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WESTCHESTER
OSSINING: The town of Ossining includes the village of Ossining and part of Briarcliff. Residents enjoy an array of retail districts and waterfront amenities, with the quaintness of brick sidewalks and old-style street lamps. Summers are filled with ethnic festivals, in- cluding St. Ann’s and St. Augustine’s Italian Feasts and the Annual Portugese Festival.
PELHAM: Founded in 1654, Pelham is the oldest town in Westchester. A wedge-shaped suburban paradise featuring a downtown village and the village of Pelham Manor, Pelham has a range of ethnic cuisines and mom-and-pop stores. Barely a half-hour from Grand Central Terminal, it offers resi- dential neighborhoods of Victorian, Tudor, Colonial, and Mediterranean-style homes.
PELHAM MANOR: The second village with- in the town of Pelham, Pelham Manor has an intimate feel with a population of 5,500. Residents enjoy the Sound Shore in their 1.2 square miles and have easy access to Midtown Manhattan.
PLEASANTVILLE: Pleasantville offers a calm yet flourishing setting for its 7,000 residents. A village within the town of Mount Pleasant, Pleasantville has a rich history dating back to the Dutch, English, and Quakers. It is home to Pace University, which recently underwent a $100,000 mil- lion expansion, and the Jacob Burns Film Center, a true art-house cinema known for its eclectic roster.
PORT CHESTER: This up-and-coming village within the town of Rye is having a renais- sance and is now known as the “restaurant capital of Westchester.” With a population approaching 30,000, Port Chester includes Byram River and Long Island Sound as part of its warmth and charm.
POUND RIDGE: About one-third of this northeast Westchester town’s residents are “weekenders” who come to immerse them-
Left: Pleasantville’s Jacob Burns Film Center epitomizes art-house cinema in Westchester; (top) Exit 4 Food Hall in Mount Kisco has become a hotspot practically overnight; (above) Pocantico Hills’ Blue Hill at Stone Farms is considered one of the world’s finest restaurants.
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selves in the peaceful open spaces and spec- tacular architectural history. From winding roads bordered by stone walls to a low-key downtown, this community is an idyllic es- cape that has become home to many of the nation’s rich and famous.
RYE BROOK: A small, trendy, and exclusive community, Rye Brook separated from the town of Rye in 1982. It is a secluded village with lakes, beaches, golf courses, parks, and country clubs. One town tradition is ringing in Christmas and Hanukkah with a Winter Festival. Residents can take part in a snow- ball fight with dodge balls, take a ride on their local Polar Express, and more.
SCARSDALE: Both a town and village in Westchester, Scarsdale has a small-town feel with all the benefits of a suburb. Residents take full advantage of the open spaces, in- cluding the Weinburg Nature Center, which includes environmentally friendly events year-round for children and adults alike.
SLEEPY HOLLOW: A quaint village in the town of Mount Pleasant, Sleepy Hollow combines city convenience and small-town charm. Residents enjoy the parks, forests, riv- ers, lakes, streams, and trails along one of the most scenic stretches of the Hudson River.
SOMERS: Nature lovers make the most of unsullied Somers with miles of open
meadows and woodlands. The northern town bordering on Connecticut is distinguished by the Somers Education Foundation, Mus- coot Farm, and the Croton Watershed.
TARRYTOWN: As the eastern landing for the soon-to-be-completed New NY Bridge, the village of Tarrytown has a bustling down- town, with shops to meet every need and res- taurants to make your mouth water. The his- toric Tarrytown Music Hall brings performers of national caliber year-round, including The Vienna Boys Choir and the New York Ballet. It also serves as the home theater for Random Farms Kids Theater.
TUCKAHOE: Centrally located between New York and White Plains, the village of Tuckahoe is often referred to as “the best- kept secret in Westchester.” It combines a small-town vibe with contemporary luxu- ries in its manageable one square mile. A number of restaurants are changing the look of the business area.
YORKTOWN: A town that maintains its pastoral origins while meeting modern needs, Yorktown has a little something for everyone. The Northern Westchester town has accessible shopping venues, farm- land dotted with silos, affordable housing, and many recreational opportunities, in- cluding the Yorktown Stage, creating the complete package.