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Garden City, New York
NameGarden City
Settlement typeVillage
Subdivision typeCountry
Subdivision nameUnited States
Subdivision type1State
Subdivision name1New York
Subdivision type2County
Subdivision name2Nassau County
Leader titleMayor
Leader nameCosmo Veneziale
Area total sq mi5.41
Population as of2020
Population total23395
Population density sq miauto
TimezoneEastern (EST)
Utc offset-5
Timezone DSTEDT
Utc offset DST-4
Postal code typeZIP Code
Postal code11530
Area code516
Blank nameFIPS code
Blank info36-28300
Blank1 nameGNIS feature ID
Blank1 info0951018
Websitegardencityny.net

Garden City, New York is an incorporated village located within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County on Long Island. Founded in 1869 by the prominent financier Alexander Turney Stewart, it was conceived as a meticulously planned model village with expansive parks and architectural uniformity. The village is renowned for its picturesque Georgian and Tudor Revival homes, premier shopping districts, and significant institutions like Adelphi University and the Cathedral of the Incarnation.

History

The community was established in 1869 by the Irish-born merchant Alexander Turney Stewart, who purchased a vast tract of the Hempstead Plains to realize his vision of a planned, self-sufficient community. Stewart's design, influenced by the garden city movement ideals later popularized by Ebenezer Howard, featured wide boulevards, designated commercial zones, and substantial green spaces. Following Stewart's death, his widow, Cornelia Clinch Stewart, funded the construction of the Cathedral of the Incarnation as a memorial. The village was formally incorporated in 1919, and its growth was further spurred by the expansion of the Long Island Rail Road, making it a desirable commuter town for professionals working in Manhattan.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.4 square miles, all of it land. It is situated in the central part of Long Island, bordered by Uniondale to the east, Westbury to the north, and Franklin Square to the west. The geography is characterized by its flat terrain, part of the larger Hempstead Plains, and is meticulously landscaped with numerous parks and tree-lined streets. Major thoroughfares include Stewart Avenue, Franklin Avenue, and Old Country Road, with convenient access to the Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Northern State Parkway.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 23,395. The village has consistently been characterized by high levels of educational attainment and household income. The racial makeup is predominantly White, with smaller populations identifying as Asian, Hispanic or Latino, and Black or African American. The population density is approximately 4,300 people per square mile. Housing primarily consists of single-family homes, with a median household income significantly above the averages for both Nassau County and New York State.

Economy

The local economy is robust, anchored by several major corporate headquarters and office parks, particularly along the Old Country Road corridor and the Roosevelt Field area. It is a significant commercial hub for Long Island, home to the large Roosevelt Field Mall and the upscale Gallery at Westbury Plaza. Major employers have included Canon USA, The Estée Lauder Companies, and National Grid USA. The village's commercial districts, such as the historic Garden City Hotel vicinity and Seventh Street, feature a mix of national retailers and boutique establishments.

Education

Public education is administered by the Garden City Union Free School District, which operates one high school, one middle school, and four elementary schools, consistently ranked among the top districts in New York State. The village is also the home of Adelphi University, a private institution founded in 1896, known for its programs in nursing, business, and the liberal arts. Other notable institutions include the Cathedral of the Incarnation and its associated parish school, as well as the Garden City Public Library, a member of the Nassau Library System.

Notable people

Many prominent individuals have resided in or been associated with the village. These include former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, television journalist Lester Holt, and actress Natalie Portman, who attended school locally. Business figures like Charles Lazarus, founder of Toys "R" Us, and sports personalities such as National Hockey League executive Lou Lamoriello and former New York Jets quarterback Richard Todd have also lived here. Literary connections include author F. Scott Fitzgerald, who referenced the area in The Great Gatsby, and poet Billy Collins, who served as U.S. Poet Laureate.

Category:Villages in Nassau County, New York Category:Populated places established in 1869 Category:Garden City, New York