Mercy College is a New York metropolitan area college of nearly 10,000 students from all walks of life studying at 5 campuses and a robust online campus. The main campus is in Dobbs Ferry, and branch campuses are in the Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains and Yorktown. In addition, Mercy operates access centers in several neighborhoods in Westchester County and New York City. The College was established in 1950 by the Sisters of Mercy to give the opportunity for higher education to young women who wouldn't otherwise have access to the advantages of a college education. In 1969, it became co-ed and nonsectarian, boldly reaching out to its surrounding communities. Our mission, to make available the transformational power of a postsecondary education to people who would not otherwise have the opportunity, has remained strong through all the growth and change of the last 55 years.
Locations Come and visit any one of our five campuses; talk to students and faculty, and find out for yourself how Mercy College is changing the face of higher education with its commitment to both access and excellence. Mercy College has campuses at the following locations:
Bronx Mercy Online Dobbs Ferry Manhattan White Plains Yorktown
Today we offer a quality liberal arts undergraduate education as well as master's degree programs in several professional areas: health professions, business, counseling/psychology, and teacher training, to students during the day, evenings, weekends, and online, so that they can fit our rigorous education into their lives. We offer tremendous financial support, so that the cost of college is not a barrier to success; and we offer learning support, access to robust technology and counseling, academic, career and personal, to help our students achieve the level of success they dream about. Our student body is primarily commuter students, whose overriding similarity is that they pursue their dream of higher education while continuing to work and support families. They are overwhelmingly the first in their families to achieve a college education, and they are African American, Asian, Caucasian, Latino, ranging in age from 18 to 80, with the average age of undergraduates being 27. Balancing their responsibilities and education, it takes most of them more than the traditional four years to complete their baccalaureate, and when they finish they take their place in industry, banking, the social services, health professions and teaching. Many continue on to graduate school - Mercy's own and schools such as University of Michigan, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NYU, and Fordham. Press "Blue Button" for the Mercy College website.
During the 1830s New York City was in dire need of a fresh water supply to combat the steady rise of disease and to fight fires. In 1837 a 41 mile aqueduct and dam was designed in order to run water from the Croton River to New York City. Three to four thousand workers, mostly Irish immigrants earning up to $1.00 per day, completed the masonry marvel in just five years.
Dobbs Ferry is a charming historic town located along the Hudson River in Westchester County, approximately 20 miles north of New York City. The name of Dobbs Ferry is derived from Jeremiah Dobbs, a fisherman, who in 1698 hollowed out a log and started the first river ferry.
Recent archaeological excavations near Wicker's Creek have recently established that Dobbs Ferry was inhabited at least four thousand years ago, before the first European contact.
The Weckquaesgeek Indians, a branch of the Mohican tribe of the Algonquin nation, later inhabited Dobbs Ferry. Due to Dobbs Ferry's close proximity to the Hudson, fresh fish was available in addition to game and various crops such as planted pumpkins and beans that sustained the inhabitants of this area.
Henry Hudson's explorations in 1609 opened the area to Dutch settlements. By 1629, the Dutch West India Company was issuing grants requiring settlers to acquire the land from the Native Americans. By the late 1600's, the land became part of the vast Philipse Manor. "Vreedrych Felypse, an immigrant carpenter from Holland who became a successful New Amsterdam trader, purchased the territory bounded by Spuyten Duyvil, the Hudson, the Croton and the Bronx Rivers. When the British conquered New Amsterdam, Felypse anglicized his name to Frederick Philipse, and in 1693 received a Royal Charter confirming him as Lord of the Manor of Philipsborough."
The Philipse family owned this area for several generations. However, during the Revolution, the third lord of the Philipse Family remained loyal to the King and was forced to flee. His land was confiscated by the State and sold mostly to former tenant farmers who had supported the patriot cause. Many historic properties, such as Washington Irving's Sunnyside Historic Site were part of the original Philipseburg Farm.
During the Revolution, this area was the ground for many battles. On September 30, 1778, at Edgars Lane, American militia ambushed and destroyed an eighty-man Hessian patrol. In 1781, the Dobbs Ferry shoreline and Sneden's Landing were fortified to prevent the British fleet from disabling American and French supply lines. American fire from the Dobbs Ferry Redoubt sank the warship HMS Savage that had been attacking American supply sloops off Tarrytown. Also, original manuscripts of General George Washington state that Washington met at Dobbs Ferry with French allies the Comte de Rochambeau and the Comte de Grasse at this location to plan the Battle of Yorktown that ended the war with Great Britain. Historians have long debated whether this meeting took place at present day Dobbs Ferry or at the ferry location directly opposite on the Hudson River. However, a monument stands in Dobbs Ferry at Livingston Manor, the site of the claimed 1781 meeting.
