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White Plains, New York

Located in Westchester County, New York, White Plains was founded in 1683. Site of the 1776 Battle of White Plains during the Revolution. Westchester County seat — major corporate headquarters hub.
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Founded 1683 | Population 58,000 | Peak 58,000 (2024) | County Westchester County

Top 10 Most Important Events for White Plains, New York

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1683 Founded: Westchester community.
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1776 Battle: Battle of White Plains.
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1776 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define White Plains's character and economy.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of White Plains's identity and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: White Plains continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in White Plains

Jan 1, 1970
Trump Administration Deploys ICE Agents to Major Airports Amid Partial DHS Funding Impasse
WASHINGTON—Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been stationed at more than a dozen major U.S. airports as a partial …
Jan 1, 1970
‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Player Misses Out On $73,000 Prize Because Of This Hard Puzzle
Things got a little wild on Wheel of Fortune Tuesday night as one contestant came dangerously close to dropping a not-so-family-fr…
Jan 1, 1970
Nevada Sheriff Defies Judge Over Violent Criminal’s Release
Nevada Sheriff Kevin McMahill is defying a judge’s order to keep a convicted felon locked up. A social media post from Offic…
Jan 1, 1970
NYPD Captain Arrested for Assaulting Alleged Child Predator
NYPD Captain Kai Bowen is now facing serious legal repercussions following an off-duty incident that escalated into violence. Repo…
Jan 1, 1970
NYPD Confirms Viable IED at Mayor Mamdani Protests
New York City faces a grave security threat after the NYPD confirmed that a device thrown near protests at Mayor Mamdani’s r…
Jan 1, 1970
NYPD Officers Use Business Bathrooms for Prayer, Drawing Complaints
New York City business owners are increasingly frustrated with reports that NYPD officers have been entering their private bathroo…

Complete Historical Timeline

1683 Culture
Founded
1776 Disaster
Battle
1776 Culture
Higher Education
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Site of the 1776 Battle of White Plains during the Revolution.
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Westchester County seat — major corporate headquarters hub.
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30-minute train ride to Manhattan.
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White Plains was founded in 1683.
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White Plains has a population of approximately 58,000.

Famous People from White Plains, New York

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Mark Zuckerberg
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George E. Smith
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Joseph Campbell
Writer, Teacher · Born Mar 26, 1904 · Died Oct 30, 1987 (age 83)
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David Harbour
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Apr 10, 1975 · Age 50
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Ralph Waite
Screenwriter, Comedian · Born Jun 22, 1928 · Died Feb 13, 2014 (age 85)

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