Nassau County is located on Long Island, east of the New York City borough of Queens, and west of Suffolk county, as well as a larger portion that borders Connecticut across the Long Island Sound.
With over two million residents, Nassau County is the most populous county in New York and the fourth-most populous county in the United States. It comprises two cities, three towns, 64 incorporated villages, and over 60 unincorporated hamlets.
Nassau County is home to many beautiful towns, including Garden City, Mineola, and Long Beach. The area is known for its wealth and affluence; however, it also has a large amount of poverty and crime. The most populated area in Nassau County is the city of Glen Cove, which has a population of over 50,000 people.
Nassau County has an excellent public school system with some of the highest test scores in the state. Students attend public schools through 12th grade before continuing their education at a college or university elsewhere in New York State or even out-of-state if they so choose! Students at high schools in Nassau County often win prestigious awards for their scientific and engineering achievements. It is also home to many educational institutions including Hofstra University (founded in 1935) and Adelphi University (founded in 1858).
Nassau County contains several well-known public parks, including Jones Beach State Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site.
The county has a rich history that dates back to colonial times. It was originally part of Suffolk County and parts of Queens County until 1899 when it became its own entity.
A 2012 Forbes article based on the American Community Survey reported Nassau County as one of the most expensive counties, with four of America’s top ten towns by median income located there.
Nassau County’s climate is similar to that of other coastal areas in the Northeastern United States: hot, humid summers and cool, damp winters. A significant portion of the western area of Westchester County is Cfa due to being downwind from New York City’s urban heat island effect.
Nassau County also has its own public bus network known as the NICE (Nassau Inter-county express) that operates routes throughout the county into Queens and Suffolk counties. A 24-hour service is provided on some lines, including n4/6—which provides direct access to JFK airport via AirTrain LIRR connections.
The Nassau County Police Department provides police services for the county. The cities of Glen Cove and Long Beach, as well as several villages, have their own police departments and are not part of the county district. All homicides in the county are investigated by the county police, however, whether or not they occur within that jurisdiction.