During the 1830s New York City was in dire need of a fresh water supply to combat the steady rise of disease and to fight numerous fires that often engulfed large tracts of businesses and homes. Construction of an unprecedented magnitude began in 1837 under the expertise of John Bloomfield Jervis. The proposed plan called for a 41-mile aqueduct and dam to be built in order to run water from the Croton River to New York City. The Croton Aqueduct was completed in 1842 and passed through the center of what is now the Dobbs Ferry central business district. Press: Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park for more information.
The growth of this area was further stimulated by the advent of the steamboat and later in the 1880s by the building of the railroad. The advent of the railroad had a large impact on the growth of Dobbs Ferry. The railroad stimulated growth and industry in most towns running along the banks of the Hudson River.
By the end of the 19th century, the region had attracted wealthy New Yorkers who established large estates. The newspaper tycoon Henry Villard settled within Dobbs Ferry. The homes of the Vanderbilts, the Goulds, Rockefellers, and others were built nearby.
In the last half of the nineteenth century, Westchester's proximity to New York City, its transportation systems, and its available labor force attracted many manufacturing concerns, particularly along the Hudson River. Peekskill and Croton continued to be centers for the iron industry and Dobbs Ferry along with its neighboring towns continued to prosper and grow.
Greenburgh Hebrew Center is a traditional, Conservative egalitarian congregation with over 400 member families. GHC is located in the village of Dobbs Ferry in the New York metropolitan area, in lower Westchester County. It is the mission of Greenburgh Hebrew Center to promote the perpetuation of Judaism from generation to generation and to serve as a focal point for Jewish life in the community.
The Dobbs Ferry Public Library is located at 55 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.
Brief History about Dobbs Ferry Public Library In 1899, the Dobbs Ferry Free Library and Reading Room was organized under the " Women's Christian. Temperance Union." The small collection of books gathered by the ladies was placed in the front parlor of a home on lower Main Street. Mrs. Pearse, the wife of the owner, acted as librarian. Situated in what was then the very center of town, she kept the library open every day, and allowed books to circulate for two weeks.
In 1909 the library was granted and Association Charter by the State Board of Regents, as the Dobbs Ferry Free Library. It moved into the ground floor of 153 Main Street, which also housed the William McKinley Free Kindergarten on the top floor. Miss Louise Miller, the kindergarten teacher and her assistant ran the library during the afternoon and evening.
After Mrs. Brown's death in 1951, Col. Brown donated the building, in her memory, to the Village; at which time it was remodeled. A Children's Room was established on the second floor. It was not until 1957 that the Dobbs Ferry Free Library was re-chartered and became the Dobbs Ferry Public Library. The growing library collection soon outgrew its space.
Today, the Dobbs Ferry Free Library is located in a new building, with its distinctive Clock Tower, and is more than twice the size of the old library. It has a separate Children's Room; an Adult Reading Room; a large Meeting Room/Art Gallery; Conference Room and a terrace with Hudson River views.
Press "Blue Button" for more information about The Dobbs Ferry Public Library, including:
Downloadable Audiobooks Library Gallery Adult / YA Programs Children's Programs Library Policies / Booking Info Wireless Westchester Library System Homepage Library Catalogs
Tomatillo Restaurant, serving Mexican cuisine, is located at 13 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522. Tomatillo is a Mexchester Original, where we strive to be as unique as the fruit itself. Our menu draws mainly from Mexico, but many of our fresh, seasonal ingredients come right from the Hudson Valley, including organic produce from the Stone Barns Center. We make everything fresh daily, from the rainbow chips to the guacamole. Build your own burrito or go with a favorite. Our goal is to be inventive and healthy, delicious and affordable. Press "Blue Button" for menus, excellent reviews, and more about Tomatillo Restaurant.
Tomatillo Restaurant, serving Mexican cuisine, is located at 13 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522. Tomatillo is a Mexchester Original, where we strive to be as unique as the fruit itself. Our menu draws mainly from Mexico, but many of our fresh, seasonal ingredients come right from the Hudson Valley, including organic produce from the Stone Barns Center. We make everything fresh daily, from the rainbow chips to the guacamole. Build your own burrito or go with a favorite. Our goal is to be inventive and healthy, delicious and affordable. Press "Blue Button" for menus, excellent reviews, and more about Tomatillo Restaurant.
The Dobbs Ferry Chart House Restaurant is located at the foot of High Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in Westchester County. The Chart House, set on the Hudson River, offers a breathtaking view of the magnificent Palisades, the George Washington and Tappan Zee Bridges, and on a clear day, the Manhattan skyline. Since 1961, Chart House has been dedicated to providing the ideal fine dining experience. Experience top-of-the-catch seafood, succulent steaks and decadent desserts. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more information.
