Towns on Long Island like Baxter Estates/Port Washington

[Port North]

Originally Posted by OtisOtisOtis

From what I understand Great Neck is very Jewish and I wonder if we may feel a little bit like outsiders there. We're thinking the only other local areas that might work are Manhasset (and Flower Hill, Plandome, etc.). How do these areas stack up? Good options for us?

Great Neck is very Jewish, it's a nice town but you certainly won't find diversity there. The only real diversity there is within the Jewish faith itself. Yes, if you are not Jewish you will have trouble fitting in there.

Manhasset/Plandome is nice but it is heavily skewed toward those who work in the financial services industry. So if you don't work on Wall Street it might not be the best fit.

Both Manhasset and Great Neck are definitely more stuffy than Port.

Port is the place for you! Wide variety of people working in a wide variety of occupations all at the right price. Why are you fighting it?

[OtisOtisOtis]

Originally Posted by Port North

Great Neck is very Jewish, it's a nice town but you certainly won't find diversity there. The only real diversity there is within the Jewish faith itself. Yes, if you are not Jewish you will have trouble fitting in there.

Manhasset/Plandome is nice but it is heavily skewed toward those who work in the financial services industry. So if you don't work on Wall Street it might not be the best fit.

Both Manhasset and Great Neck are definitely more stuffy than Port.

Port is the place for you! Wide variety of people working in a wide variety of occupations all at the right price. Why are you fighting it?

All good points. I guess I just wanted to make sure we explored all the opines before committing. We even spent a day driving around westchester the other day -- some really pretty towns and houses, but it just feels sort of secluded and remote to me (even though my commute from a place like Scarsdale or rye would be even better for my job near grant central). Port just seems to fit really well for us. Thanks again for all the info and advice.

[OtisOtisOtis]

Not to beat a dead horse but should we be considering rockville center? I know nothing about it

[help home buyer]

I am looking to buy in PW and am new to the area. anyone have updated info? i needthe real scoop, particularly on the schools, daly, the terrace section - is that good?! and also how is parking for the train? is there a jewish population?

[Walter Greenspan]

Originally Posted by help home buyer

is there a jewish population?

You can ask The Community Synagogue, a Reform Congregation located in Sands Point ("Port Washington, NY 11050" mailing address).