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65-651: David Wallace-Wells was born in 1982, in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, and then spent his later childhood and teenage years in Riverdale . His maternal grandparents were German Jews who fled Nazi Germany in 1939. His father was an academic and his mother worked as a kindergarten teacher in East Harlem . His brother, Benjamin Wallace-Wells, is a staff writer for The New Yorker . Wallace-Wells attended

130-712: A New York City Fire Department (FDNY) fire station, Engine Co. 52/Ladder Co. 52, at 4550 Henry Hudson Parkway East. Engine Co. 52/Ladder Co. 52 is the only firehouse in Riverdale and the northernmost fire station operated by the FDNY. As of 2018 , preterm births are slightly more common in Riverdale than in other places citywide, though births to teenage mothers are less common. In Riverdale, there were 89 preterm births per 1,000 live births (compared to 87 per 1,000 citywide), and 13.1 births to teenage mothers per 1,000 live births (compared to 19.3 per 1,000 citywide). Riverdale has

195-583: A bridge across Spuyten Duyvil Creek and charge tolls. "King's Bridge", located roughly south of and parallel to where West 230th Street lies today, opened in 1693. Early in its residential development, Riverdale was a 19th-century estate district where many of Manhattan's moguls built their country estates; for example, in northern Riverdale, what is now Fieldston was part of the estate of Major Joseph Delafield , who purchased 250 acres (100 ha) in 1829, and named it after his family's estate in England. At

260-627: A different Riverdale synagogue and the 1989 firebombing of the Riverdale Press . On July 26, 2010, the National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado had hit Riverdale the day before. There were no fatalities, but seven people were injured. On December 1, 2013, a train derailment near Spuyten Duyvil station resulted in four deaths and over 70 injuries, of which 11 were critical. Riverdale covers about 3 square miles (7.8 km ) in area. It has one of

325-580: A fortune. Beginning in 1672 Philipse and some partners started acquiring land in what was to become lower Westchester County, New York . When the British took over the Dutch colony in 1674, Philipse pledged his allegiance to the Crown and was rewarded with a title and manorship for his holdings, which ultimately grew to some 81 sq mi (210 km ). Serving later on the governor's executive council, he

390-534: A known trading partner of Madagascar pirate-merchants such as Adam Baldridge and Edward Welch , employing traders like Thomas Mostyn and John Thurber to make the New York-to-Madagascar voyages. In the 1690s, Baldridge supplied many of the slaves traded and owned by the Philipse family; in return Philipse sent Baldridge guns, alcohol, and other supplies much in demand by pirates. Philipse

455-664: A layout adapted to the topography" are present in the area. In 1928, Genevieve Ludlow Griscom, who was a member of a small religious group called the Outer Court of the Order of the Living Christ, built a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m ) mansion at 360 West 253rd Street – also addressed as 5200 Longview Place – for the express purpose of housing Jesus Christ when the Second Coming occurred. After being derelict for

520-702: A non-fatal assault rate of 40 per 100,000 people, Riverdale's rate of violent crimes per capita is less than that of the city as a whole. The incarceration rate of 225 per 100,000 people is lower than that of the city as a whole. Riverdale is known for having some of the lowest crime rates in New York City. The 50th Precinct has a lower crime rate than in the 1990s, with crimes across all categories having decreased by 69.9% between 1990 and 2022. The precinct reported three murders, 22 rapes, 185 robberies, 213 felony assaults, 126 burglaries, 695 grand larcenies, and 288 grand larcenies auto in 2022. Riverdale contains

585-459: A number of years under successive owners, the mansion was bought in 1987 by entrepreneur Jerry Galuten, who renovated it into an even more opulent 17 room home. After being on- and off-the market for eight years, with an asking price as high as $ 15 million, the house sold in January 2017 for $ 6.25 million. As the 20th century progressed, upscale apartment buildings and smaller houses were added to

650-906: A part of the New York City Department of Education . The public elementary schools are the Spuyten Duyvil School (P.S. 24) and the Robert J. Christen School (P.S. 81). There is one zoned public middle and high school in Riverdale: M.S./H.S 141, the Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy . Nearby public high schools that serve the community include the Bronx High School of Science , a specialized high school ; John F. Kennedy High School Campus , consisting of four separate high schools; and

