110-480: New Rochelle, New York occupies an area of roughly 10.5 square miles in Southern Westchester County , bounded on the south by Long Island Sound ; on the west by Pelham Manor , Pelham and Eastchester ; on the north by Scarsdale ; and on the east by Scarsdale, Mamaroneck and Larchmont . For nearly two centuries from its settlement in 1688, New Rochelle was a quiet farming community with
220-465: A Council-Manager form of government . The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the city selected to carry out the directives of the Council. The Manager monitors the city's fiscal condition and enforces its ordinances and laws . The City Manager is involved in the discussion of all matters coming before Council yet has no final vote. The City Council is the legislative body consisting of
330-460: A public high school , two middle schools, six elementary schools, and one pre-k through second grade Early Childhood Center. On seven separate occasions, the City's schools have received the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education . New Rochelle High School is one of the most diverse high schools in the country; the student body represents over 60 countries from around
440-479: A 19-screen movie theater , an IMAX theater, an indoor ice-hockey arena, mini-golf , go karts, an arcade, restaurants, a hotel , loft-apartments and a mega supermarket . The complex was built on the site of the former New Rochelle Mall , which had opened in 1968. In 2014, New Rochelle's planning board approved $ 149 million in developments to three major sections of the city. The developments include restaurants, stores, hotels, an entertainment area, theaters and
550-506: A Wykagyl station nearby for potential commuters. The railroad was responsible for the growth of Wykagyl, its business district, and many of the large residential parks in the area. Main thoroughfares in Bonnie Crest include Belleau Drive, Fenimore Road, Broadfield Road, Mildred Parkway, Lovell Road, Taymill Road, and Victory Boulevard. This community, known as "Ward Acres," "Ward Acres Homes," or "Bonnie Crest Neighbors," lies adjacent to
660-481: A bustling water dependent commercial center. Its proximity to the Sound had resulted in a booming resort trade by the late 1800s and wealthy Manhattanites flocked to the city's shores for recreation and relaxation. In 1889, The Town and Village of New Rochelle were incorporated as one city with a population of 14,000 residents. Just three decades later, New Rochelle's population had grown to over 54,000, having become one of
770-595: A center of business, home to the corporate headquarters of Sidney Frank Importing, Blimpies, East River Savings Bank, and Somnia Anesthesia Services. The shoreline of New Rochelle measures 2.7 miles (4.3 km), but due to many irregularities and off-shore islands, the actual length of the waterfront is 9.3 miles (15.0 km). The city has a collection of parklands and nature preserves, with 102.5 acres (0.415 km ) of inland waters, 231.51 acres (0.9369 km ) of public park lands and 168 acres (0.68 km ) of park lets. Since 1932, New Rochelle has operated under
880-463: A chain of five-and-ten cent stores, gave property in Pelham Manor to St. Catharine's to serve as a separate “mission”. The mission evolved to become Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish, with its own church building. In 2014 it was announced that the two parishes would merge, with the newer, larger Our Lady of Perpetual Help building designated as the parish church. However, St. Catharine's Church in
990-500: A command vehicle. The Pelham Fire Department responds to approximately 800 emergency calls annually. St. Catharine's was originally a mission church of St Gabriel's parish in New Rochelle . In July 1896 a frame church was built in the newly incorporated village of Pelham on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Farrell. In December 1897 St. Catharine's became a separate parish with Rev. Francis P. McNichol as first pastor. A school
1100-450: A commercial ambulance service, Transcare Emergency Medical Ambulance Services , to provide dedicated ALS Ambulances to the city 24/7, 365. Two ambulances from Transcare EMS are stationed at two New Rochelle Fire Department firehouses in the southern and northern sections of the city. The New Rochelle Fire Department is sub-divided into two main divisions of operation: Fire and Emergency Operations, and Support Services. Each of these divisions
1210-461: A fire apparatus fleet of five engines, three ladders, one rescue, and numerous special, support, and reserve units. In addition to the five fire stations, the NRFD also operates a Fire Headquarters administrative building. The Town of New Rochelle formed its first professional police department in 1885, 14 years before the city incorporated in 1899. The Department currently has 186 sworn officers and
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#17327808878931320-520: A household in the town was $ 91,810 and the median income for a family was $ 112,339. Males had a median income of $ 74,760 versus $ 46,086 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 51,548. About 2.2% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over. Major employers in Pelham include Pico Electronics, Barksdale Home Care Services Corp., Pelham Public Schools ,
1430-457: A mile to the east. The region included land within both communities, including portions of what is now the eastern end of Beechmont as well as the southern part of Larchmont Woods . The Chatsworth - City Park Association is the neighborhood association that serves Chatsworth. The neighborhood includes Chatsworth Place, Ashland Street, East Place, and the eastern side of Crestview Street. A community located between North Avenue and Webster Avenue,
1540-523: A mixed-use waterfront area, and are expected to be completed within 10 years. Additional tax breaks ranging in the tens of millions of dollars have since been awarded by the city government to further the redevelopment of the downtown area. In March 2020, New Rochelle became one of the first reported centers for COVID-19 transmission in New York state during the 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak . On March 10, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered components of
