68-472: The White Plains TransCenter is an intermodal transit center in White Plains, New York . It serves as a terminal/transfer point for many Bee-Line Buses , as well as intercity buses, and taxicabs. The terminal is located along Ferris Avenue north of Hamilton Street (westbound NY 119 ), diagonally across from the White Plains station of Metro-North Railroad , and includes a parking garage located next door to
136-416: A 2006 enrollment of more than 6,000 students, maintains five elementary schools (grades K–5), two middle schools (Eastview for grade 6, Highlands for grades 7–8) and one high school (9–12), as well as auxiliary facilities, including a pre-kindergarten program, a community school (grades 7–12), adult and continuing education, and a program for school-age patients at New York-Presbyterian Hospital , whose campus
204-411: A 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $ 47,742 versus $ 36,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 33,825. About 9.2% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. The 10605 zip code, spanning the southern portion of the city, encompasses much of White Plains' residential neighborhoods and
272-521: A basketball game against the White Plains Tigers. White Plains was also selected as the original filming destination for Larry Charles ' Borat , but Sacha Baron Cohen insisted the film be shot in New York City. The White Plains Performing Arts Center, which can seat up to 410 people, serves as a venue for a variety of events, such as Broadway theatre and concerts. White Plains is home to
340-689: A deputy chief. The WPFD also operates a frontline fire apparatus fleet of five engines, three ladders, one rescue, and numerous other special, support, and reserve units. The Journal News , the major daily newspaper for the Lower Hudson Valley region, is based in White Plains. The current paper, owned by the Gannett Company , was formed in 1998 by the merger of eleven local papers in Westchester and Rockland counties. (b) denotes that
408-470: A female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.15. In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
476-473: A population density of 5,820.3 inhabitants per square mile (2,247.2/km ). White Plains has a humid continental climate , with four distinct seasons. Winter is cold and wet, with occasional snow and an average January temperature of 29.8 °F (−1.2 °C), and summer is hot and humid, with a mean July temperature of 74.0 °F (23.3 °C). In spring and fall, temperatures can fluctuate from cool to hot, but are usually mild and comfortable. Precipitation
544-495: A short-lived branch of Bergdorf Goodman , which was converted to sister chain Neiman Marcus in 1981. Construction of nearby parkways and expressways in the 1940s through the 1970s brought shoppers from elsewhere. During the late 1960s, the city of White Plains developed an extensive urban renewal plan for residential, commercial and mixed-use redevelopment that called for the demolition of its entire central business district from
612-662: A village in 1866 and as a city in 1916. After World War II , White Plains' downtown area developed into a shopping district featuring branches of many famous New York-based department and specialty stores. Some of these retail locations were the first large-scale suburban stores built in the United States. In 1949, Macy's launched a grand White Plains store on Main Street across from City Hall. Other prestigious stores followed, such as B. Altman and Co. , Rogers Peet , Saks Fifth Avenue , Lord & Taylor , Alexander's , Wallachs , and
680-521: Is 25 miles (40 km) north of Midtown Manhattan . The city's total population was 59,599 in the 2020 census , up from 53,077 at the 2010 census. According to the city government, the daytime weekday population is estimated at 250,000. At the time of the Dutch settlement of Manhattan in the early 17th century, the region had been used as farmland by the Weckquaeskeck tribe, a Wappinger people, and
748-497: Is 31 minutes by express train from Midtown Manhattan , and this has attracted new residents who commute to New York City for work. In early 2003, the Saks Fifth Avenue location was closed and demolished; it was replaced in 2004 with the large retail complex called The Source at White Plains . In 2007, construction was completed on Renaissance Square, a downtown parcel that includes the luxury Ritz-Carlton hotel. White Plains
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#1732859189205816-405: Is also covered by the building itself. The parking garage across the street also contains bicycle racks on the northwest corner of Ferris Avenue and New Street, which is also the entrance to the station parking lot north of NY 119. The White Plains Railroad Station has been a major transportation hub from its days as a New York Central and Hudson River Railroad station, with trolley routes such as
