Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Overview • Hamlet in the town of Oyster Bay, New York • Located approximately 30 miles northeast of Manhattan • Known for its affluent homes and picturesque scenery History • Originally home to the Matinecoc tribe • Settled by English colonists in the 17th century • Named after Colonel John Wood, a British officer • Developed into a prosperous community in the 19th and 20th century Geography • Situated on the north coast of Long Island Sound • Rolling landscape with wooded areas and open spaces • Home to several small bodies of water, including West Pond and Woodbury Creek Neighborhoods • Jericho • Syosset • Woodbury Park • Woodbury Country Club Population • As of 2020: approximately 11,200 residents • Median household income: Over $250,000 • High percentage of college • and post-college graduates Economy • Home to several businesses and professional services • Significant presence of financial services and real estate • Commuter town for New York City Housing • Median home price: Over $1.5 million • Mixture of single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums • Historic estates and large properties Schools • Syosset-New York Central School District • Highly-rated public schools • Home to Syosset High School, a National Blue-Ribbon School Recreation and Amenities • Woodbury Common Outlets • Woodbury Country Club (golf, pool, and other amenities) • Syosset Public Library • Syosset-New York Public Library • Jericho State Park • West Pond Park Transportation • Served by the Long Island Rail Road (Syosset and Woodbury Stations) • Access to major highways (I-495, Long Island Expressway) Notable Landmarks • Woodbury Park • Syosset Public Library • Syosset-New York High School • Jericho State Park • Woodbury Country Club |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History and Science • Woodbury is home to the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, a 286-acre preserve teeming with diverse flora and fauna. • The preserve includes the Mill Pond, a vital habitat for migratory birds, and the historic Theodore Roosevelt's Cabin. Personalities Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919):The 26th President of the United States had a strong affinity for Woodbury. He established the preserve and built a cabin on its grounds. John Burroughs (1837-1921):Naturalist and writer, Burroughs spent summers in Woodbury and wrote extensively about its natural beauty. Walt Whitman (1819-1892):The renowned poet visited Woodbury on several occasions and was inspired by its rural charm. Historical Information • Woodbury was originally inhabited by the Matinecock Native American tribe. • The town was established in 1653 by English settlers and named after John Woodbury, an early settler. • During the American Revolution, Woodbury was a strategic location for both the British and American armies. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Tanger Outlets at the Arches - A large outlet mall with over 100 stores, including popular brands such as Nike, Coach, and Michael Kors. 2.Syosset-Woodbury Community Park - A 160-acre park with a playground, picnic areas, hiking trails, and a dog park. 3.Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum - A museum dedicated to the history of whaling in the Cold Spring Harbor area. |
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