Gay scene in Westchester County?? (New York, New Rochelle: apartment, house, neighborhoods)

[tantan220]

Hello there! I am about to relocate to New Rochelle, NY from Salt Lake City, UT in about 2 weeks. I have an apartment in the Avalon on the Sound East located in downtown New Rochelle.

My question is, is there anything to do in Westchester County, or am I always going to be going to New York City?

A little backgound on myself: I'm a 23 year old gay male. I love to go out once and a while, grab a beer after work, meet new people, discover new restaurants, and visit coffee shops and bookstores. Am I going to find that in Westchester, or is my best bet to always be on the train to NYC?

Also is there ANY kind of gay scene in Westchester County? Also what is the attitude like in the area? Open and accepting? Or conservative and close minded?

[dma1250]

It is killing me that no one has replied to this! I don't have much to say, but I couldn't just leave you hanging there. I don't know New Rochelle well, but I do believe that there is some nightlife there and in White Plains. But you'll probably want to go into the city a lot.

In my experience, people are extremely open--and at worst indifferent--about sexual orientation. We have a few gay neighbors and they are simply part of the community.

As for a gay social scene, I got curious and did a google search. There is a gay bar in New Rochelle and here's a link to a gay and lesbian center in white Plains: Welcome to The LOFT* - The Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center

[tantan220]

Thanks for your help! I was surprised by the lack of response as well. If anyone else has any more information, that would be great!!

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[eslteacher]

I would imagine that you will find Westchester much more accepting than Utah. It is a very liberal area. In terms of nightlife, there is way more in NYC but Westchester has some nice eateries and bars. Young people tend to hang out in White Plains. You won't be totally bored but for real excitement head to the city.

[LisaZ]

I have a few gay male friends and they head straight down into NYC. There is not much of a gay nightlife up in Westchester County.

[tom10464]

I 'm gay and have lived in New Rochelle, city island and larchmont my whole life....I know several other gay guys around here too....I've always felt comfortable living with my partner in these basically suburban neighborhoods....but I wouldn't say there's a "gay scene" anywhere near here....for that you'd have to head to manhattan....you'll find a gay section at the beach (far east end of Orchard Beach) and lots of "gay freindly" restaurants and bars around (my favorites are "down by the bay" in Mamaroneck and Lobster Box in city island....there is a gay night at a club in downtown New Rochelle.... but I've never tried it....as for meeting guys for a date now and then; they're there, but you have to have good "gaydar"...or head to the more obvious spots in Chelsea and Greenwich Village.

[metropolistraffic]

Err. Westchester isn't really all that gay.

I'd say go to Rockland. It's gay paradise.

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[WestchesterGayBar]

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