884-558: Is bordered to the north by the town 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 the Long Island Sound . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , White Plains has a land area of 9.77 square miles (25.3 km ), and
952-482: Is land and 7.4 square miles (19 km ), or 52.85%, is water. The unincorporated area of the town measures 5.17 square miles (13.4 km ). As of the 2000 United States Census , there were 28,967 people, 10,929 households, and 7,748 families residing in the town. The population density was 4,377.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,690.2/km ). There were 11,255 housing units at an average density of 1,700.8 units per square mile (656.7 units/km ). The racial makeup of
1020-434: Is located in the adjacent town of Rye ). The majority of the town's land area is not within either village, constituting an unincorporated area , although a majority of the population lives within the villages. Legally, the unincorporated section and the villages constitute the town as a political and governmental subdivision of New York State. The town is led by a town board, composed of five town board members, which includes
1088-454: Is located in the city. Since 1988 the district has operated under a Controlled Parents' Choice Program, whereby the parents of elementary school children can select the school which their child attends based on factors other than proximity to the school. The five elementary schools, in addition to teaching core competencies, have different educational focuses including science and technology, communication arts and global understanding. Two of
1156-768: Is often also live music at the Market. White Plains is home to the United States Tennis Association USTA B team. Westchester County Center is home to the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League , which began play in the 2014–2015 season. It was also the primary home of the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association from 2018 to 2020. The city is also home to USA Rugby League franchise
1224-422: Is plentiful in all months of the year. The city receives about 229 clear or partly cloudy days per annum, with July typically being the sunniest month, averaging more than 70 percent of possible sunshine. The lowest temperature ever recorded in White Plains since record-keeping began in 1948 was −10 °F (−23 °C) on January 19, 1977, and the highest ever was 102 °F (39 °C) on July 6, 2010. Over
1292-523: Is primarily composed of single-family housing. As of the 2020 United States Census , there were 19,438 people residing in 10605. The median income for a household in the zip code was $ 140,262. As of 2024, the average home value in 10605 was $ 914,020. Several popular films and TV series have been filmed in White Plains, including The Departed , Across The Universe , Eighth Grade , Alex Strangelove , The Beaver , The Americans , and Sisters . The animated television series Big Mouth also plays
1360-502: Is protected by professional firefighters of the City of White Plains Fire Bureau, part of the Department of Public Safety, but commonly referred to as the "fire department" (WPFD). The White Plains Fire Department is currently the seventh-largest fire department in the state of New York. The WPFD currently operates out of five fire stations located throughout the city, with each shift commanded by
1428-407: The 2020 United States census , there were 59,559 people residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 46.4% white, 11.9% Black, .1% Native American, 8% Asian, <.1% Pacific Islander, .3% from some other race, and 2.7% from two or more races. 32.4% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 56,853 people residing in the city. The racial makeup of
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#17328591892051496-721: The Bronx and connect with the New York City subway. The main Bee Line hub in White Plains is the Trans-Center, adjacent to the Metro-North station. Other regional bus services that serve White Plains include the Hudson Link to Rockland County ; Leprechaun Lines to Poughkeepsie ; CT Transit's I-Bus to Stamford, Connecticut ; as well as Greyhound , Trailways and Coach USA service to upstate New York and Long Island. The city of White Plains
1564-645: The Bronx River Parkway east to Mamaroneck Avenue. By 1978, the urban renewal program centered around the construction of the Westchester County Courthouse (1974), the Westchester One office building (1975), the Galleria at White Plains mall (1978), and a number of other office towers, retail centers and smaller commercial buildings. At the time of its construction, the Westchester One building
