New Rochelle, NY
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About New Rochelle
- • Don DeLillo, acclaimed author, was born in New Rochelle in 1936.
- • The comic strip Mutt and Jeff was created by Bud Fisher in New Rochelle.
- • French Huguenots seeking religious freedom established New Rochelle in 1688.
- • Glen Island, once a popular amusement park, featured a replica of a German castle.
- • A devastating fire in 1933 destroyed much of downtown New Rochelle's business district.
- • Named after La Rochelle, France, it was founded in 1688 by Huguenot settlers.
- • With 83,000 residents, it's Westchester's seventh-largest city.
- • At 72 feet, its elevation offers stunning Long Island Sound views.
- • Many residents commute to New York City for work in finance and business.
- • A blend of urban energy and suburban tranquility creates a comfortable vibe.
- • The New York Knicks, a short drive away, won their last championship in 1973.
- • New Rochelle High School's rivalry with Mount Vernon is a local sports legend.