Manorhaven, New York

Manorhaven is a village in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Port Washington area, which is anchored by Port Washington. The population was 6,956 at the time of the 2020 census.

The Incorporated Village of Manorhaven is located on the Cow Neck Peninsula, within the Town of North Hempstead.

History

Manorhaven was incorporated as a village in 1930, after news was spread that Port Washington was planning on incorporating itself as a city. The majority of residents in what would ultimately become the Village of Manorhaven wished to retain home rule, leading to a push to incorporate and a referendum on the matter being held that year. This referendum was held that September 11, with residents voting 34-to-0 in favor of incorporation, and subsequently, on October 1, 1930, Manorhaven was officially established as an incorporated village, with the signing of its certificate of incorporation; its population, at the time, was 376. Later that month, residents elected Charles Wesley Copp as the Village's first Mayor. This ferry – operated by the Port Washington–New Rochelle Ferry Co., Inc. – would run until 1939, when the Bronx–Whitestone Bridge opened further to the west. Manorhaven's annexation bid was unsuccessful due to the residents in what would ultimately become Port Washington North preferring to incorporate as a separate village; Port Washington North ultimately incorporated as its own village one year later, in May 1932.

Between 1939 and 1940, Manhasset Bay was used as the New York base of Pan American World Airways' transatlantic Boeing 314 flights, prior to the opening of LaGuardia Airport's Marine Air Terminal, with the airport's hangars and terminal located within Manorhaven – at Toms Point on Manhasset Isle, near the southern edge of the village; the facility was subsequently used by Grumman, following the Marine Air Terminal's opening. Although the seaplane hangars at Toms Point were eventually demolished, the seaplane base is still in use, with the airport's current iteration being activated in 1948.

In 1944, Nassau County announced that it would reconstruct Shore Road through the village, widening it to and eliminating dangerous curves.

In 1948, Manorhaven residents and officials debated whether to join the Port Washington Police District, and for the Port Washington Police to subsequently take over police operations in the village from the Nassau County Police Department. The proposal was rejected by residents, with the majority of village voters opting for the village remain under the Nassau County Police Department's jurisdiction. The construction and completion of this municipal building came after village officials the proposal was raised by village officials – a proposal which dated back to the village's formative years, in the early 1930s.

In the mid-1960s, the $2.8 million, 128-unit Manhasset House garden apartment complex was constructed on Toms Point, along the Manhasset Bay waterfront, adjacent to the former Pan Am seaplane hangars and apron; plans were unveiled for the complex in 1965. The complex – consisting of eight buildings and a swimming pool – was developed by the Syosset-based firm of Sokolov Associates, and designed by East Meadow-based architect Siegmund Spiegel.

In 1982, the Village of Manorhaven annexed approximately of territory from unincorporated Port Washington.

In 1984, Manorhaven residents and officials again debated whether the village should join the Port Washington Police District. Among other things, the project included a roadway reconfiguration with traffic calming elements, beautified and upgraded sidewalks and associated infrastructure, drainage improvements to rectify longstanding defects that caused flooding in heavy rainstorms, landscaping improvements, new street furniture and bus shelters, accessibility improvements, and public artwork.

In the summer of 2025, Manorhaven Village Hall underwent a renovation project, modernizing interior spaces and lighting through a Justice Court Access Program grant.

Etymology

The name of the village was selected by locals, who felt that the portmanteau of "Manor" and "Haven" formed a name name that appropriately reflected the feel and nature of the community and its environs.

Additionally, Manorhaven is located on the northern half of the Cow Neck Peninsula, and its territory includes Sheets Creek and portions of Manhasset Bay.

Manorhaven is located within the Manhasset Bay Watershed, which, in turn, places it within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.

Topography

Like the rest of Long Island's North Shore, Manorhaven 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; Harbor Hill is the highest geographic point in Nassau County.

Climate

Manorhaven has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa), bordering on a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa). Average monthly temperatures in the village range from 31.8 °F in January to 75.3 °F in July.

Plant zone

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the village is located within hardiness zone 7b.

