East Williston, New York
East Williston is a village of 2,611 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit East Williston
Townapedia lists 50 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 102 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Herricks Cinemas, Adelphi University, East Williston Village Historic District and A. T. Stewart Era Buildings.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in East Williston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About East Williston
East Williston is an incorporated village in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 2,645 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article East Williston, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Adelphi University
School · 3.0 mi
University in Garden City, New York
Police Officer Joseph P. Olivieri Jr. Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
Police Officer Michael J. Califano Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
William Cullen Bryant Viaduct
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Flower Hill and Roslyn, New York
Museums and landmarks50
East Williston Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New York, United States
A. T. Stewart Era Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Garden City, New York
Cornell-Van Nostrand House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Eastman Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic houses in New York, United States
George W. Denton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic site in Flower Hill, New York
Hicks Lumber Company Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Mackay Estate Dairyman's Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Mackay Estate Gate Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Mackay Estate Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Water tower in New York, United States of America
Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic area in Roslyn, New York, United States
Mitchel Air Force Base
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
US Air Force base in Long Island, New York
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Old Nassau County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Courthouse in New York, United States
38 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
Christopher Morley Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Large, county-owned park in Nassau County, New York
Clinton G. Martin Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Manhasset Hills, New York, United States
Copley Pond Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Munsey Park, New York, United States
Park at East Hills
Park · 2.5 mi
Park in East Hills, New York, United States
Mineola Memorial Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Memorial Park, located on Marcellus Road, is one of the most beautiful places for residents to enjoy in the Village. In addition to the...
195 Marcellus Road, Mineola
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes102
Chen's Kitchen
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 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 · 0.5 mi
72 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Louie's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
39 Old Country Road, Carle Place
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
90 more on the map.
History
The territory comprising what is now the Village of East Williston was formerly farmland. Most of the farmland was owned by the Willis family in the 1800s. The original borders of the area – then known simply as Williston – stretched west towards Queens to Herricks Road, north to I.U. Willets Road, south to the Village of Mineola, and east to Bacon Road in Old Westbury.
The construction and opening of the Long Island Rail Road through the area – along with the community's train station – in 1865 stimulated manufacturing in East Williston. The industries that grew as a result of the new train station included brick making, windmill making and carriage making. Henry M. Willis designed and built the popular East Williston Runabout Roadcart. This carriage had two wheels and two seats. Its soft suspension allowed comfortable travel over the rough roads of the time. There was also a feature which allowed the body to be locked to the axle, allowing the carriage to be used on the racetrack. Over 1,000 East Williston Runabout Roadcarts were built by Oakley and Griffin (who purchased the business from Willis in 1889).
From the History section of East Williston, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
40 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place
Churches and places of worship18
Saint Mary's Chapel
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
250 Rushmore Avenue, Carle Place
Trinity Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Temple Beth Sholom
Place of worship · 1.5 mi
401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
Temple Sinai
Place of worship · 1.2 mi
425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation of Long Island
Place of worship
60 East Williston Avenue, Williston Park
Community Church of East Williston
Church
45 East Williston Avenue, Williston Park
North Shore Islamic Center
Place of worship · 0.8 mi
820 Willis Avenue, Albertson
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries73
Academy Charter School-Uniondale
School · 2.8 mi
100 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale
Healthcare12
Nassau Immediate Medical Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
465 Willis Avenue, Williston Park
Northwell Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
50 East Jericho Turnpike, Mineola
Passport Health Carle Place Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1 Old Country Road, Carle Place
Map of East Williston
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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 (2 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 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Albertson 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Carle Place 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Westbury 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- East Hills 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Garden City 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- North New Hyde Park 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Roslyn Estates 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- New Hyde Park 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Uniondale 4 mi southeast, 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
- E Williston Village Hall LIRR jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- LIRR Reflectors at Grade Crossing and East Williston LIRR Station, Bonnachoven, CC0
- East Williston LIRR td (2023-08-13) 03, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Williston LIRR td (2023-08-13) 01, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Williston LIRR td (2023-08-13) 03a, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Mary's Episcopal Church, Deirdrelmt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buildings the East Williston Village Historic District, East Williston, NY August 14, 2025, Infrastorian, CC0
- Mineola post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rescue Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 Firehouse, Dec 28 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Willet Titus House(Beacon); Roslyn, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roslyn Cemetery, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- Roslyn East Gate Toll House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roslyn National Bank & Trust(Tyrone)-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roslyn House 2013-09-29 16-05-47, Daniel Winter, 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
- Mackay Estate Gate Lodge, East Hills, NY July 14, 2026 C, Infrastorian, CC0
- Old Nassau County Court House, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Westbury Gardens 10, Gryffindor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Church Roslyn 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
- 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
- Mitchel AFB NY 2006 Topo, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Public domain
- Hicks Lumber Store; Roslyn, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USPO Garden City NY - Front Doors, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mackay Estate Dairyman's Cottage 2013-09-29 16-50-31, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur in Green, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- In loving memory of Captain Omer Nautra, Talitova, CC0
- Basketball playground in Schechter School of Long Island, Talitova, CC0
- Williston Pk Dartmouth St clock jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Williston Pk Library & Ambulance jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Aidan RCC Williston Pk jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Williston Pk Village Hall jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Amer Legion P144 Williston Pk jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
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