Ethan Allen is located at 152 South Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530. For almost 30 years, W.L. Landau, a second generation, family-owned and operated business, has served our friends and neighbors in Westchester from our Ethan Allen Furniture Showroom and Interior Design Center on Central Park Avenue in Hartsdale.
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Visit our showroom for free design services: floor plans, color schemes and accent presentations. Local delivery is always free. Press blue button to visit Westchester County’s only Authorized Ethan Allen Retailer.
Buyer’s Edge Realty is dedicated to representing and protecting the interests of homebuyers 100% of the time.
“Exclusive agencies are the best. They remove any conflict of interest, which is the main reason for considering an exclusive buyer’s broker in the first place.” The Wall Street Journal
If you are thinking about buying a home in Westchester, please call to set up a highly informative home buying consultation. Press blue button for Buyer's Edge Realty.
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.
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.
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.
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Pretty Funny Vintage is located at 80 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in Westchester County. Pretty Funny offers home furnishings, vintage clothing and jewelry, folk art, industrial elements, lighting, textiles, gifts and a whole slew of curious goods; 2 floors of freshly picked finds
Broadway Training Center of Westchester is a not-for-profit organization. The Broadway Training Center's mission is to provide children, teens, and adults in the Westchester area with Broadway oriented performing arts training that focuses on the joy of accomplishment, the development of individual and ensemble skills, and the enrichment of personal expression and growth through classroom and performance work.
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
A Nu Toy Store, offering new and used toys, is located at 36.5 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in one of Westchester County's River Towns. For the used toy inventory "I will have the old fisher price toys, the houses, schools, airports, etc. Weeble wobbles, old Mickey Mouse collector items, original Smurf toys, collectable barbies and more".
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Eileen Fisher Lab Store is located at 1 Bridge Street, Irvington, NY 10533 in Westchester County. "Great design is at the heart of Eileen Fisher. It is an idea brought to life through clean lines, simple shapes and sensual fabrics. Great design is clothing in context, made to fit both our bodies and our lives."
Press blue button for great clothes including, sweaters, pants, skirts, dresses, and SALE items. Find Eileen Fisher Boutique, Outlet, and Lab stores.
Flying Fingers Yarn Shop, offering fine and unusual yarns from unique sources, is located at 15 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in Westchester County.
Mid Central Shopping Plaza
914-949-2800
Mid Central Shopping Plaza, a neighborhood shopping center, is located at 267 South Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. Anchors include a fabric & sewing store, deli, Italian Restaurant, with Dunkin Donuts and Fitness Center coming soon.
Shopping Deli Dunkin Donuts Fabric & Sewing Store Fitness Center Restaurant
Westchester Square "Shopping Center"
914-949-2800
Westchester Square Shopping is located at 241 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. Westchester Square is anchored by Best Buy, Marshall's, Trader Joe's and CVS and is located south of the Dalewood Centers anchored by Michaels, Pathmark, Morton Williams , Christmas Tree, TJ Max.
Just 25 miles north of New York City, lies a historic medieval castle, overlooking the majestic Hudson River. The Castle on the Hudson, situated on 11 hilltop acres, was originally called Carrollcliffe and later Axe Castle. It was built in two stages between 1897 and 1910 by General Carroll, the son of a Civil War General. The grounds are enclosed by a stone wall and support a veritable arboretum of evergreens and rare varieties of trees, grasslands and flowers.
The Castle has changed very little in its first century. Much of the original interior woodwork and furnishings, which were built by a team of carpenters brought from Germany, still remain intact. Designed for graceful living and entertaining, the Castle has been renovated into a luxury hotel. In 1981, the town of Tarrytown designated the Castle a historic landmark, protecting the outside structure from ever being changed.
The Equus restaurant and General's bar, open to the public, occupy elegantly appointed rooms and an enclosed veranda with splendid views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. Press blue button for menus, photos, and more about The Castle on the Hudson.
The Children's Theatre at the Westchester Broadway Theatre is located at One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 in Westchester County. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year-round professional theatre in the State of New York.
Note: Individual seats are sold for Children's Theatre. All tables are considered to be shared.
There is no food service for Children's Theatre productions.
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The Irvington Town Hall Theater is located at 85 Main Street, Irvington, New York 10533. The Irvington Town Hall Theater was built in 1902 in the Classic Revival Style. Designed by A. J. Manning and patterned after the Ford Theater in Washington, DC, the Theater is a multipurpose concert hall/music theater located on the entire third floor of Town Hall in downtown Irvington, New York. The 432-seat theater features an orchestra, mezzanine, balcony and six charming gold leafed boxes, a proscenium stage and thrust complete with five backstage dressing rooms. Theater patrons sit in intimate ambiance. Gleaming white columns and Ionic capitals set off the warm ivory interior. The walls are wainscoted in warm oak. Victorian chandeliers and sconces were copied from the originals, during the restoration to its original elegance in 1980. A plush red stage curtain and a forty-two foot high skylight complete the setting. Architecturally significant, the Theater is listed on the national Register of Historic Places.
With pleasing proportions and marvelous acoustics, the Theater has been touted as “one of the finest municipal halls in eastern New York State” by Alvah French History of Westchester County, “A jewel of a theater on the Hudson” by Robert Sherman New York Times and “Acoustically superb” by Lou Cevetillo Opera Critic Gannett Newspapers. Press blue button for the Irvington Town Hall Theater - Children's Theater, Box Office, House Map, and more.
The Red Monkey Theater Group is located at 22 Main Street #2 in Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. Founded in 1999, the Red Monkey Theater Group (RMTG) is a non-profit performing arts company dedicated to enriching local communities through the cultivation, creation, and presentation of live theater.
Through innovative staging, original music, and the talent and dedication of accomplished actors, each production offers performers and audience members a chance to share in a live theatrical exploration of powerful themes and provocative questions. Press blue button for reviews, current and upcoming Productions, and the Red Monkey Theater Group website.
The Westchester Broadway Theatre is located at One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 in Westchester County. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year-round professional theatre in the State of New York. The theatre offers an evening of theatre and dining all under one roof. Take your seats, dine and then get ready for great entertainment.
The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year round professional theatre in the State of New York. It provides you with the best in Broadway entertainment and fine dining. Enjoy a "Broadway Show" this season or try a "One Night Only Event". The Westchester Broadway Theater, also known as The Westchester Dinner Theatre, is also an Historic Site. Press blue button for more about The Westchester Broadway (Dinner) Theatre.
Just 25 miles north of New York City, lies a historic medieval castle, overlooking the majestic Hudson River. The Castle on the Hudson, situated on 11 hilltop acres, was originally called Carrollcliffe and later Axe Castle. It was built in two stages between 1897 and 1910 by General Carroll, the son of a Civil War General. The grounds are enclosed by a stone wall and support a veritable arboretum of evergreens and rare varieties of trees, grasslands and flowers.
The Castle has changed very little in its first century. Much of the original interior woodwork and furnishings, which were built by a team of carpenters brought from Germany, still remain intact. Designed for graceful living and entertaining, the Castle has been renovated into a luxury hotel. In 1981, the town of Tarrytown designated the Castle a historic landmark, protecting the outside structure from ever being changed.
The Equus restaurant and General's bar, open to the public, occupy elegantly appointed rooms and an enclosed veranda with splendid views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. Press blue button for menus, photos, and more about The Castle on the Hudson.
The Children's Theatre at the Westchester Broadway Theatre is located at One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 in Westchester County. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year-round professional theatre in the State of New York.
Note: Individual seats are sold for Children's Theatre. All tables are considered to be shared.
There is no food service for Children's Theatre productions.
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Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
The Irvington Town Hall Theater is located at 85 Main Street, Irvington, New York 10533. The Irvington Town Hall Theater was built in 1902 in the Classic Revival Style. Designed by A. J. Manning and patterned after the Ford Theater in Washington, DC, the Theater is a multipurpose concert hall/music theater located on the entire third floor of Town Hall in downtown Irvington, New York. The 432-seat theater features an orchestra, mezzanine, balcony and six charming gold leafed boxes, a proscenium stage and thrust complete with five backstage dressing rooms. Theater patrons sit in intimate ambiance. Gleaming white columns and Ionic capitals set off the warm ivory interior. The walls are wainscoted in warm oak. Victorian chandeliers and sconces were copied from the originals, during the restoration to its original elegance in 1980. A plush red stage curtain and a forty-two foot high skylight complete the setting. Architecturally significant, the Theater is listed on the national Register of Historic Places.
With pleasing proportions and marvelous acoustics, the Theater has been touted as “one of the finest municipal halls in eastern New York State” by Alvah French History of Westchester County, “A jewel of a theater on the Hudson” by Robert Sherman New York Times and “Acoustically superb” by Lou Cevetillo Opera Critic Gannett Newspapers. Press blue button for the Irvington Town Hall Theater - Children's Theater, Box Office, House Map, and more.
Click to enlarge photo of Lyndhurst from rear grounds.
Circa 1838. Lyndhurst, a historic site of the National Trust, is a preeminent architectural landmark. It resides on a 67-acre park representing 19th century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY, Lyndhurst is one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions. The architectural brilliance of the residence is complemented by a park-like landscape and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and the railroad magnate and Wall Street tycoon Jay Gould.
In the late 1830s, William Paulding acquired property high above the Hudson River overlooking the Tappan Zee. Lyndhurst was first conceived in the minds of architects A. J. Davis and William Paulding who constructed the country villa in 1838 and called it "Knoll". In 1864 Lyndhurst was acquired by George Merritt who hired Davis to more than double its size. In 1870, they also built one of the largest private greenhouses in the world.
In 1880, Jay Gould purchased the estate and renamed it Lyndhurst. The 1870 greenhouse that burned was replaced in the Gothic Revival style. The Goulds redecorated the house and embellished the spectacular art gallery with works by Corot, Courbet, Bouguereau, and others.
The important "gardenesque" landscape is the work of Ferdinand Mangold, a master gardener who worked at Lyndhurst for forty years. Many of the landscape features created by Mangold, his predecessors, and successors, are preserved. The spectacular specimen trees are of special interest.
The romantic Gothic Revival design immediately drew attention to the building. Critics called it "Paulding's Folly" because its fanciful turrets and asymmetrical outline were unlike most homes constructed in the post-colonial era. Fascination with the property continued for decades and, as ideas of wealth and status changed with the growing nation, so did the estate, reflecting the tastes and interests of wealthy New York.
Point of Interest: Lyndhurst is adjacent to Washington Irving's Sunnyside. The ability to walk between these two historic sites has a special appeal. At present, visitors may walk along the publicly maintained Croton Aqueduct Trail from Lyndhurst to West Sunnyside Lane. A pathway connecting Lyndhurst and Sunnyside along the riverfront will shortly be open. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of sights.
Click to enlarge photo of Matthiessen Park in Irvington.
Matthiessen Park is set along the Hudson River in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson, New York. Relax, wade in the water (small beachfront), picnic, look out at the Tappan Zee Bridge, or bring the children to play in the playground.
Matthiessen Park is also the location of Irvington's Riverside Concerts and Movies held in the summer.
Things To Do Bocce Court Horse Shoe Pits Picnic Tables, Barbecue Pits Playground Shuffle Board Courts Spray Pool
After a day of walking, enjoying the view, or watching the kids play; when its time to eat select one of the many excellent restaurants in Irvington, a charming River Town in Westchester County.
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.
The Red Monkey Theater Group is located at 22 Main Street #2 in Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. Founded in 1999, the Red Monkey Theater Group (RMTG) is a non-profit performing arts company dedicated to enriching local communities through the cultivation, creation, and presentation of live theater.
Through innovative staging, original music, and the talent and dedication of accomplished actors, each production offers performers and audience members a chance to share in a live theatrical exploration of powerful themes and provocative questions. Press blue button for reviews, current and upcoming Productions, and the Red Monkey Theater Group website.
Ridge Road Park, a 170-acre park, offers picnicking facilities for groups with three pavilions, ball fields, playgrounds, and athletic fields, including the
Miracle Field for children and adults with disabilities. Miracle Field is a custom-designed field with a cushioned, rubberized turf to help prevent injuries, wheelchair-accessible dugouts and a completely flat, barrier-free surface to provide accessibility for visually impaired players or players in wheelchairs.
Things To Do Nature Study Pavilions Playgrounds Playing Fields and Miracle Field
Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington Irvington, Westchester County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Click to enlarge photo of Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington.
The transformation of Irvington's waterfront is one of Scenic Hudson's most dramatic success stories. This former industrial site is now a peaceful riverfront oasis just 12 miles north of New York City. At this site, 12-acres of contaminated soil and blacktop along the Hudson River have been transformed into a public park with views of the Manhattan skyline, Palisades and Tappan Zee Bridge.
The Scenic Hudson Land Trust saved the land from proposed residential development. The restoration and creation of the park was achieved through a partnership involving our land trust, the Village of Irvington and New York State. Today, the park is managed by the Village of Irvington Parks and Recreation Department.
Things To Do Public Ball Fields Riverfront promenade Scenic Views Senior Center
Directions From Interstate 287 exit 9, take Route 9 south for 1.6 miles. At traffic light, turn right on Main Street. Continue to end. Right on North Astor Street. Left on Bridge Street. Cross railroad tracks. Follow Bridge Street to the left. Park is on right, past Bridge Street Properties.
After a day of kayaking, walking, watching the children play; when its time to eat select one of the many excellent restaurants in Irvington or one of the other River Towns in Westchester, NY.
Circa 1835. Historic site of the National Trust and architectural landmark. Meticulously restored picturesque home of renowned author Washington Irving, America's first successful, internationally known author. Washington Irving's writings include numerous works of fiction, history and biography.
Washington Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783 (1783 - 1859) as the youngest of 11 children. His father was a wealthy merchant, and his mother, an English woman, was the granddaughter of a clergyman. Early in his life Irving developed a passion for books. He studied law privately but practiced only briefly. From 1804 to 1806 he travelled widely in Europe. After returning to the United States, Irving was admitted to the New York bar in 1806.
