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is a hamlet (and census-designated place), in the Town of Clarkstown Rockland County, New York, United States. The area is located north of Bardonia; northeast Nanuet; east of New Hempstead and New Square; southeast of Mount Ivy; south of Garnerville; southwest of Haverstraw; west, straight across Lake Deforest, of Congers; and northwest, diagonally across Lake Deforest, of Valley Cottage.
New City's population was 34,038 at the time of the 2000 census, making it one of the most populated CDP/hamlet in the state of New York.
New City is the county seat of Rockland County and the location of the Clarkstown Police Department. It is also the most populated community in Rockland County. The ZIP Code of New City is 10956.
New City is accessible from major Rockland arteries providing rapid access to Bergen County, New Jersey, as well as Westchester County, New York, Manhattan, and the Bronx in New York City.
New City has experienced rapid development yielding a wealthy stable tax base. Despite booming development, many of its residential areas have remained tranquil and comprise wooded acres, winding roads, stone walls, trees, lakes, and streams. While undeveloped land for development is scarce, a few small farms still dot the landscape now shared with golf courses, homes and businesses.