White Plains Energetic White Plains is in the midst of a renaissance which has transformed the City into a thriving urban center while maintaining neighborhoods and a suburban lifestyle. This “best of both worlds” setting provides the modern conveniences of a small city while offering tree lined streets and a quality of life thoughtfully preserved through planned growth. Stonegate Court is wonderfully situated within walking distance to downtown White Plains and the many treasures it has to offer
White Plains is situated in the center of the county at the crossroads of all major transportation. Just 10 miles square, the city has two Metro North train stations, is just 15 minutes from the County Airport, and 24 miles from Manhattan. A community rich in history, where the Declaration of Independence was read, White Plains is the birthplace of New York State.
As the leading retail center for Westchester County, this mini-metropolis is home to The Westchester mall which houses Tiffany & Co., Neiman-Marcus, Nordstrom, and Gucci among others, The Galleria Mall and other shops offer many alternatives. The newly developed City Center houses a multiplex cinema, Best Buy and Target. White Plains is also the seat of Westchester County government and court facilities.
Schools
The White Plains Public Schools have a national reputation for excellence. Recently, they were rated among the top ten school districts in the United States by Expansion Management Magazine, an economics publication for relocating companies and their employees. The high school which has nearly a 100% graduation rate, offers academic courses at accelerated rates as well as many vocational and special needs programs. There are also many fine private schools located in the vicinity including the German School, Windward School, Solomon Schechter, The Hackley School, Maria Regina, Stepinac, Rye Country Day School, to name a few.
Recreational Facilities
This “city in the park” offers outstanding recreational and cultural facilities. The recreation and parks department offer one hundred sports and athletic programs, instructional classes, camps, cultural activities, ice skating at Ebersole Ice Rink, and swimming at Saxon Woods pool. These local options are enhanced by the County’s 18,000 acres of parkland, beaches, trails, golf courses, and boating facilities. A state-of-the-art library is located downtown and shows and events may be enjoyed at the Westchester County Center and the Westchester Conservatory of Music
Houses of Worship Dozens of churches and synagogues are located within White Plains providing religious services to all denominations. |
