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Manhasset, New York Manhasset is a hamlet (a census-designated place) and neighborhood in Nassau County, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 Census, the population was 8,362. Manhasset is a Native American term that translates to 'the island neighborhood.' In 2005, a Wall Street Journal article ranked Manhasset as the best town for raising a family in the New York metropolitan area . As with other unincorporated communities in New York, its local affairs are administered by the town in which it is located, the Town of North Hempstead, New York.The hamlet is served by the Long Island Rail Road, which provides direct and convenient access to New York City at the Manhasset station. Geography Manhasset is located at 40°47′34″N 73°41′36″W / 40.79278°N 73.69333°W / 40.79278; -73.69333 (40.792754, -73.693263).According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²), of which, 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (1.24%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 8,362 people, 2,831 households, and 2,185 families residing in the census-designated place (CDP). The population density was 3,505.8 per square mile (1,350.9/km²). There were 2,917 housing units at an average density of 1,223.0/sq mi (471.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.1% White, 2.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.5% of the population.There were 2,831 households out of which 66.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 6.81 and the average family size was 5.73.In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.The median income for a household in the CDP was $88,472, and the median income for a family was $104,601. Males had a median income of $65,294 versus $41,997 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $43,454. 5.7% of the population and 3.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.4% are under the age of 18 and 6.9% are 65 or older. Economy The North American headquarters of Sabena were located in a 36,000 square feet (3,300 m2) office building in Manhasset. In April 2002 Knightsbridge Properties Corp. bought the building for $4.9 million. Due to the bankruptcies of Sabena and Swissair, the real estate deal took over a year to finish. During that month the building was 30% occupied. Sabena was scheduled to move out of the building on May 10, 2002. The buyer planned to spend an additional $2 million to convert the building into a multi-tenant, Class A office and medical facility. History The Matinecock had a village on Manhasset Bay. These Native Americans called the area Sint Sink, meaning 'place of small stones.' They made wampum from oyster shells. In 1623 the area was claimed by the Dutch West India Company and the began forcing English settlers to leave in 1640. A 1643 land purchase made it possible for English settlers to return to Cow Neck (the peninsula where present day Port Washington, Manhasset and surrounding villages).Manhasset Bay was previously known as Schout's Bay (a Schout roughly being the Dutch equivalent of a Sheriff), Martin Garretson's Bay (Martin Garretson was the Schout at one point), and later Cow Bay or Cow Harbor.Cow Neck was so called because it offered good grazing land. By 1659 there were over 300 cows and a five mile fence separating Cow Neck from the areas South of it. The settlers came to an agreement that each of them could have one cow on the neck for each section of fence the individual had constructed. The area was more formally divided among the settlers when the fence was removed in 1677. Manhasset took on the name Little Cow Neck, Port Washington was known as Upper Cow Neck.During the American Revolution, Little Cow Neck suffered at the hands of the British. Many structures and properties, such as the 1719 Quaker Meeting House were burned, seized or damaged. The Town of North Hempstead had separated from the Town of Hempstead in 1784 because the South was loyal to the King. The Northern towns and villages support independence.In 1801 it cost 2 cents to travel between Roslyn and Spinney Hill on North Hempstead Turnpike, the newly opened toll road (now Northern Boulevard).The Manhasset name was adopted in 1840 and comes from the native word 'Manhansett', meaning 'island neighborhood.' Dairy farming was still a major endeavor but the oyster industry was also on the rise. In 1898 the Long Island Railroad arrived bringing with it wealthy New Yorkers looking for country homes with easy transportation to more urban areas of New York City.Manhasset Vallety and the area called Spinney Hill attracted a number of skilled workers and immigrant families.The Town of North Hempstead finally opened a town hall in Manhasset on Plandome Road in 1907. Town councilmen had previously been meeting in Roslyn taverns since North Hempstead split away from Hempstead in 1775. Schools Manhasset High School(public) Manhasset Middle School (public) Shelter Rock Elementary School (public) Munsey Park Elementary School (public) St Mary's Elementary School (private) St Mary's High School(private) Our Lady of Grace Montessori School (private) The Language Workshop For Children - French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese classes for children and toddlers, 6 months to 9 years old (workshop)LWFC website The Manhasset School District covers not only the unincorporated areas discussed in the census reports, but several incorporated villages including Plandome, Plandome Manor, Munsey Park and part of Flower Hill. The Valley School, serving Manhasset's African American community, was closed in the 1960s by a desegregation lawsuit. This was not a racial issue, however, but more of a financial issue. Manhasset did not have a large enough black population to fill the quota for legal 'desegregation' and the community did not feel it should have to bear the cost of providing transportation for additional black students from the neighboring town of Great Neck. The centrally located and antiquated Plandome Road School was demolished in the 1970s, having been replaced by the new Shelter Rock School.Manhasset