1632-839: The New York Power Authority , New York-Presbyterian Hospital , Krasdale Foods (which supplies products for the C-Town supermarket chain), Nine West , and AboveNet , as well as the U.S. headquarters of Heineken International . At the turn of the second millennium, there was a boom in commercial businesses and residential living. In 2000, Prodigy moved its headquarters from White Plains Plaza in White Plains to Austin, Texas . White Plains continues to attract regional and national business as well as international headquarters such as Nine West Group, Allegiance Financial, ITT Corporation, Nokia, Heineken USA, Alliance Bernstein, AT&T and Verizon. The White Plains Public School System , with
1700-542: The New York State Thruway on its approach to the Tappan Zee Bridge , which crosses the Hudson River into Rockland County . The bridge allows connections to Rockland, points upstate , and parts of northern New Jersey . Current highway works include pedestrian walkways over the highway, an extra lane on either side, and on/off ramps to help motor traffic and pedestrians. Vegetation removals have upset some in
1768-530: The Village of Larchmont , an unincorporated area, and the Village of Mamaroneck , the rest of that village being in the town of Rye . This three-part division occurred in the 1890s to meet the growing demand for municipal services that the town could not provide. By definition at the time, a town could only provide basic government functions such as organizing and supervising elections, administering judicial functions, and constructing and maintaining highways. During
1836-608: The Westchester Philharmonic , the sole professional symphony orchestra in Westchester County. The Philharmonic performs at SUNY Purchase's Performing Arts Center. The White Plains Farmers' Market operates year-round in the city, setting up Downtown at 255 Main Street from May to November, and in the Westchester County Center the rest of the year. In addition to the various food products sold, there
1904-529: The White Plains TransCenter area, in the vicinity of the station. White Plains, New York White Plains is a city in and the county seat of Westchester County, New York , United States. It is an inner suburb of New York City , and a commercial hub of Westchester County, a densely populated suburban county that is home to about one million people. White Plains is located in south-central Westchester County. Its downtown (Mamaroneck Avenue)
1972-548: The White Plains Wombats . and North American Rugby League franchise New York Freedom . White Plains has a vibrant nightlife, centered around Mamaroneck Avenue and surrounding areas. The Cross-Westchester Expressway , or I-287 , runs through White Plains, connecting Tarrytown to Rye . On its eastern end, I-287 meets I-95 , the major commercial route along the East Coast . At its western end, I-287 meets I-87 and
2040-641: The White Plains station , located downtown at Main Street and the Bronx River, and the North White Plains station , provide daily train service to Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan . Both stations are on the Harlem Line . Bee Line is Westchester County's public bus system and several routes pass through White Plains offering local service to many surrounding communities. A few routes serve
2108-512: The 1890s, parts of the town of Mamaroneck that were situated closest to the water thrived. Larchmont Manor, with its beaches along Long Island Sound , had become well known as a summer resort for families from New York City, and people were beginning to live there year-round. A large part of the town's population lived northeast of the Manor near Mamaroneck Harbor, the commercial center of town, where fishing, shipping, and manufacturing could be found. As
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2176-457: The 1940s), serves public school students in grades 9–12. The school has a swimming pool that overlooks a small valley that holds the track and football field. The White Plains Recreation Department works with the schools to offer programs. The district is governed by a seven-member Board of Education, elected at-large for staggered three-year terms. A school superintendent reports to the Board. As of
2244-513: The British under General Sir William Howe , who attacked on October 28. The Battle of White Plains took place primarily on Chatterton Hill, (later known as "Battle Hill," and located just west of what was then a swamp but is now the downtown area) and the Bronx River. Howe's force of 4,000–6,000 British and Hessian soldiers required three attacks before the Continentals, numbering about 1,600 under
2312-769: The New York, Elmsford and White Plains Railroad and the Tarrytown, White Plains and Mamaroneck Railway Company, both of which were acquired by the Westchester Street Railroad Company , an affiliate of the Third Avenue Railway . Throughout the 20th century, trolleys were replaced by buses, many of which were private and localized companies, that were eventually acquired by Bee-LineBus beginning in 1978. It also attracted intercity buses, such as Greyhound , Trailways , Short Line , and other companies. The station