1650-606: A public school in the City School District of New Rochelle that offers a humanities magnet program , is located in this neighborhood. The Halcyon Park neighborhood is located east of North Avenue, north of Fifth Avenue, and south of the Iona University campus. The neighborhood includes Belleview Place, Brookside Place, Durand Street, Halcyon Terrace, Howard Parkway, Hubert Place, Lorenz Avenue, President Street, Sidney Street, Treno Street, Koch Street, and
1760-408: A public school in the City School District of New Rochelle that offers a pre-kindergarten through Second grade magnet program, is located in this neighborhood. This neighborhood is an upscale residential 1980s development on the former private Bloomingdale estate. Bloomingdale Estates is located north of Wilmot Road and includes Country Ridge Road, Elmridge Drive, and Carriage Court. Located to
1870-667: A public school in the City School District of New Rochelle , is located alongside this neighborhood. Bordered by the Ward Acres Reserve on the west and Scarsdale Village to the east, the Pinebrook area includes the subsections of Pinebrook Estates, Pinebrook Hollow, Quaker Hills, Hillandale, Brookwood, Brookridge, and Cherry Lawn. New Rochelle, New York New Rochelle ( / ˌ nj uː r ə ˈ ʃ ɛ l / NEW -rə- SHEL ; in French : La Nouvelle-Rochelle )
1980-722: A total staff of more than 250. In 1993, the Department was certified as an accredited agency by the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Council. Special programs include community oriented policing through the 'Police and Community Together' (PACT) program, harbor patrol, and a bicycle patrol. Pelham, New York Pelham / p ɛ l ə m / is a suburban town in Westchester County , approximately 10 miles northeast of Midtown Manhattan . As of
2090-535: A variety of industries over the years, including: Thanhouser Film Studios , Terrytoons Studios , P.J. Tierney Diner Manufacturing , Flynn Burner Company, New York Seven Up (Joyce Beverages, Inc), RawlPlug, Inc., the Longines Symphonette Society, and Conran's USA. Manufacturing and warehousing has declined since the 1990s as industrial land near both exits from Interstate 95 have been converted to "big box" retailer use. New Rochelle remains
2200-470: A very diverse range of housing stock, composed of single-family and multi-family residences built from the 18th to the 21st centuries which are characteristic of various historic and modern North American architectural styles. Historic housing types particularly common in the city's older residential neighborhoods are of the Queen Anne , Tudor Revival , and Colonial Revival styles that were in vogue as
2310-480: Is 4 compared to the US average of 3. Violent crime (murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault) is 3, equal to the US average. While the formerly industrial downtown section is more densely developed, with condominiums, high rises, offices, shopping centers , affordable housing complexes, a medical center, nursing homes , two college campuses and an intermodal transportation hub,
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#17327808878932420-460: Is a city in Westchester County , New York , United States. It is a suburb of New York City , located approximately 17 miles (27 km) from Midtown Manhattan . In 2020, the city had a population of 79,726, making it the 7th-largest city and 22nd-most populous municipality in New York. This area was occupied by cultures of indigenous peoples for thousands of years. They made use of the rich resources of Long Island Sound and inland areas. By
2530-505: Is a grassroots movement to continue the consolidation of services in order to reduce taxes. Given the differences in debt levels, tax rates, population and tax base such a consolidation has been opposed by many Pelham Manor residents. Such a merger is unlikely under current conditions. For many years after 1916, Pelham was the headquarters of the Sanborn Map Company, which produced Sanborn maps . The Pelham Picture House
2640-627: Is a historic, early 20th century residential park. Kress Park is located along Kress Avenue, Woodbine Avenue, and Crosby Place, south of the Chauncey Estates neighborhood and east of the Glenwood Lake neighborhood. (Boundary: Webster Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Kress Avenue inclusive). An early community which included the City Park properties and various neighboring commercial Zones. Spanning two neighborhoods, this district
2750-405: Is a residential area located in the eastern portion of New Rochelle. The area is bordered by Stephensen Boulevard to the east and Downtown New Rochelle on the west. The neighborhood includes Lincoln Street, Jackson Street, Rhodes Street, Pratt Street, Monroe Street, and Adams Street. Homestead Park is generally considered to include the neighborhing developments of Homestead Place, along the street of
2860-510: Is an early 20th century residential park. New Rochelle High School , the public high school in the City School District of New Rochelle , is located alongside this neighborhood. Hutchinson Park is a small community located at the city's northern tip along the Eastchester Town border. The area consists of homes built primarily during the late 1950s through the 1970s. The homes reflect the mid-20th century ranch style. The neighborhood
2970-726: Is an important figure in the early histories of both New Rochelle and the United States. He arrived in America as a mercenary in the British Army and later became one of the most prominent merchants in New York. He was subsequently appointed acting-governor of the province; during his tenure he acted on behalf of the Huguenots . One condition of the sale was that Pell and his heirs would receive "one fatt calfe" on June 24 of every year thereafter, if demanded. The "fatt calfe"
3080-410: Is bounded on the south by Lincoln Avenue, on the east by Webster Avenue, on the north by Mayflower Avenue, and on the west by Pelham . A small section of the neighborhood extends north of Mayflower Avenue to include Troy Lane, and another section extends south of Lincoln Avenue to include a semi-circular section along Glenwood Avenue, Glenwood Place, and Oakdale Avenue. Daniel Webster Elementary School ,
