Westbury

Founded by Quakers in 1700, Westbury has always been a center of tolerance and diversity. The original founders freed their slaves and helped them build local institutions. A wave of Italian immigrants settled in Westbury and many of their descendants still live in town. Westbury is also home to the large and architecturally striking Long Island Islamic Center, recognized by the Huffington Post and Next Avenue as one of the top spiritual sites in the United States. In 2016, the town received a $10 million grant from the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Today the town is gaining a reputation as an arts and cultural destination. A variety of ethnic restaurants and shopping can be found along Post Avenue. The Mall at the Source is also located in town making access to shopping of every type convenient for Westbury residents.