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  1. New Rochelle (/ ˌ nj uː r ə ˈ ʃ ɛ l / NEW-rə-SHEL; older French: La Nouvelle-Rochelle) is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 79,726, making it the 7th-largest city and 22nd-most populous municipality in New York.

  2. New Rochelle (French: Nouvelle-Rochelle [la nuvɛl ʁoʃɛl] ⓘ) is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States, in the southeastern portion of the state. The town was settled by Huguenots (French Protestants) in 1688 who fled France following their failed rebellions.

  3. May 2, 2022 · New Rochelle is a small city situated in Westchester County in the southeastern portion of the US State of New York. Located on the Long Island Sound, the city stretches over 34.05 sq. km and is considered New York's seventh-most populous city.

  4. Apr 25, 2024 · New Rochelle, city, Westchester county, southeastern New York, U.S. It lies along Long Island Sound, just northeast of New York City. Founded in 1688 by a group of Huguenot refugees, it was named for La Rochelle, a seaport on the Atlantic coast of France. Its modern suburban-residential character.

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  6. Jan 29, 2024 · New Rochelle, New York, is a vibrant city brimming with history, culture, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Nestled in Westchester County, just a stone's throw from the bustling metropolis of New York City, New Rochelle offers a unique blend of urban amenities and suburban charm.

  7. Oct 17, 2021 · The city of New Rochelle has a relevant place in the founding history of the United States. It was here that in 1689 a small community of French Protestant refugees would settle. Known as Huguenots, they exercised considerable influence on America’s course towards self-determination.

  8. New Rochelle is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 79,726, making it the 7th-largest city and 22nd-most populous municipality in New York. Some residents refer to the city as New Ro.

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