3190-546: Is commanded by a Deputy Chief. The Fire and Emergency Operations Division is commanded by four Deputy Chiefs, one per shift/squad, who reports to the Chief of Department/Fire Commissioner. This division supervises the department's eight fire companies and 155 uniformed members. The NRFD currently operates out of five fire stations, located throughout the city, under the command of one Deputy Chief/Tour Commander per shift. The New Rochelle Fire Department also operates and maintains
3300-462: Is currently the site of a number of development projects spurred by the City's adoption of a Downtown Overlay Zone. Home Park was a residential neighborhood that has now been largely incorporated into the City's Downtown. Home Park is bounded by Main Street to the south, Huguenot Street to the north, Harrison Street to the west, and Echo Avenue to the east. The East End is an area bounded generally by
3410-610: Is defined as north of Eastchester Road in the western area of the City and north of Barnard Road in the eastern section. Most of the North End is served by the 10804 zip code in the area coterminous with the Wykagyl hamlet, while the farthest north part of the region is served by the Scarsdale 10583 zip code. Bayberry is an upper-middle-class neighborhood of ranch, split-level, and colonial style homes established in 1954. Located in
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3520-679: Is directly north of the New York City borough of the Bronx , and borders Eastchester , New Rochelle , and Mount Vernon . In 1654, Thomas Pell bought the area within the present-day town from the Siwanoy Indians. He named his manor "Pelham" in honor of his tutor, Pelham Burton. The Town of Pelham was part of Westchester County when it was established by the post-Revolution New York State legislature in 1788. It included all of City Island and present-day Pelham Bay Park east of
3630-525: Is home to many New York City commuters and has an active social community for its residents. The Bronx–Whitestone Bridge is approximately 8.5 miles (13.7 km) south of the town. It is also 13 miles (21 km) northeast of LaGuardia Airport and 19.5 miles (31.4 km) north of John F. Kennedy International Airport . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km ). It
3740-555: Is located along Charlotte Lane, Vivian Drive, and Frederick Lane. Residential neighborhood located along the western edge of the City and bounded by Eastchester Road on the south, Webster Avenue on the east, and the Hutchinson River on the west. The neighborhood contains a mixture of architectural types, generally dating from the 1920s, including a significant concentration of Colonial and Tudor Revival-style homes built onto small lots laid out in an overall grid pattern. Many of
3850-534: Is located at the southeastern point of continental New York State. It lies on the Long Island Sound , bordered on the west by Pelham , Pelham Manor and Eastchester , by Scarsdale to the north and east, and Mamaroneck and Larchmont to the east. The city lies 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the New York City border ( Pelham Bay Park in The Bronx ). According to the United States Census Bureau ,
3960-453: Is served by Westchester County Airport . Additionally, New Rochelle is easily accessed by New York City airports ( JFK , LaGuardia ), and New Jersey's Teterboro and Newark Airport . The New Rochelle Fire Department (NRFD) provides fire protection and first responder emergency medical services to the city of New Rochelle. The New Rochelle Fire Department responds to approximately 8,000 emergency calls annually. The city also contracts with
4070-569: Is served by the Maplewood-Rosedale neighborhood association and includes Seton Drive, Ralph Road, Gaby Lane, Short Lane, Rita Lane, and most of Surrey Drive. Also known as "Northridge," this neighborhood is a small residential community located west of the Wykagyl business district. The Northfield neighborhood includes Northfield Road, Chatham Road, Stratford Road, Old Orchard Road, Mereland Road, Edna Place, and Upland Road. Sometimes referred to as "Tom Paine Heights," this neighborhood
4180-474: Is the former Bergholtz Estate, which was sold to John Muir in the 1920s and was subsequently subdivided and built with homes built in the Colonial, Tudor and Mediterranean styles. Glenwood Lake is located near the Pelham line in the western portion of this area. Much of the activity of this area is centered on Webster School, a wonderful example of WPA construction during the 1930s. This Glenwood Lake neighborhood
4290-598: Is used as a major artery during the morning and evening commute. Most traffic via the Post Road is short distance or fairly local, yet vehicles have utilized Route 1 during times of heavy congestion on I-95 as a re-route. The city has a train station served by Metro North on the New Haven Line and Amtrak on the Northeast Corridor via its Northeast Regional train. The city is also served by
4400-589: The 2020 census , it had a population of 13,078, an increase from the 2010 census. Historically, Pelham was composed of five villages and became known as "the Pelhams". Pelham currently contains two independently incorporated villages : the Villages of Pelham and Pelham Manor . Approximately 35 minutes away from Grand Central Terminal by the Metro-North Railroad 's New Haven Line , Pelham
4510-651: The Bee-Line Bus System for local service. Adirondack Trailways provides interstate bus service. Rail transit began in New Rochelle around 1848, when the New York & New Haven opened their line along Long Island Sound. After the Civil War , proposals for new railroads reached new levels. Banking that the city would continue to grow northward, the New York, Westchester and Boston Railway Company
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4620-578: The Downtown to the west and I-95 to the north. The term "the East End" is often used to refer to the specific residential area bounded by U. S. 1 ( Post Road ) on the south, the Town of Mamaroneck on the east, Palmer Avenue on the north, and River Street on the west. The southern section of this residential area is a middle-class neighborhood with properties dating from the early 1900s onward. It contains
