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Hewlett Harbor, New York
Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor
Auerbach Avenue on August 8, 2022.
Auerbach Avenue on August 8, 2022.
Official seal of Hewlett Harbor, New York
Seal
Motto(s): 
"Simply a Great Place to Live"
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Hewlett Harbor, New York is located in Long Island
Hewlett Harbor, New York
Hewlett Harbor, New York
Location in Long Island
Hewlett Harbor, New York is located in New York
Hewlett Harbor, New York
Hewlett Harbor, New York
Location in New York
Country  United States
State  New York
County Nassau
Town Hempstead
Incorporated 1925
Area
 • Total 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2)
 • Land 0.72 sq mi (1.88 km2)
 • Water 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,290
 • Density 1,779.31/sq mi (687.19/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
11557
Area codes 516, 363
FIPS code 36-34308
GNIS feature ID 0970203

Hewlett Harbor is a small village located in Nassau County, New York. It is found on Long Island and is part of the Town of Hempstead. In 2020, about 1,290 people lived there.

This village is part of a larger area known as the Greater Hewlett area. It's also within a group of towns called the Five Towns. Hewlett Harbor is known for its beautiful, spacious homes and green areas. This makes it feel more like the "Gold Coast" of Long Island's North Shore rather than the more crowded parts of the South Shore.

Village History

The story of Hewlett Harbor began in 1914. A well-known lawyer named Joseph Auerbach bought a lot of land here. Auerbach Avenue, a street in the village, is named after him.

On his land, Joseph Auerbach built a summer house. He also created what would become the Seawane Country Club. In the 1920s, new owners bought the country club from Auerbach. They decided to develop some of the extra land. This land was divided into smaller plots for single-family homes.

Finally, in 1925, Hewlett Harbor officially became an incorporated village. This means it got its own local government.

Geography and Location

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U.S. Census map of Hewlett Harbor.

Hewlett Harbor covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.27 square kilometers), is water. This water includes parts of the harbor and canals.

Population Information

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 240
1940 228 −5.0%
1950 411 80.3%
1960 1,610 291.7%
1970 1,512 −6.1%
1980 1,331 −12.0%
1990 1,193 −10.4%
2000 1,271 6.5%
2010 1,263 −0.6%
2020 1,290 2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

According to the census from 2000, there were 1,271 people living in Hewlett Harbor. These people lived in 429 households. Most households were families, with many having children under 18. The average age of people in the village was 43 years old.

Education

School Districts

Most of Hewlett Harbor is served by the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District. This means that children living in this part of the village go to public schools in that district. A smaller part of the village is in the Lynbrook Union Free School District. So, depending on where they live, kids attend school in one of these two districts.

Library Districts

Just like with schools, Hewlett Harbor is part of two different library districts. The East Rockaway Library District serves the area within the Lynbrook school district. The Hewlett-Woodmere Library District serves the area within the Hewlett-Woodmere school district.

Infrastructure

Transportation Around the Village

Roads

Several important roads run through Hewlett Harbor. These include Auerbach Avenue, East Rockaway Road, Everit Avenue, Harbor Road, Pepperidge Road, and Seawane Drive. The village also has its own bridge, the Mallow Reach Bridge. It crosses Mallow Reach and the Auerbach Canal.

Everit Avenue, Hewlett Harbor, NY August 8, 2022
Everit Avenue in August 2022.

Train Service

There are no train tracks directly in Hewlett Harbor. However, the closest train station is Hewlett. It's on the Long Island Rail Road's Far Rockaway Branch.

Bus Service

No public bus routes travel through Hewlett Harbor itself.

Village Utilities

Natural Gas

National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses in Hewlett Harbor that use it for heating and cooking.

Electricity

PSEG Long Island is the company that supplies electricity to all the homes and businesses in Hewlett Harbor.

Sewage System

The entire village of Hewlett Harbor is connected to a sanitary sewer system. This system is managed by the Nassau County Sewage District.

Trash Collection

Trash collection services in Hewlett Harbor are handled by Sanitation District 1, which is part of the Town of Hempstead.

Water Supply

The water that comes to homes and businesses in Hewlett Harbor is provided by New York American Water.

Notable People from Hewlett Harbor

Many interesting people have lived in Hewlett Harbor. Here are a few:

  • Ross Bleckner (born 1949), a famous artist.
  • Robert DiBernardo (1937-1986).
  • Pamela Geller, a political activist and writer.
  • Todd P. Haskell (born 1962), a diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to the Republic of the Congo.
  • Stan Lee (1922-2018), the former editor of Marvel Comics and creator of many superheroes.
  • William Modell (1921–2008), who was in charge of the Modell's Sporting Goods retail stores.
  • Errol Morris (born 1948), an Oscar-winning film director known for his documentaries.
  • George H. Ross (born 1928), an executive and former judge on the TV show The Apprentice.
  • Jim Steinman (1947-2021), a songwriter who wrote hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart".
  • Jonathan Tiomkin (born 1979), an Olympic foil fencer.

See also

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