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Introduction to Congers, New York
Congers, New York, in Rockland County, is 12 miles NW of White Plains, New York and 28 miles N of New York, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 8,303 people lived in Congers.
Congers History
The area now known as Congers was settled in by German, Dutch and English settlers in the late 1600s. It was originally named Cedar Grove Corner, but the name was later changed to Waldberg, meaning ‘forest city’ in German. The Congers railroad station was established in the area in the 1800s, along with a school, three churches and a firehouse. Rockland County was founded in the year 1798.
Congers and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Congers
Nearby parks include Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, Kingsland Point County Park, Graham Hills County Park and Mohansic State Park. Local museums include the Putnam Historical Society & Foundry School Museum, the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, the Hamilton House Museum, the Bronx County Historical Society and the Ringwood Manor House Museum.
Congers Transportation
Air transportation is available from Stewart International Airport.
Congers Higher Education
Nearby colleges and universities include Mercy College-Main Campus, Iona College and Rockland Community College.
Congers strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
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