert of roads.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":102">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Street layout
[edit]Roslyn Estates features a winding and organic street layout, which meanders and can be unpredictable.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Many streets, such as The Hemlocks and The Birches, use a street naming convention based on nature, including plants, flowers, and trees, and begin with "The."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Rail
[edit]No rail service passes through Roslyn Estates.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":12" /> The nearest Long Island Rail Road stations to the village are Roslyn on the Oyster Bay Branch and Manhasset on the Port Washington Branch.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":12" />
Bus
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Roslyn Estates is served by the n20X, n20H, n21, and n23 bus routes, which are operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE).<ref name=":133">Template:Cite web</ref> These four bus routes travel through the area via Northern Boulevard and Old Northern Boulevard, along the northern border of Roslyn Estates.<ref name=":133" /> Additionally, NICE's n40X bus route runs north–south along the eastern border of the village, via Mineola Avenue – as does NICE's n23 Mineola Direct service.<ref name=":133" />
Utilities
[edit]Natural gas
[edit]National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in Roslyn Estates.<ref name=":15">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":38">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Power
[edit]PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within Roslyn Estates.<ref name=":15" /><ref name=":38" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Sewage
[edit]Roslyn Estates is partially sewered.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref name=":17">Template:Cite web</ref> The southern part of Roslyn Estates is within the Nassau County Sewage District, and roughly 60-70 lots were hooked up to it as of 2013.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref name=":17" /> Another, smaller sewer district exists within Roslyn Estates, called The Birches Sanitary Sewer District.<ref name=":17" /> This village-owned district includes roughly 25 homes and flows into Nassau County's system.<ref name=":17" />
The remainder of Roslyn Estates relies on cesspools and septic systems.<ref name=":12" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Water
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Roslyn Estates is located within the boundaries of the Roslyn Water District, which provides the entirety of Roslyn Estates with water.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref name=":15" />
Healthcare & emergency services
[edit]Healthcare
[edit]There are no hospitals located within Roslyn Estates. The nearest hospital to the village is St. Francis Hospital in Flower Hill.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref name=":82">Template:Cite web</ref>
Fire
[edit]The Village of Roslyn Estates is located entirely within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Roslyn Fire District, which consists of the Roslyn Highland Fire Department and the Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 of Roslyn.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref name=":36">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Police
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The Village of Roslyn Estates is served by the Nassau County Police Department's 6th Precinct, with RMP 617 assigned as the patrol car for the entire village.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":25" /><ref name=":37">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":79">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Notable people
[edit]- Joel Connable – Television host, news anchor, and reporter.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Allison Danzig – Sportswriter for The New York Times; author; lived on The Birches.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Steven B. Derounian – Former United States Congressman.<ref name=":13">Template:Cite news</ref>
- Fontaine Fox – Cartoonist and illustrator known for works such as Toonerville Folks.<ref name=":20" />
- I. Michael Leitman – Surgeon and Dean for Graduate Medical Education at Mount Sinai Health.<ref name=":6">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Lori "Loire" Cotler – Musician; grew up in Roslyn Estates.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Bernard Madoff – Former NASDAQ chairman and Ponzi scheme swindler.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":22">Template:Cite magazine</ref> Madoff and his family resided on Dianas Trail.<ref name=":22" />
- Ruth Madoff – Wife of Bernard Madoff.<ref name=":22" />
- Mark Madoff – Son of Bernard and Ruth Madoff.<ref name=":22" />
- Andrew Madoff – Son of Bernard and Ruth Madoff.<ref name=":22" />
- Christopher Morley – Author, journalist, and poet; lived on The Birches.<ref name=":20" /><ref name=":0" />
- David B. Pall – Chemist, inventor, and the founder of the Pall Corporation.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Herb Sheldon – Children's entertainer; lived on The Glenada.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
- J. Russell Sprague – First County Executive of Nassau County.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Association of Roslyn Estates
[edit]The Association of Roslyn Estates is the civic association for the Village of Roslyn Estates.<ref name=":14">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":2" /> Founded in 1911, it is the oldest civic association in the County of Nassau.<ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref> Its original headquarters was at the intersection of Mineola and Warner Avenues. This building still stands in that location, and is now used as a restaurant.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":2" />
References
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