New Rochelle, New York

About

New Rochelle is a city located in the county of Westchester in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 77,062 and a population density of 2,248 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 80,973 inhabitants.

The city was created 125 years ago in 1898.

New Rochelle is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States, in the southeastern portion of the state. In 2020, the city had a population of 79,726, making it the seventh-largest in the state of New York. Some residents refer to the city as New Rock or New Rock City.

The name "New Rochelle" was selected to honor the memory of Theophilus Eaton, an early Puritan settler in Connecticut and one of its founders, who also founded New Haven Colony in 1638. In 1876 a gold rush began when gold was found in nearby Harrison's Pit by a group of miners from Ohio who were looking for iron ore under what was then known as "Waverly Heights." Some sixty years later on January 19th 1950 James Cagney would film his first movie ever here called "The City That Never Sleeps".

The area was first settled by immigrants from England and Scotland on July 4, 1683. It was part of Westchester County for over 200 years before becoming part of New York City's consolidated city-county in 1898. In the 19th century and early 20th centuries, New Rochelle's downtown area developed into one of those places where significant numbers of artists and intellectuals congregated. The city is home to many historic sites and buildings from that time period (e.g., Oakwood Cemetery).

New Rochelle was founded by Sir Robert Hunter in 1688 along with his brother George as an English settlement on land purchased from Weckquaeskeck Indians and formally owned by James Farret (and his sister Mary Farret). In 1694–1695 Hunter built Fort Putnam at what is today known as Hunters Island and Queen's Bridge (originally called Hunter's Bridge) at the site where the Huguenot.

The city has been home to several major industries including shipbuilding, ironworks and manufacturing. It's also known for its role in developing new technologies such as motion pictures and audio recording equipment during early industrialization periods between 1880s-1920s; which later became known as "Silent Cinema."

The city has 2 major parks: Huguenot Park located near Mount Pleasant and Lake Isle with walking trails throughout; Belmont Lake State Park which features hiking trails, horseback riding trails and camping facilities near Croton Reservoir.

Quick Facts about New Rochelle

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Geography

New Rochelle is located at 40°54'41"N 73°46'56"W (40.9114900, -73.7823500). It has 6 neighbors: Eastchester, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Pelham, Pelham Manor and Scarsdale.

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People born in New Rochelle, including Psychologist who helped develop the first computer Frank Rosenblatt, wealthy colonial merchant, slave trader, and philanthropist Peter Faneuil, actor Matt Dillon, .

List

• Jay Leno (American stand-up comedian and television host) he was born in 28/04/1950
• Kara DioGuardi (American music producer, composer and pop singer) she was born in 09/12/1970
• Mark Bomback (American screenwriter) he was born in 29/08/1971
• Grand Puba (rapper) he was born in 04/03/1966
• Daniel Dorff (American composer) he was born in 07/03/1956
• Joan Tower (American composer, concert pianist and conductor) she was born in 06/09/1938
• Alan Menken (American composer, songwriter, music conductor, director, and record producer) he was born in 22/07/1949
• Rob Morrow (American actor) he was born in 21/09/1962
• Adam Rosen (British-American luger) he was born in 12/04/1984
• Edson Buddle (American soccer player) he was born in 21/05/1981
• Elizabeth Berridge (American actor) she was born in 02/05/1962
• Richard Roundtree (American actor) he was born in 09/07/1942
• Marlena Shaw (American singer) she was born in 22/09/1942
• Caresse Crosby (American publisher, activist, and inventor of the bra) she was born in 20/04/1892
• Thom Fitzgerald (American film director, producer and screenwriter) he was born in 08/07/1968
• Kevin Dillon (American actor) he was born in 19/08/1965
• Lou Jones (athletics competitor) he was born in 15/01/1932
• Jane Emmet de Glehn (American artist (1873-1961)) she was born in 01/01/1873