Manorhaven was incorporated as a village in 1930, after news was spread that Port Washington was planning on incorporating itself as a city.[2][3] The majority of residents in what would ultimately become the Village of Manorhaven wished to retain home rule, leading to a push to incorporate and a referendum on the matter being held that year. This referendum was held that September 11, with residents voting 34-to-0 in favor of incorporation, and subsequently, on October 1, 1930, Manorhaven was officially established as an incorporated village, with the signing of its certificate of incorporation; its population, at the time, was 376.[2][4][5][6] Later that month, residents elected Charles Wesley Copp as the Village's first Mayor.[5]
1930 also saw the establishment of a ferry between Bowman's Point Road in modern-day Manorhaven to New Rochelle in Westchester County via (and across) the Long Island Sound, after the courts ruled in favor of its establishment in a legal dispute over the proposal; the service was established a few months prior to the village's incorporation.[3][7][8][9] This ferry – operated by the Port Washington–New Rochelle Ferry Co., Inc. – would run until 1939, when the Bronx–Whitestone Bridge opened further to the west.[3][9]
In 1931 – one year after Manorhaven incorporated, the village proposed annexing a large amount of territory to its east – including much of what would eventually become the Village of Port Washington North.[10] Manorhaven's annexation bid was unsuccessful due to the residents in what would ultimately become Port Washington North preferring to incorporate as a separate village; Port Washington North ultimately incorporated as its own village one year later, in May 1932.[10]
The Town of North Hempstead-owned Manorhaven Beach Park opened within the village circa 1936, revitalizing a major portion of Manorhaven's waterfront along Manhasset Bay.[11][12]
Between 1939 and 1940, Manhasset Bay was used as the New York base of Pan American World Airways' transatlantic Boeing 314 flights, prior to the opening of LaGuardia Airport's Marine Air Terminal, with the airport's hangars and terminal located within Manorhaven – at Toms Point on Manhasset Isle, near the southern edge of the village; the facility was subsequently used by Grumman, following the Marine Air Terminal's opening.[13][14][15][16][17] Although the seaplane hangars at Toms Point were eventually demolished, the seaplane base is still in use, with the airport's current iteration being activated in 1948.[18][19][20]
In 1944, Nassau County announced that it would reconstruct Shore Road through the village, widening it to 70 feet (21 m) and eliminating dangerous curves.[21]
In 1948, Manorhaven residents and officials debated whether to join the Port Washington Police District, and for the Port Washington Police to subsequently take over police operations in the village from the Nassau County Police Department.[22][23] The proposal was rejected by residents, with the majority of village voters opting for the village remain under the Nassau County Police Department's jurisdiction.[22][23]
On November 7, 1954, Manorhaven Village Hall opened to the public.[24] The construction and completion of this municipal building came after village officials the proposal was raised by village officials – a proposal which dated back to the village's formative years, in the early 1930s.[24] The building – designed by architect Edwin Kline – was constructed at a cost of $50,000 (1954 USD), and its erection provided the village's government with a permanent, dedicated home, where all village business could be conducted.[24][25][26]
In the mid-1960s, the $2.8 million, 128-unit Manhasset House garden apartment complex was constructed on Toms Point, along the Manhasset Bay waterfront, adjacent to the former Pan Am seaplane hangars and apron; plans were unveiled for the complex in 1965.[27][28][29] The six-acre (2.4 ha) complex – consisting of eight buildings and a swimming pool – was developed by the Syosset-based firm of Sokolov Associates, and designed by East Meadow-based architect Siegmund Spiegel.[28][30][31]
In 1982, the Village of Manorhaven annexed approximately 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) of territory from unincorporated Port Washington.[32]
In 1984, Manorhaven residents and officials again debated whether the village should join the Port Washington Police District.[33][23] If approved, the PWPD would have taken over the police services within the village from the Nassau County Police Department.[33][23] Proponents felt that the Port Washington Police District would be able to better serve the needs of the village, while opponents expressed concerns over potential tax increases.[33] Ultimately, the residents of the village – just as they did roughly 36 years prior – voted to remain under the jurisdiction of the NCPD, as opposed to joining the PWPD.[23]