715-435: A relatively average population of residents who are uninsured . In 2018, this population of uninsured residents was estimated to be 16%, higher than the citywide rate of 12%. The concentration of fine particulate matter , the deadliest type of air pollutant , in Riverdale is 0.0075 milligrams per cubic metre (7.5 × 10  oz/cu ft), more than the city average. Ten percent of Riverdale residents are smokers , which

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780-516: A similar rate of college-educated residents to the rest of the city as of 2018 . While 45% of residents age 25 and older have a college education or higher, 18% have less than a high school education and 37% are high school graduates or have some college education. By contrast, 26% of Bronx residents and 43% of city residents have a college education or higher. The percentage of Riverdale students excelling in math rose from 21% in 2000 to 48% in 2011, and reading achievement increased from 28% to 33% during

845-534: Is less than the city's average of 87%. In 2018, 83% of residents described their health as "good", "very good", or "excellent", higher than the city's average of 78%. For every supermarket in Riverdale, there are 10 bodegas . The nearest hospitals are James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Kingsbridge Heights, North Central Bronx Hospital and Montefiore Medical Center in Norwood . Riverdale

910-399: Is located within two ZIP Codes . The area north of Manhattan College Parkway and 239th Street is in 10471, while the area south of these two streets is in 10463. While 10471 is entirely in Riverdale, 10463 also covers the adjacent neighborhoods of Kingsbridge, Bronx , and Marble Hill, Manhattan . The United States Postal Service operates three post offices nearby: Riverdale generally has

975-402: Is lower than the city average of 14% of residents being smokers. In Riverdale, 24% of residents are obese , 12% are diabetic , and 28% have high blood pressure —compared to the citywide averages of 24%, 11%, and 28% respectively. In addition, 21% of children are obese, compared to the citywide average of 20%. Eighty-six percent of residents eat some fruits and vegetables every day, which

1040-519: Is optimistic about the earth's environmental future but remains cautious. He has said that no matter the degree of environmental damage, "it will always be the case that the next decade could contain more warming, and more suffering, or less warming and less suffering." His best known work is " The Uninhabitable Earth ", an article published July 9, 2017 in New York magazine. Although the essay received mixed to negative criticism from many scientists, it

1105-737: Is represented by Democrat Ritchie Torres . Riverdale is part of 34th district of the New York State Senate , represented by a Democrat, and the 81st Assembly district, represented by Democrat Jeffrey Dinowitz . In the New York City Council , Riverdale is part of District 11 , represented by Democrat Eric Dinowitz . Riverdale is patrolled by the 50th Precinct of the NYPD , located at 3450 Kingsbridge Avenue. The 50th Precinct ranked 13th safest out of 69 patrol areas for per-capita crime in 2010. As of 2018 , with

1170-630: Is served by the 1 train of the New York City Subway , at the following stations: Riverdale is also served by the following Bee-Line Bus System routes, which run to Westchester County : Metro-North commuter railroad service is available at two stations, both on the Hudson Line : the Spuyten Duyvil station at Edsall Avenue and the Riverdale station between West 254th and 255th Streets. Hudson Rail Link connects

1235-583: Is the primary north–south thoroughfare through Riverdale. The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community District 8 , and its ZIP Codes include 10463 and 10471. The area is patrolled by the 50th Precinct of the New York City Police Department . Legend states that in 1664, Anthony Van Corlaer (later determined to be a fictional character) died while attempting to swim across the Harlem River from nearby Spuyten Duyvil . In

1300-524: Is unprecedented, and Wallace‑Wells opines that "the world's vanguard infrastructure is failing in today's climate, which is the most benign we will ever see again". Riverdale, Bronx Riverdale is a residential neighborhood in the northwestern portion of the New York City borough of the Bronx . Riverdale, which had a population of 47,850 as of the 2000 United States Census , contains

1365-552: The Colony of Connecticut . Philip Philipse , the eldest and heir to the Manor, hereditary title, and family commercial holdings, died in either 1699 or 1700. By predeceasing his father, the legacy that would have gone to Philip bypassed him and was distributed between Adolphus and Philip's son, Frederick Philipse II . By the terms of Frederick Philipse's last will and testament, dated 26 October 1700, proved 1702, Adolphus received all

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1430-717: The SAR Academy (an elementary school), the SAR High School , and Kinneret Day School (pre-K through 8th). Yeshivas include the Yeshiva of Telshe Alumni , Yeshiva Ohavei Torah, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and Yeshivat Maharat . Catholic elementary schools in the area are Visitation School, St. Gabriel's School, and St. Margaret of Cortona School , where President John F. Kennedy received his Confirmation . The area also has several preschools including BedRock Preschool, Kinneret Day School 's Nursery and Pre-K programs,