Washington Irving was a short story writer, essayist, poet, travel book writer, biographer, and columnist. He is best known for the short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Washington Irving also held diplomatic posts in Great Britain and Spain.
Sunnyside is one of the most famous historic landmarks in the Hudson Valley. This important house and landscape enjoys a quiet and unspoiled riverside setting in Tarrytown, New York. Sunnyside is adjacent to Lyndhurst, a historic landmark of distinction open to the public, to which it is possible to walk via the Croton Aqueduct Trail.
Sunnyside and its Romantic landscape are presented to visitors by guides dressed in the costume of the mid-Victorian period. You may take a guided tour of the house and grounds, or purchase a grounds-only ticket for a self-guided experience.
Point of Interest: For children, Sunnyside offers "Irving's Traveling Totes" that come stuffed with five to seven engaging family activities, a brief guide, a Talk Back card for feedback related to the activities, and a blank book for visitor responses. Visitors can learn about Washington Irving by reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow picture book and It Looks Like Spilt Milk, which, though not written by Irving, celebrates the life of the imagination, something Irving aspired to do. Children can play the Sunnyside Matching Card game and join in for a Scavenger Hunt. Dominoes, a 19th-century game, rounds out the experience. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of places to see.
Attractions include: Seasonal Café, Sunnyside Tours, Museum Shop, Picnic Grounds.
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
The Westchester Broadway Theatre is located at One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 in Westchester County. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year-round professional theatre in the State of New York. The theatre offers an evening of theatre and dining all under one roof. Take your seats, dine and then get ready for great entertainment.
The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year round professional theatre in the State of New York. It provides you with the best in Broadway entertainment and fine dining. Enjoy a "Broadway Show" this season or try a "One Night Only Event". The Westchester Broadway Theater, also known as The Westchester Dinner Theatre, is also an Historic Site. Press blue button for more about The Westchester Broadway (Dinner) Theatre.
Westchester Skating Academy is located at 91 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, NY 10523. Built in 1996, the Westchester Skating Academy is a premiere skating facility in the Westchester County Area. Conveniently located in Elmsford New York, WSA is an NHL twin rink facilities in Westchester County. Open seven days a week, we offer quality skating programs in a warm and nurturing atmosphere.
Ice Activities and Attractions Ice Skating Programs for Adults Ice Skating Programs for Children
Ice Hockey Adult Men's Leaque Adult Women's Hockey Hockey Lessons Hockey Camps Hockey Clinics Pick-Up Hockey Stick Time Youth Hockey
Press blue button for more about Westchester Skating Academy's ice skating programs for children and young adults, Skater Clinics for advanced ice skaters, Freestyle Sessions, Private Lessons, and Specialty Classes.
The Church of St. Barnabas is a lively place, filled with families and lots of children. We also have a lot of singles as well as wise and seasoned older folk. We have many programs for youth, a wonderful music program with the support of a great organ (with some 2,200 pipes) installed in 2001 and terrific adult and children's choirs. There are lots of adult Christian education offerings, story-telling dinners and interfaith dialogue. Our two annual sales (the Thrift Sale in May and the Clothing Sale in November/December) are famous events throughout the tri-state area. St. Barnabas is a dynamic, exciting parish where there is a niche for everyone and where the welcome mat is wide and inviting. We invite you to join us.
Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York, is committed to the discovery of Wisdom and the transmission of Learning, through research and through undergraduate, graduate and professional education of the highest quality. Guided by its Catholic and Jesuit traditions, Fordham fosters the intellectual, moral and religious development of its students and prepares them for leadership in a global society.
History of Fordam University Founded as St. John’s College by Bishop John Hughes, Fordham opened in 1841 to serve the immigrant Church of New York. At the invitation of Bishop Hughes, the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) assumed responsibility for the College in 1846. In 1907 the institution achieved university status. Its name was officially changed to Fordham University. During the 20th century, the University grew to encompass eleven schools, with campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester County.
Characteristics of the University Fordham strives for excellence in research and teaching, and guarantees the freedom of inquiry required by rigorous thinking and the quest for truth. Fordham affirms the value of a core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. The University seeks to foster in all its students life-long habits of careful observation, critical thinking, creativity, moral reflection and articulate expression. In order to prepare citizens for an increasingly multicultural and multinational society, Fordham seeks to develop in its students an understanding of and reverence for cultures and ways of life other than their own.
As a Catholic University Fordham affirms the complementary roles of faith and reason in the pursuit of wisdom and learning. The University encourages the growth of a life of faith consonant with moral and intellectual development. Fordham encourages faculty to discuss and promote an understanding of the ethical dimension of what is being studied and what is being taught. Fordham gives special attention to the study of the living tradition of Catholicism, and it provides a place where religious traditions may interact with each other and with contemporary cultures. Fordham welcomes students, faculty and staff of all religious traditions and of no religious tradition as valued members of this community of study and dialogue. As a Jesuit University Fordham draws its inspiration from the dual heritage of Christian Humanism and Ignatian Spirituality, and consequently sees all disciplines as potential paths to God. Fordham recognizes the dignity and uniqueness of each person. A Fordham education at all levels is student-centered, and attentive to the development of the whole person. Such an education is based on close collaboration among students, faculty and staff. Fordham is committed to research and education that assist in the alleviation of poverty, the promotion of justice, the protection of human rights and respect for the environment. Jesuit education is cosmopolitan education. Therefore, education at Fordham is international in its scope and in its aspirations. The world-wide network of Jesuit universities offers Fordham faculty and students distinctive opportunities for exchange and collaboration. As a University in New York City As home to people from all over the globe, as a center of international business, communication, diplomacy, the arts and the sciences, New York City provides Fordham with a special kind of classroom. Its unparalleled resources shape and enhance Fordham’s professional and undergraduate programs. Fordham is privileged to share a history and a destiny with New York City.
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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.
Chef Central is located, in a 21,000 square foot space, at 45 South Central Park Ave, Hartsdale, NY. "Established in 1998, Chef Central is a culinary superstore guaranteed to inspire everyone from the amateur gourmet to the seasoned professional." Also available, for kids and adults, is an extensive schedule of cooking classes and events. Press blue button for more information about Chef Central.
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
Ethan Allen is located at 152 South Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530. For almost 30 years, W.L. Landau, a second generation, family-owned and operated business, has served our friends and neighbors in Westchester from our Ethan Allen Furniture Showroom and Interior Design Center on Central Park Avenue in Hartsdale.
Eight time - Best of Westchester - Award winner
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Reupholstery
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Visit our showroom for free design services: floor plans, color schemes and accent presentations. Local delivery is always free. Press blue button to visit Westchester County’s only Authorized Ethan Allen Retailer.
Safavieh Home Furnishings - Hartsdale
914-681-6000
Safavieh Home Furnishings is located at 120 South Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. Our stores are large, complete home furnishings emporiums. We represent the finest American home furnishings brands like: Baker, Henredon, Century, Drexel Heritage, Lee, Hickory Chair, and more. All the beautiful furniture you see in the shelter magazines is the furniture you’ll see in our stores. Find living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, home office furniture, accents and imported fine hand-made rugs.
Marshalls is located in Westchester Square Mall, 221 North Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County.
"Marshalls, never pay full price for fabulous - Designers & savings at every turn - Their labels, our prices."
Press blue button to find your closest store and learn more about Marshalls offering accessories, beauty, home / dorm decor, luggage, intimates, and more for infants, toddlers, kids, ladies, men's, and young men's.
T. J. Max is located in the Dalewood III Shopping Center, 425 Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. T. J. Max offers brand name and designer fashions for you, your family and your home, for up to 60% off department store prices - every single day.
Press blue button for more about ladies' clothing and accessories, jewelry, ladies' footwear, beauty, active wear, women's plus, things for baby, juniors', men's, kids', and home.
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
Friendly's Restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, is located at 361 Central Street, Hartsdale NY 10530, Westchester County. Press blue button for menus and nutrition, including calories for menu item.
IHOP - International House of Pancakes Restaurant is located at 28 South Central Ave, Hartsdale NY 10530, Westchester County. IHOP locations in Westchester, NY also include Hartsdale, Larchmont, and Yonkers in Westchester County. IHOP has a wide variety of selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner and if you are watching your intake of calories, fat, or carbohydrates the IHOP for Me menu is a good choice. Press blue button for IHOP for Me menus.
Community Markets, is an organization that believes strongly in supporting local agriculture, strengthening local communities, and making fresh produce available to neighborhoods with limited access.
Farmers Markets in Westchester County are located in Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, Ossining, Pelham, Pleasantville, Rye, and Tarrytown.
Farmers Markets in Rockland County are located in Piermont and Spring Valley.
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The Irvington Fire Department is located at 90 Main Street, Irvington, NY 10533. It provides many services to the community of Irvington. Explore the Irvington Fire Department website and learn:
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A Brief History Eight years after the founding of the Village of Irvington, the first order of business was to permanently organize a hose and engine company. On April 18, 1880, the Irvington Fire Association No. 1 was organized and had a roster of 38 men.
On Aug. 5, 1880, a hand-drawn fire engine was purchased for $372. A jumper, hose and three trumpets were purchase from E.V. Leverich for $151. A two-story wood framed building at the North end of North Ferris Street was rented and became the first firehouse.
The first fire alarms were sounded by a cry of “FIRE”, usually by the village constable, who was also the town lamplighter. Shortly after the equipment was housed in quarters, a large iron ring was hung outside the building and pounded to summon firefighters...
The Irvington Fire Department has had three homes in its first 125 years... Several meetings afterward, the Board finally selected a site that was village-owned, at 90 Main Street and work on the new home of the Fire Department started on January 27, 1964. On the first weekend of October, apparatus and equipment was moved into the new building and on Sept. 4, 1965, the building was formally dedicated, and remains their home today. Today, the fire bell used early in the department’s life has a place of honor in the front of the firehouse among the flowerbeds by the front door.
Press blue button to discover more about the history of the Irvington Fire Department.
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
Ethan Allen is located at 152 South Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530. For almost 30 years, W.L. Landau, a second generation, family-owned and operated business, has served our friends and neighbors in Westchester from our Ethan Allen Furniture Showroom and Interior Design Center on Central Park Avenue in Hartsdale.
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Visit our showroom for free design services: floor plans, color schemes and accent presentations. Local delivery is always free. Press blue button to visit Westchester County’s only Authorized Ethan Allen Retailer.
Safavieh Home Furnishings - Hartsdale
914-681-6000
Safavieh Home Furnishings is located at 120 South Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. Our stores are large, complete home furnishings emporiums. We represent the finest American home furnishings brands like: Baker, Henredon, Century, Drexel Heritage, Lee, Hickory Chair, and more. All the beautiful furniture you see in the shelter magazines is the furniture you’ll see in our stores. Find living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, home office furniture, accents and imported fine hand-made rugs.
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
Click to enlarge photo of Lyndhurst from rear grounds.
Circa 1838. Lyndhurst, a historic site of the National Trust, is a preeminent architectural landmark. It resides on a 67-acre park representing 19th century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY, Lyndhurst is one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions. The architectural brilliance of the residence is complemented by a park-like landscape and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and the railroad magnate and Wall Street tycoon Jay Gould.
In the late 1830s, William Paulding acquired property high above the Hudson River overlooking the Tappan Zee. Lyndhurst was first conceived in the minds of architects A. J. Davis and William Paulding who constructed the country villa in 1838 and called it "Knoll". In 1864 Lyndhurst was acquired by George Merritt who hired Davis to more than double its size. In 1870, they also built one of the largest private greenhouses in the world.
In 1880, Jay Gould purchased the estate and renamed it Lyndhurst. The 1870 greenhouse that burned was replaced in the Gothic Revival style. The Goulds redecorated the house and embellished the spectacular art gallery with works by Corot, Courbet, Bouguereau, and others.
The important "gardenesque" landscape is the work of Ferdinand Mangold, a master gardener who worked at Lyndhurst for forty years. Many of the landscape features created by Mangold, his predecessors, and successors, are preserved. The spectacular specimen trees are of special interest.
The romantic Gothic Revival design immediately drew attention to the building. Critics called it "Paulding's Folly" because its fanciful turrets and asymmetrical outline were unlike most homes constructed in the post-colonial era. Fascination with the property continued for decades and, as ideas of wealth and status changed with the growing nation, so did the estate, reflecting the tastes and interests of wealthy New York.
Point of Interest: Lyndhurst is adjacent to Washington Irving's Sunnyside. The ability to walk between these two historic sites has a special appeal. At present, visitors may walk along the publicly maintained Croton Aqueduct Trail from Lyndhurst to West Sunnyside Lane. A pathway connecting Lyndhurst and Sunnyside along the riverfront will shortly be open. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of sights.
Circa 1835. Historic site of the National Trust and architectural landmark. Meticulously restored picturesque home of renowned author Washington Irving, America's first successful, internationally known author. Washington Irving's writings include numerous works of fiction, history and biography.
Washington Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783 (1783 - 1859) as the youngest of 11 children. His father was a wealthy merchant, and his mother, an English woman, was the granddaughter of a clergyman. Early in his life Irving developed a passion for books. He studied law privately but practiced only briefly. From 1804 to 1806 he travelled widely in Europe. After returning to the United States, Irving was admitted to the New York bar in 1806.
Washington Irving was a short story writer, essayist, poet, travel book writer, biographer, and columnist. He is best known for the short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Washington Irving also held diplomatic posts in Great Britain and Spain.
Sunnyside is one of the most famous historic landmarks in the Hudson Valley. This important house and landscape enjoys a quiet and unspoiled riverside setting in Tarrytown, New York. Sunnyside is adjacent to Lyndhurst, a historic landmark of distinction open to the public, to which it is possible to walk via the Croton Aqueduct Trail.
Sunnyside and its Romantic landscape are presented to visitors by guides dressed in the costume of the mid-Victorian period. You may take a guided tour of the house and grounds, or purchase a grounds-only ticket for a self-guided experience.
