The village of Mamaroneck, split between the towns of Mamaroneck and Rye in Westchester County, New York, was incorporated in 1895.  The residents living on the two sides of the Mamaroneck River were hoping to develop their small farming community into a commercial village, but they required services in the area, meaning they would have to incorporate their village.  This process was wrought with trouble, beginning with the fact that the village was spread across two separate towns.  In fact, it wasn’t until spring of the following year that the village could move forward with the development of their government.

Over the next hundred years, the population of Mamaroneck grew from around 1,500 to over 17,000.  Currently, the village is mainly a residential area, with an important inland harbor on Long Island Sound and has a reputation for its services to pleasure boaters.  There are small areas of commercial and industrial businesses.  Many of the homes built along the Sound were originally summer homes for wealthy families that lived in New York City.

The harbor park is a popular place for residents, as well as visitors, to relax and enjoy the surroundings, especially in early May when the Japanese cherry trees are in full bloom.  The population of the village of Mamaroneck is quite diverse, with representation from many nations, and its nickname is “The Friendly Village” for its welcoming and acceptance of so many different races and cultures.