1495-675: The Spuyten Duyvil Creek , the Croton River , the Hudson River, and the Bronx River . Philipse was granted a royal charter in 1693, creating the Manor of Philipsburg, and making him first lord of the manor. Along with the three other main manors of the colony— Rensselaerswyck , Cortlandt , and Livingston —Philipsburg created one of the richest and most powerful families in the colony. After swearing allegiance to

1560-653: The University of Chicago for one year and then transferred to, and then graduated from, Brown University in 2004 with a degree in history. He is married to Risa Needleman. The couple, who live in downtown Manhattan, has two daughters. Wallace-Wells is currently on staff at the New York Times with a weekly opinion newsletter and monthly long-form essays in The New York Times Magazine . His work has appeared in New York magazine, where he

1625-476: The 21st century, Fieldston, a privately owned community, was one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in New York City. Leland Weintraub, the commissioner who moved for the district's creation, noted that "most of the features commonly associated with the American romantic suburb of the mid-19th century", including "a picturesque site, landscaping and architecture; connection to the city by accessible transportation and

1690-638: The Arbor and Morningside, but it only operates on weekdays on an hourly schedule. The shuttle formerly also served the 231st Street station , but has since been cut back to only serve the Arbor. A Pulitzer-Prize-winning weekly newspaper, the Riverdale Press brings news of interest to residents of the neighborhood. In the United States House of Representatives , Riverdale is located within New York's 15th congressional district , which

1755-482: The Arbor. The Arbor is located at 3260 Henry Hudson Parkway, at the corner of West 235th Street. It houses Columbia students who take classes at the CUIMC, Morningside, or Manhattanville campuses. Students sign one-year leases for apartments that have between one and three bedrooms. The Arbor Shuttle operates between Morningside, CUIMC, and the Arbor, using cutaway vans. It is billed as the main means of transport between

1820-480: The Bronx and 9% in New York City. Rent burden, or the percentage of residents who have difficulty paying their rent, is 52% in Riverdale, compared to the boroughwide and citywide rates of 58% and 51% respectively. Based on this calculation, as of 2018 , Riverdale is considered high-income relative to the rest of the city and not gentrifying . Riverdale is home to the modernist landmark Saul Victor house, designed by Ferdinand Gottlieb in 1967. Other famous mansions in

1885-608: The Bronx, Riverdale is mostly owner-occupied housing. Spuyten Duyvil has the greatest concentration of high rises in Riverdale with the Century, 555 Kappock, and Winston Churchill next to one another. Since 2005, Central Riverdale has experienced a building boom with the addition of many mid- and high-rise condominium buildings that contrast with the older brick style. In August 2008, Columbia University purchased an almost-completed apartment building near Henry Hudson Parkway for use as faculty housing. This building would go on to be named

1950-655: The English and later being granted his manorship by them, he built in 1693 the first bridge connecting New York City with the mainland, erecting King's Bridge over the Spuyten Duyvil at Marble Hill . He also began construction of the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow . Although this project had financing, work likely progressed slowly and was completed in 1685. Philipse built a simple residence in today's Getty Square neighborhood of Yonkers, New York near

2015-768: The Harlem and New Haven lines and come into Manhattan down the Park Avenue main line , along modern-day Park Avenue , into his new Grand Central Depot . This is the route still used by the Metro-North Railroad 's Hudson Line . The Delafield family laid out lots in Fieldston in 1909 – the year after the IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line (present-day 1 train) was extended to Van Cortlandt Park–242nd Street , intending to develop

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2080-510: The Hudson Hill neighborhood include: Greyston (1864), Alderbrook (1880), Stonehurst (1861) and Oaklawn (1863). Since 2005, Central Riverdale has experienced a building boom with the addition of many mid- and high-rise condominium buildings. With a median residence value of $ 579,196 as of 2013, Riverdale is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in New York City and is considered one of the most sought-after residential neighborhoods. Before

2145-704: The IN-Tech Academy MS/HS 368, which also contains a middle school. Riverdale is home to three top-tier private schools: Horace Mann , Riverdale Country , and Fieldston , all members of the Ivy Preparatory School League ; and two Roman Catholic colleges: The University of Mount Saint Vincent and Manhattan University . An increase in the Jewish population of the neighborhood in the late twentieth century led to Riverdale now being home to top-ranked Jewish day schools including