Faust Harrison Pianos is America's largest independent retailer of fully rebuilt Vintage Era Steinway and Mason & Hamlin pianos, and a leading dealer in new Mason & Hamlin, Blüthner and Estonia pianos. We offer nearly 200 of the world’s finest instruments at three New York area showrooms.
Visit our newly expanded flagship showroom in Manhattan at 205 West 58th Street, or make an appointment to visit one of our private showrooms in Westchester County, 35 minutes north of New York City. You are also welcome to call to arrange a tour of our 12,000 square foot restoration facility in Dobbs Ferry, NY, where our highly prized five to nine-foot "vintage" grand pianos, most of which were originally built between 1890 and 1950, are painstakingly and expertly restored to their original glory.
Faust Harrison Pianos buys older Steinway and Mason & Hamlin pianos, restores them in its factory and displays and sells them at its various showrooms. We also restore vintage pianos owned by Conservatories, Universities, Concert Halls and individuals. The very best new and rebuilt pianos for performance, for recording, for study, or for personal home use can be found at Faust Harrison Pianos - serving the personal and professional piano needs of New Yorkers for over 30 years. Call 800-723-1570, 914-591-5026 or 212-489-3600 for an appointment. Press "Blue Button" to visit our Virtual Showroom where you can browse through our galleries of Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Blüthner and Estonia pianos.
Peter J. Riolo Real Estate has been serving buyers and sellers in the Lower Hudson River villages for over 70 years. Their professional and dedicated agents make your needs their top priority. They know the area, the marketplace, and the inventory. Using their knowledge and expertise, they will guide you through every transaction to get the results you want. Press "Blue Button" for more information.
Dunkin' Donuts sells 52 varieties of donuts and more than a dozen coffee beverages as well as an array of bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. Try some healty alternatives at Dunkin Donuts - check the nutritional breakdown of Dunkin' Donuts products on their website. Press "Blue Button" for menus, locations, and nutrition.
Tomatillo Restaurant, serving Mexican cuisine, is located at 13 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522. Tomatillo is a Mexchester Original, where we strive to be as unique as the fruit itself. Our menu draws mainly from Mexico, but many of our fresh, seasonal ingredients come right from the Hudson Valley, including organic produce from the Stone Barns Center. We make everything fresh daily, from the rainbow chips to the guacamole. Build your own burrito or go with a favorite. Our goal is to be inventive and healthy, delicious and affordable. Press "Blue Button" for menus, excellent reviews, and more about Tomatillo Restaurant.
The Dobbs Ferry Chart House Restaurant is located at the foot of High Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in Westchester County. The Chart House, set on the Hudson River, offers a breathtaking view of the magnificent Palisades, the George Washington and Tappan Zee Bridges, and on a clear day, the Manhattan skyline. Since 1961, Chart House has been dedicated to providing the ideal fine dining experience. Experience top-of-the-catch seafood, succulent steaks and decadent desserts. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more information.
The Dobbs Ferry Chart House Restaurant is located at the foot of High Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in Westchester County. The Chart House, set on the Hudson River, offers a breathtaking view of the magnificent Palisades, the George Washington and Tappan Zee Bridges, and on a clear day, the Manhattan skyline. Since 1961, Chart House has been dedicated to providing the ideal fine dining experience. Experience top-of-the-catch seafood, succulent steaks and decadent desserts. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more information.
The Ardsley Union Free School District is located at 500 Farm Road, Ardsley, NY 10502 in southern Westchester County less than 10 miles north of New York City. It is within an hour’s drive from Columbia University, New York University and Fordham University, and is surrounded by numerous institutions of higher education. District residents represent many occupations, professions, ethnic backgrounds and religious faiths. In addition to the students from the Village of Ardsley, students live in sections of Dobbs Ferry, Hartsdale, Hastings, Irvington, Scarsdale, and White Plains.
The Ardsley Union Free School District is comprised of the following schools:
Ardsley is primarily a suburban community. However, a small number of retail businesses and research facilities provide support for the school tax base. Ardsley’s location affords ready access to the New York State Thruway, the Saw Mill River Parkway, Route 9A and the Sprain Brook Parkway. Public bus transportation is also available.
Recently, the Ardsley School District earned two prestigious awards from the United States Department of Education. Ardsley Middle School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and the Concord Road Elementary School received the National Award for Model Professional Development. These awards signify our commitment to excellence. The evaluation teams made the following comments:
“Ardsley Middle School is a clear example of an educational community of students, educators and parents focused on providing the most appropriate level of a challenging curriculum to all students. The overall curriculum provides a picture of a purposely developed and articulated program of studies clearly designed to ensure high levels of achievement for all students.” J. Stephen O’Brien, U.S. Department of Education, Blue Ribbon Panel.
