Albertson, New York
Albertson is a community of 4,891 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit Albertson
Townapedia lists 59 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 63 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Herricks Cinemas, Police Officer Joseph P. Olivieri Jr. Memorial Bridge, East Williston Village Historic District and Mackay Estate Gate Lodge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Albertson
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About Albertson
Albertson is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 5,220 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Albertson, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Police Officer Joseph P. Olivieri Jr. Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.3 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
Police Officer Michael J. Califano Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.5 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
Webster Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in Villages of Plandome Heights and Flower Hill, NY
William Cullen Bryant Viaduct
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in Flower Hill and Roslyn, New York
Museums and landmarks59
East Williston Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Mackay Estate Gate Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Roslyn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic hotel in New York, United States
69 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
A. T. Stewart Era Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Garden City, New York
Cedarmere-Clayton Estates
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Pair of historic estates in Roslyn Harbor, NY
Clapham-Stern House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Clifton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic mansion located at Roslyn Harbor in Nassau County, New York
Cornell-Van Nostrand House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
DuPont-Guest Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Eastman Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic houses in New York, United States
George W. Denton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic site in Flower Hill, New York
Greenridge-Arthur Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Roslyn Harbor, New York, NRHP-listed
47 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Christopher Morley Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Large, county-owned park in Nassau County, New York
500 Searingtown Road, North Hills
Clinton G. Martin Park
Park · 2.3 mi
Park in Manhasset Hills, New York, United States
Copley Pond Park
Park · 2.3 mi
Park in Munsey Park, New York, United States
Elderfields Preserve
Park · 2.7 mi
Historic site in Flower Hill, New York
Flower Hill Village Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in Flower Hill, New York, United States of America
Manhasset Valley Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in the United States of America
Park at East Hills
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in East Hills, New York, United States
Plandome Pond Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Plandome Heights, New York, United States
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Manhasset, New York, United States
Waldmann Memorial Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park and veterans memorial in Munsey Park, Nassau County, New York
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes63
Chen's Kitchen
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
126 A Hillside Avenue, Williston Park
Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 00:00-21:30
Fresco Crêperie & Café Williston Park
Cafe · Crepe · 1.0 mi
72 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
51 more on the map.
History
The first European settler was John Seren who came from Connecticut in 1644. Later, Townsend Albertson started a farm and gristmill and the community eventually became known as Albertson, after him.
In 1850, a road was built through Albertson on the lands of Isaac Underhill Willets. The road is still known as I.U. Willets Road. (Willets complained that Long Island has more roads than it would ever need). The Long Island Rail Road opened an Albertson train station in 1864.
In 1908, the Long Island Motor Parkway was built through Albertson, along what is now its southern border with the Village of Williston Park. In 1938, it was closed, and in 1940, it was replaced by the Northern State Parkway, which runs along the northern border of Albertson, with Roslyn Heights.
In 1910, after a house in the Albertson Square section of the hamlet burned down in a blaze due to a lack of fire protection service in the area, locals created the Albertson Fire District to ensure the area would receive the necessary fire coverage. Seven years later, in 1917, the Albertson Water District was established.
In 1946, major postwar suburbanization began in the community with the construction of a small development by William Levitt.
From the History section of Albertson, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship23
Saint Mary's Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Trinity Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Temple Beth Sholom
Place of worship · 0.9 mi
401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
Temple Sinai
Place of worship · 0.8 mi
425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
Assembly of Prayer Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
55 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
Friendship Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
56 Orchard Street, Roslyn Heights
Roslyn Heights Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
108 Warner Avenue, Roslyn Heights
Salem African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 1.4 mi
109 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation of Long Island
Place of worship · 1.2 mi
60 East Williston Avenue, Williston Park
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries63
Academy Charter School-Uniondale
School · 3.9 mi
100 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale
Healthcare6
Nassau Immediate Medical Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
465 Willis Avenue, Williston Park
Northwell Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
50 East Jericho Turnpike, Mineola
Map of Albertson
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 4.2 in | 5.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mineola (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Nassau County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Mineola 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Roslyn Estates 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- North New Hyde Park 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Garden City 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Westbury 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Roslyn Harbor 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- New Hyde Park 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Greenvale 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Port Washington 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Plandome 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Roslyn House 2013-09-29 16-05-47, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mackay Estate Gate Lodge, East Hills, NY July 14, 2026 C, Infrastorian, CC0
- Buildings the East Williston Village Historic District, East Williston, NY August 14, 2025, Infrastorian, CC0
- Mackay Estate Water Tower 2013-09-29 16-24-46, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roslyn Savings Bank HQ, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hicks Lumber Store; Roslyn, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Willowmere 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USPO Garden City NY - Front Doors, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Manhasset Quaker Meeting 1421 No Blvd sunny jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Mackay Estate Dairyman's Cottage 2013-09-29 16-50-31, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mineola post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rescue Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 Firehouse, Dec 28 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- St Mary's Episcopal Church, Deirdrelmt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clifton House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willet Titus House(Beacon); Roslyn, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roslyn East Gate Toll House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Church Roslyn 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roslyn Cemetery, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smith House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street, Roslyn, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AT Stewart Era Buildings - Cathedral of the Incarnation - Garden City NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shops in downtown Roslyn, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cornell-Van Nostrand House, Clinton G. Martin Park, Manhasset Hills, NY August 6, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
- Greenridge-Arthur Williams House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roslyn National Bank & Trust(Tyrone)-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eastman Cottage 130 Mott Av Roslyn jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- The George W. Denton House, Inc. Village of Flower Hill, New York, LINYperson615, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roslyn Grist Mill, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clapham-Stern House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mudge Farmhouse 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Nassau County Court House, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North Hempstead Town Hall, Dec 28 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Old Westbury Gardens 10, Gryffindor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cedarmere 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Samuel Adams Warner House 2013-09-29 15-51-17, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DuPont-Guest Estate, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Springbank House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
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