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Goose Island
Geography
Location Long Island Sound
Coordinates 40°53′03″N 73°46′39″W / 40.8842665°N 73.7776326°W / 40.8842665; -73.7776326
Administration
United States
New Rochelle, New York

Goose Island is a small, rocky island located in Long Island Sound. It is part of the city of New Rochelle in Westchester County, New York State.

This tiny island sits in New Rochelle's Lower Harbor area. It is found between other islands like Davids', Travers, and Glen Islands. Goose Island is also located just west of the New York City border. A special feature of the island is the stone wall that surrounds it, which can be seen above the water.

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