New Rochelle is centrally located in Lower Westchester, making commuting destinations easily accessible by train, bus, and car in New York City, Connecticut, and within Westchester County.   New Rochelle is: 15 miles north of Midtown Manhattan A 30 minute train ride via MetroNorth into Midtown Manhattan   10 Miles southwest of Connecticut Easy access to the New England Thruway (I-95) and The Hutchinson River Parkway   New Rochelle has transformed from a quiet farming community, to a summer resort, to a suburban city with a population of more than 70,000 residents. New Rochelle is a City in a town-like setting. The unusual features of this splendid coast have over the years earned it the nickname, "the Queen City of the Sound."   Ten miles of shoreline, a culturally-diverse population, an award-winning school system, extensive recreational opportunities, and easy access to New York City and New England are just a few of the things that make New Rochelle a special place to live and work.   New Rochelle is positioning itself for the 21st Century with more than $250 million in investments being made in and around the downtown area. The $190 million New Roc City (Sports, Entertainment and Shopping Complex), the $25 million multi-level parking structure, and the $15 million Intermodal Transportation Center are all signs that the City is readying itself for the future.   Much of Main Street and its intersecting streets are lined with small stores to buy fruits and vegetables, children's toys, jewelry, glass/windows, window treatments, athletic merchandise, apparel, shoes, carpeting, and more. North Avenue, Quaker Ridge Road and Union Avenue generally serve as the City's bustling business corridors.   New Rochelle conserves its affluent history, lives for today, and prepares for tomorrow. It is truly a city... on the rise.