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EspañolYORKTOWN, NEW YORK
'Yorktown' is a town in Westchester County, New York, in the suburbs of New York City about 38 miles north of midtown Manhattan. The population was 36,318 at the 2000 census. The town is named after the Battle of Yorktown near Yorktown, Virginia.
The 'Town of Yorktown' is on the north border of the county.
The Town of Yorktown has a rich historical heritage beginning with the earliest known inhabitants — Mohegan, Osceola, Amawalk, Kitchawan and Mohansic — all familiar names of local places. The Mohegans of the Algonquin Nation had habitations within the boundary of Yorktown.
In 1683, Stephanus Van Cortlandt, with a license issued by the Royal Governor of New York, made his first purchase of land from the Indians. By 1697, when he confirmed his patent with the authorities, he had acquired roughly 80,000 acres (320 km²). A patent for the Manor of Cortlandt was granted by the British King, William the Third, June 17, 1697. The Manor house was located north of the confluence of the Hudson and Croton Rivers.
After the Revolutionary War and at the time of its incorporation in 1788, the township was officially designated as Yorktown in commemoration of the American's decisive victory at Yorktown, Virginia on October 19, 1781.
French Hill Elementary School is named French Hill because George Washington Camped with the French during the Revolutionary War. Cannon balls and other materials have been found there with metal detectors.
During the town's bicentennial in 1988, Yorktowners took stock of their historic heritage including that of the 19th and 20th centuries and commemorated their community's participation in events that led up to the birth and growth of the United States. A Bicentennial Committee reviewed the Town's still remaining historic sites and determined which were to be preserved as a reminder of that past and a link between the Yorktown of yesterday and the Yorktown of tomorrow.
The north town line is the border of Putnam County, New York. Somers borders Yorktown on the east and Cortlandt Manor borders Yorktown on the west. New Castle borders Yorktown on the south.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 101.7 km² (39.3 mi²). 95.1 km² (36.7 mi²) of it is land and 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²) of it (6.57%) is water.
As of the census² of 2000, there were 36,318 people, 12,556 households, and 9,831 families residing in the town. The population density was 382.1/km² (989.7/mi²). There were 12,852 housing units at an average density of 135.2/km² (350.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.64% White, 3.04% African American, 0.14% Native American, 3.44% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.30% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.82% of the population.
There were 12,556 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $83,819, and the median income for a family was $94,984. Males had a median income of $62,071 versus $43,899 for females. The per capita income for the town was $33,570. About 1.9% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
The Jefferson Valley Mall, in the hamlet of Jefferson Valley, is home to approximately 90 stores, including Sears, Macy
★ s, H&M, Aeroepostale, Hollister, Gamestop and Foot Locker . The food court includes Burger King, Wok and Roll, and Subway. The mall opened in 1983.
Yorktown Heights is home to the Guiding Eyes For The Blind headquarters, located on Granite Springs Road.
Yorktown is also the home of the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, designed by the well-known Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen.
Yorktown once had five stations along the New York and Putnam Railroad — Kitchawan, Croton Lake, Croton Heights, Yorktown Heights and Amawalk. The railroad failed, was purchased by the New York Central, and finally abandoned. The old right of way is now part of Westchester County Bike Path which runs North as far as Carmel, NY. (see original station.) There is currently no rail service in Yorktown, but the stations of Croton-Harmon, Mount Kisco or Cortlandt are 15-20 minutes away.
The Yorktown High School lacrosse program is one of the oldest and most successful programs in the country. Yorktown High School's varsity team has won six state titles and advanced to the sectional final for 27 straight years, winning 25 titles during that stretch. Five of the six coaches in the 2006 sectional finals were Yorktown graduates. The varsity programs at Lakeland (now Lakeland/Panas), Mahopac and John Jay were all founded by coaches who graduated from Yorktown.
