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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. History. 17th and 18th centuries. Statue of Jacob Leisler.
Jun 14, 2024 · New Rochelle, city, Westchester county, southeastern New York, U.S. It lies along Long Island Sound, just northeast of New York City. Founded in 1688 by a group of Huguenot refugees, it was named for La Rochelle, a seaport on the Atlantic coast of France. Its modern suburban-residential character.
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New Rochelle is the seventh largest city in New York and has plenty to offer visitors. Recreational opportunities abound in this historic city, with 9.3 miles of shoreline, 231 acres of public parks and a municipal marina.
2024 Flood Mitigation Projects Begin. Public Works and elected officials join at the start of construction for the first flood mitigation project located at Harmon Drive and Storer Avenue.
May 2, 2022 · New Rochelle is a small city situated in Westchester County in the southeastern portion of the US State of New York. Located on the Long Island Sound, the city stretches over 34.05 sq. km and is considered New York's seventh-most populous city.
New Rochelle (French: Nouvelle-Rochelle [la nuvɛl ʁoʃɛl] ⓘ) is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States, in the southeastern portion of the state. The town was settled by Huguenots (French Protestants) in 1688 who fled France following their failed rebellions.