4730-550: The French and Indian War in North America between Britain and France. The settlement was named after La Rochelle, France , where many of the French refugees had come from. The people continued to speak French , and it was common practice for people in neighboring areas to send their children to New Rochelle to learn the language. In 1775, General George Washington stopped in New Rochelle on his way to assume command of
4840-471: The Glenwood Lake neighborhood and west of Webster Avenue, the French Ridge neighborhood is currently up for review as a National Historic District. The French Ridge neighborhood includes Risley Place, Wood Place, French Ridge, and the southern extent of Calhoun Avenue. Glenwood Lake is a neighborhood of relatively small lots with modest houses built during the 1920s and after. Included within this area
4950-562: The Hutchinson River . In 1889, the town was incorporated at its current boundaries. In 1891, the village of Pelham Manor incorporated. In 1896, the village of North Pelham and the village of Pelham incorporated. In 1975, the villages of North Pelham and Pelham merged, forming the present village of Pelham. The Village of Pelham and the Village of Pelham Manor share several services such as school and recreational activities. There
5060-500: The Hutchinson River Parkway . Interstate 95 serves as the main route through New Rochelle, with four exits directly serving the city. The Hutchinson River Parkway, which is designated for passenger vehicles only, runs through much of the city. Substantial congestion on the parkway occurs in both directions during the morning and evening rush-hour . The Boston Post Road, known as Main Street in downtown New Rochelle,
5170-535: The Larchmont Village border, the Pryor Manor neighborhood is a community characterized by stately Tudor and Mediterranean homes and winding roadways. The Pryor Manor Association is the neighborhood association that covers the New Rochelle portion of the neighborhood, which includes Pryor Manor Road, Dogwood Lane, Doherty Place, and Wildwood Circle. The Spencer Park neighborhood lies north and east of
5280-562: The Mayor and six council members. The Mayor serves as the presiding officer of the Council. Since 1993, the City has had six council districts, with one council member elected from and by each district. The Council functions to set policy, approve the annual budget , appoint the City Manager and City Clerk, and enact local laws , resolutions & ordinances. The city is served by the City School District of New Rochelle , which operates
5390-571: The New York Air National Guard and New York Army National Guard to institute a one-mile radius containment area centered around the Young Israel of New Rochelle synagogue in the Wykagyl section of the City in an attempt to stem the spread of the virus. The implementation of this containment area, which covered multiple neighborhoods in New Rochelle and extended into parts of the neighboring Town of Eastchester , marked
5500-713: The New York Athletic Club , and the De Cicco & Sons grocery. Other companies based in Pelham include Archie Comics . Pelham Town is within the Pelham Union Free School District . Pelham is home to four elementary schools (two located in each village), one middle school, and one high school. The elementary schools are Hutchinson, Colonial, Siwanoy, and Prospect Hill. Pelham Middle School and Pelham Memorial High School gather students for all of Pelham. These are all part of
5610-502: The Pelham Union Free School District . There are also several private and religious based schools. Since 1948 (and as of 1997), New York City has paid the district to educate children who live in Bronx Manor, as doing so is less expensive than sending school buses there. The Village of Pelham Fire Department has 10 firefighters and five lieutenants, using one fire station. The fleet has two engines, one ladder, one utility unit, and
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#17327808878935720-726: The Sun Haven neighborhood along the Mamaroneck Town border. Adjoining Homestead Park, this community was formerly Crystal Lake, a large body of water once used to supply much of New York City with ice. The lake was later filled in after concerns of mosquito-borne disease developing in its stagnant water. The neighborhood lies mostly east of Stephenson Boulevard and includes Petersville Road, Lispenard Avenue, High Street, Sherman Street, Halligan Street, Dearborn Street, Lyons Place, Hertford Street, Pembroke Street, Grant Street, Merton Street, Jefferson Street, and Madison Street. Along with
5830-464: The Ward Acres forest and preservation area. William B. Ward Elementary School , a public school in the City School District of New Rochelle , is located alongside this neighborhood. This neighborhood is a 1950s residential development of single family homes in the northern section of the city. The north end property was once the "Great", Daisy Farms, a working farm and equestrian estate (home to
5940-507: The census of 2000, New Rochelle had a population of 72,182 people, 24,275 occupied households, and 17,546 families living in the city. The population density was 6,973.5 inhabitants per square mile (2,692.5/km ). There were 26,995 housing units at an average density of 2,608.0 per square mile (1,007.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 68% White , 19% African American , 0.20% Native American , 4% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 6% from other races , and 3% from two or more races. 20% of
6050-563: The 17th century, the historic Lenape bands, who spoke a language in the Algonquian family, were prominent in the area. Their territory extended from the coastal areas of western present-day Connecticut, Long Island and south through New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware. In 1654, the Siwanoy Indians, a band of Lenape (also known as the Delaware by English colonists), sold land to English settler Thomas Pell . Some 33 families established
