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OSSINING
Neighborhood: The Old Village
Dining and architectural diversity, along with stunning views, at a great value
The Village of Ossining is a diverse, de- veloping, and evolving community with a vibrant downtown, exceptional river views, and affordable prices compared with its Rivertown neighbors to the south. Walk- able to the train, it’s just 42 minutes to 42nd Street. The Old Village neighborhood features stunning National Historic Reg- istry buildings and beautifully repurposed old structures.
Main Street and Market Square have 16 delis, restaurants, and cafés like First Village Coffee. Food offerings include Cravin’ Jamaican and the vegetarian Good Choice Kitchen. Seasons are marked by a host of festivals, events, and activities, such as the Ossining Village Fair, Portu- guese Fair, and the Family Fall Festival, along with the Ossining Farmer’s Market.
Ossining QuickFacts
• Median Household Income: $62,917 • Median Value of Owner-Occupied
Housing Unit: $371,300 • Population: 25,403
KATONAH
Neighborhood: Downtown Village
Classic village living melds with a laid-back, quasi-bohemian vibe
Katonah is a pristine, historically pre- served village that has maintained its original character through the centuries. The town is upscale, bucolic, and culturally rich. The village features broad intersec- tions, open green space, Victorian archi- tecture, and a central business district adjacent to its railroad station. Katonah is home to the Katonah Museum of Art, the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, and the John Jay Homestead.
Amid independently owned department stores, coffee shops (Tazzo, The Reading Room, NoKa Joe’s) serve locals in a quaint downtown area that has lots of character. Residents enjoy the Katonah Park with a swimming pool and playing fields, as well as the Bedford Hills and Bedford Village town parks.
Katonah QuickFacts
• Median Household Income: $145,568 • Median Value of Owner-Occupied
Housing Unit: $685,500 • Population: 1,679
PEEKSKILL
Neighborhood: Downtown
A dynamic cultural area and
artists’ enclave – with riverfront views and amenities
Increasingly sophisticated, yet still af- fordable, Peekskill offers outstanding di- versity, value, and river views – as well as access to the water for activities like pad- dle-boarding and festivals at Riverfront Green Park.
Downtown Peekskill’s art-and-culture scene is the direct result of an early- 1990s city-planning strategy whose mis- sion was to turn unused downtown prop- erties from this once-industrial city into live/work artist studios and galleries, ac- tively wooing artists from New York City via tax incentives, grants, and loans. While residents today enjoy trendy eateries like RamenEsque, galleries like Hudson Valley MOCA, and the historic Paramount Hud- son Valley Theater, “there is no hustle and bustle of a big city,” says resident Joe Di Tillio. “You are surrounded by nature.”
Peekskill QuickFacts
• Median Household Income: $55,453 • Median Value of Owner-Occupied
Housing Unit: $289,100 • Population: 24,272
Ossining is a historic village with great restaurants, schools, and river views. It also has one of the best public libraries, and a farmers’ market on Saturdays.
Peekskill is an art lover’s dream with outstanding architecture, galleries, and Hudson Valley MOCA.
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