White Plains is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. This is downtown and commercial center of Westchester, a prosperous suburb north of New York City that is home to nearly one million people. White Plains is located in south-central Westchester, with the city center (Mamaroneck Avenue) 25 miles (40 km) north of Midtown Manhattan.
In 2013, the city's total population is estimated to be 57,866, up from 56,853 in the 2010 census. According to the city government, the daytime workday population is estimated at 250,000. The city ranks third in the top 10 places to live in New York for 2014, according to real estate real estate broker, Movoto.
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History
Initial history
At the time of the Dutch settlement of Manhattan in the early 17th century, the area had been used as agricultural land by the Weckquaeskeck tribe, a member of the Mohican nation and called "Quarropas". For the early traders it was known as the "White Plain", either from the white balm plantation that was said to have covered it, or from the thick fog allegedly local traditions hovering over the swamps near the Bronx River. The first non-native settlement came in November 1683, when a party from Connecticut Puritan moved west from the previous settlement in Rye and bought about 4,400 acres (18 km 2 ), probably from Weckquaeskeck. However, John Richbell of Mamaroneck claims to have earlier rights to many areas through the purchase of a much larger plot that extends 20 miles (32 km) inland, possibly from different tribes. The problem was not completed until 1721, when the Royal Patent for White Plains was given by King George II.
In 1758, White Plains became the center of Westchester County when the colonial government for the area abandoned West Chester, located in what is now the northern part of the Bronx borough, in New York City. An unrelated village remained a part of Rye City until 1788, when the city of White Plains was created.
On July 9, 1776, a copy of the Declaration of Independence was sent to the New York Provincial Congress, which met at the county courthouse. The delegates immediately adopted a resolution that approved the Declaration, thus declaring the independence of the colony and the formation of the State of New York. The declaration itself was first read publicly from the courthouse ladder on July 11.
During September and October 1776, troops headed by George Washington took up positions in village hills, chased by the British under General Sir William Howe, who attacked on 28 October. The Battle of White Plains takes place primarily at Chatterton Hill, (later known as the "Battle of the Battle," and lies to the west of what was then a swamp but now is a downtown area) and the Bronx River. Howe's troops of 4,000-6,000 British and Hessian troops required three attacks before the European Continent, totaling about 1,600 under the command of General Alexander McDougall and Israel Putnam, withdrew, joining Washington's main forces, who did not take part in the fighting. Howe's forces suffered 250 casualties, huge losses, and he did not attempt to pursue the Continent, whose victims were about 125 dead and wounded. Three days after the battle of Washington retreated north of the village, it was then occupied by Howe's troops. But after several unconvincing battles over the following week, Howe resigned on 5 November, leaving White Plains to the Continentals. Ironically, one of Washington's subordinates, Major John Austin, who may have been drunk after celebrating the withdrawal of the enemy, reentered the village with his detachment and started to burn it. Although he was tried in a military court and convicted of this act, he escaped punishment.
The first US census, conducted in 1790, recorded the White Plains population in 505, 46 of whom were slaves. (The population of New York City was about 33,000.) By 1800, the population reached 575 and in 1830, 830. In 1870, 26 years after the arrival of the New York Central Railroad, the population swelled to 2,630 and in 1890 became 4,508. In subsequent decades, that number increased to 7.899 (1900) and 26.425 (1910). White Plains was founded as a village in 1866 and as a city in 1916.
Modern history
At the beginning of the 20th century, the central area of ​​the City of White Plains evolved into a dominant suburban shopping district and featured branches from many of New York's most famous departments and specialty stores. Some of these retail locations were the first large-scale suburban stores built in the United States, and delivered the building boom that occurred after World War II. With the construction of parkways and expressways in the 1940s and 1960s, the role of White Plains as a destination retail location was only enhanced. With the city's opening ceremony, Macy launched a large White Plains store on Main Street across from City Hall in 1949. As the mayor said at the time, this was an important event in the life of White Plains. Other stores are then followed like B. Altman & amp; Co., Rogers Peet, Saks Fifth Avenue, Alexander's, Wallach's and a short branch of Bergdorf Goodman, later converted into sister chain, Neiman Marcus, in 1981. White Plains is still a major retail destination in the area with Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Macy's, Walmart, Burlington Coat Factory, and more than 1000 other small and medium shops in four malls.