6160-415: The 19th century, however, New York City was a destination from the mid-century on by waves of immigration , principally from Ireland and Germany. More established American families left New York City and moved into this area. Although the original Huguenot population was rapidly shrinking in relative size, through ownership of land, businesses, banks, and small manufactures, they retained a predominant hold on
6270-767: The Army of the United Colonies in Massachusetts. In 1776 the British Army briefly occupied sections of New Rochelle and Larchmont. Following British victory in the Battle of White Plains , New Rochelle became part of a "Neutral Ground" for General Washington to regroup his troops. After the Revolutionary War ended in 1784, patriot Thomas Paine was given a farm in New Rochelle for his service to
6380-477: The Chauncey Estates area consists of older homes zoned from the early 1900s. The Chauncey Estates Neighborhood Association serves the area east of Glenwood Lake and west of Halcyon Park and includes Chauncey Avenue, Hilltop Avenue, Leffingwell Place, Schudy Place, Thomas Place, and parts of Clinton Avenue, Clove Road, Coligni Avenue, Mount Joy Place, North Avenue, and Webster Avenue. Located south of
6490-488: The City Realty Company. The neighborhood is centered on Beechmont Lake, created in 1902 by damming Pine Brook. Beechmont lies on the eastern side of New Rochelle, bordering the town of Mamaroneck . Rochelle Heights is immediately to the south of Beechmont, while Forest Heights , Forest Knolls , and Paine Heights are to the north and Larchmont Woods and Forest Knolls are to the northeast. North Avenue forms
6600-479: The City of New Rochelle and the Town of Mamaroneck. The New Rochelle section includes Premium Point, Central Drive, and East Drive. This area spans the border with the neighboring Village of Larchmont. The homes here range from 2 - 20 million dollars. Premium Point Park is waterfront community on Echo Bay between the gated Premium Point community on the east and the campus of Salesian High School and Five Islands Park on
6710-428: The City's North End and north of New Rochelle's Downtown, the central area contains some of the City's oldest planned neighborhoods as well as New Rochelle's City Hall. This entirety of this region is served by the 10801 zip code. Chatsworth is a middle-class residential neighborhood adjacent to the City Park athletic fields. The area of 'Chatsworth' originated along the Town of Mamaroneck/City of New Rochelle border half
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#17327808878936820-696: The City's only row houses, located on Stephenson Boulevard. Much of the area was originally owned by inventor John Stephenson and for some years early in the twentieth century was the home to workers involved with the Thanhouser Movie Studios nearby on Main Street. Hazlehurst Park, also known as "Emerson Estates," is an early 20th century residential park situated along the Mamaroneck /New Rochelle border. Hazelhurst Park includes Emerson Avenue, Moran Place, Chester Avenue, and Emerson Point. Homestead Park, also known as "New Rochelle Homestead,"
6930-726: The Great Depression and World War II. The Berne Construction Company of White Plains acquired the property in 1951 on which it constructed over 300 single family ranch style homes of spacious lots. A 12-acre parcel was acquired by the City for a North End School, the present day George M. Davis Elementary School . The Daisy Farms neighborhood includes Cerreta Lane, Darling Avenue, Dora Lane, Gladstone Road, Iselin Drive, Lambert Lane, Leslie Place, Old Farm Road, Retiro Lane, Turner Drive, and parts of Daisy Farms Drive, Grand Boulevard, Hutchinson Boulevard, Rogers Drive, and Wilmot Road. One of
7040-603: The Highland region of Scotland and identified by Scottish names such as Aberfoyle, Calton, Inverness, and Perth, the new roads were lined with spacious lots on which large single-family homes were built. The Highland Park neighborhood includes Perth Avenue, Argyle Avenue, Calton Road, Braemar Avenue, Glenfruin Avenue, Glenorchy Place, Errol Place, Inverness Road, Apline Road, Aberfoyle Road, Portnellan Avenue, Calton Lane, Cameron Place, Lomond Place, and Brewster Terrace. Huguenot Park
7150-728: The Homestead Park neighborhood, Stephenson Park is served by the East End Civic Association. Bordered by Boston Post Road and Palmer avenue, the Sun Haven neighborhood is located at the eastern edge New Rochelle along the Mamaroneck Town border. Sun Haven includes Sunhaven Drive, Evergreen Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Lasalle Drive, Wilson Drive, and Harding Drive. The neighborhood is served by the Sun Haven Association. The North End of New Rochelle
7260-561: The Hutchinson Riding Academy), situated east of the old Wilmot Road leading to Scarsdale . The farm, owned by Adrian Iselin, Jr., became the centerpiece of the Adelin Property Corporation - hundreds of adjacent acres amassed by the millionaire in the 1920s in preparation for new development following the community's steady growth northward. This, however, did not happen for several decades due to
7370-583: The age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.29. 19,312 residents of New Rochelle were enrolled in school, with 2,743 in pre-school or kindergarten, 8,105 in elementary school, 3,704 in high school and 5,030 in college or graduate school. Out of 42,872 individuals over
7480-543: The age of 25, 20% (9,766) had no high school diploma , 23% (11,325) were high school graduates, 14% (6,710) achieved some level of college education, 5% (2,347) held an associate degree, 19% (9,120) held a bachelor's degree and 20% (9,604) possessed a graduate or other advanced degree. The working population was 35,262, 95.7% of whom were employed. The occupational breakdown had 42% working in 'management', 25% working in 'sales', 17% in 'services', 8% in 'construction', and 7% in 'production and transport'. The average daily commute
7590-470: The cause of independence. The farm, totaling about 300 acres (1.2 km ), had been confiscated from its owners by the state of New York due to their Tory activities. The first national census of 1790 shows New Rochelle with 692 residents. Some 136 were African American , including 36 who were freemen ; the remainder were enslaved . Through the 18th century, New Rochelle had remained a modest village that retained an abundance of agricultural land. During