2210-521: The Manor of Philipseborough and patriarch of the Philipse family , was a Dutch immigrant to North America of Bohemian heritage. A merchant, he arrived in America as early as 1653. In 1662, he married Margaret Hardenbrook de Vries , a wealthy and driven widow. Together, and variously in league with slavers, pirates, and other undesirables alongside the prominent and respectable, the couple amassed

2275-537: The Manor at Philipsborough. On Frederick II's death in 1751 all Manor holdings and the title went to his eldest son Frederick Philipse III , the third Lord of the Manner of Philipsburg. The Highland Patent – today's Philipse Patent – was divided among Frederick II's surviving offspring, son Philip Philipse, and daughters, Susannah (wife of Beverley Robinson ), Mary (wife of Col. Roger Morris ), and Margaret (who died intestate, her share being divided among

2340-527: The Manor north of Dobb's Ferry , including the present town. He was also named proprietor of a tract of land on the west bank of the Hudson north of Anthony's Nose and executor of Philip's estate. After the bachelor Adolphus' death in 1749 (Smith, others 1750), his Manor holdings and the Highland Patent passed to his nephew, Frederick Philipse II, his only heir-at-law, who became the second Lord of

2405-994: The Metro-North stations to the surrounding area, with Routes A, B, C, and D serving Riverdale station, and Routes J, K, L, and M serving Spuyten Duyvil station. By car, Riverdale is commonly reached by the Henry Hudson Parkway ( NY 9A ) via the Henry Hudson Bridge , and by Broadway ( US 9 ) via the Broadway Bridge . Riverdale has often been cited in literature, film and television. Exteriors of many of Riverdale's locations have been used in both television and movie production. Literature Films Frederick Philipse Frederick Philipse (born Frederick Flypsen ; 1626 in Bolsward , Netherlands – December 23, 1702 ), first Lord of

2470-1035: The Riverdale Temple Nursery School, Spuyten Duyvil Preschool, SAR Academy (Early Learning Center), Riverdale Nursery School and Family Center, the Riverdale Presbyterian Church Nursery School, and Riverdale Montessori School. The Russian Mission School in New York is located in Riverdale, on the grounds of the Russian Mission Residency. The New York Public Library (NYPL) operates three branches near Riverdale. The following MTA Regional Bus Operations bus routes serve Riverdale: Columbia Transportation 's Arbor Shuttle terminates at West 235th Street and Henry Hudson Pkwy. The Queens Riverdale Commuter Route terminates at West 238th Street and Riverdale Avenue. Riverdale

2535-508: The ages of between 0–17, 28% between 25–44, and 25% between 45–64. The ratio of college-aged and elderly residents was lower, at 9% and 18% respectively. As of 2017, the median household income in Community District 8 was $ 53,986. In 2018, an estimated 15% of Riverdale residents lived in poverty, compared to 25% in all of the Bronx and 20% in all of New York City. One in eleven residents (9%) were unemployed, compared to 13% in

2600-637: The city's northernmost point at the College of Mount Saint Vincent . Riverdale's boundaries are disputed, but it is commonly agreed to be bordered by Yonkers to the north, Van Cortlandt Park and Broadway to the east, the Kingsbridge neighborhood to the southeast, either the Harlem River or the Spuyten Duyvil neighborhood to the south, and the Hudson River to the west. Riverdale Avenue

2665-530: The confluence of the Nepperhan River with the Hudson. Later it was expanded by his descendants into a full-fledged mansion, Philipse Manor Hall . The neighborhood of Kingsbridge, Bronx , is named for his bridge over the Harlem River . In 1685 Philipse imported about 50 slaves directly from Angola on his own ship. He was also an interloper , trading to the east of the Cape of Good Hope , and becoming

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2730-551: The construction of many low-rise (six-story) brick buildings. By the early to mid-1960s, a number of larger brick towers (10–20 stories) started popping up. Many of these full-service buildings featuring doormen were designed by architect Philip Birnbaum , who designed more thn 300 buildings in the city, including Skyview, the Windsors and the Whitehall in Riverdale. In 1974, a large, fortress-like residential compound and school

2795-537: The eastern boundary, and the Harlem River as the southern. There are several long-debated subsections of Riverdale: The leafy, scenic enclave of Fieldston was designated a historic district by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2006. There is also a 15-acre Riverdale Historic District in the northwest of the neighborhood, designated in 1990. Based on data from the 2010 United States Census ,

