Roslyn Heights, New York
Roslyn Heights is a community of 6,975 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit Roslyn Heights
Townapedia lists 67 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 42 places to eat and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center, New York Institute of Technology, 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 Roslyn Heights
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About Roslyn Heights
Roslyn Heights is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Roslyn area, which is anchored by the Incorporated Village of Roslyn. The population was 6,747 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Roslyn Heights, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
School · 3.0 mi
US research center
New York Institute of Technology
School · 2.8 mi
Private university in New York, USA
Police Officer Joseph P. Olivieri Jr. Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
Police Officer Michael J. Califano Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 0.9 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
Webster Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Villages of Plandome Heights and Flower Hill, NY
William Cullen Bryant Viaduct
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in Flower Hill and Roslyn, New York
Museums and landmarks67
East Williston Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Mackay Estate Gate Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Mackay Estate Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Water tower in New York, United States of America
Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic area in Roslyn, New York, United States
Roslyn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic hotel in New York, United States
69 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
Roslyn Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Roslyn, New York
A. Conger Goodyear House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Cedarmere-Clayton Estates
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Pair of historic estates in Roslyn Harbor, NY
Clapham-Stern House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Clifton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 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 · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
DuPont-Guest Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
55 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
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 · 2.9 mi
Park in Manhasset Hills, New York, United States
Copley Pond Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in Munsey Park, New York, United States
Elderfields Preserve
Park · 2.5 mi
Historic site in Flower Hill, New York
Flower Hill Village Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in Flower Hill, New York, United States of America
Park at East Hills
Park · 1.3 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 · 3.0 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
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes42
Chen's Kitchen
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 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 · 1.5 mi
72 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Tea Magic
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.5 mi
74 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
30 more on the map.
History
Roslyn Heights saw a major economic boom in the 1860s, shortly after the Long Island Rail Road's Oyster Bay Branch was built through and opened in the area in 1865 between Mineola and Glen Head; an intermediate stop opened within the hamlet as part of this construction.
Starting in 1892, a corporation was started to develop the northwestern section of the hamlet. Members of this development corporation included lawyers, bankers, and developers. This development, which was named Roslyn Highlands, was largely unsuccessful. Eventually, the western portion of the proposed Roslyn Highlands development was developed using the name of Roslyn Highlands while the eastern part was developed using the name of Roslyn Heights. These names were used for the respective sections until the whole area became known as Roslyn Heights in the late 1920s.
On July 18, 1913, the Roslyn Heights Post Office opened. It moved to its present location at 66 Mineola Avenue in 1967, with the dedication ceremony taking place on Sunday, July 30, 1967; the construction contracts were awarded in 1966.
From the History section of Roslyn Heights, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship22
Saint Mary's Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Trinity Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Assembly of Prayer Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
55 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
Friendship Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
56 Orchard Street, Roslyn Heights
Roslyn Heights Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.0 mi
108 Warner Avenue, Roslyn Heights
Salem African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 0.8 mi
109 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation of Long Island
Place of worship · 1.5 mi
60 East Williston Avenue, Williston Park
Community Church of East Williston
Church · 1.4 mi
45 East Williston Avenue, Williston Park
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Academy Charter School-Uniondale
School · 4.1 mi
100 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale
Healthcare2
Map of Roslyn Heights
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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 (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
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Albertson 1 mi southwest, about 1 min by car
- East Hills 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- East Williston 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Roslyn 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Roslyn Estates 2 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- North Hills 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Herricks 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Mineola 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Old Westbury 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Carle Place 2 mi southeast, about 4 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 Highlands H&L jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Roslyn Chabad Menorah, Roslyn Heights, NY August 7, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
- Roslyn Chabad Menorah Plaque, Roslyn Heights, NY August 7, 2026 B, Infrastorian, CC0
- Roslyn Chabad Menorah, Roslyn Heights, NY August 7, 2026 B, Infrastorian, CC0
- Roslyn Chabad Menorah Plaque, Roslyn Heights, NY August 7, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
- The Roslyn Chabad, Roslyn Heights, NY August 7, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
- The Roslyn Chabad, Roslyn Heights, NY August 7, 2026 B, Infrastorian, CC0
- Main Street, Roslyn, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shops in downtown Roslyn, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- 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 Cemetery, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smith House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Cedarmere 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sands–Willets House, Flower Hill, NY May 6, 2023 B, AITFFan1, CC0
- DuPont-Guest Estate, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roslyn Savings Bank HQ, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Springbank House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hicks Lumber Store; Roslyn, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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