7700-492: The city experienced its first period of great growth during the Gilded Age era. Brownstones, townhomes, red brick apartment buildings, and modern mid-rise residential blocks are defining elements of the urban southwestern quarter of the city. With a population approaching 80,000 residents, New York State law dictates that the city provide an adequate amount of affordable housing units. The city has been working to replace
7810-568: The city has a total area of 13.2 square miles (34.3 km ). The city has a roughly triangular shape, approximately 10 miles (16 km) from north to south and 1.5 miles (2 km) from east to west at its widest point. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 79,726 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 44.4% White , 18.9% Black, 1.1% Native American/Alaska Native, 4.9% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 18.9% from some other race and 11.5% from two or more races. 32.9% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. As measured by
7920-552: The city, earning New Rochelle the sobriquet "City of Homes". In 1909, Edwin Thanhouser established Thanhouser Film Corporation . Thanhouser's Million Dollar Mystery was one of the first serial motion pictures. In 1923, New Rochelle resident Anna Jones became the first African-American woman to be admitted to the New York State Bar. Poet and resident James J. Montague captured the image of New Rochelle at
8030-498: The city, more than neighboring Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Scarsdale combined. The total number of households surpasses 26,000, more than that of neighboring Pelham, Pelham Manor, Eastchester, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck and Larchmont combined. The city is served by zip-codes 10801, 10802, 10804, 10805 and 10583, with a small number of New Rochelle homes served by 10538. New Rochelle - maps: road • satellite • terrain Located south of
8140-534: The community of La Nouvelle-Rochelle ( French pronunciation: [la nuvɛl ʁɔʃɛl] ) in 1688. Many of them were artisans and craftsmen from La Rochelle, France . A monument containing the names of these settlers stands in Hudson Park, the original landing point of the Huguenots. In 1689, Pell officially deeded 6,100 acres (25 km ) for the establishment of a Huguenot community. Jacob Leisler
8250-659: The country's most expensive residential real estate can be found in New Rochelle as well: The Wykagyl 10804 postal code covering much of the City's North End is ranked on Forbes magazine's annual '500 most expensive zip-codes' list, with an average household income of $ 199,061 and an average home price over $ 752,000. In the city's southern end, homes in the gated waterfront enclave Premium Point can cost anywhere from $ 2 to $ 20 million. The Downtown and South End , in contrast, are quite densely populated, with many multi-family residential complexes and high rise apartment buildings. There are more than 11,500 single family units within
8360-538: The early twentieth century, located south of the Broadview section of the Paine Heights neighborhood. Most homes in this area date from the teens and 1920s. The area is characterized by estate-scale homes on large lots. Architectural styles prevalent within this area include Colonial Revival, English Tudor Revival and French Norman Revival. Forest Heights is bounded by North Avenue to the west, Paine Heights to
8470-539: The east. Pinebrook Boulevard runs directly west of Bayberry, and the eastern edge of the neighborhood lies on the Mamaroneck Town border. The Bayberry neighborhood includes Bayberry Lane, Pine Park Drive, Woodhollow Lane, Highridge Road, Old Country Road, Split Rock Lane, Woodcut Lane, Stony Run, and Hunt Path. Eugene Lambden and his brother John planned the first part of the Beechmont neighborhood in 1902 for
8580-575: The eastern side of the former reservoir ' Lake Isle ', the community consists of lakefront homes and estates and continues into neighboring Eastchester as well. Larchmont Woods is a community located north and east of the Beechmont neighborhood and south of the Leatherstocking trail, along the Mamaroneck Town border. Forest Avenue is a main artery that runs through the three smaller neighborhoods within this area. This area of New Rochelle
8690-973: The existing Weyman Avenue Projects with more community-centered, townhouse-style housing units. Within the greater city borders are many established neighborhoods and subsections, several of which are larger in both size and population than neighboring villages of Larchmont, Bronxville and Pelham Manor. The public community areas most noted include: Bayberry, Beechmont, Bloomingdale Estates, Bonnie Crest, Daisy Farms, Davenport Neck , Echo Manor, Forest Heights, Forest Knolls, French Ridge, Glen Island, Glenwood Lake, Lake Isle , Larchmont Woods, Northfield, Paine Heights, Pinebrook, Premium Point Park, Quaker Ridge, Residence Park , Rochelle Heights, San Souci, Scarsdale Downs, Shore Road, Sutton Manor, Vaneck Estates, Ward Acres, Wilmot Woods and Wykagyl . Brookridge, Riviera Shores, Premium Point, Pinebrook Hollow, Kensington Woods, and Cherry Lawn are gated neighborhoods accessible only by those immediate residents. New Rochelle has been home to
8800-562: The extreme western boundary. The Beechmont neighborhood includes Beechmont Drive, Montgomery Circle, Lester Place, The Esplanade, Pryer Terrace, Pryer Place, Overlook Circle, Pell Place, Beechmont Place, Hillside Lane, Hillside Crescent, Barnard Road, Rockledge Place, Melrose Drive, Eck Place, Aviemore Drive, Glenbrook Drive, Stone Cabin Road, Normandy Lane, Acorn Lane, Dell Way, and parts of Pinebrook Boulevard, Forest Avenue, Woodlawn Avenue, and Mountain Avenue. Henry Barnard Early Childhood Center ,
8910-486: The first fire service in 1861. In 1899, a bill creating the New Rochelle City Charter was signed by Governor Theodore Roosevelt . It was through this bill that the Village and Town of New Rochelle were joined into one municipality. In 1899, Michael J. Dillon narrowly defeated Hugh A. Harmer to become New Rochelle's first mayor . The recently established city charter designated a board of aldermen as
