Mount Vernon, NY
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About Mount Vernon
- • Denzel Washington, acclaimed actor, was born in Mount Vernon, NY.
- • Hip-hop collective, Mount Vernon's own Uptown Records, was founded here.
- • Its strategic location along the Bronx River boosted early industrial growth.
- • Mount Vernon has a higher percentage of West Indian residents than most US cities.
- • The Great Depression caused significant economic hardship in Mount Vernon.
- • Named after George Washington's estate, it was incorporated as a city in 1892.
- • With nearly 73,000 residents, it's more populous than many state capitals.
- • At 240 feet, the city has a varied topography for a mostly urban area.
- • Healthcare, retail, and service jobs are dominant in the local economy.
- • A vibrant, bustling atmosphere pulses with diversity and urban energy.
- • The New York Yankees, a short drive away, have won 27 World Series titles.
- • Mount Vernon High School produced NBA star Gus Williams in the 1970s.