In 2022, Manorhaven Boulevard (CR D44) underwent a major, $6 million rehabilitation and beautification project, carried out by Nassau County – which owns and maintains the road – in collaboration with the Village of Manorhaven.[34][35] Among other things, the project included a roadway reconfiguration with traffic calming elements, beautified and upgraded sidewalks and associated infrastructure, drainage improvements to rectify longstanding defects that caused flooding in heavy rainstorms, landscaping improvements, new street furniture and bus shelters, accessibility improvements, and public artwork.[34][35]
on June 20, 2023, the village's former Deputy Mayor Vincent Costa was defeated by one vote, after being accused of official misconduct.[36][37][38]
In the summer of 2025, Manorhaven Village Hall underwent a renovation project, modernizing interior spaces and lighting through a Justice Court Access Program grant.[39]
The name of the village was selected by locals, who felt that the portmanteau of "Manor" and "Haven" formed a name name that appropriately reflected the feel and nature of the community and its environs.[2] The locals opted to combine the two words, resulting in "Manorhaven" becoming the village's name. Thus, the name of the village is a portmanteau.[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), of which 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 25.40%, is water.[40]
Manorhaven village, New York – Racial and ethnic composition Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
As of the 2020 census, Manorhaven had a population of 6,956. The median age was 39.3 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.[54][55]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[56]
There were 2,534 households, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 47.2% were married-couple households, 17.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 28.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[54]
There were 2,699 housing units, of which 6.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%, and the rental vacancy rate was 4.2%.[54][55]
As of the 2010 census, there were 6,556 people residing in the village.[57] The population density was 14,103.7 inhabitants per square mile (5,445.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 52.6% White alone, 0.05% Native American, 17.5% Asian, 1.4% African American, 0.1% from other races, 1.3% Two or more races, and 0.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.1% of the population.
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,138 people, 2,401 households, and 1,627 families residing in the village.[57] The population density was 13,055.6 inhabitants per square mile (5,040.8/km2). There were 2,471 housing units at an average density of 5,255.8 per square mile (2,029.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 76.60% White, 1.30% African American, 0.26% Native American, 13.38% Asian, 5.16% from other races, and 3.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.50% of the population.
There were 2,401 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $61,474, and the median income for a family was $66,744. Males had a median income of $45,733 versus $43,182 for females. The per capita income for the village was $36,254. About 7.6% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
As of July 2025, the Mayor of Manorhaven is John S. Popeleski, the Deputy Mayor is Harry Farina, and the Village Trustees are Harry Farina, Monica Ildefonso, Khristine Shahipour and Jeffrey Stone.[58][59][60]
The following is a list of Manorhaven's mayors, from 1930 to present:[61]
Manorhaven is located in the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of July 2025 is represented in the North Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D–Port Washington).[62]
Manorhaven is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of July 2025 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).[63][64]
In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Manorhaven voters voted for Kamala D. Harris (D).[70][71][72][73] Harris carried the village with 55.3% of the vote (1,505 votes), while Donald J. Trump (R) received 43.6% (1,186 votes).[73] Third party candidates and write-ins, collectively, constituted the remaining 1.2% of the vote (32 votes).[73]
The Village of Manorhaven is located entirely within the boundaries of the Port Washington Union Free School District.[63][74] As such, all children who reside within Manorhaven and attend public schools go to Port Washington's schools.[63][74]
Manorhaven is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Library District, which is served by the Port Washington Public Library in Baxter Estates.[63]
The majority of the street layout in Manorhaven resembles the traditional street grid.[44] Manhasset Avenue in the southern part of the village is a notable exception, as it traverses the grid diagonally.[44] Many streets use street-naming conventions of local Native American tribes and places (i.e.: Mohegan Avenue) and of woods (i.e.: Cottonwood Road).[44]
Gina L. Sillitti – Politician.[86] Sillitti served as the area's representative in the New York State Assembly between January 6, 2021 and December 31, 2024.[86][87]
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