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LIVING IN WESTCHESTER AND THE HUDSON VALLEY | RELOCATION & MOVING GUIDE
SOUND SHORE
Plenty of water views and bustling Main Streets make this area a very desirable place to live.
􏰀 MAMARONECK Mamaroneck comprises
two villages: tiny, upscale Larchmont, and the eponymous village of Mamaroneck. Both enjoy lively downtowns and premium real estate on the Sound. Local perks: Waterfront splendor at Manor Park and Beach; ice skating at Hommocks Park Ice Rink; productions at Emelin Theatre and children’s shows at Sandbox Theatre; and the Mamaroneck Artists Guild’s updated gallery.
􏰀 PORT CHESTER
Part of the town of Rye,
Port Chester boasts a lively downtown, affordable real estate, a diverse dining scene, and plenty of live music.
Waterfront and residential development is ongoing, along with a renovation of the train station. Local perks: The historic Capitol Theatre for a jam-packed schedule of rock, jazz, and pop performances, and Clay Art Center.
􏰀 RYE
While it’s Westchester’s smallest city, Rye may well be its most sophisticated, with stylish shopping and dining options plus a rich history as the birthplace of founding father John Jay and first lady Barbara Bush. Luxurious (albeit pricey) homes abound. Local perks: The Westchester Children’s Museum, Playland amusement park, Rye Arts Center, the Jay Heritage Center, Rye Beach, Oakland Beach, Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Rye Nature Center.
􏰁 NEW ROCHELLE
With thousands of new apartments being built in New Rochelle, the seventh-largest city in the state, this waterfront city with stunning views of the Long Island Sound is an increasingly sought- after place to live.
Only 30 minutes from New York City, it boasts its own urban vibe with luxury towers and a surging skyline, while being surrounded by tranquil neighborhoods.
New Rochelle prides itself on its diversity and is known to be culturally, racially, and socio- economically inclusive. All types of faiths live and worship together within its borders: Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and others—and all benefit from the positive outreach offered by the Inter-Religious Coalition, an organization that fosters understanding and cooperation among different traditions.
As for housing options, the “Queen City on the Sound” offers multistory rental buildings, co-ops, and condos, plus a mosaic of various enclaves and neighborhoods where a range of single-home styles, including cottages, elegant Tudors, and Mediterranean and Colonial-revival properties line the streets.
The vibrant community of just over 80,000 residents participate in a host of activities and events, from free concerts and farmers markets to indoor entertainment and retail at the New Roc City complex; the city even hosts the state’s second-largest Thanksgiving Day parade.
􏰁 Named a “best place to live” by Westchester magazine
PHOTOS BY NATALIE TODARO