Greenvale, New York

Greenvale (historically known as Bull's Head, Cedar Swamp, and North Roslyn) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Roslyn area, which is anchored by the Incorporated Village of Roslyn. The population was 1,069 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

Located between Roslyn and Brookville, the Greenvale station is known as the Long Island Rail Road stop for the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University and the New York Institute of Technology. While LIU Post is located to the east in Brookville, it uses the Greenvale, NY 11548 ZIP Code and the Greenvale Post Office.

Until 1866, the community was known as "Cedar Swamp", and later known as "Bull's Head", until some point in the early 20th century; it has also been known historically as "North Roslyn".

While many residential areas in the hamlet were developed prior to the Second World War, the 1940s and 1950s saw the development of the area adjacent to the Roslyn Cemetery and the Long Island Rail Road tracks (including Park Avenue and Wellington Road).

A major shopping center, Wheatley Plaza, opened in Greenvale in 1980, on the former site of Wheatley Gardens – a nursery. Developed by Castagna Realty – the owners of the Americana Manhasset – and first proposed in 1977, the center's construction required a change in land use from residential to business & parking.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land.

Greenvale is located mainly within the Town of North Hempstead, while a small portion is located in the Town of Oyster Bay.

Topography

Like the rest of Long Island's North Shore, Greenvale is situated on a terminal moraine, known as the Harbor Hill Moraine. This terminal moraine was formed by glaciers during the Wisconsin Glacial Episode, and is named for Harbor Hill in Roslyn and East Hills; Harbor Hill is the highest geographic point in Nassau County.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification, Greenvale has a Humid subtropical climate (type Cfa) with cool, wet winters and hot, humid summers. Precipitation is uniform throughout the year, with slight spring and fall peaks.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,231 people, 362 households, and 254 families residing in the CDP.

The parts of Greenvale in the Town of North Hempstead are located in its 2nd council district, which as of April 2024 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Edward Scott (R–Albertson).

New York State representation

New York State Assembly

Greenvale is split between the New York State Assembly's 13th and 15th State Assembly districts, which as of April 2024 are represented by Charles D. Lavine (D–Glen Cove) and Jacob Ryan Blumencranz (R–Oyster Bay), respectively.

New York State Senate

Greenvale is located within the New York State Senate's 7th State Senate district, which as of April 2024 is represented in the New York State Senate by Jack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).

Federal representation

United States Congress

Flower Hill is located entirely within New York's 3rd Congressional district, which as of April 2024 is represented in the United States Congress by Thomas R. Suozzi (D–Glen Cove).

United States Senate

Like the rest of New York, Greenvale is represented in the United States Senate by Charles Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).

Politics

In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Greenvale voters voted for Donald J. Trump (R).

Education

Schools

School districts

Greenvale is split between the Roslyn Union Free School District and North Shore Central School District. Students who reside in Greenvale and attend public school will go to school in one of these two districts depending on where they live within the hamlet.

Library districts

Greenvale is located within the boundaries of Roslyn's library district and by the Gold Coast Library District. The n20H travels west-east along Northern Boulevard, while the n27 travels north-south along Glen Cove Road.

Power

PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within Greenvale, on behalf of the Long Island Power Authority.

Sewage

Greenvale is not connected to a sanitary sewer system. As such, all homes and businesses in Greenvale rely on cesspools and septic systems. Furthermore, the hamlet – in its entirety – is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Roslyn Garbage District. The Jericho Water District serves the portions of the hamlet located within the Town of Oyster Bay, while the Roslyn Water District serves the portions within the Town of North Hempstead.

Furthermore, the historic Roslyn Cemetery is also located within the hamlet, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well; the Roslyn East Gate Toll House is located within it.

Notable person

Michael Grunwald – Writer and journalist; raised in Greenvale.