Roslyn, New York | |
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 Downtown Roslyn – seen fromMain Street andOld Northern Boulevard – in 2020 | |
| Nicknames: "The Village"; "Historic Roslyn" | |
 Location inNassau County and the state ofNew York | |
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| Coordinates:40°48′0″N73°39′02″W / 40.80000°N 73.65056°W /40.80000; -73.65056[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | North Hempstead |
| Settled | 1643[2] |
| Incorporated | January 11, 1932 |
| Named after | Roslin, Scotland |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | John Durkin |
| • Deputy Mayor | Marshall E. Bernstein |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,988 |
| • Density | 4,631.3/sq mi (1,788.17/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Roslynian Roslynite |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 11576, 11577 |
| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-63770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0962929 |
| Website | www |
Roslyn (/ˈrɒzlɪn/ROZ-lin) is avillage in theTown of North Hempstead inNassau County, on theNorth Shore ofLong Island, inNew York, United States. It is the Greater Roslyn area's anchor community. The population was 2,988 at the time of the 2020 census.
Roslyn was initially settled by colonists in the year 1643.[5] 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.[6] The name "Roslyn" was selected as the new name, as its location in a valley reminded officials ofRoslin, Scotland.[5][7]
In 1931,Gerry Park – a large park in the center of the village – opened.[8]
Roslyn was incorporated as a village on January 11, 1932.[7] Its first Mayor was Albertson W. Hicks, who was unanimously elected two days later, on January 13.[9]
In the late 1940s, the 217-unit Roslyn Gardensco-op development was built.[10] Located off of Warner Avenue, it was built in part with funding from Title 608 of theFederal Housing Administration and was the first major rental housing development built in the New York area under Title 608's then-new provisions.[10][11] The complex was designed by architects Max M. Simon and T. E. Merrill.[11]
On January 3, 1950, theWilliam Cullen Bryant Viaduct opened to traffic.[8][12][13][14] Built as part of the Roslyn Bypass – a realignment ofNew York State Route 25A within the Village ofFlower Hill and the Village of Roslyn, the bridge's completion provided a bypass of Roslyn and alleviated a severe traffic bottleneck alongOld Northern Boulevard through the community.[8][12][13] 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.[8][12][15][16]
Theformer Rubel estate in the village was developed as the Roslyn Pines subdivision in the 1950s, consisting of roughly 102 homes.[17]
TheEllen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower in Roslyn was designed byLamb and Rich, and was completed in 1895.[18][19] It was sold to the Village of Roslyn by the Town of North Hempstead for $1 for its centennial in 1995.[20]
Also taking place in 1995 was the opening of the Village of Roslyn's current Village Hall on Old Northern Boulevard.[14]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), of which 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) is land and 1.56% is water.[21]
According to theUnited States Environmental Protection Agency and theUnited States Geological Survey, the highest point in Roslyn is located near Piper Court, at approximately 253 feet (77 m), and the lowest point isHempstead Harbor, which is atsea level.[22][23][24][25]
Roslyn is split between two minordrainage areas:Hempstead Harbor (part of the Hempstead Harbor Watershed) andMill River (part of the Mill River Watershed).[26][22][23] According to theKöppen 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 theLong Island Sound.[22][23][27] Meanwhile, the southwestern edge of the village is within the Mill River Watershed, meaning water in that area drains south to theMill River, thence ultimately into Hewlett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.[22][23]
Additionally, all of Roslyn is located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.[22][23][28]
According to theKöppen climate classification, Roslyn has aHumid subtropical climate (type Cfa) with cool, wet winters and hot, humid summers.[27][29] Precipitation is uniform throughout the year, with slight spring and fall peaks.[27][29]
| Climate data for Roslyn, New York, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 71 (22) | 73 (23) | 87 (31) | 94 (34) | 97 (36) | 101 (38) | 108 (42) | 105 (41) | 97 (36) | 89 (32) | 83 (28) | 76 (24) | 108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 40.4 (4.7) | 42.9 (6.1) | 51.1 (10.6) | 61.2 (16.2) | 70.6 (21.4) | 79.6 (26.4) | 84.5 (29.2) | 83.3 (28.5) | 76.0 (24.4) | 65.4 (18.6) | 55.7 (13.2) | 45.1 (7.3) | 63.0 (17.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 33.4 (0.8) | 35.0 (1.7) | 42.0 (5.6) | 51.8 (11.0) | 60.8 (16.0) | 70.1 (21.2) | 75.2 (24.0) | 74.1 (23.4) | 67.2 (19.6) | 56.5 (13.6) | 47.8 (8.8) | 38.2 (3.4) | 54.3 (12.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26.4 (−3.1) | 27.1 (−2.7) | 33.5 (0.8) | 42.4 (5.8) | 51.0 (10.6) | 60.6 (15.9) | 65.8 (18.8) | 65.0 (18.3) | 58.3 (14.6) | 47.6 (8.7) | 39.9 (4.4) | 31.2 (−0.4) | 45.7 (7.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −4 (−20) | −5 (−21) | 5 (−15) | 13 (−11) | 34 (1) | 43 (6) | 50 (10) | 46 (8) | 36 (2) | 27 (−3) | 17 (−8) | −2 (−19) | −5 (−21) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 3.56 (90) | 2.87 (73) | 4.47 (114) | 3.85 (98) | 3.23 (82) | 3.54 (90) | 3.97 (101) | 4.26 (108) | 4.31 (109) | 4.08 (104) | 3.18 (81) | 3.99 (101) | 45.31 (1,151) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.5 (14) | 7.8 (20) | 3.7 (9.4) | 0.3 (0.76) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.2 (0.51) | 5.7 (14) | 23.2 (58.67) |