The town of Yorktown is protected by two separate Fire and EMS departments. The Yorktown Heights Engine Company No. 1 (All Volunteer Fire District), Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps (All volunteer ambulance corps with paid paramedic’s service). The Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association (A combination department with both career and volunteer firefighters/EMT providing both Fire and EMS services).
The Hamlets of Croton Heights, Croton Lake, Kitchawan, Yorktown Heights, and portions of Crompond, and Jefferson’s Valley are considered inside the Yorktown Heights Fire District, and are protected by Yorktown Heights Engine Company No. 1. Yorktown Heights FD operates as Department 253 in Battalion 17 of Westchester County. They are a 100% Volunteer company, responding to 500-600 fire calls annually. YHFD responds to a variety of incidents, including but not limited to: structure fires, vehicle fires, fire alarms, inside/outside smoke investigations, gas leaks, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, vehicle extrications, and CO alarms. YHFD does not respond to EMS calls. Volunteers are alerted to runs via county dispatch (AKA 60 Control). Because of the expansive size of their district, some firefighters may respond directly to the emergency scene in their personal vehicles.
The Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a not for profit, Basic Life Support provider, which has been providing Emergency Medical Service to the town of Yorktown since 1963. YVAC has the distinct honor of being the very first Ambulance Corps in Westchester County to provide 24 hour 7 day a week EMT-I (Intermediate) service. The town of Yorktown is also protect by 24 hour a day paramedic service provided by Empress EMS, there are two paramedics on staff during the day and one at night time hours that go by call number, 34Medic1, 34Medic2. YVAC responds to over 1,200 EMS calls a year and are dispatched by the Yorktown Police Dept. They respond with 3 New York State Certified Basic Life Support Ambulances, and 1 Paramedics fly car (Staffed by Empress Medics). Their headquarters is located at the corner of Route 202 and Loretta Street. YVAC's response district is drawn in line with the YHFD.
Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Headquarters is located at 2600 Loretta Street in Yorktown Heights and is home to Ambulances 86B1, 86B2, 86B3, and a Paramedic Fly car 34Medic1. It is staffed by volunteers on duty shifts and two paid paramedics during day hours and one Paramedic during night hours that respond in the fly car.
One of the most important functions of Town government is to provide for public safety. The Yorktown Police Department presently has an authorized strength of 52 sworn police officers and 8 civilian employees, including 3 police dispatchers, 4 police office assistants, and 1 Animal Control Officer. Additionally, the Police Department has support personnel from Building & Grounds and Central Garage for building and vehicle
maintenance. The Yorktown Police Department operates out of one central station located on 2281 Crompond Road also known as Route 202. The Yorktown Police Department responded to 12,919 calls in the year 2005.
★ Writer Clifford A. Pickover. In his book, ''The Mobius Strip'', he models the fictional New Devonshire on Yorktown.
★ ESPN Baseball Analyst and former New York Yankees beat writer, Buster Olney.
★ Famous Singer/Songwriter Dave Matthews and family migrated to Yorktown before moving to Virgina.
★ Aaron Stern, the drummer for God or Julie and formerly of the defunct band Matchbook Romance hails from Yorktown Heights.
★ Meteorologist Al Roker used to live in Yorktown. His ex-wife, Alice, is still the Town Clerk.
★ Big Brother 8 contestant Eric Stein grew up in Yorktown.
★ Lake Mohegan
★ Crompond
★ Croton Heights
★ Croton Lake
★ Donald J. Trump State Park
★ Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park – A state park near the center of the town.
★ Jefferson Valley – Business hamlet in the Town of Yorktown
★ Huntersville
★ Kitchawan
★ Osceola Lake
★ Shrub Oak
★ Yorktown Heights – Town Hall is located in Yorktown Hgts.