During the late 1960s, the city of White Plains developed extensive urban renewal plans for residential, commercial and mixed redevelopments that effectively called for the destruction of all of its central business districts from the eastern Bronx River Parkway to Mamaroneck Avenue. In 1978, the urban renewal program centered around the construction of Westchester County Courthouse (1974), Westchester One (1975) office building, Galleria in White Plains mall (1978), and a number of other office towers, retail centers and smaller commercial buildings.
At the time of construction, the Westchester One building was the largest office building between New York City and Albany, and east to Hartford.
Beginning in the 1950s, many large companies based in New York City relocated operations to White Plains and other suburban locations. These include General Food, PepsiCo, Hitachi USA, IBM, NestlÃÆ'Â ©, Snapple and Heineken USA. At the height of the 1980s, at least 50 Fortune 500 companies were named Westchester County and Fairfield County, CT, homes, but with mergers and downsizing companies in the 1990s, many of these companies reduced their operations in White Plains or left the area the. at all.
White Plains continues to attract regional and national businesses as well as international headquarters in such boundaries as the Nine Western Groups, Allegiance Financial, ITT Corporation, Nokia, Heineken USA, Alliance Bernstein, AT & amp; T and Verizon.
White Plains is also home to the Arts Exchange Building, which functions as the headquarters of the Westchester Arts Council. Since March 1999, visual and performing artists, emerging cultural organizations and new creative businesses have studios and offices in the building. It's listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The construction of the Galleria at the White Plains mall in the 1970s led to a new era of retail and office development in the city center, but in the early 1990s, economic development stagnated, hampered by deep recession and excessive commercial real estate market development. For a time, White Plains has a dubious distinction because it has one of the highest office vacancy rates in the northeast. Consolidation in the retail industry led to the closure of many of the original departments and specialty stores downtown. Following its bankruptcy, the B. Altman store closed in 1989 and was eventually dismantled to pave the way for the giant upscale retail mall, The Westchester, which opened in 1995 with Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus anchors. A stand-alone branch of Macy's, one of the city's original retail outlets, was moved two blocks away to The Galleria mall by its parent company, Federated Department Stores, replacing sister retailer Abraham & Straus when the two store divisions were merged in 1995.
In early 2002, the location of Saks Fifth Avenue was also closed and destroyed; was replaced in 2004 with a large retail complex called The Source at White Plains, featuring Morton's of Chicago's top-class restaurants, The Cheesecake Factory, and the gourmet supermarket chain of Whole Foods Markets. Note: On July 20, 2009, the Fortunoff and Mayrock families regained the Fortunoff brand and intellectual property; all Fortunoff stores are currently closed.
Other major projects were completed in the late 1990s and early 2000s that have further altered the urban urban character of White Plains. The new courthouse for the Southern District of New York opened in 1998 and several large-scale office properties in and near the city center, including the former headquarters of the General Food Office, were installed and rented to accommodate smaller businesses. Macy's store on Main Street remained empty for several years until it was finally destroyed to pave the way for the big City Center in the White Plains complex. This large mixed-use development has two 35-storey apartments and condominium towers, 600,000 square feet (60,000 m 2 ) retail, restaurants and new entertainment spaces and parking facilities. Aside from the Arts Exchange building (which was once a bank), another bank next to the City Center was renovated to become Zanaro's, a family-style Italian restaurant. In 2010, Zanaros was closed and replaced by Buffalo Wild Wings. The opening of the Town Center in 2003 marked the beginning of a revival of the new city center, and with improved economy and healthy office leasing activities, White Plains entered the new millennium as a leading retail and office center in Westchester County.
