Manhasset, Residential hamlet in Nassau County, United States
Manhasset is a hamlet on the North Shore of Long Island in New York, nestled between Manhasset Bay and Hempstead Harbor. It is made up mainly of single-family homes on tree-lined streets, with a small commercial strip along Plandome Road.
The area was claimed by the Dutch West India Company in the early 17th century, which brought it into conflict with English settlers moving in from neighboring towns. A land purchase in 1643 ended these disputes and allowed a more stable settlement to take shape.
The Americana Manhasset shopping center along Plandome Road draws visitors from across the region with its fashion stores and restaurants. It serves as a natural meeting point where locals and visitors spend time together on weekends and weekday evenings.
Manhasset has two Long Island Rail Road stations that connect directly to New York City, making it easy to reach by train from Manhattan. For those driving in, parking is available along Plandome Road, though spots can fill up quickly near the shopping area on busy days.
The name Manhasset comes from a Lenape word meaning a place situated between two bodies of water, which describes the geography of the area precisely. This original name survived centuries of European settlement and is still used today without any change in spelling.
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