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38-412: The district includes, portions of Fire Island west of Ocean Beach Estates. This means, in addition to Ocean Beach: Saltaire , Fire Island Beach , Great South Beach , Kismet Park , and Point-O'-Woods . The district includes areas in the towns of Babylon , Brookhaven , and Islip . It includes Woodhull School, grades Kindergarten to Six. It is named after Richard Woodhull, a principal and teacher in

76-564: A meditation garden in 2007, that has since been recognized for its excellent design. A US battleship was to have been placed at the Bay Shore Marina. However, the water was deemed too shallow, and instead a decommissioned WWII torpedo was converted into a monument. The aging bulkhead and other dock structures at the marina were rebuilt. Over the summer of 2010, a new water park was built at Benjamin Beach, which sits adjacent to

114-715: A British armed forces headquarters, at the time of the Battle of Long Island during the Revolutionary War . President Washington stayed at the Sagtikos Manor during his tour of Long Island in 1790. The land that would become Bay Shore proper was purchased from the Secatogue Native Americans in 1708 by local school teacher John Mowbray for "several eel spears". The hamlet's name has changed over time: Early European settlers referred to

152-514: A community center for area children. Saltaire, New York Saltaire is a village on Fire Island in the Town of Islip , in Suffolk County , New York , United States. The year-round population was 113 at the time of the 2020 census, which, as a summer beach community, increases many times over in the summer. Saltaire was founded in 1910 and incorporated in 1917. The village

190-415: A household in the village was $ 75,252, and the median income for a family was $ 49,500. Males had a median income of $ 51,250 versus $ 41,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 17,125. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line . The Saltaire Yacht Club was founded in 1911. All property owners and renters in the village are eligible to join. The Village

228-465: A median income of $ 44,816 versus $ 38,744 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 26,847. About 2.8% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over. The Bay Shore Union Free School District includes most of the census-designated place, with Bay Shore High School as the local high school. Other parts of

266-585: Is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Islip, New York , United States. It is situated on the South Shore of Long Island , adjoining the Great South Bay . The population of the CDP was 29,244 at the time of the 2020 census. Bay Shore is one of the older hamlets on Long Island. Sagtikos Manor , located in West Bay Shore , was built around 1697. It was used as

304-460: Is a popular stop for visitors traveling to and from Fire Island . Bay Shore has terminals for the Ferries to Fire Island , serving Atlantique, Dunewood, Fair Harbor, Kismet, Ocean Bay Park, Ocean Beach, Point-O-Woods, Saltaire, and Seaview, and smaller hamlets. They are located at the southernmost end of Maple Avenue. Some daily ferries to Atlantique also make a stop at the Bay Shore Marina, which

342-641: Is accessible by major roads on Long Island such as: There are many bus stops in Bay Shore on different lines, provided by Suffolk County Transit . Bay Shore station is a stop on the Montauk Branch of the Long Island Rail Road . There is also a team track for service to off-line freight customers, should the need arise. LIRR trains travel westward toward Babylon and New York City , and eastward toward Montauk . The Bay Shore stop

380-609: Is across the canal from the Maple Avenue ferries. Since 1891, Bay Shore has been served by volunteer firefighters of the Bay Shore Fire Department. The department is headquartered on Fifth Avenue, and two additional stations are located on Union Boulevard and East William Street. The department also serves Brightwaters and West Bay Shore . The Bay Shore Fire Department is made up of members from five companies. In 1885, Bay Shore Hook & Ladder Company #1

418-552: Is governed by a Mayor and Board of Trustees. Children of year-round residents are zoned to Fire Island School District . They attend the sole school of the district, Woodhull School in Ocean Beach until grade 6, at which point they are bussed to Long Island for grades 7-12, with a choice of either the Bay Shore School District (which operates Bay Shore Middle School and Bay Shore High School ) or to

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456-567: Is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km ) (2.88%) is water. The northern boundary of the Bay Shore CDP is the Southern State Parkway . North of the parkway is the CDP of North Bay Shore . The village of Brightwaters is west of Bay Shore, and east of West Bay Shore and south of a portion of the Bay Shore CDP; The Great South Bay is to the south. The village separates Bay Shore proper from West Bay Shore. As of