Safety Organizations/Government:
★ Mohegan Lake Fire Association
★ Town of Yorktown
★ Yorktown Heights Fire Department
★ Yorktown Police Benevolent Association
★ Yorktown Police Department
★ Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Community:
★ Countryside Neighborhood Association
★ Croton Heights Neighborhood Association
★ Hallocks Mill Unsewered Homeowners Association
★ Huntersville Neighborhood Association
★ John C. Hart Memorial Library
★ Mohegan Lake Improvement District
★ Shrub Oak Athletic Club
★ Shrub Oak Park Community Association
★ Sparkle Lake Neighborhood Association
★ Taconic Opera
★ YCP TheaterWorks
★ Yorktown American Legion Post #1009
★ Yorktown Athletic Club
★ Yorktown BSA Cub Scout Pack 134
★ Yorktown BSA Cub Scout Pack 164
★ Yorktown BSA Cub Scout Pack 165
★ Yorktown BSA Troop 164
★ Yorktown BSA Troop 165
★ Yorktown BSA Troop 174
★ Yorktown BSA Troop 911
★ Yorktown Chamber of Commerce
★ Yorktown Grange Fair
★ Yorktown Historical Society
★ Yorktown Lakes Council
★ Yorktown Land Trust
★ Yorktown Lodge #859, Knights of Pythias
★ Yorktown Rotary Club
★ Yorktown Stage
★ Yorktown Town Museum
★ Yorktown Youth Soccer Club
Education:
★ Center Nursery School of the Yorktown Jewish Center
★ Mercy College
★ Our Montessori School
★ Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES
★ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R.C. School
★ St. Patrick R.C. School
★ Yorktown Central School District
★ Yorktown Christian Academy
Religious organizations:
★ Calvary Bible Church of Yorktown Hgts.
★ Community Bible Church of Northern Westchester
★ First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown
★ Grace Lutheran Church of Yorktown Hgts.
★ Shrub Oak United Methodist Church
★ St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Yorktown Hgts.
★ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R.C. Church of Shrub Oak
★ St. Mary Episcopal Church of Mohegan Lake
★ St. Patrick R.C. Church of Yorktown Hgts.
★ Temple Beth Am
★ Yorktown Assembly of God
★ Yorktown Church of the Nazarene
★ Yorktown Jewish Center
★ Yorktown United Methodist Church
The 'Town of Yorktown' is on the north border of the county.
History
The Town of Yorktown has a rich historical heritage beginning with the earliest known inhabitants — Mohegan, Osceola, Amawalk, Kitchawan and Mohansic — all familiar names of local places. The Mohegans of the Algonquin Nation had habitations within the boundary of Yorktown.
In 1683, Stephanus Van Cortlandt, with a license issued by the Royal Governor of New York, made his first purchase of land from the Indians. By 1697, when he confirmed his patent with the authorities, he had acquired roughly 80,000 acres (320 km²). A patent for the Manor of Cortlandt was granted by the British King, William the Third, June 17, 1697. The Manor house was located north of the confluence of the Hudson and Croton Rivers.
After the Revolutionary War and at the time of its incorporation in 1788, the township was officially designated as Yorktown in commemoration of the American's decisive victory at Yorktown, Virginia on October 19, 1781.
French Hill Elementary School is named French Hill because George Washington Camped with the French during the Revolutionary War. Cannon balls and other materials have been found there with metal detectors.
During the town's bicentennial in 1988, Yorktowners took stock of their historic heritage including that of the 19th and 20th centuries and commemorated their community's participation in events that led up to the birth and growth of the United States. A Bicentennial Committee reviewed the Town's still remaining historic sites and determined which were to be preserved as a reminder of that past and a link between the Yorktown of yesterday and the Yorktown of tomorrow.
Geography
The north town line is the border of Putnam County, New York. Somers borders Yorktown on the east and Cortlandt Manor borders Yorktown on the west. New Castle borders Yorktown on the south.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 101.7 km² (39.3 mi²). 95.1 km² (36.7 mi²) of it is land and 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²) of it (6.57%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 36,318 people, 12,556 households, and 9,831 families residing in the town. The population density was 382.1/km² (989.7/mi²). There were 12,852 housing units at an average density of 135.2/km² (350.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.64% White, 3.04% African American, 0.14% Native American, 3.44% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.30% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.82% of the population.
