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Distance to NYC: 23 miles
Area: 3.5 square miles

The Town of Mamaroneck located in Westchester County includes the entire Village of Larchmont (one square mile), the Unincorporated Area (5.7 square miles which is not part of either village), and that part of the Village of Mamaroneck west of the Mamaroneck River bordering Rye Neck (2.3 square miles). Both the incorporated villages and the unincorporated Town are self-governing and define the Town as a political and governmental subdivision of the State of New York. The Town provides direct municipal services—police, fire and sanitation—to the residents of the Unincorporated area, and recreation, property assessment services and election supervision to both villages.

The Village of Mamaroneck was incorporated in 1895. Residents on either side of the Mamaroneck River realized that the growing community needed services to develop from a rural farming community to a healthy commercial village. In 1890, they realized a new village must be incorporated joining the two areas surrounding the River. The problem with incorporating a new village was that the residents lived in two towns, the Town of Mamaroneck and the Town of Rye. The area, located in the Town of Rye, is known as Rye Neck. Both the Village and Town are located in Southern Westchester County.

Distance to NYC: 27 miles
Area: 22 square miles

 

There are several stories about the founding of Harrison. All versions agree that John Harrison, in 1696, was the founder and that the boundaries seem to lie within brooks, streams and lakes, the only landlocked town on the Sound side of Westchester County. This 22 square mile area was to be called "Harrison's Purchase". To this day a section of Harrison is called Purchase.

 

Situated 27 miles from New York City, commuters are only a 36 minute express train ride to Grand Central Station. Harrison is the home of scores of major corporations whose offices are located along Route 287. PepsiCo headquarters, on a 121 acre site, exhibits the works of such artists as Giacometti, Calder, Rodin, Nevelson and Moore in its beautiful sculpture gardens. The Neuberger Museum at SUNY has over 5,000 pieces in its permanent collection, predominantly 20th century artists, and a fine collection of African Art sculpture.

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.

When: Sunday, January 3, 2010
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: The Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Park Avenue in White Plains, at the junction of the Bronx River Parkway and Tarrytown Road (Route 119).
For more information: Call the County Center at (914) 995-4050.

Now that all the holiday food and entertaining are over, it's time to get back to living a healthy lifestyle and eating nutritious, homegrown foods. Get ready to shop the fresh New York State foods and produce offered during the Westchester County Center Farmers Market.

 

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As you think about the many things that your home provides you, safety, security, equity preservation (if done right), then I want you to think of me as your home specialist. Someone who you can trust to be there for you when you have any type of home need.

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.

Distance to NYC: 21 miles
Area: 6.64 square miles
County: Westchester

Scarsdale traces its roots back to Colonial times. In 1702, the "Lordship and Manor of Scarsdale" was granted to Caleb Heathcote by edict of King William 111. The exquisite architecture of Scarsdale is reminiscent of its English roots, making Scarsdale a community of classics. A quaint but bustling village, Scarsdale is mostly single-family detached homes, Scarsdale offers an enviable quality of life amid the beauty of its setting. Scarsdale shopping is pleasant in the Scarsdale village area with quaint storefronts and a supermarket. In addition, Scarsdale's proximity to Eastchester and White Plains puts The Westchester and branches of many New York department stores within reach. Both the Bronx River Parkway and the Hutchinson River Parkway are nearby Scarsdale, giving a 35-minute access to New York's La Guardia and JFK International Airports. The Harlem Division of the Metro-North services Scarsdale with a 32-minute commute to Manhattan.