Roslyn, New York
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Roslyn (Template:IPAc-en Template:Respell) 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 the Greater Roslyn area's anchor community. The population was 2,988 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Roslyn was initially settled by colonists in the year 1643.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref> It was originally called Hempstead Harbor, but its name was changed to Roslyn in 1844 due to postal confusion regarding all the other "Hempsteads" scattered about Long Island.<ref>About Roslyn Template:Webarchive</ref> The name "Roslyn" was selected as the new name, as its location in a valley reminded officials of Roslin, Scotland.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":81">Template:Cite book</ref>
In 1931, Gerry Park – a large park in the center of the village – opened.<ref name=":32" />
Roslyn was incorporated as a village on January 11, 1932.<ref name=":81" /> Its first Mayor was Albertson W. Hicks, who was unanimously elected two days later, on January 13.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
In the late 1940s, the 217-unit Roslyn Gardens co-op development was built.<ref name=":6">Template:Cite news</ref> Located off of Warner Avenue, it was built in part with funding from Title 608 of the Federal Housing Administration and was the first major rental housing development built in the New York area under Title 608's then-new provisions.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7">Template:Cite news</ref> The complex was designed by architects Max M. Simon and T. E. Merrill.<ref name=":7" />
On January 3, 1950, the William Cullen Bryant Viaduct opened to traffic.<ref name=":32">Template:Cite book</ref><ref name=":3">Template:Cite book</ref><ref name=":62">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":5" /> Built as part of the Roslyn Bypass – a realignment of New York State Route 25A within the Village of Flower Hill and the Village of Roslyn, the bridge's completion provided a bypass of Roslyn and alleviated a severe traffic bottleneck along Old Northern Boulevard through the community.<ref name=":32" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":62" /> Its construction required the demolition of the original Bryant Library, which subsequently operated out of temporary locations until relocating to its current home – the Roslyn War Memorial Building – in 1952.<ref name=":32" /><ref name=":3" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The former Rubel estate in the village was developed as the Roslyn Pines subdivision in the 1950s, consisting of roughly 102 homes.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
The Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower in Roslyn was designed by Lamb and Rich, and was completed in 1895.<ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It was sold to the Village of Roslyn by the Town of North Hempstead for $1 for its centennial in 1995.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Also taking place in 1995 was the opening of the Village of Roslyn's current Village Hall on Old Northern Boulevard.<ref name=":5">Template:Cite web</ref>
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and 1.56% is water.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Topography
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Geological Survey, the highest point in Roslyn is located near Piper Court, at approximately Template:Convert, and the lowest point is Hempstead Harbor, which is at sea level.<ref name=":16">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":92" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":4">Template:Cite web</ref>
Drainage
Roslyn is split between two minor drainage areas: Hempstead Harbor (part of the Hempstead Harbor Watershed) and Mill River (part of the Mill River Watershed).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":16" /><ref name=":92">Template:Cite book</ref> According to the Köppen climate classification, the majority of Roslyn is within the Hempstead Harbor Watershed, meaning water in those areas drains north to Hempstead Harbor and ultimately into the Long Island Sound.<ref name=":16" /><ref name=":92" /><ref name=":612" /> Meanwhile, the southwestern edge of the village is within the Mill River Watershed, meaning water in that area drains south to the Mill River, thence ultimately into Hewlett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.<ref name=":16" /><ref name=":92" />
Additionally, all of Roslyn is located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.<ref name=":16" /><ref name=":92" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Roslyn has a Humid subtropical climate (type Cfa) with cool, wet winters and hot, humid summers.<ref name=":612">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":6222">Template:Cite web</ref> Precipitation is uniform throughout the year, with slight spring and fall peaks.<ref name=":612" /><ref name=":6222" />
Demographics
2010 Census
As of the 2010 census<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> the population was 86% White (76% Non-Hispanic White), 2.2% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 8.85% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
2000 Census
As of the census <ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 2,570 people, 1,060 households, and 603 families residing in the village. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 1,124 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the village was 86.81% White, 2.33% African American, 0.08% Native American, 6.15% Asian, 2.02% from other races, and 2.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.34% of the population.
There were 1,060 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $72,404, and the median income for a family was $101,622. Males had a median income of $65,156 versus $45,221 for females. The per capita income for the village was $47,166. About 1.3% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.