9020-441: The first use in the state of New York of social distancing measures and the closure of schools, houses of worship, and other institutions to combat the spread of the pandemic. Large gathering places including schools and places of worship were declared closed, while National Guard troops were deployed to provide logistical support such as assistance with the distribution of food and the disinfection of public areas. New Rochelle
9130-614: The former home of the Founding Father, is located in this neighborhood. The Paine Heights neighborhood includes Paine Avenue, Broadview Avenue, Lyncroft Road, Longvue Avenue, Sicard Avenue, and Bayeau Road. Pineridge is a neighborhood located in northern end of the city adjacent to Ward Acres and Wykagyl Estates . The area features large ranch-style homes constructed in the 1960s. The Pineridge neighborhood includes Sussex Road, Alfred Lane, Avis Drive, Sara Lane, Fieldmere Street, and Albert Leonard Road. Albert Leonard Middle School ,
9240-414: The legislative unit with two members to be elected from each of four wards and 10 elected from the city at-large . By 1900, New Rochelle had a population of 14,720. Throughout the city, farms, estates, and wooded homesteads were bought up by realty and development companies. Planned residential neighborhoods such as Rochelle Park , one of the first planned communities in the country, soon spread across
9350-448: The most sought after suburban communities in the country. The community's expansion of infrastructure and neighborhoods kept pace with the mushrooming population. These early suburban neighborhoods were extremely popular with commuters, a new segment of American society choosing to live outside of the urban center and travel in daily for work. Developers immediately set to the task of providing them with fine homes and desirable communities on
9460-534: The north of Wykagyl's business district, development in this area was first conceived in 1910 when "Upper Rochelle" was entirely farmland. The small hamlet of Cooper's Corner served as the satellite to the downtown area for farmers living in the area. The real estate group that purchased all of the farmland to create the neighborhood were motivated by the construction of the New York-Westchester-Boston Railroad line and creation of
9570-425: The north, and the Beechmont neighborhood to the south and east. The Forest Heights neighborhood includes Elk Avenue, Crawford Terrace, Antler Place, Forest Place, Forest Circle, and the portion of Forest Avenue west of Pinebrook Boulevard. A residential area located in the Wykagyl section of northern New Rochelle, the area is bordered by Wykagyl Crossways on the north, Interlaken on the west, Huguenot Park on
9680-560: The northern end of the city, the community originally attracted attention as the only new home colony in Westchester with its own recreation facilities including swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, a playground and day camp, and a clubhouse. Sheldrake Lake nature preserve and adjacent Goodliffe Pond border the community on the north while the Leatherstocking Nature Trail and woodlands border it on
9790-529: The northern extent of Brookdale Avenue. The Hillcrest neighborhood is bounded by Fifth Avenue to the south, Halcyon Park to the west, Chatsworth to the east, and Beechmont to the north. Huguenot Heights is a neighborhood located east of Webster Avenue and south of the Huguenot Park neighborhood. The neighborhood includes Fern Street, Faneuil Place, Rotunno Place, and sections of Hillside Avenue, Irving Place, Clinton Avenue, and Gramercy Place. Kress Park
9900-413: The political and social life of the town. The 1820 Census showed 150 African-Americans residing in New Rochelle, six of whom were still enslaved . The state abolished slavery by degrees: children of enslaved mothers were born free, and all enslaved people were freed by 1827. In 1857 the Village of New Rochelle was established within the borders of the Town of New Rochelle. A group of volunteers created
10010-564: The population was West Indian . According to the New Rochelle Police Department, New Rochelle is the safest city of its size in New York State and the fifth-safest city of its size in the United States. The majority of crimes committed within New Rochelle are non-violent property crimes, including burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft , and arson. Property crime, on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 10,
10120-443: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males. There were 26,189 households, out of which 32.7% had children under
10230-413: The rest of the city consists of sprawling residential neighborhoods. There are more than 11,500 single-family houses within the city, more than that of neighboring Larchmont, Mamaroneck, and Scarsdale combined. The total number of separate households surpasses 26,000, more than that of neighboring Pelham , Pelham Manor , Eastchester , Scarsdale , Mamaroneck and Larchmont combined. The city contains
10340-468: The same name, and Pine Park, along Acorn Terrace and Fir Place, which were clipped by the expansion of Palmer Avenue south of I-95 . Along with the Stephenson Park neighborhood, Homestead Park is served by the East End Civic Association. Premium Point is an exclusive, gated community in the southeastern end of the City on the Long Island Sound . The Premium Point neighborhood is divided between
10450-558: The south, and Paine Heights on the east. The area is situated just north of the Mahlstedt family's ice lakes which operated at North Avenue and Eastchester Road through the early 1900s. The surrounding land remained as undeveloped meadows and farmland through the turn of the Twentieth Century when planning for Highland Park began. Maps from 1901 display sections of farmland crisscrossed by lines representing streets. Named for
10560-635: The streets contain speculative houses built by contractors and developers of the day. A small number of homes from the City's early history are found within this area, remnants from the era prior to the creation of residential neighborhoods through subdivision. Included among these is the Parcot-Drake House. This neighborhood is a gated community in the north-western section of the city adjacent to Bonnie Crest , Lake Isle and Eastchester . The area consists of modern colonial homes which range from 1 - 1.8 million dollars (as per 2012). Located along
