Port Washington, New York
Port Washington, New York | ||
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FIPS code 36-59520 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0960979 | |
Website | www |
Port Washington is a
History
Much of the Port Washington area was initially settled by colonists in 1644, after they purchased land from the people of the Matinecock Nation.[2][3]
In the 1870s, Port Washington became an important
In 1930, Port Washington tried to incorporate itself as a city, which would have had the same boundaries as the Port Washington Union Free School District's, excluding Sands Point, which had already incorporated itself as a village.[6] This plan ultimately failed when the bill was killed after Baxter Estates, Flower Hill, and Manorhaven incorporated themselves as villages in order to retain home rule of their respective areas.[6]
In the late 1930s, prior to the opening of the
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.6 square miles (15 km2), of which 4.2 square miles (11 km2) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), or 25.22%, is water.
The hamlet is bordered on two sides with bodies of water: Manhasset Bay on its western side and Hempstead Harbor on its eastern side.[8]
Port Washington is located on the Cow Neck Peninsula.[7][9]
Two enclaves exist above the northern portions of the main, contiguous part of the hamlet.[10]
Climate
Port Washington has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa), bordering on a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Average monthly temperatures in the central CDP range from 31.8 °F in January to 75.3 °F in July.[11]
The hardiness zone is 7b, except on the north-to-south ridge where it is 7a.[12]
Greater Port Washington area
The Greater Port Washington area is home to four incorporated villages in their entirety, in addition to the hamlet of Port Washington:[10][13]
- Baxter Estates
- Manorhaven
- Port Washington North
- Sands Point
Additionally, the Greater Port Washington area also includes part of the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill (which is split between the Greater Manhasset, Greater Port Washington, and Greater Roslyn areas), as well as a small part of the Village of Plandome Manor (which is split between the Greater Manhasset and Port Washington areas).[10][13][14]
Economy
There are numerous small stores in Port Washington with 6 shopping centers, 4 strip malls and an industrial complex on the east side of Port Washington next to Hempstead Harbor, off
Business improvement district
Additionally, the entirety of the hamlet is located within the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District's boundaries.[16]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2000 | 15,215 | — | |
2010 | 15,846 | 4.1% | |
2020 | 16,753 | 5.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[17] |
2010 Census
As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,846.
2000 Census
As of the
There were 5,521 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, and 24.5% were non-families. Of all households, 20.4% were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.15.[8]
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.
Government
Town representation
Port Washington, an unincorporated area within the Town of North Hempstead, is directly governed by said Town.
Representation in higher government
Nassau County representation
Port Washington is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of August 2022 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).[10][19]
New York State representation
New York State Assembly
Port Washington is located within the New York State Assembly's 16th Assembly district, which as of August 2022 is represented by Gina Sillitti (D–Manorhaven).[10][20]
New York State Senate
Port Washington is located in the New York State Senate's 7th State Senate district, which as of August 2022 is represented in the New York State Senate by Anna Kaplan (D–North Hills).[10][21]
Federal representation
United States Congress
Port Washington is located in New York's 3rd congressional district, which as of March 2024 is represented in the United States Congress by Tom Suozzi (D–New York).[22][10] [23]
United States Senate
Like the rest of New York, Port Washington is represented in the United States Senate by Charles Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).[24]
Politics
In the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Port Washington voters voted for Hillary Clinton (D).[25]
Parks and recreation
Several public parks are located within Port Washington. These include:[10]
- Blumenfeld Family Park[26]
- Harbor Links[5]
- Merriman Park (Manhasset Bay Park District residents only)[27][28]
- North Hempstead Aerodrome[29]
- North Hempstead Beach Park[30]
- Alvan Petrus Park[31][32]
- Sand Miner's Monument[33]
- Sunset Park[34]
- Town Dock Park[35]
Park district