2380-465: The Weckquaeskeck. However, John Richbell of Mamaroneck claimed to have earlier title to much of the territory through his purchase of a far larger plot extending 20 miles (32 km) inland, perhaps from a different tribe. The matter was not settled until 1721, when a Royal Patent for White Plains was granted by King George II . In 1758, White Plains became the seat of Westchester County when
2448-475: The White Plains population at 505, of whom 46 were slaves. (New York City's population at that time was about 33,000.) By 1800, the population stood at 575 and in 1830, 830. By 1870, 26 years after the arrival of the New York Central Railroad , it had swollen to 2,630 and by 1890 to 4,508. In the decades that followed the count grew to 7,899 (1900) and 26,425 (1910). White Plains was incorporated as
2516-419: The age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.14. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under
2584-433: 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% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 58,545, and the median income for a family was $ 71,891 (these figures had risen to $ 73,744 and $ 92,215 respectively as of
2652-533: The airlines and traveling public refer to Westchester County Airport as "White Plains." It serves as a minor hub for JetBlue Airways , which offer regularly scheduled flights to several destinations in Florida. In addition, JetBlue began service from Westchester to Nassau, Bahamas in November 2011. White Plains is also located within an hour's drive of two major New York City airports. Two Metro-North Railroad stations –
2720-537: The building. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The construction of the Galleria at White Plains mall in the 1970s ushered in a new era of downtown retail and office development, but by the early 1990s, economic development had stagnated, hampered by a deep recession and the overbuilding of the commercial real estate markets. For a time, White Plains had one of the highest office vacancy rates in
2788-465: The city to see Mr. Griffith at the studio. I'm not fooling when I say Mamaroneck was more exciting than Hollywood back then.” After World War I, the unincorporated section of the town grew sufficiently that the State Legislature granted the town government the local powers to provide local services it had previously granted to the villages by charter. In 1921, the course at Winged Foot Golf Club
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2856-507: The city was 48.9% white, 13.2% Black , .1% Native American, 6.3% Asian, <.1% Pacific Islander, .3% from some other race and 1.5% from two or more races. 29.6% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the census of 2000, there were 53,077 people, 20,921 households, and 12,704 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,415.5 inhabitants per square mile (2,090.9/km ). There were 21,576 housing units at an average density of 2,201.4 per square mile (850.0/km ). The racial makeup of
2924-422: The city was 64.93% white , 15.91% African American , 4.5% Asian , .34% Native American , .07% Pacific Islander , 10.37% from other races , and 3.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.51% of the population. In 2010, Businessweek Magazine named White Plains one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. There were 20,921 households, out of which 26.9% had children under
2992-579: The colonial government for the county left West Chester, which was located in what is now the northern part of the borough of the Bronx , in New York City. The unincorporated village remained part of the Town of Rye until 1788 when the town of White Plains was created. On July 9, 1776, a copy of the Declaration of Independence was delivered to the New York Provincial Congress, which was meeting in
3060-464: The command of Generals Alexander McDougall and Israel Putnam, retreated, joining Washington's main force, which did not take part in the battle. Howe's forces had suffered 250 casualties, a severe loss, and he made no attempt to pursue the Continentals, whose casualties were about 125 dead and wounded. Three days after the battle, Washington withdrew north of the village, which was then occupied by Howe's forces. But after several inconclusive skirmishes over
3128-581: The community but it is reported that the area will be fixed and trees will be replanted when work on the highway comes to an end. The Bronx River Parkway , which runs north–south through White Plains, provides access south to New York City or north to the Kensico Circle in North Castle . Westchester County Airport is located in Harrison , about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of downtown White Plains. Often
