Benjamin Palmer appealed to the British Crown and received letters patent that covered the ownership of waterfront properties 400 feet out from the high tide mark under water and around the perimeter of the Island. He went as far as to have the island mapped out in different plots designated as shipyards, docks, business, farms, homes, schools, and houses of worship, along with streets, paths, and access routes. He envisioned shipyards, and stores that could cater to the ships. He knew that ships heading north and south passed City Island using Long Island Sound as a safe inshore waterway. Palmer had the vision of developing the island into a port, which could rival that of New York. It had a population of about 1000 people, who tended farms and livestock. Up to this point the island had been inhabited by only a few homes and farms. Palmer changed the name to New City Island, later dropping the “New.” The island, known by different names including: Minnewits, Minneford, Minefer's, Great Mulberry Island, was purchased in 1761 by Benjamin Palmer of New York, who planned to make it a major seaport in western Long Island Sound. The island was part of a very large property, about 50,000 acres, to which the English physician Thomas Pell established ownership in a treaty signed by five Lenape sachems in 1654. Prior to European colonialism, the island now known as City Island was inhabited by Native Americans, possibly the Wiechquaeskeck band of the Lenape people who left shell middens indicating that they had gathered, cooked, and consumed oysters and clams on the island. The island is part of Bronx Community District 10, and its ZIP Code is 10464. Its land area is 0.395 square miles (1.02 km 2). The Stepping Stones Light, marking the main shipping channel into New York, is off the southern tip of City Island, near the Long Island shore.Īs of the 2020 Census, the island had a population of 4,417. The small island adjacent to the northeast is High Island. The body of water between City Island and the even smaller, uninhabited Hart Island to the east is known as City Island Harbor. City Island is part of the Pelham Islands, a group of islands that once belonged to Thomas Pell. Īt one time the island was incorporated within the boundaries of Pelham, Westchester County, New York, but the island is now part of New York City. City Island is located at the extreme western end of Long Island Sound, south of Pelham Bay Park, and east of Eastchester Bay. Probably my new favorite American wine.City Island is a neighborhood in the northeastern Bronx in New York City, located on an island of the same name approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long by 0.5 miles (0.80 km) wide. The fish of the day Dover fish was cleaned and filleted at the table. Large portions too! The lobster linguisa was amazing. Great place to get lunch! Friendly staff and delicious food. Just call ahead for the hours but would highly recommend if you want a perfectly made marg while at City Island! I did see they had an open area in the back, not sure if it was open because I didn't ask. Had a drink from their current HH special, the owner was really welcoming! I wish things were different because I'd love to dine in. Tara had the Lobster Ravioli and said it was heavenly (she repeated this assertion about 10 times).Ĭame to City Island for the first time (shame on me, I know) on Sunday. We had delicious oysters to start and I had an amazing Shrimp Fra Diavlo for my meal - just the right combination of spice and flavor with hefty shrimp. We felt like we had been transported to an island paradise. The most amazingly friendly and attentive staff served us delicious food on a fantastical relaxing and scenic deck ever. If we could give this place 10 stars, we would. Or veal dish served with potato and vegetable of the day A choice of twin lobster tails, any shrimp, chicken,.1 bottle of Wine from our special selected menu. If you're looking for a proper place for a date, Portofino it is! Authentic Italian cuisine with the best seafood delivered freshly every day will impress you just as the romantic scenery of a sunset over Eastchester Bay. About This Deal ☀ A date with a lobster and stunning sunset views ☀
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