Nassau County, County of New York in Long Island, US
Nassau County extends along Long Island Sound to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, encompassing 287 square miles of suburban territory.
The territory separated from Queens County in 1899 after the western section of Queens transformed into a borough of New York City in 1898.
Nassau County maintains three main towns - Hempstead, North Hempstead, and Oyster Bay - along with 64 incorporated villages and numerous unincorporated communities.
The Long Island Rail Road and multiple highways connect Nassau County residents to New York City through an extensive transportation network.
The United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point prepares officers for the United States Merchant Marine, military service, and transportation industry.
Location: New York
Inception: 1899
Capital city: Mineola
Shares border with: Suffolk County, Queens County, Westchester County, Bronx County, New York City
Website: http://nassaucountyny.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.74722,-73.63806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47
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