Point of Interest: For children, Sunnyside offers "Irving's Traveling Totes" that come stuffed with five to seven engaging family activities, a brief guide, a Talk Back card for feedback related to the activities, and a blank book for visitor responses. Visitors can learn about Washington Irving by reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow picture book and It Looks Like Spilt Milk, which, though not written by Irving, celebrates the life of the imagination, something Irving aspired to do. Children can play the Sunnyside Matching Card game and join in for a Scavenger Hunt. Dominoes, a 19th-century game, rounds out the experience. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of places to see.
Attractions include: Seasonal Café, Sunnyside Tours, Museum Shop, Picnic Grounds.
A Nu Toy Store, offering new and used toys, is located at 36.5 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in one of Westchester County's River Towns. For the used toy inventory "I will have the old fisher price toys, the houses, schools, airports, etc. Weeble wobbles, old Mickey Mouse collector items, original Smurf toys, collectable barbies and more".
Shopping New toys (Lego, Melissa & Doug, and more) Used toys (Weeble wobbles, Mickey mouse, Smurf, and more)
Ardsley Country Club is located at North Mountain Drive, Ardsley-on-Hudson, NY 10503 in the Hudson River Valley. Ardsley Country Club overlooks the majestic Hudson River. From New York City, it is a quick commute 20 miles up the Saw Mill River Parkway to the rolling hills that surround the club. A 40 minute train ride from Grand Central Station on the Metro North Hudson Line brings you to the picturesque Ardsley-on-Hudson train station; from there is is only minutes to the clubhouse.
The 18-hole par 72 golf course winds through stately Ardsley-on-Hudson, capitalizing on the natural beauty and diversity of its flatlands, rolling hills and rock outcroppings so typical of Westchester County. The greens are very fast and undulating, and the terrain is extremely hilly. This club has been listed by the USGA as one of the first 100 clubs established in the U.S. Press blue button for course layout, scorecard, or more about Ardsley Country Club.
Golf Course Attractions Country Club 18-hole regulation length course Back tee = 6545 yards / par 71 Course rating / slope = 72.6 / 138 Bent grass _____________________
Carts - riding cart rental Chipping and Putting green Club rental Dress code Driving range Lessons Locker rooms Pro shop Restaurant
Knollwood Country Club is located at 200 Knollwood Extension, Elmsford, NY 10604. While the magnificent golf course and our classic clubhouse are the center pieces of the Knollwood experience, members enjoy an array of state-of-the-art facilities. A beautiful new building houses the swimming pool locker rooms, a snack bar and one of the largest and best equipped proshops in the area. Dining options range from a quick snack, to delicious lunches in the historic Grill Room, to sumptuous gourmet dinners in the main dining room. Press blue button for course details, pro shop, and more about Knollwood Country Club.
Golf Course Attractions Country Club 18-hole regulation length course 6516 yards / par 71 Course rating / slope = 71.7 / 132 _____________________
Clubhouse Dress code Driving range Lessons Practice centers Pro shop
Saint Andrew's Golf Club is located at 10 Old Jackson Avenue, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706. Saint Andrew’s members play on a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course laid out on the same rolling Westchester County site to which the club moved in 1897. In explaining the philosophy behind his design, Nicklaus said, “I must think back to the way they’d build a course at the turn of the century, visualize that and then try to build that vision to modern standards.”
One of the most appealing aspects of The Saint Andrew’s Golf Club is its close proximity to New York City. Saint Andrew’s is located near the quaint river town of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Press blue button for more about golfing at Saint Andrew's Golf Club.
Golf Course Attractions Golf only facility 18 hole regulation length course Back tees = 6670 yards / par 71 Course and slope rating from member tees 73.6 / 145 Greens = Bent grass Guests = Recipricol _____________________
Club rental Dress code Driving range Lessons Locker rooms Pro shop Putting green Restaurant Riding cart rental
The Scarsdale Golf Club is located at Clubway, Hartsdale, NY 10530-0701. The course’s original construction coincided with a surge in golf course construction in the country at the turn of the 20th century. Scarsdale’s original nine holes were designed by Willie Dunn of Musselburgh, Scotland. In the early 1920’s, renowned golf course architect A.W. Tillinghast created Scarsdale’s back nine and redesigned the remainder of the course. This was at the same time that Tillinghast was designing such local, fabled courses as Winged Foot and Baltusrol.
Despite Tillinghast declaring the property as one of the toughest pieces of land devoted to golf purposes, Scarsdale was designed to be very playable. Known for its tight driving areas, fast greens and hilly terrain, Scarsdale is a quintessential shot maker’s course. An errant tee or approach shot often assures bogey, or worse. Press blue button for scorecard, photos, descriptions of each hole, and more about playing golf at Scarsdale Golf Club.
Golf Course Attractions Country Club 18-hole regulation length course Blue tees = 6350 yards / par 71 Course rating / slope = 71.5 / 139 Greens = Bent grass Guests = closed _____________________
Dress code Driving range Lessons Practice area Pro shop Restaurant
A&P Supermarket is located at 87 W Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706, Westchester County. A&P stores offer aisle after aisle of products, including fruits, vegetables, deli, and other fresh foods; and in many A&P stores, you can find banking, a pharmacy, and a florist. Banking, pharmacies, and florists, are all available under one roof in the newer A & P stores that pride themselves on "redefining the neighborhood supermarket".
Features Coinstar® consists of self-service coin counting machines Liquor (beer in store)
A&P Supermarket is located at 103 Knollwood Road, Greenburgh NY 10607, Westchester County. A&P stores offer aisle after aisle of products, including fruits, vegetables, deli, and other fresh foods; and in many A&P stores, you can find banking, a pharmacy, and a florist. Banking, pharmacies, and florists, are all available under one roof in the newer A & P stores that pride themselves on "redefining the neighborhood supermarket".
Features Coinstar® consists of self-service coin counting machines DVD rental Liquor (beer in store)
Stop & Shop - Dobbs Ferry is located at 390 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, Westchester County. Press blue button to learn if your Stop & Shop has a pharmacy, floral department, and more about your local Stop & Shop.
Many of your favorite foods are Healthy Ideas - just look for the Healthy Ideas symbol on over 5000+ items throughout the store to know you're making truly healthy choices when you shop.
Food allergy or food intolerance? Allergen statements on our Stop & Shop brand products. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), requires food labels to indicate if the product contains any of the "Big 8" allergens (wheat, soy, milk, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs). In addition, Stop & Shop brand products list gluten if it is present in the food or could be present due to cross-contamination.
Stop & Shop - Tarrytown, is located at 350 South Broadway, Tarrytown NY 10591, Westchester County. Press blue button to learn if your Stop & Shop has a pharmacy, floral department, and more about your local Stop & Shop.
Many of your favorite foods are Healthy Ideas - just look for the Healthy Ideas symbol on over 5000+ items throughout the store to know you're making truly healthy choices when you shop.
Food allergy or food intolerance? Allergen statements on our Stop & Shop brand products. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), requires food labels to indicate if the product contains any of the "Big 8" allergens (wheat, soy, milk, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs). In addition, Stop & Shop brand products list gluten if it is present in the food or could be present due to cross-contamination.
Trader Joe's Hartsdale is located at 215 North Central Ave, Hartsdale NY 10530 in Westchester County.
Value at Trader Joes "Trader Joes puts innovative, hard-to-find, great-tasting foods in the "Trader Joe's" name. "That cut our costs and saved you money. Still does."
"Value" is a concept we take very seriously. And by value we mean great everyday prices on all of our great products - no sales, no gimmicks, no clubs to join, no special cards to swipe."
"We buy direct from suppliers whenever possible, we bargain hard to get the best price, and then pass the savings on to you . . ."
Protect your Health at Trader Joes "Trader Joe’s made a commitment to eliminate added trans fats from all private label products, along with artificial colors, flavors, preservatives & GMO ingredients."
Turco's Inc
914-761-4414
Westchester Square "Shopping Center"
914-949-2800
Westchester Square Shopping is located at 241 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. Westchester Square is anchored by Best Buy, Marshall's, Trader Joe's and CVS and is located south of the Dalewood Centers anchored by Michaels, Pathmark, Morton Williams , Christmas Tree, TJ Max.
Harper’s Bar & Restaurant, a contemporary interpretation of the American tavern, is located at 92 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in Westchester County. Harper's offers seasonal menus that feature locally sourced products.
Click to read review Sweet Grass Grill, serving Traditional American, is located at 24 Main Street, Tarrytown NY 10591, in one of the River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Local and organic ingredients, paired with grass fed meat options, culminate in dishes that are delicious and also healthy; served by an attentive wait-staff; "we can't wait to go back".
Tarry Tavern, serving Farm-To-Table cuisine, is located one block away from the Tarrytown Music Hall, at 27 North Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in Westchester County.
Features Handsome full bar
The word is The Tavern offers an attractive space that is warm and inviting. The seasonal menu allows for an excellent selection of dishes with fresh ingredients reflecting the seasons. "This is tavern food at its best", NY Times.
Click to read review Tomatillo Restaurant, serving Mexican food, is located at 13 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, in one of the Hudson River Towns of Southern Westchester County. The owners say, "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."
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington Irvington, Westchester County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Click to enlarge photo of Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington.
The transformation of Irvington's waterfront is one of Scenic Hudson's most dramatic success stories. This former industrial site is now a peaceful riverfront oasis just 12 miles north of New York City. At this site, 12-acres of contaminated soil and blacktop along the Hudson River have been transformed into a public park with views of the Manhattan skyline, Palisades and Tappan Zee Bridge.
The Scenic Hudson Land Trust saved the land from proposed residential development. The restoration and creation of the park was achieved through a partnership involving our land trust, the Village of Irvington and New York State. Today, the park is managed by the Village of Irvington Parks and Recreation Department.
Things To Do Public Ball Fields Riverfront promenade Scenic Views Senior Center
Directions From Interstate 287 exit 9, take Route 9 south for 1.6 miles. At traffic light, turn right on Main Street. Continue to end. Right on North Astor Street. Left on Bridge Street. Cross railroad tracks. Follow Bridge Street to the left. Park is on right, past Bridge Street Properties.
After a day of kayaking, walking, watching the children play; when its time to eat select one of the many excellent restaurants in Irvington or one of the other River Towns in Westchester, NY.
Just 25 miles north of New York City, lies a historic medieval castle, overlooking the majestic Hudson River. The Castle on the Hudson, situated on 11 hilltop acres, was originally called Carrollcliffe and later Axe Castle. It was built in two stages between 1897 and 1910 by General Carroll, the son of a Civil War General. The grounds are enclosed by a stone wall and support a veritable arboretum of evergreens and rare varieties of trees, grasslands and flowers.
The Castle has changed very little in its first century. Much of the original interior woodwork and furnishings, which were built by a team of carpenters brought from Germany, still remain intact. Designed for graceful living and entertaining, the Castle has been renovated into a luxury hotel. In 1981, the town of Tarrytown designated the Castle a historic landmark, protecting the outside structure from ever being changed.
The Equus restaurant and General's bar, open to the public, occupy elegantly appointed rooms and an enclosed veranda with splendid views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. Press blue button for menus, photos, and more about The Castle on the Hudson.
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
The Irvington Town Hall Theater is located at 85 Main Street, Irvington, New York 10533. The Irvington Town Hall Theater was built in 1902 in the Classic Revival Style. Designed by A. J. Manning and patterned after the Ford Theater in Washington, DC, the Theater is a multipurpose concert hall/music theater located on the entire third floor of Town Hall in downtown Irvington, New York. The 432-seat theater features an orchestra, mezzanine, balcony and six charming gold leafed boxes, a proscenium stage and thrust complete with five backstage dressing rooms. Theater patrons sit in intimate ambiance. Gleaming white columns and Ionic capitals set off the warm ivory interior. The walls are wainscoted in warm oak. Victorian chandeliers and sconces were copied from the originals, during the restoration to its original elegance in 1980. A plush red stage curtain and a forty-two foot high skylight complete the setting. Architecturally significant, the Theater is listed on the national Register of Historic Places.
With pleasing proportions and marvelous acoustics, the Theater has been touted as “one of the finest municipal halls in eastern New York State” by Alvah French History of Westchester County, “A jewel of a theater on the Hudson” by Robert Sherman New York Times and “Acoustically superb” by Lou Cevetillo Opera Critic Gannett Newspapers. Press blue button for the Irvington Town Hall Theater - Children's Theater, Box Office, House Map, and more.
Click to enlarge photo of Lyndhurst from rear grounds.
Circa 1838. Lyndhurst, a historic site of the National Trust, is a preeminent architectural landmark. It resides on a 67-acre park representing 19th century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY, Lyndhurst is one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions. The architectural brilliance of the residence is complemented by a park-like landscape and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and the railroad magnate and Wall Street tycoon Jay Gould.
In the late 1830s, William Paulding acquired property high above the Hudson River overlooking the Tappan Zee. Lyndhurst was first conceived in the minds of architects A. J. Davis and William Paulding who constructed the country villa in 1838 and called it "Knoll". In 1864 Lyndhurst was acquired by George Merritt who hired Davis to more than double its size. In 1870, they also built one of the largest private greenhouses in the world.
In 1880, Jay Gould purchased the estate and renamed it Lyndhurst. The 1870 greenhouse that burned was replaced in the Gothic Revival style. The Goulds redecorated the house and embellished the spectacular art gallery with works by Corot, Courbet, Bouguereau, and others.
The important "gardenesque" landscape is the work of Ferdinand Mangold, a master gardener who worked at Lyndhurst for forty years. Many of the landscape features created by Mangold, his predecessors, and successors, are preserved. The spectacular specimen trees are of special interest.
The romantic Gothic Revival design immediately drew attention to the building. Critics called it "Paulding's Folly" because its fanciful turrets and asymmetrical outline were unlike most homes constructed in the post-colonial era. Fascination with the property continued for decades and, as ideas of wealth and status changed with the growing nation, so did the estate, reflecting the tastes and interests of wealthy New York.
