Westchester county is primarily a suburban county located in the south eastern part of New York state. It is part of the New York metropolitan area and contains approximately 1 million residents. It was named after Chester, in England, and the county seat is White Plains. History The first Europeans to explore Westchester were Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524 and Henry Hudson in 1609. The first European settlers were sponsored by the Dutch West India Company in the 1620s and 1630s. English settlers arrived from New England in the 1640s. Westchester county was an original county of the Province of New York, one of twelve created in 1683.
Today, Westchester is one of the most affluent counties in the country, home to many of New York City's most desirable suburban communities. Its diversified topography, historical sites, scenic vistas and location make it a most appealing area to call home. It is a haven for commuters, whether traveling by car or by Metro-North Commuter Railroad. Geography Westchester county has a total area of 500 square miles, of which, 433 is land and 67 is of water. Westchester has 6 cities, 19 towns and 20 villages. Any land area in the county that is not contained in one of the cities is in a town. A town may contain zero, one or multiple villages; and, a village can be located in more than one town. Adjacent Counties Putnam County, New York - north
Fairfield County, Connecticut - northeast
Bergen County, New Jersey - southwest
Rockland County, New York - west
Nassau County, New York - southeast
Bronx County, New York - south Historic and Cultural Attractions . Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts: http://www.caramoor.org
. Castle on the Hudson, Tarrytown, NY: www.castleonthehudson.com
. Croton Gorge Park: www.westchestergov.com/parks
. Elephant Hotel in Somers, NY: www.somersny.com
. Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck, NY: www.emelin.org
. Ever Rest, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY: http://www.newingtoncropsey.com
. Hudson River Museum, Yonkers, NY: http://www.hrm.org
. Irvington Town Hall Theater, Irvington, NY: http://www.irvingtontheater.com
. Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville, NY: http://www.burnsfilmcenter.org
. Jacob Purdy House, White Plains, NY: http://www.whiteplainshistory.org
. Jay Heritage Center, Rye, NY: www.jaycenter.org/programs.htm
. Katonah Museum of Art, Katonah, NY: www.katonahmuseum.org
. Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens, PepsiCo, Purchase, NY: www.sirpepsi.com/pepsi1.htm
. Kykuit, Rockefeller family estate, Pocantico Hills, NY: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kykuit
. Lyndhurst, Gothic Revival home, Tarrytown, NY: www.lyndhurst.org
. Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, Purchase, NY: www.neuberger.org
. Old Croton Aqueduct and Trail: http://www.intrepidtraveler.com/travels/croton.html
. Old Dutch Church, Sleepy Hollow, NY: www.olddutchburyingground.org
. Paramount Center for the Arts, Peekskill, NY: http://www.paramountcenter.org
. Philipsburg Manor, Historic site, Sleepy Hollow, NY: http://www.hudsonvalley.org
. Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, Yonkers, NY: http://www.philipsemanorfriends.org
. Playland Amusement Park, Rye, NY: http://www.ryeplayland.org
. Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, Purchase, NY: www.artscenter.org
. Sleepy Hollow Cemetry, Sleepy Hollow, NY: www.sleepyhollowcemetry.org
. The Square House Museum, Rye, NY: www.ryehistoricalsociety.org
. Sunnyside, Historic Home of Washington Irving, Tarrytown, NY www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/13/43/-42k
. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown, NY: www.tarrytownmusichall.org
. Thomas Paine National Historical Association, New Rochelle, NY: www.thomaspainecottage.org
. The Timothy Knapp House, Rye, NY: www.ryehistoricalsociety.org/knapp_house.htm-13k
. Union Church, Pocantico Hills, NY: www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/17/47/-39k
. Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton, NY: www.hudsonvalley.org
. Westchester Jazz Orchestra, Mt. Kisco, NY: www.westjazzorch.org
. Westchester Philharmonic Orchestra, White Plains, NY: www.westchesterphil.org
. Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, NY: http://www.yonkersraceway.com
HUDSON HARBOR at Tarrytown, New York Phase 1 of Tarrytown's destination waterfront development is completed and ready for occupancy! This initial phase includes 36 town homes and 20 condominiums. The town homes range in size from 3,283 to 4,008 square feet. Each town home is four floors with its own personal elevator. The town homes range from three to four bedrooms and up to four and one half baths. A two-car garage at ground level accompanies each. The condominiums are located in the Stonehouse on the second and third floors. These units range from a 754 square foot one bedroom, one and a half bath residence to a 2102 square foot two bedroom, den and two and one half bath residence. On the main floor of the Stonehouse will be retail and commercial conveniences including a gourmet restaurant, a boutique wine shop and a fresh bakery. The clubhouse, which will be completed next year, will include a state of the art fitness center, an outdoor pool and sundeck, two guest suites and treatment rooms. Hudson Harbor will most likely achieve a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating.
Residences will cost much less to operate than conventional homes due to geothermal heating and cooling, healthy insulation and dual pane windows. I am truly impressed with the details of the artisan craftsmanship. The architecture and views are superb! Residences are elegantly appointed with mahogany floors, granite kitchen countertops, top of the line appliances, the finest natural stone such as marble and limestone, and a full size washer and dryer. With the direct location on the Hudson river and very close proximity to the Tarrytown's metro north train, what else could you ask for? As a member of the Tarrytown Waterfront Advisory Committee, I am very excited to be involved with Tarrytown's future. And, as a REALTOR for Hudson Shores Realtors, I am ready to offer you my services in purchasing a home at Hudson Harbor. Condominiums start at $495,000 and town homes at $1.2 million. Be one of the first to views models at Hudson Harbor by calling or e-mailing me with your contact information. Adjacent to Hudson Harbor will be a completely redesigned public waterfront park with Tarrytown's section of the RiverWalk. Completion of Tarrytown's waterfront park is slated for the summer of 2009 to coincide with the quadra-centennial celebration of Henry Hudson's sailing up the Hudson river. Contact "Your Source for Local Real Estate Needs" - John Garibaldi - by calling (914) 720-7879 or by e-mail at John@JohnGaribaldi.com |