Old Westbury, New York

Old Westbury, New York
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Name	Old Westbury, New York
Settlement type	Village
Pushpin label position	right
Coordinates	40.7876°N 73.5979°W

Old Westbury, New York is a village located in Nassau County, New York, within the Town of North Hempstead. The village is situated approximately 20 miles east of Manhattan, and is near the Hempstead Harbor. Old Westbury is known for its historic estates, including the Nassau County Museum of Art, which is located on the former estate of Henry Clay Frick. The village is also home to the New York Institute of Technology, SUNY Old Westbury, and the Long Island University Post.

Geography

The village of Old Westbury is located in the central part of Long Island, and is bordered by the villages of Westbury and Glen Cove. The village has a total area of 8.6 square miles, and is situated near the Roslyn Harbor and the Oyster Bay. Old Westbury is also near the Sagamore Hill, the former home of Theodore Roosevelt, and the Cradle of Aviation Museum, which is located in nearby Garden City. The village is accessible from the Long Island Expressway and the Northern State Parkway, and is near the John F. Kennedy International Airport and the LaGuardia Airport.

History

The area that is now Old Westbury was first settled in the 17th century by English colonists, who were attracted to the area's fertile soil and abundant natural resources. The village was originally known as Westbury, but was later renamed Old Westbury to distinguish it from the nearby village of Westbury. During the American Revolution, the area was a key location for the Continental Army, and was visited by George Washington and other notable figures. The village is also home to the Old Westbury Gardens, a historic estate that was built in the early 20th century by John S. Phipps and his wife, Margaret Phipps. The estate features a large mansion, gardens, and a collection of French art and antiques, including works by Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the village of Old Westbury had a population of 4,671 people, and a total of 1,592 households. The village has a diverse population, with a mix of White Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic and Latino Americans. The median household income in the village is over $100,000, and the median home value is over $1 million. The village is also home to a number of notable residents, including Nelson DeMille, John Tesh, and Christopher Reeve. Old Westbury is near the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the Adelphi University, and the Hofstra University.

Economy

The economy of Old Westbury is driven by a mix of industries, including healthcare, education, and technology. The village is home to a number of major employers, including the New York Institute of Technology, SUNY Old Westbury, and the Long Island University Post. The village is also near the Nassau University Medical Center, the Winthrop-University Hospital, and the North Shore University Hospital. Old Westbury is also a popular tourist destination, with attractions such as the Nassau County Museum of Art, the Old Westbury Gardens, and the Sagamore Hill. The village is near the Jones Beach State Park, the Robert Moses State Park, and the Bethpage State Park.

Education

The village of Old Westbury is served by the Jericho Union Free School District and the Westbury Union Free School District. The village is also home to a number of private schools, including the Holy Child Academy and the Waldorf School of Garden City. Old Westbury is near the Adelphi University, the Hofstra University, and the Molloy College. The village is also home to the New York Institute of Technology, which offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, and business administration. The village is near the SUNY Farmingdale State College and the Nassau Community College.

Transportation

The village of Old Westbury is accessible from the Long Island Expressway and the Northern State Parkway. The village is also near the John F. Kennedy International Airport and the LaGuardia Airport, which offer a range of domestic and international flights. Old Westbury is served by the Long Island Rail Road, which provides commuter rail service to Manhattan and other destinations on Long Island. The village is also near the Port Washington Branch and the Hempstead Branch of the Long Island Rail Road. The village is accessible from the New York State Route 25 and the New York State Route 107, and is near the Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Wantagh State Parkway. Category:Villages in New York