New Cassel, New York
New Cassel is a community of 14,551 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit New Cassel
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include NYCB Theatre at Westbury, State University of New York at Old Westbury, A. Conger Goodyear House and Heitz Place Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in New Cassel
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Cassel
New Cassel 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 14,199 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article New Cassel, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
NYCB Theatre at Westbury
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
Entertainment venue in the hamlet of Jericho, New York
960 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury
State University of New York at Old Westbury
School · 2.5 mi
Public university in Long Island, New York, United States
7000 Brush Hollow Road
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
7000 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Museums and landmarks9
A. Conger Goodyear House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Heitz Place Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Courthouse in New York, United States of America
Jericho Friends Meeting House Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic meetinghouse in New York, United States
Mitchel Air Force Base
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
US Air Force base in Long Island, New York
Old Westbury Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Estate in Nassau County, New York, USA
Pound Hollow Farm
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
51 Powells Lane, Old Westbury
Two Maple Farm
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
327 Jericho Turnpike, Old Westbury
Upland House
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
253 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes20
Steve's Piccola Bussola
Restaurant · Italian · 0.8 mi
649 Old Country Road, Westbury
Mo-Fr 11:45-21:30; Sa 13:30-21:30; Su 13:30-20:30
8 more on the map.
History
New Cassel was one of the first free African American communities on Long Island. It was founded by a group of formerly enslaved African American farmers in the mid 1700s. About the time of the close of the American Revolutionary War, Hessian settlers, mostly from Hesse-Cassel in the Holy Roman Empire and who chose not to return Europe, and settled throughout the area, as well; this gave rise to New Cassel's name, which was chosen in honor of the part of Hesse from which most had come.
When the adjacent village of Westbury incorporated in 1932, New Cassel residents chose not to be included within the new municipality's territory, over fears that their taxes would rise by becoming part of the village. Accordingly, New Cassel would remain an unincorporated hamlet directly governed by the Town of North Hempstead in Manhasset.
After World War II, New Cassel became home to a great number of successful middle class families, including many Black and Latino veterans. By the second half of the 20th century, New Cassel had become home to a growing number of Haitian and Latino families.
From the History section of New Cassel, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Hampton Inn Westbury-Jericho
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
120 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho
Churches and places of worship27
Saint Mary's Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.6 mi
901 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Bethel United Pentecostal Church
Church · 1.1 mi
357 Jericho Turnpike, Old Westbury
Community Reform Temple
Place of worship · Reform · 1.2 mi
712 The Plain Road, Westbury
Temple Sholom of Westbury
Place of worship · Conservative · 1.1 mi
675 Brookside Court, Westbury
Westbury AME Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 0.7 mi
274 Grand Boulevard, Westbury
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries59
Academy Charter School-Uniondale
School · 3.1 mi
100 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale
Healthcare1
Map of New Cassel
157 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
Republic Airport (FRG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Hicksville 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Jericho 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- East Meadow 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Levittown 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Mineola 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Bethpage 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Hempstead 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Garden City 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Franklin Square 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Freeport 8 mi south, about 12 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
- St Mary's Episcopal Church, Deirdrelmt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jericho Friends Meetinghouse-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heitz Place Courthouse, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Westbury Gardens 10, Gryffindor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitchel AFB NY 2006 Topo, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Public domain
- NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 2020, Chrisnait, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eisenhower Park Main Entrance, sullynyflhi, CC BY-SA 3.0
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