In 2007, the construction was completed in Renaissance Square, a downtown package that includes Ritz-Carlton luxury hotels.
Beginning in 2000, the city's permanent population accelerated growth when additional apartment buildings were built. The close proximity of the city close to downtown Manhattan (31 minutes by express train) has also attracted many people who went to New York City to work. However, largely because of its proximity to New York City, the cost of living in White Plains, though lower than the cost of New York City itself, is by some measure among the highest in the world.
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Geography and city landscape
White Plains is bordered to the north by the city of North Castle, to the north and east by the town/village of Harrison, to the south by the town/village of Scarsdale, and to the west by the town of Greenburgh. The city is about 7 miles (11 km) east of the Hudson River and 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Long Island Sound. According to the US Census Bureau, White Plains has a land area of ​​9.77 square miles (25.3 km 2 ), and a population density of 5,820.3 souls per square mile (2,247.2/km 2 ).
Climate
White Plains, is located in a humid subtropical climate (KÃÆ'¶ppen Cfa) with cool and wet winters and hot, dry summers. The city is sheltered from the summer's front by the Appalachian Mountains, keeping it dry, and the mountains prevent cold air mass in the winter, as well as maritime air traps on the beach, which carry lots of rain and snow. Winter high temperatures average 37-43Ã,ºF (3-6Ã,ºC) and lowest average 29-35úºF (-2-2Ã,ºC). Winter sees 7 days where the height of the eclipse fails 32Ã,ºF (0 ºC). The city gets most of its winter rainfall from the Nor'easters, which bring rain and snow to the beaches of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Warmer winters can carry only a few inches of snow, while colder ones can carry over 35 inches of snow. Summer precipitation comes mainly in the form of lightning storms that spread from the ocean breeze from the Atlantic, but this is only short-lived and usually only occurs at 90Ã,ºF (32Ã,ºC) or a hotter day. The high temperatures in the summer averaged 75-79Ã,ºF (24-26úºC) and an average low of 70-75úºF (21-24úºC). There are 18 days per year where temperatures rise above 90Ã,ºF (32 ºC). Spring and autumn are transition seasons, with moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall.
Tallest building
Nearby Areas
White Plains has 35 environments:
Parks and recreation
- Ebersole Ice Rink
- Maple Moor Golf Course
- Saxon Woods Park provides a variety of recreational facilities, including trails, standard and miniature golf courses, and the largest pool in Westchester.
- Silver Lake Preserve
- Westchester Golf Range
Economy
The White Plains economy revolves around big companies that have moved to cities like ITT, Xylem, Bunge and Combe. Other companies based in White Plains include Alliance Bernstein, Dannon, Fifth Street Finance Corp., New York Power Authority, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Krasdale Foods (which supplies products for C-Town supermarket chain), Nine West, Acadia Realty Trust AboveNet, as well as Heineken's US headquarters. At the turn of the second millennium, there was an explosion in commercial business and household life and consequently the city infrastructure grew substantially with two double towers to 40 plus stories and both high-end apartments.
At one time Prodigy had its headquarters at White Plains Plaza in White Plains. In 2000 the company announced that it would move its headquarters to Austin, Texas.
Nonprofits based in White Plains including Leukemia & amp; Lymphoma Society and March of Dimes.
Education
Public schools
The White Plains Public School System, with a 2006 enrollment of over 6,000 students, retained five elementary schools (K-5 classes), two secondary schools (Eastview for Class 6, Highlands for Grades 7-8) and one secondary school (9- 12), as well as additional facilities, including pre-kindergarten programs, community schools (7-12 classes), adult and continuing education, and programs for school-aged patients in New York-Presbyterian Hospital, whose campus is located in the city.
Since 1988 the district has operated under the Controlled Parent Selection Program, where parents of primary school children can choose the school their child visits based on factors other than distance to school.