494-463: Is on the western part of Fire Island between the Great South Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and between the hamlets of Kismet (to the west) and Fair Harbor (to the east). There are 459 housing units in the community, as well as a Village Hall and Court, general market, fire house, two churches, and a members yacht club. Saltaire is the second-largest Fire Island community, and is on

532-598: Is water. Among other things, Saltaire is known for its great softball league in the summer. The village encompasses the widest portion of Fire Island, at approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km). Saltaire can be reached by the Fire Island Ferries, by private boat, by walking, or by car. Fire Island Ferry service to Saltaire leaves from the Fire Island ferry terminal in Bay Shore, New York . The village

570-544: The Islip School District (which operates Islip High School ). They may also be bussed to one of the many private and parochial schools on the mainland. The Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company was established in 1969 to provide fire suppression services to the village. In 1986, the fire company became the first Fire Island fire department to provide Emergency Medical Services to the village and surrounding communities. Bay Shore, New York Bay Shore

608-560: The South Shore Mall two miles north of Main Street took business away from the small businesses on Main Street. Deinstitutionalization caused psychiatric patients of the nearby Pilgrim State Hospital to be hastily relocated to rental housing downtown, often without sufficient professional support. Work to restore Bay Shore has been ongoing since the 1980s. Upscale townhouses and condominiums were built in gated communities on

646-625: The CDP, as of the 2020 US Census, extend into Islip Union Free School District , Brentwood Union Free School District , and West Islip Union Free School District . The shape of Bay Shore CDP differed in the 2010 and previous censuses, and so that boundary did not extend into West Islip School District. In addition, Bay Shore Parochial School of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church (of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre ) offers elementary education covering grades K–8 courses and curriculum. It opened in 1921. Bay Shore

684-414: The age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were headed by married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% were individuals 65 years of age or older living alone. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.45. The population was spread out, with 24.6% under

722-415: The age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males. For the period 2009–2011, the estimated median income for a household in the CDP was $ 64,681, and the median income for a family was $ 74,223. Males had

760-402: The area first as Penataquit and later as Awixa; both were names used by the indigenous Secatogue . For reasons never documented, the name was changed in the early 19th century to Sodom. In 1842 there was a further name change to Mechanicsville, then a return in 1849 to Penataquit. The name Penataquit proved unpopular because it was difficult to spell, and the name of the hamlet and post office

798-581: The census of 2010, there were 26,337, 9,064 households, and 6,079 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,877.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,883.1/km ). There were 9,663 housing units at an average density of 1,789.4 per square mile (690.9/km ). The racial makeup of the CDP was 61.0% White , 19.6% African American , 0.7% Native American , 3.2% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 11.3% from some other race , and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanics of any race constituted 30.8%. There were 9,064 households, out of which 31.3% had children under

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836-615: The community brought on by sudden, substantial growth, the hamlet remained sound. Main Street continued to be one of the region's most popular shopping destinations. Bay Shore suffered a decline beginning in the late 1970s. Without a local government, residents were unable to make decisions that were instead left to the Town of Islip and Suffolk County . The population density and demographics shifted when rezoning permitted businesses, rental properties and multi-family dwellings where previously only single-family houses had been allowed. Many Main Street storefronts became vacant. Construction of

874-489: The community maintained course by keeping its school. The school has a combined gymnasium and auditorium with a maximum capacity of 403. It was established in 1975. In 1992, the school had 47 students, with nine residing on U.S. Coast Guard property and three living on the Fire Island Lighthouse and Sailor's Haven U.S. park ranger properties. Circa 2001 the district had 61 students. In 2011 enrollment

912-590: The department while many of its members were off in Europe and Asia fighting for America's armed forces. Bay Shore is served by the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Volunteer Rescue Ambulance. The ambulance service covers 25 square miles and is staffed 24/7 by volunteers ranging in certifications from EMT to Paramedic . South Shore University Hospital (formerly Southside Hospital), which is part of Northwell Health ,

950-484: The district in 1918 in a private residence rented by Fire Island UFSD. The district itself was designated on November 18, 1902 with a re-designation on July 24, 1916. In 1925 a permanent one room school facility opened. At one time the district had a separate school in Kismet Park. It was consolidated into a single Ocean Beach school that opened in 1954. Woodhull received its current name in 1978. Wendell Chu became