Point of Interest: Lyndhurst is adjacent to Washington Irving's Sunnyside. The ability to walk between these two historic sites has a special appeal. At present, visitors may walk along the publicly maintained Croton Aqueduct Trail from Lyndhurst to West Sunnyside Lane. A pathway connecting Lyndhurst and Sunnyside along the riverfront will shortly be open. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of sights.
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.
Circa 1835. Historic site of the National Trust and architectural landmark. Meticulously restored picturesque home of renowned author Washington Irving, America's first successful, internationally known author. Washington Irving's writings include numerous works of fiction, history and biography.
Washington Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783 (1783 - 1859) as the youngest of 11 children. His father was a wealthy merchant, and his mother, an English woman, was the granddaughter of a clergyman. Early in his life Irving developed a passion for books. He studied law privately but practiced only briefly. From 1804 to 1806 he travelled widely in Europe. After returning to the United States, Irving was admitted to the New York bar in 1806.
Washington Irving was a short story writer, essayist, poet, travel book writer, biographer, and columnist. He is best known for the short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Washington Irving also held diplomatic posts in Great Britain and Spain.
Sunnyside is one of the most famous historic landmarks in the Hudson Valley. This important house and landscape enjoys a quiet and unspoiled riverside setting in Tarrytown, New York. Sunnyside is adjacent to Lyndhurst, a historic landmark of distinction open to the public, to which it is possible to walk via the Croton Aqueduct Trail.
Sunnyside and its Romantic landscape are presented to visitors by guides dressed in the costume of the mid-Victorian period. You may take a guided tour of the house and grounds, or purchase a grounds-only ticket for a self-guided experience.
Point of Interest: For children, Sunnyside offers "Irving's Traveling Totes" that come stuffed with five to seven engaging family activities, a brief guide, a Talk Back card for feedback related to the activities, and a blank book for visitor responses. Visitors can learn about Washington Irving by reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow picture book and It Looks Like Spilt Milk, which, though not written by Irving, celebrates the life of the imagination, something Irving aspired to do. Children can play the Sunnyside Matching Card game and join in for a Scavenger Hunt. Dominoes, a 19th-century game, rounds out the experience. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of places to see.
Attractions include: Seasonal Café, Sunnyside Tours, Museum Shop, Picnic Grounds.
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
The Town of Ardsley is located in the municipality of Ardsley in the southwestern part of Westchester County, NY. The Village of Ardsley was originally inhabited by the Weckquaesgeek Indians, a branch of the Mohican tribe of the Algonquin nation. By the late 1600's, the land became part of the vast Philipse Manor. During the Revolution, Philipse remained loyal to the King and was forced to flee. His land was confiscated by the State and sold mostly to former tenants who had supported the patriot cause. The Village, then called Ashford, grew slowly.
There was a sawmill and gristmill on the Sawmill River, a blacksmith shop, and by the time of the Civil War, three pickle factories. In the early 1880's the Putnam Railroad was built, and the New Croton Aqueduct was constructed. A "boom" followed. Many lots were sold and developed, electric lights were installed and roads were improved. In 1883, since there already was an Ashford Post Office in the state, the Village name was changed to Ardsley. On March 2, 1883 the first Postmaster was appointed. The Village was incorporated in 1896. By 1898 the population had grown to 372.
Point of Interest: In 1781, Ardsley Village was the campsite for both General Washington and Count de Rochambeau, the commander of the French Army who helped the colonists in the American Revolution.
Ardsley-on-Hudson is located in the municipality of Irvington in the southwestern part of Westchester County, NY. Irvington borders the Hudson River.
Early in the 1850's, Irvington began to attract wealthy residents from New York City. Irvington's beautiful views of the Hudson and its rural setting enticed many people to build large summer residences.
The Village of Irvington was incorporated April 16, 1872. The territory of the village was part of the Bissightick track of the Van der Donck grant purchased by Frederick Phillipse in 1682. In 1817, Justice Dearman bought half of William Dutcher's farm and lived there until 1848 when it was sold to Gustavo F. Sanchi. In the same year, it was sold to John Jay, grandson of Justice John Jay, who arranged for it to be laid out in lots as the Village of Dearman. The lots were sold at public auction in New York City in 1850; the village of "Dearman" was formed.
In 1854, "Dearman," by popular vote, changed its name to "Irvington," honoring its beloved citizen, Washington Irvington, author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle." Works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, who also lived here, can be seen in the town hall, library and the Irvington Presbyterian Church.
Dobbs Ferry History
914-693-2203
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.
Elmsford was known as Storm's Bridge in the early 1700's and as Hall's Corners during the middle of the nineteenth century. One-mile square, it is midway between White Plains and Tarrytown. Elmsford was named in 1870 for a large elm tree, nearly 30 feet in circumference which had been a landmark since the Revolutionary War.
In Elmsford's central square was a tavern, built in the early 1700's by Abraham Storm, and known later as O'Brien's Chateau. During the Revolutionary War, French and Colonial officers often gathered in this tavern and the barmaid, Betsy, frequently garnished their drinks with the tail feathers of chickens appropriated by the Colonials from Torie's hen-coops in the neighborhood. Thus Elmsford became the birthplace of that celebrated libation, "the cocktail." The tavern was also the scene of the escape of Harvey Birch, famous American spy, as related by James Fenimore Cooper in "The Spy". In his writings Cooper also mentioned another historical place in Elmsford, "Katy's Cave, " where American soldiers were hidden during the Revolution.
Through the greater part of the 1800's Elmsford grew very slowly. It was just a little hamlet with a church, a school and a store, surrounded by outlying farms. Then in the last decades of the century the railroad followed the river northward and established a station there. This meant that people who worked in New York City could now live in Elmsford. The village experienced a population explosion which culminated in its incorporation in 1910.
The easy accessibility of the community has contributed greatly to the industrial and commercial position of the village. One of the first radio stations in the county and perhaps the state, WRW began operation in Tarrytown in 1920 by an Elmsford resident. Descendants of Alexander Hamilton and Isaac Van Wart have resided in Elmsford. Van Wart, one of the captors of Major John Andre, during the Revolution, is buried in the cemetery of the Elmsford Reformed Church.
Point of Interest: In 1955 the Empire City Racing Association offered the village a life-size statue of "Dollar", a famous racehorse and sire of a line of thoroughbreds. The statue had once stood at the gate of the Empire City Racetrack (later Yonkers Raceway), purchased by James Butler in 1908. "Dollar" had been moved to the Butler estate, which had since been sold to Union Carbide. Elmsford decided to accept the statue and to have it placed in front of Village Hall. So in May of 1956, a crane pulled up and workmen lowered the statue. It is told that the Village Clerk was dismayed that the tail end was facing her office. Up went the statue again and when it was finally put down the tail end was facing the Police Department. By the time the Chief of Police had arrived on the scene, the truck had pulled away. Since that day the statue has been a well-known and unique historical landmark in the Village of Elmsford.
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
The Town of Greenburgh is located in the southwestern part of Westchester County, NY. Greenburgh includes the villages of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington and Tarrytown. Greenburgh also includes the hamlet of Hartsdale with its railroad station and post office. Approximately 50% of Greenburgh's population resides within the town's six villages. The rest of the population lives in the town of Greenburgh, outside the six villages.
The Weckquaesgeek Indians, a branch of the Mohican tribe of the Algonquin nation, originally inhabited most of the area now known as the Town of Greenburgh. The Weckqueskecks were a friendly tribe that was closely related to the Wappinger Confederacy.
It is thought that the Town of Greenburgh, which was once part of the Manor of Philipsburgh, was set-off and established with its present name and boundaries in the year 1788. The majority of inhabitants to Greenburgh had emigrated from Holland. Regarding the name “Greenburgh” "...in the language familiar to them the word groen, signifying green, and the words graan and grein, both signifying grain, might well, either the one or the other, have suggested the first syllable of the name, while the word burg, in the same language, signifying a borough, or an incorporated town or district of country, very evidently supplied the second. Green-district or Grain-district would thus express a prominent feature of the locality. The burg already belonged to it as part of its recognized title of Philipsburg, and when the Philipse proprietor and his family became Tories during the Revolution, and their property was confiscated at its close, the name Philipse naturally dropped out, and the descriptive term Green took its place." [Source: Excerpt from Scharf's History of Westchester County,..., Volume 2, Chapter II, Greenburgh, published in 1886.]
During the American Revolution, the Town of Greenburgh was the ground for many battles. Later on, the growth of this area was 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 Greenburgh. In fact, 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 now known as Greenburgh attracted wealthy New Yorkers who established large estates. Large mansions were built in Greenburgh and nearby areas by people such as Henry Villard (a newspaper tycoon), the Vanderbilts, the Goulds, the Rockefellers, and others.
Point of Interest: John André, 1750–1780, was a British spy in the American Revolution. Three American militiamen captured André, who was dressed in civilian clothes and carrying a treasonous letter from Clinton to Benedict Arnold in his shoes. André was tried with a court martial. Found guilty, he begged George Washington to shoot him as a gentlemen instead of hanging him as a spy. Nevertheless, he was hanged as a spy in Tappan, New York on October 2, 1780. Press for "People of the The American Revolution"
A Bit of History as written in 1841 regarding Isaac Van Wart of Greenburgh, is taken from "Historical Collections of the State of New York" written by John W. Barber and Henry Howe, published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square
"Greenburgh is pleasantly situated on the Hudson, 22 miles N. of the city of New York. Pop. 3,361. On the banks of the river are splendid sites for country residences, many of which are occupied by the wealthy. About two miles below the village of Tarrytown, beautifully situated on the Hudson, is the country residence of Washington Irving, Esq., and well known as the ‘Van Tassel’ house. Dobbs' Ferry, a noted place in the revolution, is situated on the Hudson, 22 miles N. of New York, and opposite the northern termination of the Palisades. There is here a village containing 2 churches, and about 30 dwellings. Hastings is a small settlement and landing on the Hudson, 2 miles below Dobbs' Ferry, 3 miles east of Tarrytown, is the small village of Greensburgh, where there is a store, a tavern, a few neat dwellings, and a Presbyterian church, in whose cemetery rest the remains of Isaac Van Wart, one of the captors of Andre; over which is a marble monument, consisting of a base and pyramid; with the following inscription: "Here repose the mortal remains of Isaac Van Wart, an elder of the Greenburgh church, who died on the 23d of May, 1828, in the 69th year of his age. Having lived the life, he died the death of the Christian. The citizens of the county of Westchester erected this tomb, in testimony of the high sense they entertained for the virtuous and patriotic conduct of their fellow citizen, and as a memorial sacred to public gratitude. Vincit Amor Patriae. Nearly half a century before this monument was built, the conscript fathers of America had, in the senate chamber, voted that Isaac Van Wart was a faithful patriot...one in whom the love of country was invincible, and this tomb bears testimony that the record is true. Fidelity. On the 23d of September, 1780, Isaac Van Wart accompanied by John Paulding and David Williams, all farmers of the county of Westchester, intercepted Major Andre on his return from the American lines in the character of a spy, and notwithstanding the large bribes offered them for his release, nobly disdained to sacrifice their country for gold, secured and carried him to the commanding officer of the district, whereby the dangerous and traitorous conspiracy of Arnold was brought to light, the insidious designs of the enemy baffled, the American army saved, and our beloved country freed."
Irvington is located in the southwestern part of Westchester County, NY. Irvington borders the Hudson River. Starting in the 1850's, Irvington began to attract wealthy NYC residents. Irvington's beautiful views of the Hudson and its rural setting enticed many people to build large summer residences.
The Village of Irvington was incorporated April 16, 1872. The territory of the village was part of the Bissightick track of the Van der Donck grant purchased by Frederick Phillipse in 1682. In 1817, Justice Dearman bought half of William Dutcher's farm and lived there until 1848 when it was sold to Gustavo F. Sanchi. In the same year, it was sold to John Jay, grandson of Justice John Jay, who arranged for it to be laid out in lots as the Village of Dearman. The lots were sold at public auction in New York City in 1850; the village of "Dearman" was formed. In 1854, "Dearman", by popular vote, changed its name to "Irvington," honoring its beloved citizen, Washington Irvington, author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, who also lived here, can be seen in the town hall, library and the Irvington Presbyterian Church.
Click to enlarge photo of Lyndhurst from rear grounds.
Circa 1838. Lyndhurst, a historic site of the National Trust, is a preeminent architectural landmark. It resides on a 67-acre park representing 19th century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY, Lyndhurst is one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions. The architectural brilliance of the residence is complemented by a park-like landscape and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and the railroad magnate and Wall Street tycoon Jay Gould.
In the late 1830s, William Paulding acquired property high above the Hudson River overlooking the Tappan Zee. Lyndhurst was first conceived in the minds of architects A. J. Davis and William Paulding who constructed the country villa in 1838 and called it "Knoll". In 1864 Lyndhurst was acquired by George Merritt who hired Davis to more than double its size. In 1870, they also built one of the largest private greenhouses in the world.
In 1880, Jay Gould purchased the estate and renamed it Lyndhurst. The 1870 greenhouse that burned was replaced in the Gothic Revival style. The Goulds redecorated the house and embellished the spectacular art gallery with works by Corot, Courbet, Bouguereau, and others.
The important "gardenesque" landscape is the work of Ferdinand Mangold, a master gardener who worked at Lyndhurst for forty years. Many of the landscape features created by Mangold, his predecessors, and successors, are preserved. The spectacular specimen trees are of special interest.
The romantic Gothic Revival design immediately drew attention to the building. Critics called it "Paulding's Folly" because its fanciful turrets and asymmetrical outline were unlike most homes constructed in the post-colonial era. Fascination with the property continued for decades and, as ideas of wealth and status changed with the growing nation, so did the estate, reflecting the tastes and interests of wealthy New York.
Point of Interest: Lyndhurst is adjacent to Washington Irving's Sunnyside. The ability to walk between these two historic sites has a special appeal. At present, visitors may walk along the publicly maintained Croton Aqueduct Trail from Lyndhurst to West Sunnyside Lane. A pathway connecting Lyndhurst and Sunnyside along the riverfront will shortly be open. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of sights.