There were 12,556 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $83,819, and the median income for a family was $94,984. Males had a median income of $62,071 versus $43,899 for females. The per capita income for the town was $33,570. About 1.9% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
Additional facts about Yorktown
The Jefferson Valley Mall, in the hamlet of Jefferson Valley, is home to approximately 90 stores, including Sears, Macy
★ s, H&M, Aeroepostale, Hollister, Gamestop and Foot Locker . The food court includes Burger King, Wok and Roll, and Subway. The mall opened in 1983.
Yorktown Heights is home to the Guiding Eyes For The Blind headquarters, located on Granite Springs Road.
Yorktown is also the home of the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, designed by the well-known Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen.
Yorktown once had five stations along the New York and Putnam Railroad — Kitchawan, Croton Lake, Croton Heights, Yorktown Heights and Amawalk. The railroad failed, was purchased by the New York Central, and finally abandoned. The old right of way is now part of Westchester County Bike Path which runs North as far as Carmel, NY. (see original station.) There is currently no rail service in Yorktown, but the stations of Croton-Harmon, Mount Kisco or Cortlandt are 15-20 minutes away.
High School Lacrosse
The Yorktown High School lacrosse program is one of the oldest and most successful programs in the country. Yorktown High School's varsity team has won six state titles and advanced to the sectional final for 27 straight years, winning 25 titles during that stretch. Five of the six coaches in the 2006 sectional finals were Yorktown graduates. The varsity programs at Lakeland (now Lakeland/Panas), Mahopac and John Jay were all founded by coaches who graduated from Yorktown.
Fire Department
The town of Yorktown is protected by two separate Fire and EMS departments. The Yorktown Heights Engine Company No. 1 (All Volunteer Fire District), Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps (All volunteer ambulance corps with paid paramedic’s service). The Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association (A combination department with both career and volunteer firefighters/EMT providing both Fire and EMS services).
The Hamlets of Croton Heights, Croton Lake, Kitchawan, Yorktown Heights, and portions of Crompond, and Jefferson’s Valley are considered inside the Yorktown Heights Fire District, and are protected by Yorktown Heights Engine Company No. 1. Yorktown Heights FD operates as Department 253 in Battalion 17 of Westchester County. They are a 100% Volunteer company, responding to 500-600 fire calls annually. YHFD responds to a variety of incidents, including but not limited to: structure fires, vehicle fires, fire alarms, inside/outside smoke investigations, gas leaks, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, vehicle extrications, and CO alarms. YHFD does not respond to EMS calls. Volunteers are alerted to runs via county dispatch (AKA 60 Control). Because of the expansive size of their district, some firefighters may respond directly to the emergency scene in their personal vehicles.
Volunteer Ambulance Corps
The Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a not for profit, Basic Life Support provider, which has been providing Emergency Medical Service to the town of Yorktown since 1963. YVAC has the distinct honor of being the very first Ambulance Corps in Westchester County to provide 24 hour 7 day a week EMT-I (Intermediate) service. The town of Yorktown is also protect by 24 hour a day paramedic service provided by Empress EMS, there are two paramedics on staff during the day and one at night time hours that go by call number, 34Medic1, 34Medic2. YVAC responds to over 1,200 EMS calls a year and are dispatched by the Yorktown Police Dept. They respond with 3 New York State Certified Basic Life Support Ambulances, and 1 Paramedics fly car (Staffed by Empress Medics). Their headquarters is located at the corner of Route 202 and Loretta Street. YVAC's response district is drawn in line with the YHFD.
Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Headquarters is located at 2600 Loretta Street in Yorktown Heights and is home to Ambulances 86B1, 86B2, 86B3, and a Paramedic Fly car 34Medic1. It is staffed by volunteers on duty shifts and two paid paramedics during day hours and one Paramedic during night hours that respond in the fly car.
