New Rochelle
Ferry Bridge Light
Distance to New York City: 18 Miles
Metro-North Commute to Grand Central: From New Rochelle Station - 34 minutes
Area: 10.4 square miles
Points of Interest
Queen City of the Sound, with 9.3 miles of waterfront, New Rochelle was founded in 1688 by the French Huguenots who named their settlements after La Rochelle...their last stronghold in France. Since the founding of New Rochelle, its waterfront is experiencing explosive development. Downtown, New Roc City was built as an entertainment complex featuring a 19-screen movie theatre, mini-golf, go karts, arcade, health club, restaurants, a hotel and supermarket. Diversity is New Rochelle’s essence, with people of many backgrounds living in newer and vintage neighborhoods.