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Encyclopedia > Rye (city), New York
The Rye, NY City Seal.

Rye is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is separate from the Town of Rye (which, despite its name, is larger than the city). The City, formerly the Village of Rye, was part of the town until 1942, when it was received its charter as a city, the most recent to be issued in New York State. The population was 14,955 at the 2000 census. Rye houses the home and burial place of John Jay, a Founding Father and the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Original milestones, fixed in 1763 by Benjamin Franklin along the Boston Post Road during his term as Postmaster General still mark the 24th, 25th, and 26th miles from New York City. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1623x987, 247 KB) Summary Rye, New York city seal Licensing This is a logo of an organization, item, or event, and is protected by copyright and/or trademark. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1623x987, 247 KB) Summary Rye, New York city seal Licensing This is a logo of an organization, item, or event, and is protected by copyright and/or trademark. ... The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Westchester County is a primarily suburban county with about 940,000 residents located in the U.S. state of New York. ... This article is about the state. ... Rye is a town located in Westchester County, New York. ... John Jay (December 12, 1745 – May 17, 1829) was an American politician, statesman, revolutionary, diplomat, and jurist. ... Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States, by Howard Chandler Christy. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The Chief Justice of the United States is the head of the judicial... The Supreme Court of the United States (sometimes colloquially referred to by the acronym SCOTUS[1]) is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. ... 1763 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Benjamin Franklin (January 17 [O.S. January 6] 1706 – April 17, 1790) was one of the most well known Founding Fathers of the United States. ... The Boston Post Road was a system of roads from New York City to Boston, Massachusetts, containing some of the first major highways in the United States. ... The United States Postmaster General is the executive head of the United States Postal Service. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ...


Playland, an historic amusement park and designated National Historic Landmark, is located in Rye. Playland features one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the northeast, the Dragon Coaster. Playland (often called Rye Playland) is an amusement park located in Rye, New York. ... Theme park redirects here. ... This article or section needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ... A typical roller coaster The roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. ... Regional definitions vary The Northeastern United States is a region of the United States. ... the dragon coster is one of 100 wooden rollar costers in the united states it is in playland wich is an amusement park in rye ny ...

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.0 square miles (51.9 km²), of which, 5.8 square miles (15.0 km²) of it is land and 14.2 square miles (36.9 km²) of it (71.13%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...


Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 14,955 people, 5,377 households, and 4,027 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,588.6 people per square mile (999.0/km²). There were 5,559 housing units at an average density of 962.2/sq mi (371.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.61% White, 1.27% black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 6.49% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.27% from other races and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.80% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 5,377 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.26. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $110,894, and the median income for a family was $133,231. Males had a median income of $96,585 versus $52,052 for females. The per capita income for the city was $76,566. About 1.6% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


In 2005 Forbes magazine named Rye's ZIP code, 10580, as having the most expensive median home prices in Westchester County and the 61st most expensive in the United States.


History

The oldest house in the town, the Timothy Knapp House, is owned by the Rye Historical Society and dates in its original version to around 1667.


The Historical Society also owns a former inn/tavern built in 1730, the Square House, which it operates as a museum. George Washington stayed at the Square House on two separate occasions, remarking favorably on his stay in his diaries. George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ...


The site at 210 Boston Post Road where founding father John Jay grew up and where he is buried is now the home of the not-for-profit organization, The Jay Heritage Center. The Center's mission is to restore and preserve the 1838 Peter Augustus Jay House which occupies the original site of the Jay family farm, The Locusts. Restoration of the Jay mansion overlooking Long Island Sound is an official project of the Save America's Treasures Program. John Jay (December 12, 1745 – May 17, 1829) was an American politician, statesman, revolutionary, diplomat, and jurist. ...

Rye High School cheerleaders at the 2006 Harrison game

Rye is an affluent suburb of New York City, catering mostly to the New York Metro area's nouveau riche, with a Metro-North rail station in its downtown with service taking 33 minutes on an express train to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. The City of Rye is home to Rye Country Day School, a college preparatory private school. New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, or MTA Metro-North Railroad, or, more commonly, Metro-North, is a suburban commuter rail service that is run and managed by an authority of New York State, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or, more simply, the MTA. Metro-North runs service between New York... The Rye Metro-North Railroad station serves the residents of Rye, New York via the New Haven Line. ... The main concourse Grand Central Terminal (GCT, often unofficially called Grand Central Station) is a terminal rail station at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue (42nd Street and Park Avenue) in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. ... Rye Country Day School Rye Country Day School, or RCDS, is a co-educational, college preparatory school in Rye, New York, in the United States. ...


Rye is also known for its famous theme park, Rye Playland. Rye Playland was a very popular destination in the early 20th century, where people were able to take their boats right up to the park. Its famous roller coaster, The Dragon Coaster, was at one point in time a top ten wooden roller coaster in the world. Glenn Close and Ellen Latzen ride the roller coaster in the 80's thriller, "Fatal Attraction." Playland (often called Rye Playland) is an amusement park located in Rye, New York. ...


Rye is also famous for the annual Rye-Harrison football game, which has been played for more than seventy years and is the number one schoolboy football rivalry in Westchester County. The Rye High School football team has won two recent NYS championships and has defeated Harrison for five consecutive years. Harrison is a town/village in Westchester County, New York, United States. ... Westchester County is a suburban county with about 940,000 residents located in the U.S. state of New York. ...


Rye is served by three public elementary schools. Osborne, Milton and Midland. Rye middle and Rye high follow.


Noteworthy residents

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  • Rye (city), New York is at coordinates 40°58′14″N 73°41′18″W / 40.970451, -73.688435 (Rye (city), New York)Coordinates: 40°58′14″N 73°41′18″W / 40.970451, -73.688435 (Rye (city), New York)

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Rye (city), New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (680 words)
Rye is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States.
Rye is a wealthy suburb of New York City with a Metro-North rail station in its downtown with service taking 40 minutes on an express train to Grand Central Station in Manhattan.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older.
Rye Town, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (503 words)
Rye is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States.
It is separate from the City of Rye.
Rye Town Park/Oakland Beach: The park is located along Forest Avenue in the City of Rye on sixty two acres of grasslands, forests, open fields, duck pond, and beach.
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