New Rochelle is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States, in the southeastern portion of the 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.
Residential Profile:
New Rochelle is commonly referred to as the Home Town because of the significant amount of single-family, residential development that exists throughout most of the city. 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 inter modal transportation hub, the rest of the city consists of sprawling, residential neighborhoods.
Schools:
Barnard Early Childhood Center, Columbus Elementary School
Daniel Webster Elementary, George M. Davis Jr. Elementary
Jefferson Elementary, Trinity Elementary, William B. Ward Elementary
Isaac E. Young Middle School, Albert Leonard Middle School
New Rochelle High School
Community:
Community Gardens, Marinas, Docks, Harbors, Street Fairs, Youth Programs
Library:
New Rochelle Library, 1 Library Plaza
Huguenot Children’s Library, 794 North Avenue
Train:
The New Rochelle Train Station lends access to both the Metro North Railroad as well as Amtrak.
Transportation:
East access to I-95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway
Westchester County Airport
New Rochelle Bike Share
Taxi Services
Bus Services including Westchester Bee-Line, Greyhound, Trailways, and Peter Pan Bus Lines
History:
New Rochelle has an extensive history, dating back to 1664.
Government:
Mayor, City Council, Committees
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