2860-673: The highest elevations in New York City, affording it views of the Empire State Building , George Washington Bridge , Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades . It is also noted for the numerous parks and expanses of greenery and original forest that complement its hilly landscape. The neighborhood is bordered on the north by the city of Yonkers in Westchester County , and on the west by the Hudson River, but its eastern and southern boundaries are frequently disputed. The AIA Guide to New York City gives Broadway as

2925-399: The land, which at first was called "Delafield Woods". Rather than use a grid plan, civil engineer Albert E. Wheeler, following the suggestions made by Frederick Law Olmsted and James R. Croes in 1876, designed a street plan which followed the contours of the land and preserved as much of the wooded areas as possible. The first house was begun in 1910 and finished in 1911; by the beginning of

2990-551: The legend, a witness to Van Corlaer's death stated that "the devil" in the shape of a giant fish swam up and proceeded to "seize the sturdy Anthony by the leg and drag him beneath the waves." This fictional account may be a reference to the earliest recorded shark attack in the New World. In the late 17th century, Frederick Philipse , the lord of Philipse Manor in Westchester County, received permission to construct

3055-492: The neighborhood began in the latter half of the 19th century once the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad came through. The tracks originally crossed Spuyten Duyvil Creek and into Manhattan on the west side, but Cornelius Vanderbilt wanted to consolidate his railroad operations into one terminal. He had tracks laid along the north side of the Harlem River so that trains coming south from Albany could join with

3120-540: The neighborhood. To this day, Riverdale continues to maintain its character as an affluent enclave in the city of New York. The rich history of Riverdale has led to the creation of the Riverdale Historic District. In May 2009, the FBI ran a sting operation to prevent a bombing plot in which two Riverdale synagogues were the suggested targets. This followed a Molotov cocktail attack in 2000 on

3185-420: The other three). Frederick III leased the entirety of his property to William Pugsley before siding with the British in the American Revolution and leaving New York City for England in 1783. After the Revolution, the entire Philipse holdings, including the Manor and other lands in today's Westchester County, and the Highland Patent, were seized by New York and sold by its Commissioners of Forfeitures. In all,

3250-561: The population of Riverdale was 27,860, a change of −153 (−0.5%) from the 28,013 counted in 2000 . Covering an area of 1,139.68 acres (461.21 ha), the neighborhood had a population density of 24.4 inhabitants per acre (15,600/sq mi; 6,000/km ). The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 67.5% (18,794) White , 7.7% (2,136) African American , 0.1% (26) Native American , 5.3% (1,468) Asian , 0% (4) Pacific Islander , 0.3% (91) from other races , and 1.6% (446) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.6% (4,895) of

3315-538: The population. The neighborhood has a substantial Jewish presence. In 2003, a majority of the Jewish population in the Bronx lived in Riverdale. The entirety of Community District 8, which comprises Riverdale, Fieldston, and Kingsbridge, had 102,927 inhabitants as of NYC Health 's 2018 Community Health Profile, with an average life expectancy of 80.9 years. This is about the same as the median life expectancy of 81.2 for all New York City neighborhoods. Most inhabitants are youth and middle-aged adults: 20% are between

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3380-521: The property to both the north and south; he also bought a small plot of land from the Tappans west of the Hudson River . Philipse also bought out his partners' stakes during this time, enticing friends from New Amsterdam and Long Island to move with him with the promise of free land and limited taxes. The manor grew to around 52,000 acres (21,000 ha), about 81 sq mi (210 km ) (210 km ), comprising much of today's lower Westchester County, New York . The estate's boundaries were

3445-464: The royal Philipse Patent . Stripped from the family after the Revolution for their Tory sympathies, the some 250 sq mi (650 km ) tract became the present-day Putnam County, New York . Frederick Philipse emigrated from the Friesland area of the Netherlands to Flatbush , New Netherland , on Long Island , and began his career by selling iron nails then rose to become an owner of taverns. The land that would become Philipsburg Manor

3510-410: The same time period. Riverdale's rate of elementary school student absenteeism is about the same as the rest of New York City. In Riverdale, 20% of elementary school students missed twenty or more days per school year , higher than the citywide average of 20%. Additionally, 78% of high school students in Riverdale graduate on time, higher than the citywide average of 75%. The public schools are