988-486: The grounds of old estates. The former Bay Shore Theater and one-time opera house was renovated and expanded into a YMCA . The redevelopment of Main Street is ongoing; efforts include new sidewalks, antique-style streetlights, new landscaping and restored parks. Main Street has regained much of its popularity. There are many attractive new restaurants, clothing boutiques and other stores and offices. The Bay Shore Beautification Society transformed an empty lot on Main Street into

1026-480: The headquarters of the First Yale Unit , a United States Naval Air Reserve unit. The population of Bay Shore increased significantly after World War II : from the mid-1950s through mid-1960s, a variety of housing developments were constructed on farms and unused woodlands. Those developments were settled largely by working and middle class first-time home buyers from New York City. Despite strains on

1064-480: The marina, with a renovated bath house and new landscaping. Abandoned department stores at the Gardiner Manor Mall were razed to make new use of the property. Most of the old mall and adjacent buildings were replaced by new commercial and retail spaces, including a Lowe's home improvement center, a Target and a BMW dealership. In 2008 and 2009, new condominiums replaced dilapidated housing next to

1102-414: The period 1935 to 1962. Within the community it is known as the "Fire Island School". Students who graduate from Woodhull can choose to go to either the Bay Shore School District or the Islip School District for secondary levels. The respective high schools are Bay Shore High School and Islip High School . Mina A. Woodhull, the mother of the namesake of the current school, opened the first school of

1140-546: The superintendent of the district in 2001 and served as such until 2008, when he became superintendent of the East Islip School District . In 2009, a study was conducted on whether to consolidate the school, and the advice was to not do so as property taxes would significantly increase. Due to a reduced enrollment, in 2011 the school began allowing people not living in the district to enroll their children. It charges an annual tuition of $ 3,000. As of 2017

1178-584: The train station. Additionally, a pedestrian bridge was built over the tracks, and the old tunnel between platforms was closed. The Bay Shore CDP is located on the South Shore of Long Island , approximately 42 miles (68 km) from Manhattan and 79 miles (127 km) from Montauk . According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.3 km ), of which 5.4 square miles (13.9 km )

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1216-411: The village was 79.07% White , 9.30% Asian , and 11.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population. There were 14 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, and 28.6% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who

1254-456: The widest part of the island. The following demographics represent year-round Saltaire households (not representative of total ownership, or summer population): As of the census of 2000, there were 43 people, 14 households, and 9 families residing in the village. The population density was 155.0 inhabitants per square mile (59.8/km ). There were 401 housing units at an average density of 1,445.2 per square mile (558.0/km ). The racial makeup of

1292-434: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.50. In the village, the population was spread out, with 37.2% under the age of 18, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 152.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males. The median income for

1330-494: Was changed to Bay Shore in 1868. Bay Shore became renowned in the late 19th century for its shopping district and resorts. The rural hamlet became popular with affluent New Yorkers looking to escape the city to white sand beaches of the Great South Bay and the fishing villages of Fire Island . It was a tourist spot on weekends and during the summer, in large part because the newly built Long Island Rail Road enabled easy access from New York City . During World War I it became

1368-474: Was down to 19. In 1992, most teachers did not live in the district territory and so took the district school buses to commute back and forth. As Fire Island lacks paved roads, the district uses four wheel drive buses. In 1992, Diane Ketcham of The New York Times stated that due to a lack of entertainment in winter periods and lack of television channels, "Fire Island children love to go to school." The school through its after school activities functions as

1406-676: Was formed. In 1891, within a few weeks of each other, Penataquit Hose Company #1 and the Bay Shore Hose Company #1 were formed. The three companies were soon merged to form the Bay Shore Fire Department that same year. In 1895, the Bay Shore Fire Patrol Company was formed. Finally, the Bay Shore Engine Company #1 was formed in 1925. Briefly, during World War II, a sixth company was formed, Victory Engine Company #2, to supplement

1444-464: Was heavily damaged and six residents killed in the Hurricane of 1938 . In early 2009, the village underwent a beach restoration project. The village was damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has an area of 0.27 square miles (0.7 km ), of which 0.23 square miles (0.6 km ) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km ), or 18.04%,

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