Police Department
One of the most important functions of Town government is to provide for public safety. The Yorktown Police Department presently has an authorized strength of 52 sworn police officers and 8 civilian employees, including 3 police dispatchers, 4 police office assistants, and 1 Animal Control Officer. Additionally, the Police Department has support personnel from Building & Grounds and Central Garage for building and vehicle
maintenance. The Yorktown Police Department operates out of one central station located on 2281 Crompond Road also known as Route 202. The Yorktown Police Department responded to 12,919 calls in the year 2005.
Notable residents of Yorktown
★ Writer Clifford A. Pickover. In his book, ''The Mobius Strip'', he models the fictional New Devonshire on Yorktown.
★ ESPN Baseball Analyst and former New York Yankees beat writer, Buster Olney.
★ Famous Singer/Songwriter Dave Matthews and family migrated to Yorktown before moving to Virgina.
★ Aaron Stern, the drummer for God or Julie and formerly of the defunct band Matchbook Romance hails from Yorktown Heights.
★ Meteorologist Al Roker used to live in Yorktown. His ex-wife, Alice, is still the Town Clerk.
★ Big Brother 8 contestant Eric Stein grew up in Yorktown.
Communities and locations in Yorktown
★ Lake Mohegan
★ Crompond
★ Croton Heights
★ Croton Lake
★ Donald J. Trump State Park
★ Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park – A state park near the center of the town.
★ Jefferson Valley – Business hamlet in the Town of Yorktown
★ Huntersville
★ Kitchawan
★ Osceola Lake
★ Shrub Oak
★ Yorktown Heights – Town Hall is located in Yorktown Hgts.
External links
Safety Organizations/Government:
★ Mohegan Lake Fire Association
★ Town of Yorktown
★ Yorktown Heights Fire Department
★ Yorktown Police Benevolent Association
★ Yorktown Police Department
★ Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Community:
★ Countryside Neighborhood Association
★ Croton Heights Neighborhood Association
★ Hallocks Mill Unsewered Homeowners Association
★ Huntersville Neighborhood Association
★ John C. Hart Memorial Library
★ Mohegan Lake Improvement District
★ Shrub Oak Athletic Club
★ Shrub Oak Park Community Association
★ Sparkle Lake Neighborhood Association
★ Taconic Opera
★ YCP TheaterWorks
★ Yorktown American Legion Post #1009
★ Yorktown Athletic Club
★ Yorktown BSA Cub Scout Pack 134
★ Yorktown BSA Cub Scout Pack 164
★ Yorktown BSA Cub Scout Pack 165
★ Yorktown BSA Troop 164
★ Yorktown BSA Troop 165
★ Yorktown BSA Troop 174
★ Yorktown BSA Troop 911
★ Yorktown Chamber of Commerce
★ Yorktown Grange Fair
★ Yorktown Historical Society
★ Yorktown Lakes Council
★ Yorktown Land Trust
★ Yorktown Lodge #859, Knights of Pythias
★ Yorktown Rotary Club
★ Yorktown Stage
★ Yorktown Town Museum
★ Yorktown Youth Soccer Club
Education:
★ Center Nursery School of the Yorktown Jewish Center
★ Mercy College
★ Our Montessori School
★ Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES
★ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R.C. School
★ St. Patrick R.C. School
★ Yorktown Central School District
★ Yorktown Christian Academy
Religious organizations:
★ Calvary Bible Church of Yorktown Hgts.
★ Community Bible Church of Northern Westchester
★ First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown
★ Grace Lutheran Church of Yorktown Hgts.
★ Shrub Oak United Methodist Church
★ St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Yorktown Hgts.
★ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R.C. Church of Shrub Oak
★ St. Mary Episcopal Church of Mohegan Lake
★ St. Patrick R.C. Church of Yorktown Hgts.
★ Temple Beth Am
★ Yorktown Assembly of God
★ Yorktown Church of the Nazarene
★ Yorktown Jewish Center
★ Yorktown United Methodist Church
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