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.
Circa 1835. Historic site of the National Trust and architectural landmark. Meticulously restored picturesque home of renowned author Washington Irving, America's first successful, internationally known author. Washington Irving's writings include numerous works of fiction, history and biography.
Washington Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783 (1783 - 1859) as the youngest of 11 children. His father was a wealthy merchant, and his mother, an English woman, was the granddaughter of a clergyman. Early in his life Irving developed a passion for books. He studied law privately but practiced only briefly. From 1804 to 1806 he travelled widely in Europe. After returning to the United States, Irving was admitted to the New York bar in 1806.
Washington Irving was a short story writer, essayist, poet, travel book writer, biographer, and columnist. He is best known for the short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Washington Irving also held diplomatic posts in Great Britain and Spain.
Sunnyside is one of the most famous historic landmarks in the Hudson Valley. This important house and landscape enjoys a quiet and unspoiled riverside setting in Tarrytown, New York. Sunnyside is adjacent to Lyndhurst, a historic landmark of distinction open to the public, to which it is possible to walk via the Croton Aqueduct Trail.
Sunnyside and its Romantic landscape are presented to visitors by guides dressed in the costume of the mid-Victorian period. You may take a guided tour of the house and grounds, or purchase a grounds-only ticket for a self-guided experience.
Point of Interest: For children, Sunnyside offers "Irving's Traveling Totes" that come stuffed with five to seven engaging family activities, a brief guide, a Talk Back card for feedback related to the activities, and a blank book for visitor responses. Visitors can learn about Washington Irving by reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow picture book and It Looks Like Spilt Milk, which, though not written by Irving, celebrates the life of the imagination, something Irving aspired to do. Children can play the Sunnyside Matching Card game and join in for a Scavenger Hunt. Dominoes, a 19th-century game, rounds out the experience. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of places to see.
Attractions include: Seasonal Café, Sunnyside Tours, Museum Shop, Picnic Grounds.
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
Tarrytown-On-Hudson is located in the western part of Westchester County, NY. It is situated on the eastern shore of the Hudson River in an area called "The Tappan Zee". The first documented inhabitants of Tarrytown are the Weckquaesgeek Indians, a branch of the Mohican tribe of the Algonquin nation. The Weckquaesgeeks raised corn, squash, beans, and tobacco. They fished the Hudson for shad, oysters and other shellfish and hunted the area for deer and black bear. They also trapped for fur and hides for clothing, and later traded these with the Dutch. Their principle settlement was at the foot of Church Street at a place they called Alipconk, also known as the Place of Elms.
Records show that the first residence in Tarrytown was built in 1645. However, the exact location is not known. The first white settlers were Dutch. They were farmers, fur trappers, and fishermen. Tarrytown soil was light and loamy which was ideal for growing cereals; especially wheat. This led to the area being known as Wheat Town, or Terve Town, which later became mispronounced as Tarrytown. Some historians believe that "tarry" is a corruption of the Dutch word "tarwe" wheat, hence the name "Tarrytown".
Point of Interest: Washington Irving's explanation for the name of "Tarrytown" as written in "The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow", published in the Sketch Book of 1820 is: "In the bosom of one of those spacious coves which indent the eastern shore of the Hudson, at that broad expansion of the river denominated by the ancient Dutch navigators of the Tappan Zee, and where they always prudently shortened sail and implored the protection of St. Nicholas when they crossed, there lies a small market town or rural port which by some is called Greenburgh, but which is more generally and properly known by the name of Tarry Town. This name was given, we are told, in former days, by the good housewives of the adjacent county, from the inveterate propensity of their husbands to linger about the village tavern on market days."
Frederick Philipse, 1626-1702, of Dutch descent, began buying land in 1681 becoming the largest land owner in the Tarrytown area. In 1693, Frederick Philipse was granted a charter for 52,000 acres along the Hudson River by Monarchs William and Mary of Great Britain. His land extended from North Tarrytown, NY, to the Bronx, with the Hudson River on the west and the Bronx River on the east. This area covered approximately 90,000 acres. Philipse built two grand manor houses: "Philipse Manor and Philipsburg Manor".
During the American Revolution (1775 - 1781), Tarrytown was part of the "Neutral Ground", an area of Westchester County lying between the British lines to the south and the American lines to the north. Without the protection of either army, the people were subjected to fierce raids by both sides. In 1780 a momentous incident took place which many historians believe helped win the American Revolution.
Point of Interest: On September 23, 1780, Major John Andre, a British spy, was captured by three local militiamen, John Paulding, Isaac Van Wart, and David Williams. Major Andre was carrying papers describing the fortification of West Point, given to him by Benedict Arnold. The clandestine meeting near Haverstraw ended at dawn making it too risky for the Loyalists to row Andre back to the Vulture, which was to carry him back to British Headquarters in New York City. The next day the Americans fired upon the Vulture from Croton Point, forcing it to leave without Andre. There is a historical marker at the foot of Church Street because Americans again fired on the Vulture as it passed by Tarrytown. Benedict Arnold recommended that Andre travel by land on the eastside of the Hudson and was traveling south on horseback, eventually reaching the neutral territory of Tarrytown. John Paulding, who had recently escaped from a British prison in New York City was wearing a Hessian coat, and Andre approached the group thinking they were allies. He was stopped and questioned by the three militiamen who found the plans to West Point hidden in Andre's boot. Andre was brought to the authorities. He was tried and convicted as a spy and hanged in Tappan, New York on October 2, 1780.
In 1853, near Patriot's Park, a monument was erected to honor the three heroic militiamen. At a later dedication, the monument was increased and a bronze stature of John Paulding was added. There is a dedication in stone on the south side of the monument which reads "On this spot the 23rd day of September, 1780, the spy, Major John Andre, Adjutant General of the British Army, was captured by John Paulding, David Williams, and Isaac Van Wart, all natives of this county. History has told the rest. The people of Westchester County have erected this Monument, as well to commemorate a great Event, as to testify their high estimation of that Integrity and Patriotism which, rejecting every temptation, rescued the United States from most imminent peril by baffling the arts of a Spy and the plots of a Traitor. Dedicated October 7, 1853." On the north side of the block an inscription reads, "Their conduct merits our warmest esteem. They have prevented, in all probability, our suffering one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against us" written by George Washington.
A brief business history of Tarrytown: Throughout the 18th century the majority of Tarrytown life revolved around the mill. However, there were a small number of farms in Tarrytown that grew mostly wheat, and there were a few taverns and shops. Gradually a few industries began to appear. In 1868 a wagon and carriage factory was opened on Orchard Street. An early leading industry was the Silver Shoe Factory on Washington Street, opened by the Silver brothers in 1871, in which they employed 150 workers. The Woodward Steam Pump Co. opened in 1875 on lower Main Street. In 1881, Albert P. Husted Sr. moved his silk factory from New Jersey to Tarrytown. The Cooper Flour Mill opened a five story building in 1886 and refined 300 barrels of flour a day. John Brown had a boatyard near the Main Street Landings. He also had a cider mill and is reputed to have made among the best cider in the county.
The automobile industry began in the area in 1899 with the Mobile Company of U.S.A. They were followed by Maxwell-Briscoe, and then, The Chevrolet Motor Co. in 1915 that became the General Motors Assembly Division in 1918. The General Motors plant was in North Tarrytown (now Sleepy Hollow), During World War II the assembly plant was retooled to make wings for Grumman torpedo bombers and was named Eastern Aircraft employing 10,000 workers, 2,900 of the workers were women. Before the 1970's most workers lived in Tarrytown or Sleepy Hollow. On the southern end of town is the General Motors Training Center that instructs dealer technicians. They have been in Tarrytown since 1955. General Foods became Kraft General Foods in 1989 and is involved in product development, packaging, and quality control. Hitachi Corporate has been in Tarrytown since 1984.
Tarrytown flourished as an active river port in the post-war period. After the Hudson River Railroad opened in 1849, river traffic slowed and various manufacturing enterprises sprang up. Marking this growth, the village incorporated in 1870. It was as a distinguished residential community, however, that Tarrytown truly gained eminence.
1849 was a turning point in the history of Tarrytown as the New York & Hudson River Railroad connected New York City and Albany as it passed through Tarrytown. The Railroad decreased the amount of steamboat traffic on the river, and it began the change from rural farming in Tarrytown. The railroad increased the population that began to work in factories, tool works and other industries that sprang up on the River. At that time, the Hudson River reached to the bottom of Cottage Place and Windle Park. Orchard Street, Depot Plaza, and Franklin Courts were built on top of landfill.
Orchard Street, was the main business section of Tarrytown from 1845 to 1969. It ran south from Valley and Wildey Street to Franklin and White Street. It consisted of several blocks of beautiful 19th century buildings. By the 1960's there had been several devastating fires, and the buildings were beginning to look run down. As a result, in 1969 the difficult decision to raze Orchard Street was made to make way for Urban Renewal and the building of Asbury Terrace.
History of Tarrytown Mansions, Castles, and Historic Sites:
Frederick Philipse built "Philipse Manor" circa 1682, in Yonkers as the permanent family seat. The estate eventually passed into British and then American hands in the Revolution, and its administration as a single unit was never restored. Soon after the American Revolution, a New York merchant bought the Yonkers manor house, and in 1868 the city of Yonkers purchased it for use as the city hall.
Frederick Philipse built "Philipsburg Manor" circa 1683, as a mill and a manor hall. Philipsburg Manor was the northern family seat, at Upper Mills, North Tarrytown, on the Pocantico River. When Frederick died in 1702, his son Adolph became "Lord of the Manor". He doubled the size of the original home and increased the capacity of the mill by adding a third set of millstones so that he could grind barley and corn as well as his wheat. Over the years, Philipsburg Manor has been extensively restored. It now features a stone manor house, 18th-century period furnishings, a working water-powered grist mill and millpond, an 18th-century barn, a slave garden, and a reconstructed tenant farm house. The grounds are home to historic breeds of cattle, sheep, and chickens. Today, Philipsburg Manor is a living history museum of Dutch colonial life.
Frederick Philipse built "The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow" circa 1697
By the turn of the 20th century, the Tarrytown skyline was filled with many new and "old" mansions and castles. Tarrytown was known as "Millionaire's Colony". More than 65 grand estates filled the area.
"Lyndhurst" circa 1838, is a preeminent architectural landmark. It resides in a 67-acre park representing 19th century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY, Lyndhurst is one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and the railroad magnate and Wall Street tycoon Jay Gould.
"Hillcrest" circa 1882, built by Captain William Casey on 18 acres of land. Mark Twain bought the estate in 1902. After living there for two years, Mark Twain had a dispute with the village regarding the assessment of the estate. In 1904 he sold it to Charles Gardner who sold it to Jacques Halle, a member of the New York Stock Exchange. Halle demolished the old home and made a larger mansion that he called Halleston. It was later acquired by a developer, David Swope. Today, Tappan Hill is known as "Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill" an elegant venue for receptions.
"The Tarrytown Music Hall" circa 1885, built in the Queen Anne Style by William Wallace, the chocolate candy manufacturer. The Tarrytown Music Hall is the oldest continually operating theater in Westchester. The interior displays the beauty of Victorian craftsmanship, and the Art Deco style.
"Carrollcliff" circa 1897 and 1910 was built in two stages. It was built in the Tudor style by Carroll, the son of a Civil War General. It was built from stone quarried on the property and nearby Glenville. Carroll was a correspondent for the New York Times, a playwright, and organizer of a street paving company. Today, this site is the magnificent "Castle on the Hudson" hotel.
"Kykuit" circa 1902, built by John D. Rockefeller and has been the home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. Kykuit means "high point" in Dutch and has breathtaking views of the Hudson River. Kykuit is home to beautiful furniture, paintings and sculptures. The grounds contain wonderful terraces, fountains, gardens, and a large collection of 20th century sculpture. Kykuit also has a large collection of antique cars and horse drawn vehicles.
The millionaires of "Millionaire's Colony" greatly contributed to Tarrytown's economy. Every mansion and castle was built mostly by local tradesmen, every estate had many local workmen, and every local merchant had his share of millionaire customers.
Following World War II, socio-economic changes altered this aspect of the community, as clusters of single family homes replaced large estates. Construction of the New York State Thruway and Tappan Zee Bridge accelerated the growth of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, with new residents flocking to this desirable community.
St. John's Riverside Hospital, Dobbs Ferry Pavilion is located at 128 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. The Dobbs Ferry Pavilion is an outstanding health care facility offering some of the finest medical services in the region by a highly respected and renowned medical staff. And best of all, this extraordinary medical care is right in your own neighborhood!
Accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations for the maximum three-year accreditation period, the Dobbs Ferry Medical Staff has over 250 physicians, surgeons and specialists to care for a patient's needs.
Every area of the facility uses the latest in Biomedical Equipment, including CT Scanning, Mammography, real-time color-flow Doppler, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Monitors and Defibrillators, computerized Lab Testing, Anesthesia Machines, Specialty Surgical Equipment such as Storz Laparoscopic Surgery sets with 3-chip cameras and a variety of operating scopes, Orthopedic Surgical Setups and patient-controlled Analgesia.
We offer a number of Special Programs including:
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Another type of stress test is a medication-induced stress test. If a patient is unable to walk, a medication (persantine) may be given to produce the effect on the heart as though the patient were exercising.
To make the stress test more specific, a Myocardial Perfusion Imaging stress test may be performed. This test involves an injection of a small amount of radioactive material (MYOVIEW or Thallium) which circulates in the bloodstream and shows if your heart muscle is receiving adequate blood supply under stress and/or rest conditions.
