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About The Albertson Civic
The Albertson Civic
The Albertson Civic has continued to evolve to meet the needs of a growing and changing community. Building on a long-standing tradition of civic engagement, the organization has expanded its outreach, strengthened partnerships with local stakeholders, and enhanced its role as a central voice for residents.
Through ongoing initiatives, events, and advocacy efforts, The Albertson Civic remains committed to preserving the character of Albertson while supporting thoughtful growth and community connection. Today, it serves as a trusted resource for residents and a collaborative partner in shaping the future of the neighborhood.
If you live in Albertson come to the Albertson Fire House, watch for our newsletters, or visit us on Facebook and Instagram. Dues are only $15 a household.
New members are always WELCOMED. VOLUNTEERS needed.
Please stay informed by staying connected.
Please visit our Officers page to see our Executive Board Members.
History of Albertson
Albertson, NY
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), all land.
Albertson is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 5,225 at the 2020 census.
Albertson/Searingtown
The boundary between Albertson & Searingtown is ill-defined, as they share the same post office and are unincorporated. In general, Searingtown refers to the area west of Searingtown Road and Albertson the area east of Willis Avenue. Searingtown School and the Searing-Roslyn United Methodist Church both use Albertson as their address.
How Albertson Formed
John Seren, the first European settler, arrived in the region in 1644. Townsend Albertson established a farm and gristmill and later, the community was named "Albertson" in his honor.
Roads and LIRR
In 1850, a road was built through Albertson on the lands of Isaac Underhill Willets. The road is still known as I U Willets Road. (Willets complained that Long Island has more roads than it would ever need). The Long Island Railroad designated an Albertson train station in 1864.
In 1908, the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway was built on the southern border of Albertson. In 1938, it was closed and replaced in 1940 by the Northern State Parkway, running along the northern border of Albertson.
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
In 1946, suburbanization began with a small development by William Levitt. The last farms were developed in the mid-1960s.
The Searingtown School (now in Albertson) was one of the schools involved in the landmark Supreme Court case Engel v. Vitale(1962), which disallowed government-directed prayers in public schools.