3196-537: The corporate mergers and downsizing of the 1990s, many of these companies reduced their operations in White Plains or left the area completely. White Plains is home to the Arts Exchange Building, which serves as the headquarters of the Westchester Arts Council. Since March 1999, visual and performing artists, emerging cultural organizations and new creative businesses have had studios and offices in
3264-513: The county courthouse. The delegates quickly adopted a resolution approving the Declaration, thus declaring both the colony's independence and the formation of the State of New York . The Declaration itself was first publicly read from the steps of the courthouse on July 11. During September and October 1776, troops led by George Washington took up positions in the hills of the village, hotly pursued by
3332-538: The course of a typical year, there are 18 days of at least 90 °F (32 °C) temperatures, and seven days when temperatures do not rise above the freezing point. The City of White Plains includes various neighborhoods of differing characters and sizes, some of which contain multiple subsections: The economy of White Plains revolves around large companies that have moved to the city such as ITT , Xylem , Bunge , and Combe . Other companies based in White Plains include Alliance Bernstein , PURE Insurance , Dannon ,
3400-465: The elementary schools offer bilingual education where children are taught in both English and Spanish. Both English speaking and Spanish speaking families can choose to be entered into a lottery for a place in the bilingual classes. White Plains High School , built in the late 1950s (when it moved from The Highlands School) on a 72-acre (29 ha) campus (formerly James Cash Penney 's 72-acre Westchester Estate, until he moved to Westport, Connecticut in
3468-444: The next week, Howe withdrew on November 5, leaving White Plains to the Continentals. Ironically, one of Washington's subordinates, Major John Austin, who was probably drunk after having celebrated the enemy's withdrawal, reentered the village with his detachment and proceeded to burn it down. Although he was court-martialed and convicted for this action, he escaped punishment. The first United States Census , conducted in 1790, listed
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#17328591892053536-419: The northeastern United States. Consolidation within the retail industry led to the closing of many of downtown's department and specialty stores. After its bankruptcy, the B. Altman store closed in 1989 and was demolished to make way for The Westchester , an upscale mall that opened in 1995 with anchors Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. A freestanding branch of Macy's, one of downtown's original retail anchor stores ,
3604-470: The person was born there. Mamaroneck (town), New York Mamaroneck ( / m ə ˈ m ær ən ɛ k / mə- MAIR -ə-nek ), is a town in Westchester County , New York , United States. The population was 31,758 at the 2020 United States census over 29,156 at the 2010 census. There are two villages contained within the town: Larchmont and the Village of Mamaroneck (part of which
3672-488: The population of these two areas expanded, the residents soon found the need for adequate water supply, sewage disposal, garbage collection, sidewalks, and improved street lighting, police and fire protection. In 1891, residents of Larchmont Manor obtained a charter from the Legislature under which they incorporated their section of town into a village. Four years later, residents of the most developed and populated sections of
3740-463: The railroad station, across that street. Ferris Avenue is a one-way street north of Main Street (eastbound NY 119), and is flanked by northbound and southbound buses only lanes between Hamilton Street and Water Street. The main building of the TransCenter can be found on the block along Ferris Avenue to the west, Water Street to the south, Lexington Avenue to the west, and New Street to the north, which
3808-607: The town supervisor, Jaine Elkind Eney. Much of the unincorporated section of the town receives its mail via the Larchmont Post Office and thereby has a Larchmont address. The area that is now the town in Mamaroneck was purchased from the Weckquaesgeek Wappaquewam on behalf of Manhatahan "another proprietors" and "by the consent of the other Indians," on September 23, 1661, by an Englishman named John Richbell who
3876-416: The town was $ 57,822. About 2.9% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. The Mamaroneck Winged Foot Golf Club has hosted numerous national amateur and professional golf championships since 1929, including the 2020 U.S. Open Championship held from September 17–20. The publication division of Archie Comics
