Williston Park, New York
Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Williston Park is an incorporated village in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 7,591 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Williston Park was founded in 1926 after Template:Convert of land were purchased by New York City developer William Chatlos, who had been seeking to create an affordable, planned community for New York City residents wishing to move to the suburbs.<ref name=":81">Template:Cite book</ref> Later that year, residents of the village voted to break with the residents of East Williston and formally incorporate the village; that community also incorporated as its own village thats same year.<ref name=":81" />
Etymology
Williston Park is named for Samuel Willis, a settler who came to the area in the late 17th century – along with the Williston Park housing development constructed in what would become the village during the early 20th century.<ref name=":81" /> The home of one of the members of the Willis family stood in the village until the 1950s.<ref name=":81" />
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>
Williston Park is bordered by the incorporated villages of Mineola and East Williston, along with to the unincorporated hamlets of Albertson and Herricks, and Roslyn Heights.<ref name="GR12">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":122">Template:Cite web</ref>
Drainage
Williston Park is located within the Mill River Watershed, which itself is located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":92">Template:Cite book</ref><ref name=":16">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":22">Template:Cite web</ref>
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Williston Park has a Humid subtropical climate (type Cfa) with cool, wet winters and hot, humid summers.<ref name=":6122">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":62222">Template:Cite web</ref> Precipitation is uniform throughout the year, with slight spring and fall peaks.<ref name=":6122" /><ref name=":62222" />Template:Weather box
Plant zone
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Williston Park is located within hardiness zone 7b.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Demographics
Template:US Census population As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2020,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> there were 7,591 people, 2,691 households, and 1,959 families residing in the village. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 2,787 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the village was 67.8% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 19.2% Asian, 4.0% from other races, and 7.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.9% of the population.
There were 2,691 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 2.9% were unmarried couples living together, 24.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present, and 12.7% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.4% of households had individuals under 18 years of age, and 38.6% had individuals 65 years of age and older.
21.3% of the population was below the age of 18, and 19.0% of the population was above the age of 65. The median age was 43.9.
According to the American Community Survey, The median income for a household in the village was estimated at $120,625.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> About 1.2% of the population were below the poverty line in 2020, including 4.6% of those aged 65 years or older.
Government
As of August 2024, the Mayor of Williston Park is Paul M. Ehrbar, the Deputy Mayor is Kevin Rynne, and the Village Trustees are William Carr, William O'Brien, Kevin Rynne, and Michael Uttaro.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Representation in higher government
Town representation
Williston Park is located in the Town of North Hempstead's 3rd council district, which as of August 2024 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Dennis J. Walsh (R–Mineola).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Nassau County representation
Williston Park is located in Nassau County's 18th Legislative district, which as of August 2024 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Samantha A. Goetz (R–Locust Valley).<ref name=":122"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
New York State representation
New York State Assembly
Williston Park is located in the New York State Assembly's 19th State Assembly district, which as of August 2024 is represented in the New York State Assembly by Edward P. Ra (R–Garden City South).<ref name=":122" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
New York State Senate
Williston Park is located in the New York State Senate's 7th State Senate district, which as of August 2024 is represented in the New York State Senate by Jack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).<ref name=":122" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Federal representation
United States Congress
Williston Park 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=":122" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
United States Senate
Like the rest of New York, Williston Park is represented in the United States Senate by Charles Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Politics
In the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Williston Park voters voted for Donald J. Trump (R).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":5">Template:Cite web</ref>
Education
Schools
Public
The Village is served by two school districts: the Mineola Union Free School District and Herricks Union Free School District.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref> As such, children who reside within the village and attend public schools go to school in one of these two districts, depending upon where they live within Williston Park.
Private
Williston Park is also home to St. Aidan's Catholic Elementary lower and upper schools.<ref name=":0" /> Additionally, Cross Street Elementary School, originally operated by the Mineola Union Free School District, served until 1996 as the police academy for the Nassau County Police Department. The building currently serves as the home of the Schechter School of Long Island Upper School.<ref name=":0" />
Library
The Village of Williston Park has its own public library: the Williston Park Public Library.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref> This library – also known as the Carl F. Del Vecchio Memorial Library – is located at Village Hall and is a member of the Nassau Library System.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
Notable people
- John D. Caemmerer - Former New York State Senator.
- Bill Fiore - Actor of American television, Film, Voice-over. Appeared on The Mary Tyler Moore show in Season One, Episode Twelve: "Anchorman Overboard."
- Liam McHugh - NBC hockey sportscaster.
- Christopher Ruddy - CEO of Newsmax Media, Inc.
- Stephen Schwartz - Composer.
- Jaclyn Smith - Paralympic Athlete.
- Aimee Kemp<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> - Science Teacher and Wildlife Activist
See also
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