Page 47 - 2024 Westchester County Economic Development Guide

Build An Expansive Life,
On Your Terms
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of diverse communities that Westchester boasts, each with
its unique charm. From historic villages to modern townships and bustling cities, the County provides a variety of residential options. Explore single-family homes in idyllic neighborhoods, as well as residential developments equipped with sought-after amenities. Many of these developments are easily walkable to train stations, restaurants, arts, entertainment, and trendy downtowns like New Rochelle, White Plains, Tarrytown, Port Chester, and Ossining. Additionally, Westchester prides itself on a crime rate 68% lower than the national average.
Learn more about transit-oriented development in Westchester on page 8.
You can get there from here.
Enjoy the convenience of Westchester’s towns, cities, and villages, strategically positioned in close proximity to New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, and beyond.
Explore the County’s enviable location and mobility on page 42.
We enjoy educational excellence.
Westchester offers an acclaimed educational landscape, recognized by U.S. News and World Report and Niche.com. In 2020, 13 of the County’s public high schools ranked among the top 50 nationwide. Beyond public schools, Westchester offers a host of prestigious private schools and 28 institutions of higher education.
Learn more about our diverse higher education options in 48.
We savor world-class and global dining options.
Westchester’s culinary scene offers a broad array
of dining options to suit every palate. Indulge in
fine dining experiences, including Michelin-starred establishments like two Michelin starred Blue Hill at Stone Barns (Tarrytown), Kanopi (White Plains), X20 (Yonkers), and Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s The Inn at Pound Ridge. The County also boasts a robust the list of restaurants awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2023:
• Badageoni Georgian Kitchen, Mount Kisco • Boro6 Wine Bar, Hastings-on-Hudson
• Burrata, Eastchester
• Café Alaia, Scarsdale
• Chutney Masala, Irvington
• Dubrovnik, New Rochelle
• Maria Resataurant, New Rochelle • RaaSa, Elmsford
• Rafele, Rye
• Southern Table Kitchen & Bar, Pleasantville • The Cookery, Dobbs Ferry
• Tredici Social, Bronxville
• TVB by Pax Romana, White Plains
We don’t need to go far, to go beyond.
Experience the great outdoors with over 18,000 acres of parkland for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Enjoy water sports on scenic lakes, the Hudson River or Long Island Sound. Browse a wide array of farm stands and farmer’s markets.
We know how to have fun.
Enjoy charming village ambience and art house movie experiences at The Picture House in Pelham and Bronxville and the Jacob Burns Film Center
in Pleasantville. Or grab dinner during the movie at Look Dine In Cinemas in Dobbs Ferry. Experience state-of-the-art golf simulators at PXG 4 in New Rochelle and dive into an exhilarating indoor skydiving experience iFly in Yonkers. Westchester also boasts a thriving cultural, entertainment and artistic landscape, featuring a dozen museums, art galleries, and 23 performing arts venues.
Learn more about how local cultural organizations help drive the economy on page 34.
Opposite: Kenisco Dam Plaza in Valhalla
Right, top: The gardens at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah
Right, bottom: The Ridge Hill Shopping Center in Yonkers.
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