has a locally operated School Community Association (SCA) instead of electing to be a local chapter of the Parent Teacher Association. The SCA, which boasts great support within the community, annually hosts the SCA fair at Munsey Park School to raise money. Membership dues and profits from fund-raising efforts benefit the schools in Manhasset; no percentage of funds goes to a state or national offices of a larger organization, thus all monies raised benefit the Manhasset schools directly. Sports Manhasset High SchoolSt. Mary's Commerce Manhasset is well-known for its high-end premium open-air shopping center, the Americana Manhasset. The center is situated along Northern Boulevard's 'Miracle Mile' which is referenced in Billy Joel's 1980 hit 'It's Still Rock and Roll to Me'. The Americana first opened in 1956 as a simple community-style shopping mall; however, in the 1980s gradually it catered to luxury boutiques such as Ralph Lauren, Williams-Sonoma, Brooks Brothers, Oilily, Prada, Giorgio Armani , Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Burberry, among others. In addition, a short distance away from the Miracle Mile is Lord & Taylor, which is historically the first branch store in America. In addition to Lord & Taylor, Manhasset has supported branches of some of the most well known stores in New York over the years - B. Altman and Company, Bonwit Teller, Abraham & Straus, Best & Co., Arnold Constable, Franklin Simon & Co., Peck & Peck, W. & J. Sloane and J.J. Newberry.The main village of Manhasset is situated around Plandome Road, which contains several bakeries, pizzerias, delis, bars, coffee shops, and a movie theatre. The public library (popularly called 'The Jail' by many residents because of its brick-heavy, looming architecture[citation needed]) moved just south of its location on Onderdonk Avenue to the corner of Onderdonk Ave. and Northern Boulevard, next door to and towering over the historic Quaker Meeting House. Centralized in town is a small park and a landmark gazebo where the LIRR connects directly into Manhattan for a 27-minute commute. Movie references Miracle on 34th Street(1947) − In the film, Fred Gailey tells Mr. Kringle that he would like to buy a colonial home in Manhasset. Boiler Room(2000) - Portions of the driving scenes feature noticeable areas of Manhasset The Good Shepherd(2006) − Portions of the movie were filmed in Manhasset.. Television references 'The Good Wife' (2009) Portions of this show were filmed in Manhasset Jim Brown: All-American(2002) − Portions of theSpike Lee'sHBOdocumentary were filmed in Manhasset. Made(2003) − Scenes fromMTV's TV SeriesMadewere filmed in Manhasset. Will & Grace- Karen states in one episode that she would like to use her helicopter to fly to Fortunoff's in Manhasset. (There is noFortunoffin Manhasset). (There used to be a Fortunoff in Manhasset, but it closed down in 2007.) Saturday Night Live(1980) - A short film calledManhassetwas presented. It was a parody of Woody Allen'sManhattan, with sweeping shots of the Miracle Mile instead of the Manhattan skyline. Literary references The Great Gatsby(1925) − The eastern shore of the Manhasset Bay wasF. Scott Fitzgerald's inspiration for 'East Egg'. The Tender Bar(2005) − Coming of age memoir byJ.R. Moehringerthat takes place in Manhasset. Notable residents/natives Bruce R. Bent- inventor of the money market fund Mike Breen-NBAplay-by-play commentator Jim Brown- Hall of Fame football player. Frances Hodgson Burnett- author, known for books such asThe Secret Garden L.L. Cool J- recording artist/actor MIKE 13 - Michael Wainer- Music producer/recording artist Signed to LL Cool J Billy Crudup- actor, in movies such asBig Fish&Almost Famous. Johnny Desmond- singer Peter Duchin- pianist, bandleader, and son ofEddy Duchin, bandleader Don Dunphy(1908–98) - US television & radio sports announcer specializing in boxing broadcasts Melissa Errico- former ingenue inBroadway musicals/performer; married toPatrick McEnroe Boomer Esiason(born 1961) - former professional football player, and sports radio talk show host ofWFAN'sBoomer and Carton. Jinx Falkenburg(1919–2003) - model and radio personality with husbandTex McCrary. Peter T. Farrell(c. 1901-1992), judge who presided over the trial of bank robberWillie Sutton. Mike Francesa- sports radio talk show host ofWFAN's 'Francesa on the FAN' John Gambling- radio personality Ray Goulding(1922–90) - Radio personality, comedian, partner of Bob Elliott of 'Bob and Ray' fame J. Peter Grace(1913–95) - former CEO ofW.R. Grace and Company Al Groh(1944-) - former head coach ofNew York Jetsand theUniversity of Virginia. Leroy Grumman(1895–1982) - founder of theGrumman AircraftCorp. Roy Harter(1973-) - recording artist/television & film composer Al Hodge(1912–79) - actor, in movies such asCaptain VideoandThe Green Hornet Ken Howard(1944-) - actor, best known for the TV seriesThe White Shadow. Chris Jericho- musician/WWEprofessional wrestler, who was 'born in the backseat of my parents station wagon off the Jericho turnpike.'. Eric Junge- minor league baseball player Sean Landeta- professional football player Stephen A. Lesser- architect Nancy Lopez- professional golfer Jason Marquis-All Starstarting pitcher for theColorado Rockies Patrick McEnroe- former tennis player & USDavis Cupcaptain Justin Nozuka1988 - Singer & Song Writer George Nozuka1986 - R&B/Pop Singer Philip Nozuka1987 - Actor Bill O'Reilly- television commentator and author John Owens- Radio personality, 'Those Advice Guys' William S. Paley- founder ofCBS Joan Whitney Payson(1903–75) - American heiress, businesswoman, philanthropist, patron of the arts and art collector, and member of the prominentWhitney family; owner of theNew York Mets. José Reyes- professional baseball player for theNew York Mets. Bobby Riggs- professional tennis player Dwayne Roloson- professional hockey player Erika Slezak- actor, best known for her portrayal of 'Vicki,' on 'One Life to Live,' sinceMarch 17,1971 Elie Siegmeister- American composer, educator and author John Hay 'Jock' Whitney(1904–82) wealthy American socialites Payne Whitney(1876–1927) - wealthy businessman