West Sayville, New York facts for kids
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West Sayville, New York
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Sign for the Long Island Maritime Museum, West Sayville's primary attraction
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 West Sayville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.11 sq mi (5.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.92 sq mi (4.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,872 |
| • Density | 2,538.82/sq mi (980.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11796
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| Area code(s) | 631 |
| FIPS code | 36-80885 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0970860 |
West Sayville is a small community called a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, USA. It's also known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area defined for counting people. In 2020, about 4,872 people lived here.
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West Sayville's Location and Area
West Sayville is found on the South Shore of Long Island. It is part of the Town of Islip. The community's coastline touches the Great South Bay.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, West Sayville covers a total area of about 2.11 square miles (5.45 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), being water.
West Sayville uses the ZIP code 11796. The local Post Office is located at 12 Washington Avenue.
People Living in West Sayville
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| 2020 | 4,872 | — | |
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In 2010, the population of West Sayville was 5,011 people. This means there were about 2,386 people living per square mile. Out of the total population, 2,407 (48.0%) were males and 2,604 (52.0%) were females.
There were 1,771 homes, and 1,314 of these were families. About 606 families had children under 18 years old. Most of the homes (83.9%) were owned by the people living in them, while 16.1% were rented.
The average income for a household in West Sayville was $95,938. Also, 93.3% of adults had finished high school.
Schools in West Sayville
West Sayville is part of the Sayville School District. There are two schools within West Sayville:
- Sayville High School, located at 20 Brook Street.
- Cherry Avenue Elementary School, located at 155 Cherry Avenue.
Some parts of West Sayville are also served by the Connetquot School District.
There is also a private school called West Sayville Christian School. It is located at 37 Rollstone Avenue and teaches students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Historic Places and People
The Greene House is a very old building at 93 Montauk Highway. It is said that George Washington himself stopped at this house in 1790 to rest during a trip around Long Island.
Edith Corse Evans was a wealthy woman who had a summer home in West Sayville. She was a passenger on the famous ship, the Titanic. When the Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, Edith Corse Evans bravely gave up her seat on the last lifeboat. She did this to save Caroline Brown, a mother with six children. Edith Evans lost her life, but her selfless act saved Caroline Brown.
The West Sayville Radio Station was built in 1912 on Cherry Avenue. It was a German Telefunken wireless transmitter used to send messages, mainly to Germany. In 1915, it was believed that this transmitter sent a message from the German Embassy to "get Lucy." This message might have referred to the RMS Lusitania, which was sunk on May 7.
The US government became concerned about these signals. Their worries grew when the station was used to send the Zimmermann Telegram on January 16, 1917. This secret message from Germany asked Mexico to help invade the United States during World War I. Because of this, President Woodrow Wilson sent Marines to take control of the wireless station. This was to stop any more secret messages from being sent. This action was the first hostile step the United States took against Germany in World War I. Today, the land where the transmitter once stood is part of the Sayville National Wildlife Refuge.
Emergency Services
West Sayville is protected by several emergency services:
Fire Department
The West Sayville-Oakdale Fire District provides fire protection. The West Sayville Fire Department is a volunteer group that responds to all fire emergencies. They also help with car crashes that cause injuries and many other emergency situations. It is a certified New York State fire department.
Ambulance Services
The Sayville Community Ambulance Company provides emergency medical services. This volunteer group responds to all medical emergencies in West Sayville. They are certified by the New York State Department of Health. They provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care, which is a high level of medical help.
Police Protection
The Suffolk County Police Department's Fifth Precinct protects West Sayville. This police agency responds to all incidents that need law enforcement. They also provide services like crime scene investigation and detective work. The Suffolk County Police Department Detectives Association is also located in West Sayville.
Emergency Management
West Sayville also gets emergency management services from the Town of Islip Office of Emergency Management and the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management. These offices help plan for and respond to large emergencies or disasters.
Parks and Fun Things to Do
The Long Island Maritime Museum is located at 86 West Avenue in West Sayville. This museum works to study, protect, and share the history of the region's boating and sea traditions. It also shows how Long Island played a part in the national story of the sea.
Suffolk County Parks
West Sayville has several county parks:
- Charles R. Dominy County Park, located at 200 Main Street. This park also has the County Parks Administration Building.
- Green's Creek County Park/Marina on Clyde Street.
- Cherry Avenue County Dog Park on Cherry Avenue.
The Mansion at West Sayville, also known as Meadowedge, is on the grounds of the West Sayville County Park. It was built in 1910 as a gift. Today, it is used as a place for events and parties.
Town of Islip Parks
The Town of Islip also manages parks in West Sayville:
- Division Avenue Park/Playground, named after the street it's on.
- The West Avenue Docks.
- The Baymen Soccer Complex on Cherry Avenue.
Churches in West Sayville
- West Sayville Reformed Bible Church is located at 31 Rollstone Avenue.
- Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, also known as Saint Mary's Orthodox Church, is located at 38 Cherry Avenue.
See also
In Spanish: West Sayville para niños
