North Bay Shore, New York facts for kids
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North Bay Shore, New York
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U.S. Census map of North Bay Shore.
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 North Bay Shore, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Islip |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.20 sq mi (8.28 km2) |
| • Land | 3.20 sq mi (8.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 19,619 |
| • Density | 6,136.69/sq mi (2,369.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11706
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-51495 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958679 |
North Bay Shore is a community located on Long Island in New York State. It's known as a "hamlet" and a "census-designated place," which means it's a specific area used for counting people by the government. It's part of the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. Many people who live here consider it a suburb of New York City. In 2020, about 19,619 people lived in North Bay Shore.
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A Look Back: History of North Bay Shore
Before many homes were built, North Bay Shore was mostly covered with farms. Over time, more people moved here, and it became the community we know today.
The 1972 Airplane Incident
In 1972, a small airplane had to make an emergency landing in North Bay Shore. The pilot, Joseph Krzywonos, was flying a Cessna 150 plane. Its engine stopped working as he was trying to land at the nearby Deer Park Airport.
The plane hit a tree and power lines before stopping in a driveway on Chimney Lane. The plane was badly damaged, and some cars in the driveway were hit. The house also lost power and had broken windows. Luckily, no one was hurt in this unusual event.
Where is North Bay Shore? Geography
North Bay Shore is located in Suffolk County, on Long Island. It covers an area of about 8.4 square kilometers (about 3.2 square miles). All of this area is land.
For the 2010 census, the area of North Bay Shore was slightly expanded. This included a small part of the Brentwood area, located west of Candlewood Road.
Who Lives Here? Demographics
North Bay Shore is home to many people. In 2010, there were 18,944 residents. By 2020, the population grew to 19,619 people. The community is very diverse, with people from many different backgrounds living together.
Learning in North Bay Shore: Education
Children living in North Bay Shore attend public schools in one of two different school districts. This depends on where they live within the community.
School Districts
- The Brentwood Union Free School District
- The Bay Shore Union Free School District
Library Services
Most of North Bay Shore is part of the Brentwood Library District. This means residents can use the Brentwood Public Library. A smaller part of the southern area of North Bay Shore is served by the Bay Shore–Brightwaters Library District.
How North Bay Shore Works: Infrastructure
North Bay Shore has important services and transportation routes that help the community function.
Getting Around: Transportation
Roads
Two main parkways serve North Bay Shore. The Sagtikos State Parkway and the Southern State Parkway are important roads. They also form the western and southern edges of the community.
Trains
While there isn't a train station directly in North Bay Shore, the Long Island Rail Road's Ronkonkoma Branch runs along most of its northern border. Residents can use nearby train stations in Brentwood and Baywood to travel by train.
Essential Services: Utilities
Natural Gas
National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses in North Bay Shore that are connected to gas lines.
Electricity
PSEG Long Island is responsible for providing electricity to all homes and businesses throughout North Bay Shore.
Water
The Suffolk County Water Authority provides water services to the community. North Bay Shore is part of their Distribution Areas 1 and 12.
See also
In Spanish: North Bay Shore para niños
