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New York is a state in the northeastern United States. Majority of the population is concentrated in the southern portion around New York City, the state is often regionalized into Upstate and Downstate. New York is the home of Ellis Island, where many immigrants in the early 20th century arrived in the United States.
 
Mamaroneck is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 18,752 at the 2000 census. As a village, it is located partially within the Town of Mamaroneck and partially within the Town of Rye. The portion in Rye is also unofficially called Rye Neck.
 
Originally the farming community of Mamaroneck was located on two sides of the Mamaroneck River. In the 1890's, the two areas surrounding the river were joined into one commercial village, Mamaroneck, which was incorporated in 1895. One side of the village lies in the town of Rye and is known as Rye Neck. Some controversy surrounded the incorporation of the village, but the State Appellate Court approved the village's election status.
 
Mamaroneck provides certain services to the Villages of Larchmont such as recreation, property assessment services and election supervision. Currently, Philip Trifiletti is the mayor of the Village of Mamaroneck. The Supervisor represents the Town in its dealings with County, State, and Federal Agencies.
 
In the village the population was spread out with 23.2 percent under the age of 18, 6.5 percent  from 18 to 24, 32.0 percent from 25 to 44, 22.2 percent from 45 to 64, and 16.1 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
 
Currently the village of Mamaroneck is primarily a bedroom community for commuters to Manhattan. A major harbor on the Long Island Sound supports facilities for pleasure boating. The harbor also contains a large park with sporting facilities. The main commercial streets in Mamaroneck are now the Boston Post Road and Mamaroneck Avenue. Local industry is centered around the Fenimore Road area.

It can also be considered as the preeminent, historical and potential tourism destination that enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers to become one of the most visited places.

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