Mamaroneck (village), New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mamaroneck, New York
Village
Village Municipal Building
Seal
Nickname(s):  The Friendly Village
Location of Mamaroneck (village), New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Westchester
Town	Mamaroneck, Rye (Rye Neck)
Area
• Total	6.62 sq mi (17.13 km2)
• Land	3.21 sq mi (8.31 km2)
• Water	3.41 sq mi (8.82 km2)
Elevation	0 ft (0 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	20,151
• Density	6,279.53/sq mi (2,424.44/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	10543
Area code(s)	914
FIPS code	36-44831
GNIS feature ID	0977362

Mamaroneck is a village located in Westchester County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 20,151 people lived there. It is partly in the town of Mamaroneck and partly in the town of Rye. The part in Rye is sometimes called "Rye Neck".

Village History

Mamaroneck started as a farming community. It was located on both sides of the Mamaroneck River. In the 1890s, these two areas joined together to form one village. Mamaroneck officially became a village in 1895. The part of the village on the eastern side is in the town of Rye and is known as Rye Neck.

Long ago, Mamaroneck was a popular summer spot for rich families from New York City. They built summer homes in areas like Greenhaven, Orienta, and Shore Acres. The local train, now called Metro-North, started serving the village in 1848. Today, many people who live in Mamaroneck travel to Manhattan for work.

Mamaroneck has a busy harbor on the Long Island Sound. It's a great place for pleasure boats. You can also visit Harbor Island Park, a large public park with a beach and sports fields. The main shopping streets are the Boston Post Road (also known as U.S. Route 1) and Mamaroneck Avenue. These streets are also where many annual parades take place.

Historic Places to See

Mamaroneck has several places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites!

• Mamaroneck Methodist Church
• St. Thomas' Episcopal Church Complex
• Walter's Hot Dog Stand
• Mamaroneck's "Skinny House"
• Albert E. and Emily Wilson House

Geography of Mamaroneck

The village of Mamaroneck covers about 6.7 square miles (17.13 square kilometers). A little more than half of this area, about 3.5 square miles (8.82 square kilometers), is water!

Intersection of Mamaroneck Avenue and the Boston Post Road

The Mamaroneck River flows south of Halstead Avenue

Mamaroneck train station

Halstead Manor Fire Station of Mamaroneck Fire Department

People of Mamaroneck

In 2010, there were 18,929 people living in Mamaroneck. The village is home to people from many different backgrounds. About 65% of the people were White, 3.7% Black, and 4.8% Asian. Also, 24.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age in the village was about 40 years old. About 24% of the population was under 18 years old.

Many Nationalities

Mamaroneck Village is a very diverse place! People from more than 70 different countries live here. This includes people from Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

The largest groups of people by their family background include:

• Italian
• Irish
• Guatemalan
• American
• German
• Mexican

Education in Mamaroneck

The village of Mamaroneck has parts of two public school districts.

• The northern and eastern parts of the village are in the Rye Neck Union Free School District.
• The southern and western parts of the village are in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District.

There are also private schools in the area:

• French-American School of New York
• Westchester Hebrew High School

Mamaroneck Fire Department

The village of Mamaroneck is kept safe by five all-volunteer fire companies. These brave volunteers work out of four fire stations located around the village. They have many vehicles, including five engines, two trucks, and other special units. Every year, they respond to about 1,000 emergency calls!

Fire Station Locations

Village Mayors

Here are some of the people who have served as mayor of Mamaroneck:

• Sharon Torres, 2023–Present
• Tom Murphy, 2017–2023
• Norman Rosenblum, 2009–2017
• Kathy Savolt, 2007–2009
• Philip Trifiletti, 2001–2007
• Deborah Chapin, 1999–2001
• Joseph Lanza, 1994–1999
• Paul Noto, 1985–1994
• Robert Funicello 1985
• Suzi Oppenheimer 1977–1985
• Arthur C. Phillips, 1965–1977
• Joseph L.Dalfonso, 1957–1964
• Edwin B. Dooley, 1950–1956
• Battista Santoro, ?–1950

Economy and Businesses

• Archie Comics, known for its comic books, has its main office in Mamaroneck.
• Marval Industries is a company that makes plastic products.

Famous People From Mamaroneck

Many well-known people have lived in or are from Mamaroneck:

• James Fenimore Cooper, a famous writer.
• Kevin Dillon and Matt Dillon, actors.
• Edwin B. Dooley, a former US Congressman.
• Henry Flagler, a business leader who built oil, hotel, and railroad companies.
• Cat Greenleaf, a news reporter and TV host.
• D. W. Griffith, a silent film director.
• William Kunstler, a lawyer and civil rights activist.
• Scott Leius, a baseball player.
• Mary Mallon, also known as Typhoid Mary.
• Ethel Barrymore, a Broadway and film actress.
• John McVitty, a racing driver.
• Robert Ripley, creator of "Ripley's Believe It or Not!".
• Norman Rockwell, a famous painter.
• David Spinozza, a studio guitarist and producer.
• Lee Stringer, an author.
• Gary Young, the first drummer for the band Pavement.

Local Points of Interest

There are many interesting places to visit in Mamaroneck:

• Emelin Theatre
• Most Holy Trinity Church
• Mamaroneck Riot
• Battle of Mamaroneck
• Mamaroneck Union Free School District
• Rye Neck Union Free School District
• Mamaroneck High School
• Rye Neck High School
• St. Vito's Church
• Mamaroneck Public Library
• Mamaroneck (Metro-North station)
• One Room School House
• Cooper/DeLancey House (built in 1811)

Images for kids

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  Village Municipal Building

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  Mamaroneck Village Seal

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  Location of Mamaroneck (village), New York

See also

In Spanish: Mamaroneck (villa) para niños