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John André (1750-1780) was the aide de camp of Sir Henry Clinton, the British commander-in-chief. André purchased a commission as second lieutenant in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in 1771. In 1774 he joined a regiment in Quebec, where he pursued his first love of poetry and painting. In September and October 1775, American troops laid siege to his fort at St. Johns. He was captured, brought back to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and treated roughly. His days as a prisoner turned him against the American rebels. The Americans finally exchanged him in 1776, and he met up with British troops in New York City. Sir William Howe was especially interested in the information André had learned behind the American lines. André then purchased a position as captain and become General Charles Grey's aide. He became known for behaving ruthlessly and aggressively on the battlefield. In 1778 André joined the staff of Henry Clinton, General Howe's replacement. Clinton made him head of intelligence in April 1779. André successfully kept track of intelligence from American disserters and British prisoners who had escaped or were exchanged.
André's most famous success was the treachery of Benedict Arnold. As a result, Clinton promoted André rapidly, from deputy to adjutant general in October 1779. Yet Benedict Arnold was also André's downfall. Three American militiamen captured André, who was dressed in civilian clothes with a treasonous letter between Clinton and Arnold in his boot. André was tried with a court martial. Found guilty, he begged George Washington to shoot him as a gentlemen instead of hanging him as a spy. Nevertheless, he was hanged as a spy in Tappan, New York on October 2, 1780.
Westchester Skating Academy is located at 91 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, NY 10523. Built in 1996, the Westchester Skating Academy is a premiere skating facility in the Westchester County Area. Conveniently located in Elmsford New York, WSA is an NHL twin rink facilities in Westchester County. Open seven days a week, we offer quality skating programs in a warm and nurturing atmosphere.
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V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
Westchester Skating Academy is located at 91 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, NY 10523. Built in 1996, the Westchester Skating Academy is a premiere skating facility in the Westchester County Area. Conveniently located in Elmsford New York, WSA is an NHL twin rink facilities in Westchester County. Open seven days a week, we offer quality skating programs in a warm and nurturing atmosphere.
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I am a seasoned, licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) in full-time private practice with offices in the Hasting's vicinity of Westchester County and in Mid-Town Manhattan just a block south of Grand Central Station. I specialize in treating mood problems; relational / family / parent-child issues; eating disorders; trauma-related difficulties; anxiety; self-esteem problems and career concerns. Feel free to contact me to discuss arranging a consultation appointment.
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.
Rosh Pinah is an egalitarian chavurah which follows the practices of Conservative Judaism. It is a fellowship of Jews who wish to daven (pray) and congregate in an atmosphere of respect, joy, warmth, camaraderie and trust. The Chavurah invites anyone interested to join us for services. The Chavurah is very participatory. Its members conduct services, read Torah, serve as gabbayim (service 'helpers'), prepare the drashot (Torah commentary or sermons) and the food. We will be interested in trying different activities that will enrich our services. The Chavurah wants everyone to have a stake in its development and a hand in its success.
Temple Beth Shalom is a Reform congregation of over 400 families affilated with the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ). We have a nursery school for 2-,3- and 4-year-olds, a religious school for kindergarten through high school, and an elaborate selection of adult education programs. Shabbat and holiday services, lifecycle events from birth to Bar/Bat Mitzvah, from weddings to memorial services and moral issues that face the Jewish people and the world at large, are all part of our programs.
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
Click to enlarge photo of Lyndhurst from rear grounds.
Circa 1838. Lyndhurst, a historic site of the National Trust, is a preeminent architectural landmark. It resides on a 67-acre park representing 19th century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY, Lyndhurst is one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions. The architectural brilliance of the residence is complemented by a park-like landscape and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and the railroad magnate and Wall Street tycoon Jay Gould.
In the late 1830s, William Paulding acquired property high above the Hudson River overlooking the Tappan Zee. Lyndhurst was first conceived in the minds of architects A. J. Davis and William Paulding who constructed the country villa in 1838 and called it "Knoll". In 1864 Lyndhurst was acquired by George Merritt who hired Davis to more than double its size. In 1870, they also built one of the largest private greenhouses in the world.
In 1880, Jay Gould purchased the estate and renamed it Lyndhurst. The 1870 greenhouse that burned was replaced in the Gothic Revival style. The Goulds redecorated the house and embellished the spectacular art gallery with works by Corot, Courbet, Bouguereau, and others.
The important "gardenesque" landscape is the work of Ferdinand Mangold, a master gardener who worked at Lyndhurst for forty years. Many of the landscape features created by Mangold, his predecessors, and successors, are preserved. The spectacular specimen trees are of special interest.
The romantic Gothic Revival design immediately drew attention to the building. Critics called it "Paulding's Folly" because its fanciful turrets and asymmetrical outline were unlike most homes constructed in the post-colonial era. Fascination with the property continued for decades and, as ideas of wealth and status changed with the growing nation, so did the estate, reflecting the tastes and interests of wealthy New York.
Point of Interest: Lyndhurst is adjacent to Washington Irving's Sunnyside. The ability to walk between these two historic sites has a special appeal. At present, visitors may walk along the publicly maintained Croton Aqueduct Trail from Lyndhurst to West Sunnyside Lane. A pathway connecting Lyndhurst and Sunnyside along the riverfront will shortly be open. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of sights.
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.
Circa 1835. Historic site of the National Trust and architectural landmark. Meticulously restored picturesque home of renowned author Washington Irving, America's first successful, internationally known author. Washington Irving's writings include numerous works of fiction, history and biography.
Washington Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783 (1783 - 1859) as the youngest of 11 children. His father was a wealthy merchant, and his mother, an English woman, was the granddaughter of a clergyman. Early in his life Irving developed a passion for books. He studied law privately but practiced only briefly. From 1804 to 1806 he travelled widely in Europe. After returning to the United States, Irving was admitted to the New York bar in 1806.
Washington Irving was a short story writer, essayist, poet, travel book writer, biographer, and columnist. He is best known for the short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Washington Irving also held diplomatic posts in Great Britain and Spain.
Sunnyside is one of the most famous historic landmarks in the Hudson Valley. This important house and landscape enjoys a quiet and unspoiled riverside setting in Tarrytown, New York. Sunnyside is adjacent to Lyndhurst, a historic landmark of distinction open to the public, to which it is possible to walk via the Croton Aqueduct Trail.
Sunnyside and its Romantic landscape are presented to visitors by guides dressed in the costume of the mid-Victorian period. You may take a guided tour of the house and grounds, or purchase a grounds-only ticket for a self-guided experience.
Point of Interest: For children, Sunnyside offers "Irving's Traveling Totes" that come stuffed with five to seven engaging family activities, a brief guide, a Talk Back card for feedback related to the activities, and a blank book for visitor responses. Visitors can learn about Washington Irving by reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow picture book and It Looks Like Spilt Milk, which, though not written by Irving, celebrates the life of the imagination, something Irving aspired to do. Children can play the Sunnyside Matching Card game and join in for a Scavenger Hunt. Dominoes, a 19th-century game, rounds out the experience. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of places to see.
Attractions include: Seasonal Café, Sunnyside Tours, Museum Shop, Picnic Grounds.
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
Levi's Landscaping, Inc. is a professional landscaping contractor with more than 15 years experience. We serve Westchester and Rockland counties in the Hudson Valley of New York. We are fully insured and provide a Crew Supervisor for every project. We provide superior landscape services to meet all budgets. We provide the best service for your landscaping needs. Whether the job is small or large "we will not rest until you are completely satisfied".
Call Levi's Landscaping for experienced, reliable, and affordable professionals to handle your landscaping. We provide Residential and Commercial maintenance. As a family operated company we provide personal attention to every detail of a landscaping project. Press blue button for more about Levi's Landscaping. Call now for a free estimate: 914-564-4706.
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Ardsley Public Library is located at 9 American Legion Drive, Ardsley, NY 10502 in Westchester County. We offer many interesting events such as:
Children's Storytimes
Preschool Storytime For children 3 1/2 to 5. The "Big Guys" will go upstairs as a group, without their caregivers, and are treated to stories, songs, flannel board stories and puppets. Registration required.
Two's Company For children 2 to 3 1/2 years old with their caregivers. Hear stories and rhymes, sing songs and join in with the Ardsley Toddler Marching Band. Registration required.
Bouncing Babies Join Nora Maher and introduce babies ages 6 months to 2 years to fun at the Library. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, musical instruments and other bouncing baby treats. Loads of fun for everyone. Registration required.
Book Groups
Eat some great cookies and talk about some great books! This program is for grades 3 & 4. Registration required.
Reading Rox and Pizza Too Drop in for some delicious pizza, some cold drinks and some great talk about books. This program is for grades 5 and 6. Registration is required.
Kids Craft Club Take a break from school and get ready for the weekend by finding the artist within you. A different project each session will get those creative juices flowing. Grades K through 2. Registration required.
Points of Interest Wireless Internet is available at the library. Bring your wireless devices - including but not limited to wireless lap tops and palm pilots and take advantage of this new service.
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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.
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The Greenburgh Public Library is located at 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607 in Westchester County. The Greenburgh Public Library was granted its charter on August 24, 1962, and began library service to Greenburgh residents that month in rented rooms in a Dobbs Ferry Road Building. In 1969, the Library moved into an 18,900 square-foot building in a central location on Tarrytown Road to better serve the public. At that time, we served a population of about 18,500 people. Presently, we serve a population of approximately 44,000 people, who reside in 10 separate school district areas of the unincorporated portions of the Town of Greenburgh. The Library has a collection of 186,000 items, including books, periodicals, DVDs, videos, CDs and audio books. Greenburgh Library is the fifth largest member of the Westchester Library System, and in 2005 had the second highest circulation in the county.
In early 2007, the Library began a renovation and expansion project, which will result in doubling the building size and increasing the services we offer. During the renovation and expansion, which is expected to take two years to complete, we are providing full library services in satellite locations throughout Greenburgh, including the Town Hall and the Multipurpose Center. Press blue button for library hours, event schedules, and more about the Greenburgh Public Library.
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Chartered = 1962 as the Greenburgh Public Library Type of Library = Special Library District created by the State of New York Population Served = 44,000. The Greenburgh Library is chartered to serve the residents of unincorporated Greenburgh, which includes portions of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings, Irvington and Tarrytown. Cardholders = 22,000
The Hastings Library is located at 7 Maple Avenue Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706. The Hastings Library's majestic river view is due to its location in Fulton Park, adjacent to the Municipal Building. In 2002 the library was renovated and expanded. Besides making the building ADA accessible, updating wiring and enlarging community rooms, a beautiful new picture book room for toddlers was added. Fulton Park, to the south, was also enhanced with new terraces, benches, tables, and landscaping.
The Library has approximately 60,000 books and periodicals, and audio visual materials. It is a repository of Village documents, including Hastings newspapers dating back to 1929. Public access computers let you search library catalogs and databases, access the Internet, use a word processor, and more.
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The Irvington Public Library is located at 12 South Astor Street, Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533. The first Irvington Public Library was established in the mid-19th century by an interested group of Irvington residents. It was located in "the little red schoolhouse." The schoolhouse library evolved into the short-lived Irvington Free Library, which later became the Atheneum.
In the late 1990s, the Library Board concluded that a new library was essential for more space, better access for those with disabilities and to support new technologies. On January 28th, 2000, the library officially opened in its new quarters at the historic Burnham Building. The new library is three times the size of the old one and is a wonderful mixture of old and new architecture.
The Irvington Public Library provides many services and information such as:
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The Warner Library is located at 121 North Broadway, Tarrytown, New York 10591. The Warner Library services the villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown and offers many services and programs, including Events and Programs for Adults, Young Adults, and Kids.
Concerts / Workshops / Lectures / Authors Chamber Music Concerts Latin American Group Klezmer Music Chess Club Book Discussions Movies Gallery for Artists and Collectors
The Warner Library is located at 121 North Broadway, Tarrytown, New York 10591. The Warner Library services the villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown and offers many services and programs, including Events and Programs for Adults, Young Adults, and Kids.
The Warner Library offers several programs for children, including
Bouncing Babies A lapsit program of rhymes, songs and stories for babies who are not yet walking, with caregivers.
All for Ones Stories, rhymes and songs for 12-23 months, with caregivers.
Time For Twos and Threes Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 24-47 months, with caregivers.
Fun for Fours and Fives Picture books, poetry, songs and simple crafts for ages 4-5.
Click to enlarge photo of Matthiessen Park in Irvington.
Matthiessen Park is set along the Hudson River in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson, New York. Relax, wade in the water (small beachfront), picnic, look out at the Tappan Zee Bridge, or bring the children to play in the playground.
Matthiessen Park is also the location of Irvington's Riverside Concerts and Movies held in the summer.
Things To Do Bocce Court Horse Shoe Pits Picnic Tables, Barbecue Pits Playground Shuffle Board Courts Spray Pool
After a day of walking, enjoying the view, or watching the kids play; when its time to eat select one of the many excellent restaurants in Irvington, a charming River Town in Westchester County.
The Town of Ardsley is located in the municipality of Ardsley in the southwestern part of Westchester County, NY. The Village of Ardsley was originally inhabited by the Weckquaesgeek Indians, a branch of the Mohican tribe of the Algonquin nation. By the late 1600's, the land became part of the vast Philipse Manor. During the Revolution, Philipse remained loyal to the King and was forced to flee. His land was confiscated by the State and sold mostly to former tenants who had supported the patriot cause. The Village, then called Ashford, grew slowly.
There was a sawmill and gristmill on the Sawmill River, a blacksmith shop, and by the time of the Civil War, three pickle factories. In the early 1880's the Putnam Railroad was built, and the New Croton Aqueduct was constructed. A "boom" followed. Many lots were sold and developed, electric lights were installed and roads were improved. In 1883, since there already was an Ashford Post Office in the state, the Village name was changed to Ardsley. On March 2, 1883 the first Postmaster was appointed. The Village was incorporated in 1896. By 1898 the population had grown to 372.
Point of Interest: In 1781, Ardsley Village was the campsite for both General Washington and Count de Rochambeau, the commander of the French Army who helped the colonists in the American Revolution.
Ardsley-on-Hudson is located in the municipality of Irvington in the southwestern part of Westchester County, NY. Irvington borders the Hudson River.
