White Plains, New York

White Plains is a city located in Westchester County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 53,077, but a July 1, 2002 Census estimate put the city's population at 55,394. It is the county seat of Westchester County{{GR|6}}.

Related Topics:
City - Westchester County, New York - 2000 - July 1 - 2002 - Census - County seat

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White Plains is home to one of the campuses that comprise Pace University. The University's law school is located there.

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Since the 1970's, many companies have moved their operations from Manhattan to White Plains. These office buildings are clustered in two areas; in the downtown business district and along Westchester Avenue (NY Route 119) in the eastern part of the city.

Related Topics:
Manhattan - White Plains

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White Plains has two Metro North railroad stations, White Plains and North White Plains.

Related Topics:
Metro North - '''White Plains'''

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During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of White Plains took place in the area.

Related Topics:
American Revolutionary War - Battle of White Plains

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White Plains is the home of Westchester County Airport, which takes some traffic from New York, New York.

Related Topics:
Westchester County Airport - New York, New York

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In a recent study, White Plains was named the United States' second most expensive city in which to live, only behind New York.

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