Reno Rivertown Realty: New York's Realtors for Westchester County

The Weckquaeskeck tribe, members of the Mohican nation, who had lived on the land in harmony with nature and its creatures, called their home Quarropas. The name was descriptive of the fogs that hung above the swamplands and remained suspended for days on end like a white opaque blanket. Translated, Quarropas means the white marshes or the white plains. The land White Plains now occupies - first settled by New England colonists who bought it from the Mohican Indians in 1683 - has been a focal point in the history of New York State and the nation.

The White Plains Armory on South Broadway stands on the site of the original County Courthouse where, on July 11, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read publicly in New York State for the first time. This historical event supports the claim that White Plains is the birthplace of the State of New York. George Washington later established headquarters here, and the Battle of White Plains marked a turning point in the struggle for independence. In 1778, White Plains became county seat of Westchester by legislative act. On April 3, 1866, White Plains became an incorporated village and in 1916, the Village was incorporated as a City. Living and working in White Plains combines the satisfaction of success with the delight of clean, green, suburban living for your family and your employees. The City offers superb cultural and recreational facilities. There are numerous active and passive public parks and nature areas, with over 20 percent of the City's land in open space.

A residential community of nearly 54,000, the population soars to more than 200,000 during the day as office workers, shoppers and visitors arrive by car, rail, bus and plane. White Plains is Westchester's premier business market and is home to the county's largest concentration of retail activity. With three major malls and the smaller White Plains Mall, and a dynamic and renewed downtown featuring pleasant stores, outstanding restaurants and nightlife, the White Plains economy benefits from more than $1.3 billion in annual retail sales. Downtown White Plains has become a corporate hub attracting high technology firms, major corporations and investments from local universities. With nearly 1,700 units of new residential housing under construction in the downtown, it will soon become a major residential neighborhood as well. White Plains is viewed by residents and visitors alike as one of the most attractive and desirable cities in the state in which to live, work, shop and play.

QUALITY OF LIFE
Living and working in White Plains combines the satisfaction of success with the delight of clean, green, suburban living for your family and your employees. The City offers superb cultural and recreational facilities. There are numerous active and passive public parks and nature areas, with over 20 percent of the City's land in open space.

ECONOMY
A residential community of nearly 54,000, the population soars to more than 200,000 during the day as office workers, shoppers and visitors arrive by car, rail, bus and plain. White Plains is Westchester's premier business market and is home to the counties largest concentration of retail activity. With three major malls, and a dynamic and renewed downtown featuring pleasant stores, outstanding restaurants and nightlife, the White Plains economy benefits from more than $1.3 billion in annual retail sales. Downtown White Plains has become a corporate hub attracting high technology firms, major corporations and investments from local universities. With nearly 1,700 units of new residential housing under construction in the downtown, it will soon become a major residential neighborhood as well. White Plains is viewed by residents and visitors alike as one of the most attractive and desirable cities in the state in which to live, work, shop and play.

GETTING AROUND

By Bus Westchester County Department of Transportation Bee-Line Westchester County Department of Transportation Bee-Line 100 East First Street, Mount Vernon 10550 Phone: 914-813-7777 beeline@westchestergov.com www.westchestergov.com

800+ transit buses daily

To buy a Monthly Bus Pass or Ticket Book Call Bee-Line Information Center for your nearest sales outlet

(914) 813-7777 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays

Countywide bus service with over 55 different routes and express service connecting major metropolitan areas. Routes serve many of the County's recreational facilities and provide connections to train service.

By Rail

Metro-North Railroad 347 Madison Ave., Serving All of Westchester Phone: 212-532-4900/800-METRO-INFO www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mmr

From Grand Central Station in New York city to points North, running on three lines every 30 minutes. Call (212) 532-4900 or 1-800-638-7646 for schedules and information. Commuter railroad with 43 station stops in Westchester on three lines. Continual service to Grand Central Station in Manhattan as well as service to Westchester localities and points north and east.

Amtrak 31 St. btw 7th & 8th, Serving All of Westchester Phone: 800-872-7245, 800-USA-RAIL www.amtrak.com

Amtrak offers service throughout the Hudson Valley and from New York City, Syracuse, Buffalo, Montreal, and Boston. Stops in New Rochelle, Yonkers, and Croton Harmon. Service from New Rochelle to stations on the Boston-Washington Northeast Corridor, including Metroliner service. Service from Croton-Harmon and Yonkers to upstate New York, Montreal, Chicago, and points west.