Nassau County

Nassau County is in New York state, USA. Regions Both Nassau and Suffolk County are usually divided into the North Shore, which is on the Long Island Sound, and South Shore, which is on the Atlantic Ocean. Cities Oyster Bay Lynbrook Bethpage Mineola Hempstead Plainview Old Bethpage Levittown Hicksville Long Beach (New York) Other destinations Jones Beach [1] Understand Nassau County is the second largest county by square mile on Long Island (Suffolk being the largest by far). It is sandwiched between Suffolk County and Queens County. The County Seat is in Mineola. Nassau County also has several beaches, including Jones Beach and Long Beach. You can also visit the downtown areas of each village. There are typically many shops and sometimes even restaurants in those areas. Talk English is widely understood. Hempstead, Uniondale, New Cassel, Westbury and Freeport have large Spanish-speaking populations. Get in Take the Long Island Railroad or drive in via the Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, Southern State Parkway, or Sunrise Highway. Get around Getting around is very easy by car, especially with the presence of the Long Island Expressway (commonly referred to as the LIE in the area) and several other parkways. See Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. Roosevelt Field Mall, 630 Old Country Rd Garden City, NY 11530, ☎ (516) 742-8000, [2]. Ask any Long Islander and they will tell you that one of the best shopping areas in Nassau County is Roosevelt Field Mall and the numerous outlets surrounding it. The areas of Garden City, East Meadow, and Carle Place have numerous shopping centers and a smaller mall, 'The Source Mall'. Itineraries Long Beach Boardwalk. Do Eat All American Hamburger Drive-In in Massapequa is a vintage, 1950's-style burger joint.[3] Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 3497 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown, NY 11756, ☎ (516) 796-1237. Great burgers, fries and sandwiches. Also located in Long Beach. Spasso's Pizzeria, 1159 Wantagh Ave, North Wantagh, NY 11793, ☎ (516) 785-8560. 11:00-10:00, Open 7 Days/week. Considered the best pizza in Wantagh, Spasso's has over 15 different "specialty" pizzas and great authentic Italian food. My Hero, 1005 Jerusalem Ave, North Merrick, NY 11566, ☎ (516) 785-9226. Some would argue that they have the best sandwiches and heros on Long Island, My Hero has been here for years and is extremely popular. It is advised to call ahead as there is always a line. Drink Stay safe Nassau County is in general a safe place to visit. As anywhere, just use basic common sense; this is the average suburban county. Crimes, if any, usually occur in Hempstead, Freeport, Roosevelt, Uniondale, New Cassel/Westbury and Elmont. The Island Trees/Plainedge area of Levittown has seen an increase in crime lately, as well as the western part of Hicksville south of Cantiague Park. Gang violence is rampant in New Cassel, Hempstead, Uniondale, Roosevelt and Freeport. The only safe areas of Hempstead are west of Cathedral Ave, north of Hempstead Tpke and east of Westbury Rd, north of Hempstead Tpke. Uniondale and Roosevelt are safe in the daylight, however be extra careful at night. New Cassel is relatively safe during the day, however very dangerous at night. Freeport south of Sunrise Hwy is very safe. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!