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Distance to NYC: 23 miles
Area: 4 square miles
County: Westchester

Hartsdale is a charming hamlet in the unincorporated section of the Town of Greenburgh, Westchester county. Spread throughout its 4 square miles are several shopping centers, two business districts and a population as diverse as those in many large cities. Rich in history, Hartsdale has maintained a rural quality with working farms, old estates and the 1st pet cemetery, The Hartsdale Canine Cemetery. Shopping is plentiful, including the Hart's Corners area, the area around the train station with a variety of small shops and the Dalewood Shop ping on Central Park Avenue. The Bronx River Parkway and Sprain Parkway provide easy access to all of Westchester and nearby New York City. The bus line from White Plains to Manhattan passes through Hartsdale on Central Avenue. The Harlem Division of Metro North services Hartsdale with a commuting time of 32 minutes. Hartsdale has almost every type of housing imaginable, a typical development is Poets' Corner, with 26 streets named for poets. Most of the homes were built in the 50's, but some date to the 1920's. There are Cape Cods, colonials, ranches and split levels on lots averaging 75 by 100 feet. Older homes tend to be concentrated near the train station.

Westchester County, with a population nearing one million residents, is the 450-square-mile county north of New York City. Its geographical setting is a favorable one, with the Long Island Sound on the southeast and the Hudson River on the west. Within the county's borders, the terrain is largely rolling hills, intersected by the Croton, Bronx and Saw Mill rivers.

It has retained much of its rural character, while adopting the urban and suburban lifestyles dictated by its proximity to New York City.

Links: Westchester Offical Government Website

Distance to NYC: 24 miles
Area: 10.4 square miles
County: Westchester

White Plains is situated in the center of Westchester county at the crossroads of all major transportation. Just 10 miles square, it has two Metro North stations, is just 15 minutes from the county airport and 24 miles from Manhattan. White Plains has a population of 57,000. White Plains is a winning combination of old and new. A community rich in history, where the Declaration of Independence was read, making White Plains the birthplace of New York State. Fine old neighborhoods and spectacular new high rises offer a variety of living styles. As a corporate home to many Fortune 500 companies, White Plains offers varied employment opportunities. Yet the quality of life is thoughtfully preserved through carefully planned growth and expert management of this mini-metropolis. White Plains is the seat of Westchester County's Government and Court facilities. Additionally, outstanding corporate and retail establishments give White Plains the lowest real estate taxes in the county. White Plains is the leading retail center for Westchester County. All of the nationally-known department stores can be found in this bustling city-Neiman-Marcus, Bloomingdales- the new "Westchester" featuring Nordstrom's and Tiffany's as well as the Galleria with Macy's.