A small portion of Port Washington is located within a park district, named the Manhasset Bay Park District. This special district, which is operated by the Town of North Hempstead, covers the hamlet's Manhasset Bay Estates subdivision, as well as a portion of the Plandome Country Club in the adjacent, incorporated village, Plandome Manor.[10][27][28]
The Manhasset Bay Park District is responsible for operating and maintaining Merriman Park, located on the former site of the Port Washington Union Free School District's Merriman School; the park is open exclusively to residents of the Manhasset Bay Park District.[27][28]
Yacht clubs
The former Knickerbocker Yacht Club was also located within the hamlet.[39]
Education
School district
Port Washington is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Port Washington Union Free School District.[10][40] Additionally, a small portion of the hamlet's southeastern corner is located within the boundaries of the Roslyn Union Free School District. However, there are no homes in the area within the Roslyn UFSD's boundaries, and as such, all students who reside within the hamlet and attend public schools go to Port Washington's schools.[10][40]
In 2022, the Port Washington UFSD's high school, Paul D. Schreiber Senior High School, was ranked #733 nationally out of 17,843 schools and #77 in New York High Schools out of 1,212 schools.[41]
Library district
Port Washington is located entirely within the boundaries of the Port Washington Library District.[10]
Infrastructure
Transportation
Road
One state road passes through and directly serves Port Washington:
Parking District
Port Washington, in its entirety, is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Town of North Hempstead's Port Washington Parking District – a special district.[10] Several of the parking facilities operated by the district are located within the hamlet.[10]
Rail
Port Washington is the terminus of the Port Washington Branch of the Long Island Rail Road, which opened for passengers in 1898.[10][43][44]
Bus
The
Additionally, NICE's
Utilities
Natural gas
Power
Sewage
Port Washington is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District, which operates the sanitary sewer system serving the hamlet.[10]
Water
The Port Washington Water District provides water for the heavy majority of the hamlet, with the exception being the portion of the hamlet located within the Roslyn Union Free School District's boundaries, which is served by the Roslyn Water District.[10]
Healthcare and emergency services
Healthcare
There are no hospitals located within Port Washington. The nearest hospital to the hamlet is St. Francis Hospital in the Village of Flower Hill.[10]
Fire
The heavy majority of Port Washington is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Port Washington Fire District, with the exception being the portion of the hamlet located within the Roslyn Union Free School District's boundaries, which is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Roslyn Fire District.[10][53]
Police
The Port Washington Police District provides police protection for the heavy majority of the hamlet, with the exception being the portion of the hamlet located within the Roslyn Union Free School District's boundaries, which is served by the Sixth Precinct of the Nassau County Police Department.[10][54]
Landmarks
The Thomas Dodge Homestead, Main Street School, and the Monfort Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[55][56]
Notable people
- John Cassavetes (1929–1989), actor and filmmaker.[57]
- John Fasano (1961–2014), screenwriter and director.[58]
- William H. Folwell (1924–2022), American Episcopal prelate.[59]
- Fontaine Fox (1884–1964), American cartoonist and illustrator.
- Lucy Fradkin (born 1953), visual artist.[60]
- Howard Gould (1871–1959), financier.[61]
- American-Israeli basketball player and English Literature professor.[62]
- William Randolph Hearst (1863–1951), publisher.[63]
- Craig M. Johnson (born 1971), former New York State senator.[64]
- Katie Lowes (born 1982), actress.[65]
- Margaret Marian McPartland (1918–2013), English-born jazz pianist.[66]
- Evelyn Mulry Moore (1942–2012), wheelchair athlete.[67]
- Nancy Overton (1926–2009), singer.[68]
- Susan Quittmeyer, opera singer.[69][70]
- Anthony Scaramucci (born 1964), founder of SkyBridge Capital; former White House Communications Director to President Donald Trump.[71]
- Richard Shindell (born 1960), singer-songwriter; grew up in Port Washington.[72]
- Sean Spicer (born 1971), 30th White House Press Secretary.[73]
- Jean Swain (1923–2000), singer.[74]
- Jon "Stugotz" Weiner (born 1972), co-host of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.[75]
- Burt Young (1940–2023), actor best known for appearing in Rocky and its sequels.[76]
See also
- Port Washington Play Troupe
- Port Washington Parking District
- Port Washington Water Pollution Control District
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