The five primary schools, in addition to teaching core competencies, have different educational focus including science & amp; technology, communication art and global understanding. Two elementary schools offer bilingual education in which children are taught in English and Spanish. Both families who speak English and speak Spanish may choose to be included in the lottery for a place in the bilingual class.
White Plains High School, built in the late 1950s (when transferred from The Highlands School) on a 72 hectare (29 acre) campus, serves all public school students in grades 9-12. The school has a swimming pool overlooking a small valley that includes a track and a football field. The White Plains Recreation Department works with schools to offer many programs.
The district is governed by seven members of the Board of Education, who are widely elected for a staggering three-year period. A school superintendent reports to the Council.
Parish school or private school
- Archbishop Stepinac High School on Mamaroneck Avenue in the Gedney area
- Fair Mother Academy Advisor on North Broadway, adjacent to Pace University campus
- The Good Advisors Academy School on North Broadway
- Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary School in the Gedney area
- The New York German School at Partridge Road
- Solomon Schechter School of Westchester Lower School
- Windward School (for children with language learning disabilities)
Colleges and universities
- Fordham Campus The Westchester campus is home to the Graduate School of Business Administration, Education, Social Service, and Religious Education and Religion Fordham.
- The Pace University's White Plains campus is home to Pace University Law School and Pace Graduate School. The college originally belonged to Good Counsel College, later named College of White Plains (1972-1976). The College of White Plains joined Pace University in 1976.
- College of Westchester, formerly known as Westchester Business Institute
- Berkeley College
- Mercy College
Demographics
At the 2010 US Census, there were 56,853 people living in the city. City's racial makeup is 48.9% White, 13.2% Black, 0.1% Native Americans, 6.3% Asia, & lt; 0.1% Pacific Island, 0.3% of some other races and 1.5% of two or more races. 29.6% are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In the 2000 census, there were 53,077 people, 20,921 households, and 12,704 families living in the city. Population density is 5,415.5 people per square mile (2,091.1/km ²). There are 21,576 house units with an average density of 2,201.4 per square mile (850.1/km²). City's racial makeup is 64.93% White, 15.91% African American, 4.50% Asian, 0.34% Native American, 0.07% Pacific Island, 10.37% of other races, and 3.88 % of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race is 23.51% of the population. In 2010, Businessweek magazine called White Plains one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.
There are 20,921 households where 26.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% are married couples living together, 11.3% have unmarried female households present, and 39.3% is not family. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.14.
In cities, the population is spread by 21.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% years or more. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 women, there are 89.8 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 85.7 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 58,545, and the average income for families is $ 71,891 (these numbers have increased to $ 73,744 and $ 92,215 respectively as 2007 estimates). Men have an average income of $ 47,742 compared to $ 36,917 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 33,825. About 9.2% of families and 12.4% of the population are below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.2% of those aged 65 and older.
2010 Demographics are as follows: 48.9% Non-Hispanic White, 29.6% Hispanic, 13.2% Black or African-American, 6.3% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.3% Multiple Races Other, 1.5% Two or More Races.
Culture
Movies
Several popular movies and TV series have been filmed in White Plains, including The Departed, Across The Universe, and The Americans. White Plains was also chosen as the original filming destination for Larry Charles' Borat, but Sacha Baron Cohen insisted that the film would be taken in New York City.
Performing Arts
White Plains Center for the Performing Arts , which can accommodate up to 410 people, serves as a venue for events, such as Broadway theaters and concerts.
White Plains is home to Westchester Philharmonic, the only professional symphony orchestra in Westchester County. The Philharmonic performed at SUNY Purchase's Performing Arts Center.
Tourism
The White Plains Farmers' Market operates year-round in the city, establishing Downtown at 255 Main Street from May to November, and at the Westchester County Center the rest of the year. In addition to the variety of food products sold, there are also frequent musical performances in the Market.
