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.
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: 23 milesArea: 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.
Distance to NYC: 16 miles
Area: 10.4 square miles
County: Westchester
"Queen City of the Sound" encompasses 10.4 square miles with 9.3 miles of waterfront within Westchester County. Just 25 minutes to New York City. Population is approximately 68,000. New Rochelle was founded in 1688 by the French Huguenots who named their settlements after La Rochelle...their last stronghold in France. Since the founding of New Rochelle, its water-front has played a key role in the City's development, and today its growing downtown is only six blocks from the City's nine miles of shoreline. Diversity is its essence, with people of many backgrounds living in neighborhoods that range from turn of the century Victorian to the very newest homes. Its innovative school system, together with top private schools, colleges and an important medical center, make this sound shore community a stimulating, as well as beautiful, place in which to live.
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: 35 milesArea: 26.5 square miles
Armonk located in Westchester County, NY, a hamlet in the town of North Castle, is in the northeastern sector of Westchester county and is bordered by Connecticut to its east. It is approximately 35 miles from midtown Manhattan. Known for its wooded beauty and sparkling lakes, this hamlet has a friendly village center with gourmet shops and excellent restaurants. This very special hamlet still reflects its historical description as, "a place between two worlds." Rural in nature, yet sophisticated in style, Armonk offers itself as a bridge between city life and country living. Winding roads lined with old stone walls meander through densely wooded glades and climb to hilly retreats giving way to majestic views. This restful atmosphere completely belies its convenient location to all the major sources of corporate employment and transportation. Only 38 minutes from Manhattan via the Metro North train, I-684 also provides easy access to New York. Westchester Airport is 10 minutes away, international airports are within an hour's drive.
Distance to NYC: 21milesArea: 2 square miles
Edgemont located in Westchester County, NY is charming community which traces its roots back to Colonial times, Edgemont is a portion of the unicorporated area of the Town of Greenburgh. There are approximately 2,800 households in the area. The majority of Edgemont residents have a Scarsdale post office address. Edgemont is governed by a Town Board and it is bound by town ordinances in such matters as taxes, zoning, police and sanitation. Shopping is a pleasure for Edgemont residents. They have a choice of two local areas - the charming Hartsdale and Scarsdale villages plus a large variety of shops and supermarkets as well as discount shopping on Central Avenue. The Westchester and large department stores are located 3 miles away in White Plains. 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 the area on Central Avenue. The Harlem Division of Metro North services Edgemont in Hartsdale and Scarsdale with a commuting time of 32 minutes.
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.
Area: 6 square miles
Rye was the first permanent settlement in Westchester County in 1660, incorporated as the county's smallest city in 1942. It is served by Metro-North New Haven Line, which provides a 38-minute express commute to New York City at regular commuting hours.
Rye City is "a little city" blessed with an abundance of natural resources: two miles of coastline on Long Island Sound, marine vistas, and a wealth of trees. Shopping centers, motels and manufacturing companies have been successfully kept out of Rye by the ever-watchful mayors and councils since 1942, permitting at the same time careful development of some corporate headquarters and office buildings on the city's perimeter. A variety of distinctive shops, boutiques and services form an interesting shopping area on its tree-lined streets.
Distance to NYC: 30 miles
Area: 5.6 square miles
Ossining located in central Westchester County is situated about 30 miles from mid-Manhattan nestled on the banks of the Hudson River. The population of the town is 24,000. The Town of Ossining is built on terraced hills overlooking the Hudson River, with views of Hook Mountain, High Tor, and on a clear day, the towers of Manhattan. In 1685 Frederick Philipse bought the land from the Sint Sinck Indians, in 1813 the Village of Sing Sing was incorporated, and in 1846 on the advice of an eminent Indian authority the town was christened Ossining. Due to the history of the villages, a number of Ossining structures are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Ossining residents can conveniently reach New York City via a 44 minute express commute on Metro North's Hudson line to Grand Central Station or by major highways. Westchester County also has an extensive bus system which enables commuters to use public transportation to go anywhere in the county. Ferry service is available to and from Haverstraw.
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