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INTRODUCTION
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“The Rising” 9/11 memorial at Kensico Dam
The conveniences of city life blend with unparalleled scenic beauty and rustic charm, creating inviting communities in Westchester and the surrounding Hudson Valley counties of Orange, Rockland, and Putnam. With a diverse economy ranging from biotech and healthcare to education and agriculture, the Hudson Valley provides ample professional and economic opportu- nities, while a bounty of cultural and recre- ational attractions entertain both residents and visitors alike. New families, empty-nest- ers, young professionals, and retirees can all find the ideal neighborhood to call home.
Idyllic Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers draws visitors from all over the world.
HISTORIC HUDSON VALLEY
New York is steeped in history, and much of the Hudson Valley claims strong Native American roots. Just look at some of the local names: Armonk, a Siwanoy designation; Cro- ton is named after an Indian chief; and Ossin- ing, whose name means “a place of stones.”
Author Washington Irving was a West- chester resident in the village that is now named for him, Irvington. The area was the inspiration for the setting for one of his most legendary tales, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” which has made the Headless Horseman famous for generations. Irving’s
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