Hewlett Harbor, New York facts for kids
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Hewlett Harbor, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor | ||
Auerbach Avenue on August 8, 2022.
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| Motto(s):
"Simply a Great Place to Live"
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Hewlett Harbor, New York
Location in Long Island
Hewlett Harbor, 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 | 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)
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| • 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
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| 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.
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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
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
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| 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% | |
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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.
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
In Spanish: Hewlett Harbor para niños
