New Roc City facts for kids
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| Location | New Rochelle, New York, United States |
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| Opening date | 1999 |
| Developer | Cappelli |
| Management | New Roc Associates |
| Owner | New Roc Associates |
New Roc City, also known as New Rochelle Center, is a super cool place in downtown New Rochelle. It's packed with fun things to do, places to shop, and even apartments! You can find it at 33 LeCount Place in Westchester County. This exciting complex was built where the old New Rochelle Mall used to be.
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History of New Roc City
The old New Rochelle Mall closed down in 1995. It was hard to find new stores to fill the space. So, the city decided to build something new and exciting!
New Roc City opened in the summer of 1999. It was built to help make downtown New Rochelle a lively place again. This huge project cost about $190 million. It covers about 1,200,000 square feet!
When it first opened, New Roc City had a giant 19-screen movie theater. It was the first place in Westchester County to have an IMAX theater! There was also a health club, an ice skating rink, restaurants, shops, and even an indoor amusement park.
Around 2008, New Roc City started changing to add more retail stores. Now, you can find a Planet Fitness gym there. It also has the Monroe College Athletic Complex and a student cafeteria.
Cool Design and Fun Stuff
The buildings at New Roc City were designed to look like classic New York City buildings. The designers wanted it to feel like you were walking through a mini-NYC! For example, some parts were made to look like the famous Grand Central Station.
One of the most exciting things at New Roc City is the "Space Shot" amusement ride. It's a tall tower, about 185 feet high! Riders are shot to the very top in less than three seconds. It's a thrilling ride that gives you quick views of the Long Island Sound and the area around New Rochelle.
New Roc City is packed with entertainment! You can catch a movie at the Regal Cinemas multiplex or the IMAX theater. There's also a bowling alley and a billiards hall. If you like racing, there's an electric go-kart track. You can also play glow-in-the-dark miniature golf.
The complex also has a huge arcade with over 300 games and rides. There's a Marriott Residence Inn hotel, a fitness center, and an ice cream cafe. You can even find a Modell's store there.
The 'Lofts at New Roc' apartment complex is also connected to the main building. In 2019, plans were approved to change the old Stop & Shop Supermarket into an Audi car dealership. The supermarket closed in early 2020.
Places to Stay
- Residence Inn by Marriott - a hotel with 125 suites.
- The Lofts at New Roc - a building with 100 loft-style apartments for rent.
- The Summit at New Roc - another residential building.
Places to Eat
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Burger King
Other Cool Tenants
The Japanese Weekend School of New York has offices in New Roc City. This school helps Japanese students learn on weekends. In 2006, about 800 students attended the school in different locations.