Arts and culture
The Bryant Library is located within the Incorporated Village of Roslyn.<ref name=":122" /> This public library, which serves large portions of the Greater Roslyn area, frequently hosts cultural events for the Roslyn community and contains The Bryant Library Local History Center.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Government
Village government
As of March 2024, the Mayor of Roslyn is John Durkin, the Deputy Mayor is Marshall E. Bernstein, and the Village Trustees are Marta Genovese, Sarah Oral, and Craig Westergard.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Representation in higher government
Town representation
Roslyn 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>Template:Cite web</ref>
County representation
Roslyn is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of March 2024 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).<ref name=":122">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":78">Template:Cite web</ref>
State representation
New York State Assembly
Roslyn is split between the New York State Assembly's 13th and 16th State Assembly districts, which as of March 2024 are represented by Charles D. Lavine (D–Glen Cove) and Gina L. Sillitti (D–Manorhaven), respectively.<ref name=":122" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
New York State Senate
Roslyn is located entirely within New York's 7th State Senate district, which as of March 2024 is represented by Jack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).<ref name=":122" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Federal representation
United States Congress
Roslyn is located entirely within 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=":122" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
United States Senate
Like the rest of New York, Roslyn 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 Roslyn voters voted for Kamala D. Harris (D).<ref name=":522">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Education
School district
The Village of Roslyn is served entirely by the Roslyn Union Free School District.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> As such, all children who reside within the village and attend public schools go to Roslyn's schools.<ref name=":122" />
Library district
The Village of Roslyn is located entirely within the service area of Roslyn's library district, which is served by the Bryant Library.<ref name=":122" />
Infrastructure
Transportation
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The William Cullen Bryant Viaduct (carrying New York State Route 25A) passes through – and serves as a bypass of – Roslyn.<ref name=":32" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":122" /> Prior to the opening of the Bryant Viaduct, NY 25A traveled through the heart of the village's downtown (along Old Northern Boulevard) and was notorious for its traffic jams in the area.<ref name=":32" /><ref name=":3" />
Other major roads located either partially or wholly within the village include Bryant Avenue, East Broadway, Layton Street, Main Street, Mineola Avenue, Mott Avenue, Old Northern Boulevard, Railroad Avenue, Roslyn Road, Tower Place, Walbridge Lane, Warner Avenue, West Shore Road, and Wittes Lane.<ref name=":122" />
Rail
Although no train station is currently located within village limits, the Long Island Rail Road's Roslyn station used to be located on the Roslyn–Roslyn Heights border.<ref name=":32" /> It is now located completely within Roslyn Heights – just north of said border.<ref name=":122" /> This station, served by the LIRR's Oyster Bay Branch, is the nearest station to the village.<ref name=":122" />
Furthermore, the Oyster Bay Branch forms much of the village's eastern border.<ref name=":122" />
Bus
Roslyn is served by five Nassau Inter-County Express bus routes: the n20H, the n20X, the n21, the n23, and the Port Washington Shuttle.<ref name=":133">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 Roslyn.<ref name=":38">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Power
PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within Roslyn, on behalf of the Long Island Power Authority.<ref name=":38" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Water
Roslyn is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Roslyn Water District, which provides the entirety of Roslyn with water.<ref name=":122" />
Sewage
The Village of Roslyn has a sanitary sewer system.<ref name=":122" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The sewage from the Village's sewer system is pumped to and is treated by the Nassau County Sewage District's Cedar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant via the East Hills Interceptor line, which connects the village's system with Nassau County's and the treatment plant on the South Shore.<ref name=":4" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":2">Template:Cite news</ref>
Prior to having the sanitary waste treated by Nassau County's facilities, the village's sewer system expelled the sanitary sewage locally into Hempstead Harbor, contributing to water pollution problems.<ref name=":2" />
Notable people
- Deborah Asnis – Infectious disease specialist; Asnis reported the first human cases of West Nile virus in the United States in 1999.<ref name=latimes>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Nathan Banks – Entomologist and arachnologist.
- John Michael Crichton - American author, screenwriter and filmmaker.
- Judy Steinberg Dean – Physician, First Lady of Vermont (1991–2003) and wife of former Gov. Howard Dean, and Roslyn High School graduate.
- Ken Hechler – Politician (D – West Virginia).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Jesse Itzler – Entrepreneur, author, and co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks.
- Glenn Kurtz — Writer and author.
- Edward Lampert – Chairman of Sears Holding Company.
- Frank C. Moore – Artist and AIDS activist.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Lilly Pulitzer – Socialite and fashion designer.
- Samuel Rubel – Executive.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Whitney Tower – Former president of National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Arthur Yorinks – Author and playwright, authored Hey, Al
- William Powell - Author of The Anarchist Cookbook
In popular culture
Over the years, scenes for various shows and movies have been filmed within the hamlet, including The World According to Garp (1982), which shot scenes in he vicinity of the Roslyn Clock Tower.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
See also
References
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