Sports
Westchester County Center is home to the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. They start playing in the 2014-2015 season.
The city is also home to the US Rugby League franchise, Wombat White Plains.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Highway
The Cross-Westchester Crossroad, or I-287, crosses the White Plains, connecting Tarrytown to Rye. At the eastern end, I met I-95, the main commercial route along the East Coast. At the west end, I-287 meets I-87 and New York State Thruway in its approach to Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River to Rockland County. This bridge allows connections to Rockland, upstate point, and northern New Jersey. Current road works include pedestrian walkways on roadways, additional lines on both sides, and on/off ramps to assist motor traffic and pedestrians. The cutting of vegetation has disrupted some in the community but it is reported that the area will be repaired and the trees will be replanted while working on the highway ends. The Bronx River Parkway, which runs north-south through White Plains, provides access to New York City and areas in northern Westchester, such as Chappaqua and Yorktown Heights.
Air
Westchester County Airport is located in Harrison, about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of downtown White Plains. Often airlines and traveling communities refer to Westchester County Airport as "White Plains." It serves as a small hub for JetBlue Airways, which offers regular flight schedules to multiple destinations in Florida. In addition, JetBlue started services from Westchester to Nassau, Bahamas in November 2011. Many people choose to fly out of one of New York City's three main airports, two of which are located within an hour's drive from White Plains.
Rel
Two Metro-North Railroad stations - White Plains station, located downtown on Main Street and the Bronx River, and North White Plains station, provide daily rail services to Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. Both stations are on Harlem Line.
Bus
Bee Line is a Westchester County public bus system and several routes past White Plains that offer local services to many surrounding communities. Several routes serve the Bronx and connect with the New York City subway. The main line of the Bee Line in White Plains is the Trans-Center, adjacent to the Metro-North station. Other regional bus services serving White Plains include Tappan ZEExpress to Rockland County; Leprechaun Lines to Poughkeepsie; CT Transit's I-Bus to Stamford, Connecticut; as well as Greyhound, Trailways and Coach USA services to northern New York and Long Island.
Fire Department
White Plains City is protected by professional firefighters from the White Plains Fire Bureau, part of the Department of Public Security, but is commonly referred to as the "Fire Department" (WPFD). The White Plains Fire Department is currently the seventh largest fire department in New York state. The WPFD currently operates from 5 Fire Stations, located throughout the city, under the command of Deputy Head Per shift. The WPFD also operates a fleet of front-line fire apparatus of 5 Machines, 3 Appliances, 1 Rescue, and many other special, support, and backup units.
Media
The Journal News , the main daily newspaper for the Lower Hudson Valley area, based in White Plains. The current paper, owned by Gannett Company, was formed in 1998 by the merger of eleven local papers in Westchester and the Rockland districts.
Historical site
- Jacob Purdy House (1721), used as General George Washington's headquarters in 1778 and possibly in 1776 during the Battle of White Plains in the American Revolutionary War. In the 1960s it was repaired and restored, and in 1973 the structure was moved to its present location. Further renovations were done around 1980, involving professional craftsmen and local youth in apprenticeship programs.
- Elijah Miller House (1738), is a historic home in North White Plains, Westchester County, New York. This house is an 18th-century Rhode Island-style farmhouse occupied by General George Washington on three occasions, primarily as a headquarters command post during the Battle of White Plains. In 2010 the local legislature issued a $ 1.2 million bond issue to finance the restoration. Regional executive Robert Astorino, who had supported preserving the building five years earlier as a legislator, vetoed the size, saying it should be supported by private funds.
- White Plains Armory (1910), founded on the site of the first Westchester County Courthouse. A monument in front of the building commemorates the first public readings in New York at the Declaration of Independence, on July 11, 1776.