Early in the 1850's, Irvington began to attract wealthy residents from New York City. Irvington's beautiful views of the Hudson and its rural setting enticed many people to build large summer residences.
The Village of Irvington was incorporated April 16, 1872. The territory of the village was part of the Bissightick track of the Van der Donck grant purchased by Frederick Phillipse in 1682. In 1817, Justice Dearman bought half of William Dutcher's farm and lived there until 1848 when it was sold to Gustavo F. Sanchi. In the same year, it was sold to John Jay, grandson of Justice John Jay, who arranged for it to be laid out in lots as the Village of Dearman. The lots were sold at public auction in New York City in 1850; the village of "Dearman" was formed.
In 1854, "Dearman," by popular vote, changed its name to "Irvington," honoring its beloved citizen, Washington Irvington, author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle." Works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, who also lived here, can be seen in the town hall, library and the Irvington Presbyterian Church.
Dobbs Ferry History
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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.
Elmsford was known as Storm's Bridge in the early 1700's and as Hall's Corners during the middle of the nineteenth century. One-mile square, it is midway between White Plains and Tarrytown. Elmsford was named in 1870 for a large elm tree, nearly 30 feet in circumference which had been a landmark since the Revolutionary War.
In Elmsford's central square was a tavern, built in the early 1700's by Abraham Storm, and known later as O'Brien's Chateau. During the Revolutionary War, French and Colonial officers often gathered in this tavern and the barmaid, Betsy, frequently garnished their drinks with the tail feathers of chickens appropriated by the Colonials from Torie's hen-coops in the neighborhood. Thus Elmsford became the birthplace of that celebrated libation, "the cocktail." The tavern was also the scene of the escape of Harvey Birch, famous American spy, as related by James Fenimore Cooper in "The Spy". In his writings Cooper also mentioned another historical place in Elmsford, "Katy's Cave, " where American soldiers were hidden during the Revolution.
Through the greater part of the 1800's Elmsford grew very slowly. It was just a little hamlet with a church, a school and a store, surrounded by outlying farms. Then in the last decades of the century the railroad followed the river northward and established a station there. This meant that people who worked in New York City could now live in Elmsford. The village experienced a population explosion which culminated in its incorporation in 1910.
The easy accessibility of the community has contributed greatly to the industrial and commercial position of the village. One of the first radio stations in the county and perhaps the state, WRW began operation in Tarrytown in 1920 by an Elmsford resident. Descendants of Alexander Hamilton and Isaac Van Wart have resided in Elmsford. Van Wart, one of the captors of Major John Andre, during the Revolution, is buried in the cemetery of the Elmsford Reformed Church.
Point of Interest: In 1955 the Empire City Racing Association offered the village a life-size statue of "Dollar", a famous racehorse and sire of a line of thoroughbreds. The statue had once stood at the gate of the Empire City Racetrack (later Yonkers Raceway), purchased by James Butler in 1908. "Dollar" had been moved to the Butler estate, which had since been sold to Union Carbide. Elmsford decided to accept the statue and to have it placed in front of Village Hall. So in May of 1956, a crane pulled up and workmen lowered the statue. It is told that the Village Clerk was dismayed that the tail end was facing her office. Up went the statue again and when it was finally put down the tail end was facing the Police Department. By the time the Chief of Police had arrived on the scene, the truck had pulled away. Since that day the statue has been a well-known and unique historical landmark in the Village of Elmsford.
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
The Town of Greenburgh is located in the southwestern part of Westchester County, NY. Greenburgh includes the villages of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington and Tarrytown. Greenburgh also includes the hamlet of Hartsdale with its railroad station and post office. Approximately 50% of Greenburgh's population resides within the town's six villages. The rest of the population lives in the town of Greenburgh, outside the six villages.
The Weckquaesgeek Indians, a branch of the Mohican tribe of the Algonquin nation, originally inhabited most of the area now known as the Town of Greenburgh. The Weckqueskecks were a friendly tribe that was closely related to the Wappinger Confederacy.
It is thought that the Town of Greenburgh, which was once part of the Manor of Philipsburgh, was set-off and established with its present name and boundaries in the year 1788. The majority of inhabitants to Greenburgh had emigrated from Holland. Regarding the name “Greenburgh” "...in the language familiar to them the word groen, signifying green, and the words graan and grein, both signifying grain, might well, either the one or the other, have suggested the first syllable of the name, while the word burg, in the same language, signifying a borough, or an incorporated town or district of country, very evidently supplied the second. Green-district or Grain-district would thus express a prominent feature of the locality. The burg already belonged to it as part of its recognized title of Philipsburg, and when the Philipse proprietor and his family became Tories during the Revolution, and their property was confiscated at its close, the name Philipse naturally dropped out, and the descriptive term Green took its place." [Source: Excerpt from Scharf's History of Westchester County,..., Volume 2, Chapter II, Greenburgh, published in 1886.]
During the American Revolution, the Town of Greenburgh was the ground for many battles. Later on, the growth of this area was 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 Greenburgh. In fact, 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 now known as Greenburgh attracted wealthy New Yorkers who established large estates. Large mansions were built in Greenburgh and nearby areas by people such as Henry Villard (a newspaper tycoon), the Vanderbilts, the Goulds, the Rockefellers, and others.
Point of Interest: John André, 1750–1780, was a British spy in the American Revolution. Three American militiamen captured André, who was dressed in civilian clothes and carrying a treasonous letter from Clinton to Benedict Arnold in his shoes. André was tried with a court martial. Found guilty, he begged George Washington to shoot him as a gentlemen instead of hanging him as a spy. Nevertheless, he was hanged as a spy in Tappan, New York on October 2, 1780. Press for "People of the The American Revolution"
A Bit of History as written in 1841 regarding Isaac Van Wart of Greenburgh, is taken from "Historical Collections of the State of New York" written by John W. Barber and Henry Howe, published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square
"Greenburgh is pleasantly situated on the Hudson, 22 miles N. of the city of New York. Pop. 3,361. On the banks of the river are splendid sites for country residences, many of which are occupied by the wealthy. About two miles below the village of Tarrytown, beautifully situated on the Hudson, is the country residence of Washington Irving, Esq., and well known as the ‘Van Tassel’ house. Dobbs' Ferry, a noted place in the revolution, is situated on the Hudson, 22 miles N. of New York, and opposite the northern termination of the Palisades. There is here a village containing 2 churches, and about 30 dwellings. Hastings is a small settlement and landing on the Hudson, 2 miles below Dobbs' Ferry, 3 miles east of Tarrytown, is the small village of Greensburgh, where there is a store, a tavern, a few neat dwellings, and a Presbyterian church, in whose cemetery rest the remains of Isaac Van Wart, one of the captors of Andre; over which is a marble monument, consisting of a base and pyramid; with the following inscription: "Here repose the mortal remains of Isaac Van Wart, an elder of the Greenburgh church, who died on the 23d of May, 1828, in the 69th year of his age. Having lived the life, he died the death of the Christian. The citizens of the county of Westchester erected this tomb, in testimony of the high sense they entertained for the virtuous and patriotic conduct of their fellow citizen, and as a memorial sacred to public gratitude. Vincit Amor Patriae. Nearly half a century before this monument was built, the conscript fathers of America had, in the senate chamber, voted that Isaac Van Wart was a faithful patriot...one in whom the love of country was invincible, and this tomb bears testimony that the record is true. Fidelity. On the 23d of September, 1780, Isaac Van Wart accompanied by John Paulding and David Williams, all farmers of the county of Westchester, intercepted Major Andre on his return from the American lines in the character of a spy, and notwithstanding the large bribes offered them for his release, nobly disdained to sacrifice their country for gold, secured and carried him to the commanding officer of the district, whereby the dangerous and traitorous conspiracy of Arnold was brought to light, the insidious designs of the enemy baffled, the American army saved, and our beloved country freed."
Irvington is located in the southwestern part of Westchester County, NY. Irvington borders the Hudson River. Starting in the 1850's, Irvington began to attract wealthy NYC residents. Irvington's beautiful views of the Hudson and its rural setting enticed many people to build large summer residences.
The Village of Irvington was incorporated April 16, 1872. The territory of the village was part of the Bissightick track of the Van der Donck grant purchased by Frederick Phillipse in 1682. In 1817, Justice Dearman bought half of William Dutcher's farm and lived there until 1848 when it was sold to Gustavo F. Sanchi. In the same year, it was sold to John Jay, grandson of Justice John Jay, who arranged for it to be laid out in lots as the Village of Dearman. The lots were sold at public auction in New York City in 1850; the village of "Dearman" was formed. In 1854, "Dearman", by popular vote, changed its name to "Irvington," honoring its beloved citizen, Washington Irvington, author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, who also lived here, can be seen in the town hall, library and the Irvington Presbyterian Church.
Click to enlarge photo of Lyndhurst from rear grounds.
Circa 1838. Lyndhurst, a historic site of the National Trust, is a preeminent architectural landmark. It resides on a 67-acre park representing 19th century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY, Lyndhurst is one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions. The architectural brilliance of the residence is complemented by a park-like landscape and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and the railroad magnate and Wall Street tycoon Jay Gould.
In the late 1830s, William Paulding acquired property high above the Hudson River overlooking the Tappan Zee. Lyndhurst was first conceived in the minds of architects A. J. Davis and William Paulding who constructed the country villa in 1838 and called it "Knoll". In 1864 Lyndhurst was acquired by George Merritt who hired Davis to more than double its size. In 1870, they also built one of the largest private greenhouses in the world.
In 1880, Jay Gould purchased the estate and renamed it Lyndhurst. The 1870 greenhouse that burned was replaced in the Gothic Revival style. The Goulds redecorated the house and embellished the spectacular art gallery with works by Corot, Courbet, Bouguereau, and others.
The important "gardenesque" landscape is the work of Ferdinand Mangold, a master gardener who worked at Lyndhurst for forty years. Many of the landscape features created by Mangold, his predecessors, and successors, are preserved. The spectacular specimen trees are of special interest.
The romantic Gothic Revival design immediately drew attention to the building. Critics called it "Paulding's Folly" because its fanciful turrets and asymmetrical outline were unlike most homes constructed in the post-colonial era. Fascination with the property continued for decades and, as ideas of wealth and status changed with the growing nation, so did the estate, reflecting the tastes and interests of wealthy New York.
Point of Interest: Lyndhurst is adjacent to Washington Irving's Sunnyside. The ability to walk between these two historic sites has a special appeal. At present, visitors may walk along the publicly maintained Croton Aqueduct Trail from Lyndhurst to West Sunnyside Lane. A pathway connecting Lyndhurst and Sunnyside along the riverfront will shortly be open. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of sights.
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.
Circa 1835. Historic site of the National Trust and architectural landmark. Meticulously restored picturesque home of renowned author Washington Irving, America's first successful, internationally known author. Washington Irving's writings include numerous works of fiction, history and biography.
Washington Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783 (1783 - 1859) as the youngest of 11 children. His father was a wealthy merchant, and his mother, an English woman, was the granddaughter of a clergyman. Early in his life Irving developed a passion for books. He studied law privately but practiced only briefly. From 1804 to 1806 he travelled widely in Europe. After returning to the United States, Irving was admitted to the New York bar in 1806.
Washington Irving was a short story writer, essayist, poet, travel book writer, biographer, and columnist. He is best known for the short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Washington Irving also held diplomatic posts in Great Britain and Spain.
Sunnyside is one of the most famous historic landmarks in the Hudson Valley. This important house and landscape enjoys a quiet and unspoiled riverside setting in Tarrytown, New York. Sunnyside is adjacent to Lyndhurst, a historic landmark of distinction open to the public, to which it is possible to walk via the Croton Aqueduct Trail.
Sunnyside and its Romantic landscape are presented to visitors by guides dressed in the costume of the mid-Victorian period. You may take a guided tour of the house and grounds, or purchase a grounds-only ticket for a self-guided experience.
Point of Interest: For children, Sunnyside offers "Irving's Traveling Totes" that come stuffed with five to seven engaging family activities, a brief guide, a Talk Back card for feedback related to the activities, and a blank book for visitor responses. Visitors can learn about Washington Irving by reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow picture book and It Looks Like Spilt Milk, which, though not written by Irving, celebrates the life of the imagination, something Irving aspired to do. Children can play the Sunnyside Matching Card game and join in for a Scavenger Hunt. Dominoes, a 19th-century game, rounds out the experience. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of places to see.
Attractions include: Seasonal Café, Sunnyside Tours, Museum Shop, Picnic Grounds.
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
Tarrytown-On-Hudson is located in the western part of Westchester County, NY. It is situated on the eastern shore of the Hudson River in an area called "The Tappan Zee". The first documented inhabitants of Tarrytown are the Weckquaesgeek Indians, a branch of the Mohican tribe of the Algonquin nation. The Weckquaesgeeks raised corn, squash, beans, and tobacco. They fished the Hudson for shad, oysters and other shellfish and hunted the area for deer and black bear. They also trapped for fur and hides for clothing, and later traded these with the Dutch. Their principle settlement was at the foot of Church Street at a place they called Alipconk, also known as the Place of Elms.
Records show that the first residence in Tarrytown was built in 1645. However, the exact location is not known. The first white settlers were Dutch. They were farmers, fur trappers, and fishermen. Tarrytown soil was light and loamy which was ideal for growing cereals; especially wheat. This led to the area being known as Wheat Town, or Terve Town, which later became mispronounced as Tarrytown. Some historians believe that "tarry" is a corruption of the Dutch word "tarwe" wheat, hence the name "Tarrytown".
Point of Interest: Washington Irving's explanation for the name of "Tarrytown" as written in "The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow", published in the Sketch Book of 1820 is: "In the bosom of one of those spacious coves which indent the eastern shore of the Hudson, at that broad expansion of the river denominated by the ancient Dutch navigators of the Tappan Zee, and where they always prudently shortened sail and implored the protection of St. Nicholas when they crossed, there lies a small market town or rural port which by some is called Greenburgh, but which is more generally and properly known by the name of Tarry Town. This name was given, we are told, in former days, by the good housewives of the adjacent county, from the inveterate propensity of their husbands to linger about the village tavern on market days."
