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Manhasset, New York | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 8,362 |
| • Density | 3,505.8/sq mi (1,353.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 11030 |
| Area code | 516 |
| FIPS code | 36-44897 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0956342 |
Manhasset is a hamlet (a census-designated place) and neighborhood in Nassau County, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 Census, the population was 8,362. Manhasset is a Native American term that translates to "the island neighborhood." In 2005, a Wall Street Journal article ranked Manhasset as the best town for raising a family in the New York metropolitan area [1]. As with other unincorporated communities in New York, its local affairs are administered by the town in which it is located, the Town of North Hempstead, New York.
The hamlet is served by the Long Island Rail Road, which provides direct and convenient access to New York City at the Manhasset station.
Geography
Manhasset is located at 40°47′34″N 73°41′36″W / 40.79278°N 73.69333°WInvalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (40.792754, -73.693263)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²), of which, 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (1.24%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 8,362 people, 2,831 households, and 2,185 families residing in the census-designated place (CDP). The population density was 3,505.8 per square mile (1,350.9/km²). There were 2,917 housing units at an average density of 1,223.0/sq mi (471.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 75.1% White, 12.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 3.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.5% of the population.
There were 2,831 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 6.81 and the average family size was 5.73.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $88,472, and the median income for a family was $104,601. Males had a median income of $65,294 versus $41,997 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $43,454. 5.7% of the population and 3.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.4% are under the age of 18 and 6.9% are 65 or older.
history
there is no history
Schools
- Manhasset High School (public)
- Manhasset Middle School (public)
- Shelter Rock Elementary School (public)
- Munsey Park Elementary School (public)
- St Mary's Elementary School (private)
- St Mary's High School (private)
- Our Lady of Grace Montessori School (private)
- The Language Workshop For Children - French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese classes for children and toddlers, 6 months to 9 years old (workshop)LWFC website
The Manhasset School District covers not only the unincorporated areas discussed in the census reports, but several incorporated villages including Plandome, Plandome Manor, Munsey Park and part of Flower Hill. The Valley School, serving Manhasset's African American community, was closed in the 1960s by a desegregation lawsuit. This was not a racial issue, however, but more of a financial issue. Manhasset did not have a large enough black population to fill the quota for legal "desegregation" and the community did not feel it should have to bear the cost of providing transportation for additional black students from the neighboring town of Great Neck. The centrally located and antiquated Plandome Road School was demolished in the 1970s, having been replaced by the new Shelter Rock School.
Manhasset has a locally operated School Community Association (SCA) instead electing to be a local chapter of the Parent Teacher Association. The SCA, which boasts great support within the community, hosts a fundraising fair every year at Munsey Park School, and the middle school makes cupcakes for the event. Membership dues and profits from fund-raising efforts benefit the schools in Manhasset; no percentage of funds goes to a state or national offices of a larger organization, thus all monies raised benefit the Manhasset schools directly.[2]
Sports
Manhasset High School
St. Mary's
Commerce
Manhasset is well-known for its high-end premium open-air shopping center, the Americana Manhasset. The center is situated along Northern Boulevard's "Miracle Mile" which is referenced in Billy Joel's 1980 hit "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me". The Americana first opened in 1956 as a simple community-style shopping mall; however, in the 1980s gradually it catered to luxurious boutiques such as Ralph Lauren, Williams-Sonoma, Brooks Brothers, Oilily, Prada, Giorgio Armani , Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Burberry, among others. In addition, a short distance away from the Miracle Mile is Lord & Taylor, which is historically the first branch store in America. In addition to Lord & Taylor, Manhasset has supported branches of some of the most well known stores in New York over the years - B. Altman and Company, Bonwit Teller, Abraham & Straus, Best & Co., Arnold Constable, Franklin Simon & Co., Peck & Peck, W. & J. Sloane and J.J. Newberry.
The main village of Manhasset is situated around Plandome Road which contains several bakeries, pizzerias, delis, bars, coffee shops, and a movie theatre. Centralized in town is a small park and a landmark gazebo where the LIRR connects directly into Manhattan for a 28-minute commute.
References
Movie references
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947) − In the film, Fred Gailey tells Mr. Kringle that he would like to buy a colonial home in Manhasset [3].
- Boiler Room (2000) - Portions of the driving scenes feature noticeable areas of Manhasset
- The Good Shepherd (2006) − Portions of the movie were filmed in Manhasset. [4].
Television references
- Jim Brown, All American (2002) − Portions of the Spike Lee's HBO documentary were filmed in Manhasset.
- Made (2003) − Scenes from MTV's TV Series Made were filmed in Manhasset.
- Will & Grace - Karen states in one episode that she would like to use her helicopter to fly to Fortunoffs in Manhasset. (There is no Fortunoff in Manhasset).
- Saturday Night Live (1980) - A short film called Manhasset was presented. It was a parody of Woody Allen's Manhattan, with sweeping shots of the Miracle Mile instead of the Manhattan skyline.[1]
Literary references
- The Great Gatsby (1925) − The eastern shore of the Manhasset Bay was F. Scott Fitzgerald's inspiration for "East Egg".