- White Plains Rural Cemetery, founded in 1854, though used as a grave from 1797. The burial office occupies the structure which was the first Methodist Church in White Plains (1795, rebuilt in 1797 after a fire on the original day of dedication). Percy Grainger Home and Studio, occupied by a composer from 1921 until his death in 1961, and by his widow, Ella StrÃÆ'¶m-Brandelius, until his death in 1979. It is now preserved as a museum by Percy International Grainger Society.
- In addition to the above, Bar Building, Good Advisor Complex, Leo Friedlander Studio, Mapleton, National People's Bank and Building Trust Company, Presbyterian Rest for Convalescents, Soundview Manor, and Woman's Club of White Plains are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people
(b) indicates that the person was born there.
- Katrina Adams, a former professional tennis player and current USTA president
- Adam Bradley, mayor of White Plains from 2010 to 2011
- Brian Burton (Danger Mouse), musician, songwriter and producer (b)
- Joseph Campbell, author and mythologist and legend (b)
- Frank Enea, musician and composer, born in White Plains
- Erin Cardillo, an actress, was born in White Plains
- Kenneth Chamberlain, Sr., a resident killed by White Plains police after his medical warning nail was accidentally triggered
- Lynn Conway, the computer scientist responsible for Mead & amp; Conway revolution in the design of integration Very-large-scale
- Glenn Cooper, film thriller and film producer
- John Curran, financial journalist
- Jennifer Damiano, a Broadway actress, best known for her role in Next To Normal and Spider-Man: Deadly The Dark
- And Duryea, the actor, was born in White Plains and graduated from White Plains High School in 1924
- Johnny Farrell, golfer, 1928 U.S. champion, was born in White Plains
- Noah Fleiss, actor, born in White Plains
- Drew "Dru-Ha" Friedman, hip-hop recording executive Duck Down Music Inc., was born and raised in White Plains
- Channing Frye, advanced NBA (b)
- Percy Grainger (1882-1961), composer, pianist, and US-born conductor
- Shelley Hack, actress, and supermodel (b)
- Ellen Holly, the actress
- Bob Hyland, NFL lineman and mayor candidate
- Deacon Jones, an MLB infielder, was born in White Plains
- Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, wife of John F. Kennedy, Jr., was born in White Plains
- Jonathan Larson (1960-1996), music writer Rent
- Harry Lauter, character actor
- Alison Lurie, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, grew up in White Plains
- Matisyahu, American Jewish reggae artist
- Jesse McCartney, singer-songwriter and actor, lives in White Plains
- Mike McGlone, actor
- Emily McLaughlin, an operatic soap actress
- Boyd Melson, boxer
- Art Monk, NFL Hall of Fame (wide receiver) playing football for White Plains High School
- Chris Murphy, United States Senator (b)
- Sun Myung Moon and his wife, Hak Ja Han Moon, founder of Unification Church
- Garrick Ohlsson, classical pianist
- Joseph Polchinski (1954-2018), theoretical physicist and string theorist (b)
- Scott Reiniger, actor, and, as "Prince of Ghor," a hereditary prince (b)
- JD Roberto, host and show host famous for hosting the 'Til You Drop Shop' from 2003-2005, replacing former host, Pat Finn. (b)
- Barry L. Robinson, former Erie County, New York legislator
- Vanessa Rousso, professional poker player (b)
- Andrew S. Tanenbaum, computer scientist and professor
- Micah Townshend, Vermont State Secretary
- Ralph Waite, the actor who plays John Walton in The Waltons television series (b)
- Chris Watson (born 1975), American-Israeli basketball player
- James Whitmore (1921-2009), famous actor with films such as The Asphalt Jungle and The Shawshank Redemption (b)
- Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook (b)
References
External links
- the official White Plains website
- White City Plains Downtown Assoc.
- White Plains Public Library
- White Plains Public School
- White Plains Times
- The Historic Society of White Plains
- White Plains On Line: Collection of agenda of White Plains public meeting agenda, minutes, budget, and charters.
- WPNY.us Portal for information about White Plains.
- Information about White Plains
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