North Hempstead - town in Nassau County, New York, United States

North Hempstead is a town in Nassau County, New York.

Understand

Hempstead House in Sands Point Cedarmere in Roslyn Harbor Old Westbury Gardens

North Hempstead is the western half of Nassau County's North Shore. The two peninsulas on its northern shoreline are the "West Egg" and "East Egg" of Great Gatsby fame. As it borders Queens, it has a fair amount of development as well. The major communities in North Hempstead include Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, and Roslyn on the shore, and New Hyde Park and Mineola on its southern border with Hempstead.

The Town of North Hempstead also includes several incorporated villages, such as Flower Hill, Kings Point, Mineola, Roslyn, Russell Gardens, and Sands Point.

Get in

The Port Washington Branch of the Long Island Rail Road connects the North Shore to Flushing and Manhattan. The Main Line of the Long Island Rail Road connects the southern part of North Hempstead to Jamaica, Manhattan, and Brooklyn.

Get around

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  • Peter Luger's Steakhouse, 255 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, +1 516-487-8800. Established 1887 in Brooklyn. 2021-12-15
  • Kitchen Kabaret, 409 Glen Cove Rd, Roslyn Heights, +1 516-484-3320. M-Sa 6AM - 8PM, Su 6AM - 7PM. While not the best ambiance for a restaurant, has great food to take out. Very popular for kids getting lunch and upscale north shore catering. 2021-12-15

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Stay safe

North Hempstead is generally a safe place to visit. However, it has some areas which visitors might want to exercise caution in – specifically at night. These areas include the hamlet of New Cassel and portions of the Incorporated Village of Westbury.

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