Demographics

Racial and ethnic composition

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"

|+Manorhaven village, New York – Racial and ethnic composition

!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)

!Pop 2000

!Pop 2010

!style="background-color: #ffffb3;" |Pop 2020

!% 2000

!% 2010

!style="background-color: #ffffb3;" |% 2020

|White alone (NH)

|3,903

|3,447

|style='background: #ffffe6; |3,195

|63.59%

|52.58%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |45.93%

|Black or African American alone (NH)

|73

|90

|style='background: #ffffe6; |106

|1.19%

|1.37%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |1.52%

|Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)

|style='background: #ffffe6; |4

|0.11%

|0.05%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.06%

|Asian alone (NH)

|820

|1,150

|style='background: #ffffe6; |995

|13.36%

|17.54%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |14.30%

|Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)

|style='background: #ffffe6; |2

|0.00%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.03%

|Other race alone (NH)

|14

|style='background: #ffffe6; |36

|0.23%

|0.11%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.52%

|Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)

|124

|84

|style='background: #ffffe6; |131

|2.02%

|1.28%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |1.88%

|Hispanic or Latino (any race)

|1,197

|1,775

|style='background: #ffffe6; |2,487

|19.50%

|27.07%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |35.75%

|Total

|6,138

|6,556

|style='background: #ffffe6; |6,956

|100.00%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Manorhaven had a population of 6,956. The median age was 39.3 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 2,534 households, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 47.2% were married-couple households, 17.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 28.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The population density was . There were 2,471 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 76.60% White, 1.30% African American, 0.26% Native American, 13.38% Asian, 5.16% from other races, and 3.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.50% of the population.

There were 2,401 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $61,474, and the median income for a family was $66,744. Males had a median income of $45,733 versus $43,182 for females. The per capita income for the village was $36,254. About 7.6% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Village government

As of July 2025, the Mayor of Manorhaven is John S. Popeleski, the Deputy Mayor is Harry Farina, and the Village Trustees are Harry Farina, Monica Ildefonso, Khristine Shahipour and Jeffrey Stone.

The following is a list of Manorhaven's mayors, from 1930 to present:

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"

|+Mayors of Manorhaven

!Mayor's name

!Year(s) in office

|Charles W. Copp, Jr.

|1930–1938

|James L. Brownlee, Jr.

|1938–1948

|John F. Crampton

|1948–1956

|James J. Connern

|1956–1958

|Harry T. Johnson

|1958

|Frank J. Mascia

|1958–1959

|Everett Kinney

|1959–1972

|William Cerulli

|1972–1974

|Dennis Watt

|1974–1975

|John Urcan

|1975

|John Maher

|1975–1976

|James F. Mattei

|1976–1986

|Arlene Musselwhite

|1986–1992

|Gary Pagano

|1992–1998

|James Tomlinson

|1998–2000

|Nicholas Capozzi

|2000–2008

|Michael Meehan

|2008–2012

|John DiLeo

|2012

|Giovanna Giunta

|2012–2016

|James M. Avena

|2016–2022

|John S. Popeleski

|2022–Present

Representation in higher government

Town representation

Manorhaven is located in the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of July 2025 is represented in the North Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D–Port Washington).

Nassau County representation

Manorhaven is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of July 2025 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).

New York State representation

New York State Assembly

Manorhaven is located within the New York State Assembly's 16th State Assembly district, which as of July 2025 is represented by Daniel J. Norber (R–Great Neck).

New York State Senate

Manorhaven is located in the New York State Senate's 7th State Senate district, which as of July 2025 is represented by Jack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).

Federal representation

United States Congress

Manorhaven is located in New York's 3rd congressional district, which as of July 2025 is represented by Thomas R. Suozzi (D–Glen Cove).

United States Senate

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

Politics

In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Manorhaven voters voted for Kamala D. Harris (D). Harris carried the village with 55.3% of the vote (1,505 votes), while Donald J. Trump (R) received 43.6% (1,186 votes). As such, all children who reside within Manorhaven and attend public schools go to Port Washington's schools.

Road layout

The majority of the street layout in Manorhaven resembles the traditional street grid.

Utilities

Natural gas

National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in Manorhaven.

Power

PSEG Long Island, provides power to all homes and businesses within Manorhaven.

Sewage

Manorhaven maintains a village sanitary sewer system, which, through a contract, has its sewage transferred to – and treated by – the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District.

Water

Manorhaven is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Water District, which provides the entirety of the village with water.

Fire

The Village of Manorhaven, in its entirety, is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Port Washington Fire District.

Police

thumb|The Nassau County Police Department's Manorhaven police booth

The Village of Manorhaven is served by the Sixth Precinct of the Nassau County Police Department.

Additionally, the Sixth Precinct operates a police booth in the village, along Manorhaven Boulevard. Sillitti served as the area's representative in the New York State Assembly between January 6, 2021 and December 31, 2024.

Manuel Levine – Lawyer, former Justice of the New York Supreme Court, and former District Attorney of Nassau County; served as Manorhaven's Village Justice from 1930 to 1932.