3575-417: The turn of the century, the new popularity of railroad commutes enabled wealthy businessmen to make Riverdale their year-round residence. Fieldston, owned by a private association, is a particularly intact example of a turn-of-the-century upper-class suburb. The Hudson Hill neighborhood retains many historic mansions. Riverdale's elite private schools and historic churches also reflect this past. Development of

3640-458: The wider development of Riverdale, housing consisted of large, architecturally distinguished mansions built in the early 20th century, mostly in Georgian- and Tudor-revival styles, which recall scenes of "rural Connecticut" rather than the city. These are mostly concentrated in the Fieldston section of Riverdale, known as the estate area. In addition, more affordable pre-war buildings and smaller houses are scattered throughout Riverdale. The 1950s saw

3705-414: The widow Catharine Van Cortlandt Derval , who survived him for many years. She was the sister of Stephanus Van Cortlandt , an adviser to the provincial governor. Her brother Jacobus Van Cortlandt married Frederick's adopted daughter Eva and their son Frederick Van Cortlandt later built the Van Cortlandt House Museum in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, New York . Jacobus and Eva's daughter, Mary,

3770-455: Was considered an impactful work by some reviewers. Wallace-Wells later turned the work into a full-length book of the same name , published in 2019. Both works are characterized by speculation regarding climate change's potential to dramatically impact human life, which Wallace-Wells describes in "meticulous and terrifying detail". Writing in The Guardian in 2021, Wallace‑Wells argues that the scale of climate change adaptation required globally

3835-434: Was established in North Riverdale by the Permanent Mission of the USSR to the United Nations (now the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the UN) to house diplomats and their families. The 20-story building was constructed from the top down, with the upper floors built first. By the 1980s, most of the apartment buildings that were owned by single landlords and rented, were converted into cooperatives. Unlike most of

3900-424: Was first bought from Adriaen van der Donck , who had invested in an unsuccessful Dutch patroonship in New Netherland before the English takeover in 1664. Frederick Philipse I, Thomas Delavall, and Thomas Lewis purchased the first tracts of land in 1672 in current-day northern Yonkers . Philipse made several additional purchases between 1680 and 1686 from the Wiechquaeskeck and Sintsink Indian tribes, expanding

3965-725: Was on the Governor's executive council from 1691 to 1698, when he was banned from government office by the British governor, Lord Bellomont, for conducting a slave trade into New York. Philipse died in 1702 and is buried with his two wives in the crypt of the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow. The Philipse family is of Bohemian origin. According to Supreme Court Justice John Jay , (whose maternal grandmother, Eva de Vries , had been adopted by Frederick Philipse upon his marriage to Margaret Hardenbroeck de Vries ): "Frederick Philipse, whose family, originally of Bohemia, had been compelled by popish persecution to take refuge in Holland, whence he had emigrated to New York." By another account, Philipse

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4030-477: Was subsequently banned from government office for conducting a slave trade into New York. Upon his death, Philipse was one of the greatest landholders in the Province of New York . He owned the vast stretch of land spanning from Spuyten Duyvil Creek in the Bronx (then in lower Westchester County ), to the Croton River . He was regarded by some as the richest man in the colony. His son Adolphus acquired substantial land north of modern Westchester sanctioned as

4095-403: Was the Deputy Editor for many years. He also writes for The Guardian . He was a 2019 National Fellow at New America . On July 17, 2019, Wallace-Wells appeared on an episode of The Doctor's Farmacy , a video produced by functional medicine practitioner Mark Hyman . Since 2017, Wallace-Wells has written extensively about climate change in New York magazine. Wallace-Wells has said that he

4160-409: Was the mother of John Jay by her marriage to Peter Jay. In 1697 Adolphus Philipse , Frederick's second son, purchased a tract from Dutch traders which received British Royal sanction as the Highland Patent . Subsequently, known as the "Philipse Patent", the roughly 250 square miles parcel extended eastward from the Hudson River at the northern border of Westchester County some 20 or so miles to

4225-477: Was the son of Vicount Philipse of Bohemia and Margaret Dacres, supposed to have been a lady of good family from the parish of Dacre, England Philipse had eleven children with his first wife, Margaret : Philip Philipse, Adolphus Philipse, Annetje Philipse, Adolph Phillipse, Anna Philipse, Rombout Philipse, Frederick Phillipse, Charles Phillips, Hendrick Phillips, Catherine Phillips, and William Phillips. Margaret died in 1691. A year later, Frederick married

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