- The Tender Bar (2005) − Coming of age novel by J.R. Moehringer that takes place in Manhasset. [5]
Notable residents/natives
- Bruce R. Bent - inventor of the money market fund
- Mike Breen - NBA play-by-play commentator
- Jim Brown - Hall of Fame football player.[2]
- Frances Hodgson Burnett - author, known for books such as The Secret Garden
- L.L. Cool J - recording artist/actor
- Billy Crudup - actor, in movies such as Big Fish & Almost Famous.[3]
- Johnny Desmond - singer
- Peter Duchin - pianist, bandleader, and son of Eddy Duchin, bandleader
- Don Dunphy (1908-98) - US television & radio sports announcer specializing in boxing broadcasts
- Melissa Errico - former ingenue in Broadway musicals/performer; married to Patrick McEnroe
- Boomer Esiason (born 1961) - former professional football player, and sports radio talk show host of WFAN's Boomer and Carton.[4]
- Jinx Falkenburg (1919-2003) - model and radio personality with husband Tex McCrary.[5]
- Peter T. Farrell (c. 1901-1992), judge who presided over the trial of bank robber Willie Sutton.[6]
- Mike Francesa - sports radio talk show host of WFAN's "Francesa on the FAN"
- John Gambling - radio personality
- Ray Goulding (1922-90) - Radio personality, comedian, partner of Bob Elliott of "Bob and Ray" fame
- J. Peter Grace (1913-95) - former CEO of W.R. Grace and Company
- Al Groh (1944-) - former head coach of New York Jets. Current head coach of University of Virginia football team.[7]
- Leroy Grumman (1895-1982) - founder of the Grumman Aircraft Corp.
- Roy Harter (1973-) - recording artist/television & film composer
- Al Hodge (1912-79) - actor, in movies such as Captain Video and The Green Hornet
- Ken Howard (1944-) - actor, best known for the TV series The White Shadow.[8]
- Chris Jericho - musician/WWE professional wrestler, who was "born in the backseat of my parents station wagon off the Jericho turnpike.".
- Eric Junge - minor league baseball player
- Sean Landeta - professional football player
- Stephen A. Lesser - architect
- Nancy Lopez - professional golfer
- Jason Marquis - All Star starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies
- Patrick McEnroe - former tennis player & US Davis Cup captain
- Justin Nozuka 1988 - Singer & Song Writer
- George Nozuka 1986 - R&B/Pop Singer
- Philip Nozuka 1987 - Actor
- Bill O'Reilly - Fox News Channel political commentator
- William S. Paley - founder of CBS
- Joan Whitney Payson (1903-75) - American heiress, businesswoman, philanthropist, patron of the arts and art collector, and member of the prominent Whitney family; owner of the New York Mets.[9]
- José Reyes- professional baseball player for the New York Mets.[10]
- Bobby Riggs - professional tennis player
- Kevin Ryan - The "Irish Express". Analyst for ESPN College Football show "Beat the Spread"
- Erika Slezak - actor, best known for her portrayal of "Vicki," in "One Life to Live," since the 1970s
- John Hay "Jock" Whitney (1904-82) wealthy American socialites
- Payne Whitney (1876-1927) - wealthy businessman
References
- ^ Saturday Night Live Show 178
- ^ Holden, Stephen. "FILM REVIEW; Jim Brown as Football Legend, Sex Symbol and Husband", The New York Times, March 22, 2002. Accessed October 27, 2007. "At the age of 8 he moved to Manhasset, N.Y., where his mother worked as a domestic. It was at Manhasset High School that he became a football star and athletic legend."
- ^ Green, Jesse. "Billy Crudup: Almost Infamous", The New York Times, October 10, 2004. Accessed December 3, 2007. "That he was born of humans somewhere - Manhasset, on Long Island, the rumor goes - may be too far to speculate..."
- ^ Fabrikant, Geraldine. "TALKING MONEY WITH: BOOMER ESIASON; Quarterback Lets Adviser Call the Plays", The New York Times, April 26, 1998. Accessed November 20, 2007. "Mr. Esiason, 37, also owns a home in Manhasset, N.Y., on Long Island, worth an estimated $1.3 million, where he lives with his wife, Cheryl (the girlfriend he put through school), and their two children, Gunnar, 7, and Sydney, 5."
- ^ Obituaries, Manhasset Press, September 5, 2003. Accessed December 7, 2007. "Jinx Falkenberg McCrary of Mill Neck, longtime resident of Manhasset, died on Aug. 27 at the age of 84."
- ^ Pace, Eric. "Peter T. Farrell, 91; Judge Who Presided At the Sutton Trial", The New York Times, November 10, 1992. Accessed October 11, 2009.
- ^ Eskenazi, Gerald. "PRO FOOTBALL; Left in Limbo, Jets Assistants Consider Their Options", The New York Times, January 10, 2000. Accessed December 3, 2007. "A native of Manhasset, N.Y., the 55-year-old Groh is savvy, a gifted teacher and a man of some parts."
- ^ Tarshis, Alex. "Hanging Out in the NBA TV Green Room With ... Ken Howard", NBA.com. Accessed November 23, 2007. "A native of Manhasset, N.Y., Howard had basketball in his blood well before the "The White Shadow" debuted, having played in both high school and college, serving as the captain on his Amherst College team before he attended the Yale School of Drama."
- ^ Reif, Rita. "The Paysons' home on view", The New York Times, April 27, 1984. Accessed November 12, 2007. "JOAN WHITNEY PAYSON, the ebullient, highly visible owner of the New York Mets until her death in 1975, was the extremely private mistress of a 50-room, fieldstone mansion in Manhasset, L.I., that she and her industrialist husband, Charles Shipman Payson, filled with art, antiques, collectibles and souvenirs."
- ^ Red, Christian. "Move over, Derek Jeter: Jose Reyes is now New York's finest shortstop", New York Daily News, May 6, 2007. Accessed September 30, 2007. "Reyes and his girlfriend moved from a two-bedroom apartment in Queens to the comforts of a Manhasset, L.I. home last year."