| Averagerelative humidity (%) | 73 | 75 | 72 | 72 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 75 | 73 |
| Mean monthlysunshine hours | 177 | 153 | 172 | 167 | 202 | 213 | 237 | 241 | 215 | 190 | 210 | 171 | 2,348 |
| Mean dailydaylight hours | 9.6 | 10.7 | 12.0 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.5 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 | 12.2 |
| Averageultraviolet index | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Source: NOAA; Weather Atlas[30][31] | |||||||||||||
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1940 | 972 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,612 | 65.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,681 | 66.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,607 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,134 | −18.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,965 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,570 | 30.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,770 | 7.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,988 | 7.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[32] | |||
As of the 2010census[33] the population was 86%White (76%Non-Hispanic White), 2.2% Black orAfrican American, 0.2%Native American, 8.85%Asian, 2.6% fromother races, and 2.2% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
As of the census[34] of 2000, there were 2,570 people, 1,060 households, and 603 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,082.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,576.1/km2). There were 1,124 housing units at an average density of 1,785.4 units per square mile (689.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 86.81%White, 2.33%African American, 0.08%Native American, 6.15%Asian, 2.02% fromother races, and 2.61% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino 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. Theper capita income for the village was $47,166. About 1.3% of families and 4.1% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.
The Bryant Library is located within the Incorporated Village of Roslyn.[35] 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.[36][37][38]
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.[39]
Roslyn is located entirely within the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of March 2024 is represented on theNorth Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D–Port Washington).[40]
Roslyn is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of March 2024 is represented in theNassau County Legislature by Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).[35][41]
Roslyn is split between theNew York State Assembly's13th and16th State Assembly districts, which as of March 2024 are represented byCharles D. Lavine (D–Glen Cove) andGina L. Sillitti (D–Manorhaven), respectively.[35][42][43]
Roslyn is located entirely withinNew York's 7th State Senate district, which as of March 2024 is represented byJack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).[35][44]
Roslyn is located entirely withinNew York's 3rd Congressional district, which as of March 2024 is represented in theUnited States Congress byThomas R. Suozzi (D–Glen Cove).[35][45]
Like the rest of New York, Roslyn is represented in theUnited States Senate byCharles E. Schumer (D) andKirsten Gillibrand (D).[46]
In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Roslyn voters voted forKamala D. Harris (D).[47][48]
The Village of Roslyn is served entirely by theRoslyn Union Free School District.[49] As such, all children who reside within the village and attend public schools go to Roslyn's schools.[35]
The Village of Roslyn is located entirely within the service area of Roslyn's library district, which is served by the Bryant Library.[35]
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TheWilliam Cullen Bryant Viaduct (carryingNew York State Route 25A) passes through – and serves as a bypass of – Roslyn.[8][12][35] Prior to the opening of the Bryant Viaduct, NY 25A traveled through the heart of the village's downtown (alongOld Northern Boulevard) and was notorious for its traffic jams in the area.[8][12]
Other major roads located either partially or wholly within the village includeBryant 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.[35]
Although no train station is currently located within village limits, theLong Island Rail Road'sRoslyn station used to be located on the Roslyn–Roslyn Heights border.[8] It is now located completely within Roslyn Heights – just north of said border.[35] This station, served by the LIRR'sOyster Bay Branch, is the nearest station to the village.[35]
Furthermore, the Oyster Bay Branch forms much of the village's eastern border.[35]
Roslyn is served by fiveNassau Inter-County Express bus routes: then20H, then20X, then21, then23, and thePort Washington Shuttle.[50]
National Grid USA providesnatural gas to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in Roslyn.[51][52]
PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within Roslyn, on behalf of theLong Island Power Authority.[51][53][54]
Roslyn is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) theRoslyn Water District, which provides the entirety of Roslyn with water.[35]
The Village of Roslyn has asanitary sewer system.[35][55] The sewage from the Village's sewer system is pumped to and is treated by theNassau 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 theSouth Shore.[25][56][57][58]
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.[58]
Over the years, scenes for various shows and movies have been filmed within the hamlet, includingThe World According to Garp (1982), which shot scenes in he vicinity of theRoslyn Clock Tower.[64]
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