3944-402: The town was 88.93% White , 2.80% Black or African American , 0.12% Native American , 3.12% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 2.91% from other races , and 2.06% from two or more races. Hispanic of any race were 10.92% of the population. There were 10,929 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had
4012-456: The towns of Mamaroneck and Rye voted to incorporate as the Village of Mamaroneck. The Mamaroneck River serves as the boundary separating the towns of Mamaroneck and Rye. While residents of the two villages were now able to receive municipal services, not enough people resided in the unincorporated remainder of the town of Mamaroneck to be included in either village. In the early 1920s, Mamaroneck
4080-412: Was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 87.2 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 84,213, and the median income for a family was $ 118,774 (these figures had risen to $ 108,702 and $ 144,834 respectively as of a 2007 estimate ). Males had a median income of $ 81,249 versus $ 42,703 for females. The per capita income for
4148-610: Was a center of movie‐making. According to the New York Times, "In those days the area was less the “East Coast Hollywood” than Hollywood was “the West Coast Mamaroneck.” The town boasted a distinction to which few communities could lay claim: a silent‐screen‐era movie studio." A former employee of D.W. Griffith's studio on Orienta, said "“In those days we'd get people like Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin visiting. Even Mr. Rockefeller Sr. , would come up from
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#17328591892054216-473: Was a resident of Oyster Bay LI. During the American Revolutionary War in 1776, a British loyalist, William Lounsbery, was attacked and killed by a group of revolutionaries led by John Flood. Several other skirmishes occurred that year between loyalists and revolutionaries. The New York Legislature created Mamaroneck as a town on March 7, 1788. The Town of Mamaroneck is divided into three parts:
4284-436: Was also later demolished to make way for the massive City Center at White Plains complex. This large mixed-use development features two 35-story apartment and condominium towers , 600,000-square-foot (60,000 m ) of retail, restaurant and entertainment space and new parking facilities. Beginning in 2000, the city's permanent population experienced a growth spurt as additional apartment buildings were constructed. The city
4352-584: Was called "Quarropas". To early traders it was known as "the White Plains", either from the white balsam ( Gnaphalium polycephalum ) which was said to have covered it, or from the heavy mist that local tradition suggests hovered over the swamplands near the Bronx River . The first non-native settlement came in November 1683, when a party of Connecticut Puritans moved westward from an earlier settlement in Rye and bought about 4,400 acres (18 km ), presumably from
4420-574: Was constructed and opened in June 1923. The golf club has been host to a number of professional tournaments, including the 1997 PGA Championship and the 1929, 1959, 1974, 1984, 2006, and 2020 U.S. Open . The Town of Mamaroneck introduced New York's first vegetable-oil-powered garbage truck in 2008. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 14.0 square miles (36 km ), of which 6.6 square miles (17 km )
4488-512: Was merged with Pennsylvania Railroad transforming it into a Penn Central Railroad station. Buses and trains continued to use the station through the collapse of Penn Central, the acquisition by Conrail and the MTA , the full control by Metro-North Railroad , and the reconstruction of the station during the mid-1980s. The current TransCenter was built shortly after the reconstruction of the aforementioned railroad station. The following bus routes serve
4556-598: Was moved two blocks away to The Galleria mall by its parent company, Federated Department Stores , replacing sister retailer Abraham & Straus when these two store divisions were merged in 1995 A new courthouse for the Southern District of New York was opened in 1998 and several large-scale office properties in and near downtown, including the former General Foods headquarters building, were retrofitted and leased to accommodate smaller businesses. The Macy's store on Main Street remained vacant for several years until it
4624-485: Was the largest office building between New York City and Albany , and east to Hartford . Beginning in the 1950s, many major corporations based in New York City moved operations to White Plains and other suburban locations. These included General Foods , PepsiCo , Hitachi USA, IBM , Nestlé , Snapple , and Heineken USA . In the 1980s, at least 50 Fortune 500 corporations had their headquarters in Westchester County and nearby Fairfield County, Connecticut , but with
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