East Williston, New York facts for kids
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East Williston, New York
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| Incorporated Village of East Williston | ||
East Williston Village Hall, Library, and Fire Department in 2021
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 East Williston, New York
Location in Long Island
East Williston, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New York |
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| County | Nassau | |
| Town | North Hempstead | |
| Incorporated | 1926 | |
| Named for | The Willis family; its location being more easterly than Williston in Upstate New York | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,645 | |
| • Density | 4,648.51/sq mi (1,795.84/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
11596
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| Area codes | 516, 363 | |
| FIPS code | 36-23217 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949275 | |
East Williston is a small, incorporated village located in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is part of the Town of North Hempstead. In 2020, the village had a population of 2,645 people.
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History of East Williston
Most of the land in this area was owned by the Willis family in the 1800s. To avoid confusion with another "Willis" area in upstate New York, this place became known as East Williston. The original area of East Williston was quite large. It stretched from Queens in the west to Old Westbury in the east.
The Railroad and Local Businesses
When the railroad arrived in 1865, it helped local businesses grow. New industries started up, like making bricks, windmills, and carriages. A man named Henry M. Willis designed a popular carriage called the East Williston Runabout Roadcart. This carriage was special because it had two wheels and a soft ride. It was even used for racing! Over 1,000 of these carriages were built.
Changing Names and Becoming a Village
The main road connecting Queens to East Williston was once called East Williston Avenue. Today, it's known as Hillside Avenue.
The name of the area officially changed to East Williston in 1879. This happened when people living here asked the United States Postal Service for a local post office. Since there was already a town named Williston with a post office in upstate New York, they added "East" to their name.
In 1926, the eastern part of this area officially became an independent village. The western part, now called Williston Park, also became a separate village that same year. They became two different villages because they had different characteristics.
Historic District
In 1985, the main residential and business area of East Williston was recognized as a national historic district. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special place with important historical buildings.
Geography of East Williston
East Williston covers about 0.6 square miles (1.47 square kilometers) of land. It doesn't have any water within its borders.
Neighboring Communities
East Williston is surrounded by other villages and small communities. These include Mineola, Williston Park, Albertson, and Roslyn Heights.
Water Systems
The village is part of the Mill River Watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common body of water. In this case, the water eventually flows into the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
Climate
East Williston has a Humid subtropical climate. This means it has cool, wet winters and hot, humid summers. Rain falls pretty evenly throughout the year, with a bit more in spring and fall.
| Climate data for East Williston, New York | |||||||||||||
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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) |
85 (29) |
94 (34) |
97 (36) |
101 (38) |
105 (41) |
104 (40) |
100 (38) |
90 (32) |
83 (28) |
76 (24) |
105 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39 (4) |
43 (6) |
50 (10) |
61 (16) |
70 (21) |
80 (27) |
85 (29) |
83 (28) |
76 (24) |
65 (18) |
55 (13) |
45 (7) |
63 (17) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26 (−3) |
28 (−2) |
34 (1) |
42 (6) |
51 (11) |
61 (16) |
66 (19) |
65 (18) |
58 (14) |
48 (9) |
40 (4) |
31 (−1) |
46 (8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −10 (−23) |
−7 (−22) |
3 (−16) |
13 (−11) |
32 (0) |
43 (6) |
50 (10) |
48 (9) |
38 (3) |
27 (−3) |
10 (−12) |
−1 (−18) |
−10 (−23) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.62 (92) |
3.17 (81) |
4.35 (110) |
4.15 (105) |
3.90 (99) |
3.85 (98) |
4.40 (112) |
3.72 (94) |
3.91 (99) |
4.08 (104) |
3.73 (95) |
3.82 (97) |
46.7 (1,186) |
| Source: The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 493 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,152 | 133.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,734 | 50.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,940 | 69.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,808 | −4.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,708 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,515 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,503 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,556 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,645 | 3.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,503 people living in East Williston. These people lived in 833 households. Most of these households (77.4%) were married couples living together. About 42.5% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had 3 people, and the average family had about 3.29 people. The population was spread out across different age groups. About 28.2% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in the village was 41 years.
Famous People from East Williston
Many interesting people have lived in East Williston, including:
- Carol Alt, a supermodel and actress.
- Michael Balboni, who used to be a New York State Senator.
- John D. Caemmerer (1928–1982), a lawyer and politician.
- Jack Kirby, a famous comic book artist. He helped create characters like Captain America, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four.
- Carol Leifer, a writer and comedian.
- Christopher Masterson, an actor.
- Danny Masterson, an actor.
- Maureen Ryan O'Connell, who served as the Nassau County Clerk.
See also
In Spanish: East Williston (Nueva York) para niños
