North Hills, New York facts for kids
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North Hills, New York
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| Incorporated Village of North Hills | |
North Hills Village Hall on September 18, 2021.
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| Motto(s):
"A better place to live"
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 North Hills, New York
Location in Long Island
North Hills, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | North Hempstead |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Named for | Its hilly location on Long Island's North Shore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.76 sq mi (7.14 km2) |
| • Land | 2.76 sq mi (7.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,464 |
| • Density | 1,981.86/sq mi (765.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
11030, 11040, 11507, 11576, 11577
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-53022 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0972865 |
North Hills is a small village located on Long Island in New York State. It's part of Nassau County and the Town of North Hempstead. In 2020, about 5,464 people lived there.
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Exploring North Hills History
Long ago, about 11,000 years, a huge rock called Shelter Rock was left in North Hills by glaciers. Native American people called the Matinecock once lived here.
In the 1600s, farming started in North Hills. A long fence was built along what is now Northern Boulevard. The land inside this fence was used for grazing animals. Later, in the 1800s, a large farm belonged to I.U. Willets.
The village was officially formed in 1929. This was done to help manage local taxes for the people living there.
Where is North Hills Located?
North Hills is located at 40°46′33″N 73°40′22″W / 40.77583°N 73.67278°W. It covers an area of about 2.8 square miles (7.14 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
The village is very close to major highways like Interstate 495 (the Long Island Expressway) and the Northern State Parkway.
Who Lives in North Hills?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 339 | — | |
| 1940 | 295 | −13.0% | |
| 1950 | 330 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 359 | 8.8% | |
| 1970 | 295 | −17.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,587 | 438.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,453 | 117.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,301 | 24.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,075 | 18.0% | |
| 2020 | 5,464 | 7.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,301 people living in North Hills. About 19% of homes had children under 18. Most homes (73.5%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in the village was 54 years old. About 14.5% of the population was under 18.
Parks and Fun in North Hills
North Hills has some great places for outdoor activities:
- Christopher Morley Park – This park is owned by Nassau County and is located at the northeastern part of North Hills.
- Lowell H. Kane Park – This park is just for people who live in North Hills and their guests.
Learning and Schools
Public Schools in North Hills
Students in North Hills attend public schools in different school districts. Depending on where they live, children might go to schools in the Great Neck Union Free School District, the Herricks Union Free School District, the Manhasset Union Free School District, or the Roslyn Union Free School District.
The Manhasset UFSD's Shelter Rock Elementary School is actually located within the village itself.
Private Schools in North Hills
The Buckley Country Day School, a private school, is also located in North Hills.
Library Services
North Hills is served by four different library districts. These include the Great Neck Library District, the Manhasset Library District, the Bryant Library (for Roslyn), and the Shelter Rock Library District.
Getting Around North Hills
Roads and Highways
North Hills has two major highways that pass through it: the Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495) and the Northern State Parkway. The old Long Island Motor Parkway also used to run through the village.
Other important roads include I.U. Willets Road, Searingtown Road, and Shelter Rock Road.
Most roads in North Hills are privately owned and maintained, not by the village itself. Some are kept up by Nassau County, the Town of North Hempstead, or New York State.
Public Transportation
Train Services
No train lines go directly through North Hills. The closest Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) stations are Manhasset (on the Port Washington Branch) and Roslyn (on the Oyster Bay Branch).
Bus Services
Two bus routes, the n25 and n26, run through a small part of the village. These buses are operated by NICE.
North Hills Village Shuttle
The Village of North Hills also has its own free shuttle bus. It takes residents from Village Hall to the Manhasset LIRR station on weekdays. You need a special permit from the village to use it.
Utilities and Services
Natural Gas and Power
National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses in North Hills. PSEG Long Island supplies electricity to everyone in the village.
Water and Sewage
Most of North Hills has a sewage system that connects to the Nassau County Sewage District. This district handles and treats the village's wastewater. Some parts of North Hills still use septic systems or cesspools.
Water in North Hills comes from several different water districts, including Albertson, Garden City Park, Manhasset–Lakeville, and Roslyn. The Manhasset–Lakeville Water District serves most of the village.
Famous People from North Hills
Many interesting people have lived in North Hills, including:
- Nicholas F. Brady – A well-known businessman.
- Mike Breen – A famous sports broadcaster for the New York Knicks.
- Joseph Peter Grace, Sr. – A businessman and polo player.
- Joseph Peter Grace, Jr. – Also a businessman and a former village official.
- Martin Greenfield – A Holocaust survivor and master tailor.
- Anna M. Kaplan – A politician who served as a New York State Senator.
- Helen O'Connell – A popular singer.
- Ralph Pulitzer – A publisher.
- Vincent de Roulet – A former U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica and a Mayor of North Hills.
See also
In Spanish: North Hills (Nueva York) para niños
