Westbury,NY
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| Name | Westbury,NY |
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| Settlement Type | Village |
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40.7557°N
73.5879°W
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| Total | 15,404 |
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| Standard | UTC-5 |
| DST | UTC-4 |
Westbury is a village in Nassau County, on Long Island, in the U.S. state of New York. It is located about 18 miles east of Manhattan.
History[edit | edit source]
The area now known as Westbury was settled in 1658 by a group of Quakers led by Edmond Titus and Henry Willis. The name "Westbury" was chosen after the town of Westbury in England, the birthplace of one of the settlers, Henry Willis.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, the population of Westbury was 15,404. The village is known for its diverse community, with a mix of African American, Hispanic, Asian, and White residents.
Education[edit | edit source]
Westbury is served by the Westbury Union Free School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Westbury High School.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Westbury is accessible via the Long Island Rail Road's Westbury station, which provides service to Penn Station in Manhattan. The village is also served by several Nassau Inter-County Express bus routes.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Lou Reed, musician and songwriter, was born in Westbury.
- John L. Hennessy, former president of Stanford University, grew up in Westbury.
External Links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- "QuickFacts: Westbury village, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
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