The true history of Malverne goes back further than anyone knows. Located on the south shore of Long Island , our village has quite possibly existed for millions of years.

More than 10,000 years ago, much of Long Island was covered by glaciers. When the ice began to melt, it formed lakes, brooks, ponds, and streams. The glaciers also transported millions of tons of sand and gravel towards the oceans, building up what is now our south shore. Malverne rests upon this bed of sand and gravel.

Our water supply comes from a vast underground basin which extends beneath much of Long Island and runs two thousand feet deep in some places. With its proximity to the south shore, Malverne's water table is higher than in more northerly villages, and many residents can remember the once vigorously rushing brooks and ponds that occasionally overflowed their banks. The area where Hempstead Avenue and Franklin Avenue meet was once known as "Grassy Pond" and was a popular spot for ice skating during the winter.

Malverne is ideally situated, only 45 minutes from the heart of New York City, and within ten minutes of some of the world's most beautiful white sand beaches. We also enjoy the temperate Long Island climate - warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than nearby cities and suburbs.