10670-502: The time in his 1926 poem "Queen City of the Sound". In 1930, New Rochelle recorded a population of 54,000, up from 36,213 only ten years earlier. During the 1930s, New Rochelle was the wealthiest city per capita in New York state and the third wealthiest in the country. By the end of the century, the Metro North railroad station was rebuilt along with a $ 190 million entertainment complex, nicknamed New Roc City , which featured
10780-557: The town was 87.33% White , 4.57% Black or African American , 0.08% Native American , 3.96% Asian , 1.82% from other races and 2.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.02% of the population. There were 4,149 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 23.1% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who
10890-632: The two northernmost neighborhoods in New Rochelle, Dorchester Hills is bordered on the south by Wilmot Woods , on the west by Scarsdale Downs and Scarsdale Park , and on the north and east by the Heathcote section of the Village of Scarsdale . The Dorchester Hills neighborhood includes Dorchester Road, Severn Street, Morris Lane South, Wiltshire Road, Abbey Close, Malvern Lane, Baldwin Lane, and parts of Wilmot Road. The Forest Heights development dates from
11000-405: The waiting large tracts of farmland. Beginning with the southern tier of town, planned residential communities spread across the City, ultimately earning it the nickname "City of Homes". The natural beauty and diverse geography of the area greatly influenced the primarily residential development of throughout most of the city, evidenced by the more than fifty 'residential parks' found today. Some of
11110-482: The west. The Premium Point Park Association, founded in 1922, is a dues-paying association that provides and maintains upkeep on its common properties including park land along the shore, recreational space, and docks for waterfront access. The neighborhood includes Cherry Avenue, Highview Avenue, Seaview Avenue, Hawthorne Drive, Agar Drive, and Dock Pathway Street. Located on the Pryer Marshes and Wetlands along
11220-716: The world. The school offers over 240 courses including honors, research and advanced placement courses. Libraries are operated by the New Rochelle Public Library System which is part of the county-wide Westchester Library System . The Japanese Weekend School of New York , a Japanese weekend school , has its offices in New Roc City in New Rochelle. As of 2006, the school had about 800 students, including Japanese citizens, and Japanese Americans , at locations in Westchester County and Long Island . Major highways include Interstate 95 and
11330-482: Was 30 minutes, with 60% driving to work, 12% carpooling, 18% traveling via public-transportation and 7% using other means. According to the 2007 Census Bureau estimates, the median income for a household in the city was $ 64,756 and the median income for a family was $ 88,004. About 9.8% of the population lived below the poverty line. According to the American Community Survey in 2018, 5.2% of
11440-450: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.31. In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64 and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males. The median income for
11550-579: Was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. The book, The Haunted History of Pelham, New York , documents the history of Pelham and the region, including ghost stories. As of the census of 2000, there were 12,107 people, 4,149 households and 3,190 families residing in the town. The population density was 5,523.4 people per square mile (2,132.6 people/km ). There were 4,246 housing units at an average density of 1,976.4 per square mile (763.1/km ). The racial makeup of
11660-494: Was commemorated in the New Rochelle 250th Anniversary half dollar , minted in 1937. Pell's descendants did not request a calf until the 1950s. Since then, there have been occasional "fatt calfe" ceremonies. Of all the Huguenot settlements in America founded with the intention of being distinctly French colonies, New Rochelle most clearly fulfilled such plans. The colony attracted French refugees until as late as 1760, during
11770-493: Was developed on the 320 acres of land presented as a gift to Thomas Paine for his service in the American Revolution . This area became an early 20th century residential development of large homes along wide boulevards. Paine Heights is located north of Forest Heights and south of Wykagyl Park , between North Avenue and Pinebrook Boulevard. The Thomas Paine Cottage , a museum and historical center created out of
11880-465: Was established in 1904, staffed by the Sisters of St. Francis. At the end of the school year in 1983 St. Catharine's School closed bringing to an end 75 years of Catholic education in the parish. The school building was converted to a Parish Center to provide space for Religious Education classes, parish activities and groups to meet. A new church was dedicated in 1909. In 1936 W. T. Grant , who owned
11990-611: Was established to serve the large populations moving to the suburbs. Two main lines were built as part of the NYW&;B; the Port Chester line and the White Plains line. While the populations of some communities served by the NYW&B did grow between 1912 and 1937, the growth was not sufficient or fast enough to provide adequate business for the railroad, and service was discontinued on December 31, 1937. Westchester County
12100-688: Was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The Downtown area of New Rochelle is located north of the South End , west of the East End , and east of the West End . Huguenot Street and Main Street run through the middle of the Downtown and form the New Rochelle portion of U.S. Route 1 . Unlike the other regions of the City, the Downtown contains primarily apartment buildings and retail space rather than residential parks. The area
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