“There is a comprehensive plan focused on teaching and learning. Administrators and curriculum leaders read extensively to acquire knowledge of the research base. Staff uses research and best practice in the professional growth planning process and collaborative planning teams.” Terry Dozier, U.S. Department of Education, Professional Development Awards Panel.
Press "Blue Button" to explore the Ardsley School District.
The Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District is located at 505 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in Westchester County. Dobbs Ferry schools are located in the quiet hamlet of Dobbs Ferry, just 20 miles north of New York City. The Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District is comprised of the following schools:
Dobbs Ferry is a charming historic town located along the Hudson River in Westchester County, approximately 20 miles
north of New York City. The name of Dobbs Ferry is derived from Jeremiah Dobbs, a fisherman, who in 1698 hollowed
out a log and started the first river ferry.
Recent archaeological excavations near Wicker's Creek have recently established that Dobbs Ferry was inhabited at least
four thousand years ago, before the first European contact.
The Weckquaesgeek Indians, a branch of the Mohican tribe of the Algonquin nation, later inhabited Dobbs Ferry.
Due to Dobbs Ferry's close proximity to the Hudson, fresh fish was available in addition to game and various crops such
as planted pumpkins and beans that sustained the inhabitants of this area.
Henry Hudson's explorations in 1609 opened the area to Dutch settlements. By 1629, the Dutch West India Company
was issuing grants requiring settlers to acquire the land from the Native Americans. By the late 1600's, the land became
part of the vast Philipse Manor. "Vreedrych Felypse, an immigrant carpenter from Holland who became a successful
New Amsterdam trader, purchased the territory bounded by Spuyten Duyvil, the Hudson, the Croton and the Bronx
Rivers. When the British conquered New Amsterdam, Felypse anglicized his name to Frederick Philipse, and in 1693
received a Royal Charter confirming him as Lord of the Manor of Philipsborough."
The Philipse family owned this area for several generations. However, during the Revolution, the third lord of the Philipse
Family remained loyal to the King and was forced to flee. His land was confiscated by the State and sold mostly to
former tenant farmers who had supported the patriot cause. Many historic properties, such as Washington Irving's
Sunnyside Historic Site were part of the original Philipseburg Farm.
During the Revolution, this area was the ground for many battles. On September 30, 1778, at Edgars Lane, American
militia ambushed and destroyed an eighty-man Hessian patrol. In 1781, the Dobbs Ferry shoreline and Sneden's Landing
were fortified to prevent the British fleet from disabling American and French supply lines. American fire from the Dobbs
Ferry Redoubt sank the warship HMS Savage that had been attacking American supply sloops off Tarrytown. Also,
original manuscripts of General George Washington state that Washington met at Dobbs Ferry with French allies the
Comte de Rochambeau and the Comte de Grasse at this location to plan the Battle of Yorktown that ended the war with
Great Britain. Historians have long debated whether this meeting took place at present day Dobbs Ferry or at the ferry
location directly opposite on the Hudson River. However, a monument stands in Dobbs Ferry at Livingston Manor, the
site of the claimed 1781 meeting.
During the 1830s New York City was in dire need of a fresh water supply to combat the steady rise of disease and to
fight numerous fires that often engulfed large tracts of businesses and homes. Construction of an unprecedented
magnitude began in 1837 under the expertise of John Bloomfield Jervis. The proposed plan called for a 41-mile aqueduct
and dam to be built in order to run water from the Croton River to New York City. The Croton Aqueduct was completed
in 1842 and passed through the center of what is now the Dobbs Ferry central business district. Press: Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park for
more information.
The growth of this area was further stimulated by the advent of the steamboat and later in the 1880s by the building of
the railroad. The advent of the railroad had a large impact on the growth of Dobbs Ferry. The railroad stimulated
growth and industry in most towns running along the banks of the Hudson River.
By the end of the 19th century, the region had attracted wealthy New Yorkers who established large estates. The
newspaper tycoon Henry Villard settled within Dobbs Ferry. The homes of the Vanderbilts, the Goulds, Rockefellers, and
others were built nearby.
In the last half of the nineteenth century, Westchester's proximity to New York City, its transportation systems, and its
available labor force attracted many manufacturing concerns, particularly along the Hudson River. Peekskill and Croton
continued to be centers for the iron industry and Dobbs Ferry along with its neighboring towns continued to prosper and
grow.
Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry Campus