Frederick Philipse, 1626-1702, of Dutch descent, began buying land in 1681 becoming the largest land owner in the Tarrytown area. In 1693, Frederick Philipse was granted a charter for 52,000 acres along the Hudson River by Monarchs William and Mary of Great Britain. His land extended from North Tarrytown, NY, to the Bronx, with the Hudson River on the west and the Bronx River on the east. This area covered approximately 90,000 acres. Philipse built two grand manor houses: "Philipse Manor and Philipsburg Manor".
During the American Revolution (1775 - 1781), Tarrytown was part of the "Neutral Ground", an area of Westchester County lying between the British lines to the south and the American lines to the north. Without the protection of either army, the people were subjected to fierce raids by both sides. In 1780 a momentous incident took place which many historians believe helped win the American Revolution.
Point of Interest: On September 23, 1780, Major John Andre, a British spy, was captured by three local militiamen, John Paulding, Isaac Van Wart, and David Williams. Major Andre was carrying papers describing the fortification of West Point, given to him by Benedict Arnold. The clandestine meeting near Haverstraw ended at dawn making it too risky for the Loyalists to row Andre back to the Vulture, which was to carry him back to British Headquarters in New York City. The next day the Americans fired upon the Vulture from Croton Point, forcing it to leave without Andre. There is a historical marker at the foot of Church Street because Americans again fired on the Vulture as it passed by Tarrytown. Benedict Arnold recommended that Andre travel by land on the eastside of the Hudson and was traveling south on horseback, eventually reaching the neutral territory of Tarrytown. John Paulding, who had recently escaped from a British prison in New York City was wearing a Hessian coat, and Andre approached the group thinking they were allies. He was stopped and questioned by the three militiamen who found the plans to West Point hidden in Andre's boot. Andre was brought to the authorities. He was tried and convicted as a spy and hanged in Tappan, New York on October 2, 1780.
In 1853, near Patriot's Park, a monument was erected to honor the three heroic militiamen. At a later dedication, the monument was increased and a bronze stature of John Paulding was added. There is a dedication in stone on the south side of the monument which reads "On this spot the 23rd day of September, 1780, the spy, Major John Andre, Adjutant General of the British Army, was captured by John Paulding, David Williams, and Isaac Van Wart, all natives of this county. History has told the rest. The people of Westchester County have erected this Monument, as well to commemorate a great Event, as to testify their high estimation of that Integrity and Patriotism which, rejecting every temptation, rescued the United States from most imminent peril by baffling the arts of a Spy and the plots of a Traitor. Dedicated October 7, 1853." On the north side of the block an inscription reads, "Their conduct merits our warmest esteem. They have prevented, in all probability, our suffering one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against us" written by George Washington.
A brief business history of Tarrytown: Throughout the 18th century the majority of Tarrytown life revolved around the mill. However, there were a small number of farms in Tarrytown that grew mostly wheat, and there were a few taverns and shops. Gradually a few industries began to appear. In 1868 a wagon and carriage factory was opened on Orchard Street. An early leading industry was the Silver Shoe Factory on Washington Street, opened by the Silver brothers in 1871, in which they employed 150 workers. The Woodward Steam Pump Co. opened in 1875 on lower Main Street. In 1881, Albert P. Husted Sr. moved his silk factory from New Jersey to Tarrytown. The Cooper Flour Mill opened a five story building in 1886 and refined 300 barrels of flour a day. John Brown had a boatyard near the Main Street Landings. He also had a cider mill and is reputed to have made among the best cider in the county.
The automobile industry began in the area in 1899 with the Mobile Company of U.S.A. They were followed by Maxwell-Briscoe, and then, The Chevrolet Motor Co. in 1915 that became the General Motors Assembly Division in 1918. The General Motors plant was in North Tarrytown (now Sleepy Hollow), During World War II the assembly plant was retooled to make wings for Grumman torpedo bombers and was named Eastern Aircraft employing 10,000 workers, 2,900 of the workers were women. Before the 1970's most workers lived in Tarrytown or Sleepy Hollow. On the southern end of town is the General Motors Training Center that instructs dealer technicians. They have been in Tarrytown since 1955. General Foods became Kraft General Foods in 1989 and is involved in product development, packaging, and quality control. Hitachi Corporate has been in Tarrytown since 1984.
Tarrytown flourished as an active river port in the post-war period. After the Hudson River Railroad opened in 1849, river traffic slowed and various manufacturing enterprises sprang up. Marking this growth, the village incorporated in 1870. It was as a distinguished residential community, however, that Tarrytown truly gained eminence.
1849 was a turning point in the history of Tarrytown as the New York & Hudson River Railroad connected New York City and Albany as it passed through Tarrytown. The Railroad decreased the amount of steamboat traffic on the river, and it began the change from rural farming in Tarrytown. The railroad increased the population that began to work in factories, tool works and other industries that sprang up on the River. At that time, the Hudson River reached to the bottom of Cottage Place and Windle Park. Orchard Street, Depot Plaza, and Franklin Courts were built on top of landfill.
Orchard Street, was the main business section of Tarrytown from 1845 to 1969. It ran south from Valley and Wildey Street to Franklin and White Street. It consisted of several blocks of beautiful 19th century buildings. By the 1960's there had been several devastating fires, and the buildings were beginning to look run down. As a result, in 1969 the difficult decision to raze Orchard Street was made to make way for Urban Renewal and the building of Asbury Terrace.
History of Tarrytown Mansions, Castles, and Historic Sites:
Frederick Philipse built "Philipse Manor" circa 1682, in Yonkers as the permanent family seat. The estate eventually passed into British and then American hands in the Revolution, and its administration as a single unit was never restored. Soon after the American Revolution, a New York merchant bought the Yonkers manor house, and in 1868 the city of Yonkers purchased it for use as the city hall.
Frederick Philipse built "Philipsburg Manor" circa 1683, as a mill and a manor hall. Philipsburg Manor was the northern family seat, at Upper Mills, North Tarrytown, on the Pocantico River. When Frederick died in 1702, his son Adolph became "Lord of the Manor". He doubled the size of the original home and increased the capacity of the mill by adding a third set of millstones so that he could grind barley and corn as well as his wheat. Over the years, Philipsburg Manor has been extensively restored. It now features a stone manor house, 18th-century period furnishings, a working water-powered grist mill and millpond, an 18th-century barn, a slave garden, and a reconstructed tenant farm house. The grounds are home to historic breeds of cattle, sheep, and chickens. Today, Philipsburg Manor is a living history museum of Dutch colonial life.
Frederick Philipse built "The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow" circa 1697
By the turn of the 20th century, the Tarrytown skyline was filled with many new and "old" mansions and castles. Tarrytown was known as "Millionaire's Colony". More than 65 grand estates filled the area.
"Lyndhurst" circa 1838, is a preeminent architectural landmark. It resides in a 67-acre park representing 19th century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY, Lyndhurst is one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and the railroad magnate and Wall Street tycoon Jay Gould.
"Hillcrest" circa 1882, built by Captain William Casey on 18 acres of land. Mark Twain bought the estate in 1902. After living there for two years, Mark Twain had a dispute with the village regarding the assessment of the estate. In 1904 he sold it to Charles Gardner who sold it to Jacques Halle, a member of the New York Stock Exchange. Halle demolished the old home and made a larger mansion that he called Halleston. It was later acquired by a developer, David Swope. Today, Tappan Hill is known as "Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill" an elegant venue for receptions.
"The Tarrytown Music Hall" circa 1885, built in the Queen Anne Style by William Wallace, the chocolate candy manufacturer. The Tarrytown Music Hall is the oldest continually operating theater in Westchester. The interior displays the beauty of Victorian craftsmanship, and the Art Deco style.
"Carrollcliff" circa 1897 and 1910 was built in two stages. It was built in the Tudor style by Carroll, the son of a Civil War General. It was built from stone quarried on the property and nearby Glenville. Carroll was a correspondent for the New York Times, a playwright, and organizer of a street paving company. Today, this site is the magnificent "Castle on the Hudson" hotel.
"Kykuit" circa 1902, built by John D. Rockefeller and has been the home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. Kykuit means "high point" in Dutch and has breathtaking views of the Hudson River. Kykuit is home to beautiful furniture, paintings and sculptures. The grounds contain wonderful terraces, fountains, gardens, and a large collection of 20th century sculpture. Kykuit also has a large collection of antique cars and horse drawn vehicles.
The millionaires of "Millionaire's Colony" greatly contributed to Tarrytown's economy. Every mansion and castle was built mostly by local tradesmen, every estate had many local workmen, and every local merchant had his share of millionaire customers.
Following World War II, socio-economic changes altered this aspect of the community, as clusters of single family homes replaced large estates. Construction of the New York State Thruway and Tappan Zee Bridge accelerated the growth of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, with new residents flocking to this desirable community.
The Edgemont Newcomers Club is a social club serving the new and nearly-new families of the Edgemont School District in the town of Greenburgh, NY. Our activities include monthly coffee mornings, social events, as well as Playgroup for Children, Trips around Westchester County and NYC. Members are welcome to involve themselves in as few or as many activities as they like. We meet for an informal coffee morning every third Friday of the month at 9:30-11:30 am. To attend or to find out more about the club, please contact Janice (janice@clairedleone.com).
Edgemont Newcomers Club - Hartsdale
The Edgemont Newcomers Club is a social club serving the new and nearly-new families of the Edgemont School District in the town of Greenburgh, NY. Our activities include monthly coffee mornings, social events, as well as Playgroup for Children, Trips around Westchester County and NYC. Members are welcome to involve themselves in as few or as many activities as they like. We meet for an informal coffee morning every third Friday of the month at 9:30-11:30 am. To attend or to find out more about the club, please contact Janice (janice@clairedleone.com).
Harper’s Bar & Restaurant, a contemporary interpretation of the American tavern, is located at 92 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in Westchester County. Harper's offers seasonal menus that feature locally sourced products.
The word is Great food, stylish decor, with some organic options.
Juice & Java
914-472-6916
Juice & Java, serving sandwiches, salads, soup, gelato and more, is located at 201 East Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County.
The word is Although known for gelato and sorbet, Juice & Java also have an "amazing smoothie collection. They are all freshly made and feature ingredients such as 100% acai juice, agave nectar, soy protein, and antioxidant boosts".
Click to read review Mima Vinoteca, Kitchen & Wine Bar is located at 63 Main Street in Irvington, NY 10533 in Westchester County. Mima's is a cross between a traditional wine bar offering small plates of cheeses, cured meats, and antipasti and a trattoria offering regional classic Italian dishes.
Features Natural/organic ingredients
The word is "Cozy rustic atmosphere and great food", but "could be very noisy". "Try the homemade pasta."
Click to read review Sweet Grass Grill, serving Traditional American, is located at 24 Main Street, Tarrytown NY 10591, in one of the River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Local and organic ingredients, paired with grass fed meat options, culminate in dishes that are delicious and also healthy; served by an attentive wait-staff; "we can't wait to go back".
Click to read review Tomatillo Restaurant, serving Mexican food, is located at 13 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, in one of the Hudson River Towns of Southern Westchester County. The owners say, "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."
Click to read review Tomatillo Restaurant, serving Mexican food, is located at 13 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, in one of the Hudson River Towns of Southern Westchester County. The owners say, "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."
Trader Joe's Hartsdale is located at 215 North Central Ave, Hartsdale NY 10530 in Westchester County.
Value at Trader Joes "Trader Joes puts innovative, hard-to-find, great-tasting foods in the "Trader Joe's" name. "That cut our costs and saved you money. Still does."
"Value" is a concept we take very seriously. And by value we mean great everyday prices on all of our great products - no sales, no gimmicks, no clubs to join, no special cards to swipe."
"We buy direct from suppliers whenever possible, we bargain hard to get the best price, and then pass the savings on to you . . ."
Protect your Health at Trader Joes "Trader Joe’s made a commitment to eliminate added trans fats from all private label products, along with artificial colors, flavors, preservatives & GMO ingredients."
Westchester Square "Shopping Center"
914-949-2800
Westchester Square Shopping is located at 241 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. Westchester Square is anchored by Best Buy, Marshall's, Trader Joe's and CVS and is located south of the Dalewood Centers anchored by Michaels, Pathmark, Morton Williams , Christmas Tree, TJ Max.
Harper’s Bar & Restaurant, a contemporary interpretation of the American tavern, is located at 92 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in Westchester County. Harper's offers seasonal menus that feature locally sourced products.
Click to read review Orissa, serving Indian food, is located at 14 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in one of the River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is "Elegant decor", "flavorful and well seasoned food", and although the host is "warm and welcoming" the "service needs to improve".
Click to read review Pete's Saloon & Restaurant is located at 8 West Main Street, Elmsford, NY 10523. Press blue button for menus, live entertainment schedule at Pete's Saloon.
Click to read review Red Hat on River, billed as a French Bistro, is located at One Bridge Street, Irvington-on-Hudson NY 10533, Westchester County. "This French bistro-inspired eatery is housed in a hundred-year-old factory building that has been transformed to feature an uninterrupted, 180 degree view of the Hudson River."
Features Live Music Waterfront dining at the bank of the Hudson River
The word is Beautiful restaurant with amazing waterfront views; on a good weather day, dine outside or have drinks on the rooftop lounge or patio and take in the magnificent views of the Hudson River.
Click to read review Striped Bass Restaurant, serving seafood in a casual setting, is located at 236 West Main Street, "in the shadows of the Tappan Zee Bridge" in Tarrytown, New York, Westchester County. Striped Bass is open all year for lunch and dinner with outdoor waterfront dining overlooking the Hudson River. The Cabana Bar & Grill is open from April thru October.
The Edgemont Newcomers Club is a social club serving the new and nearly-new families of the Edgemont School District in the town of Greenburgh, NY. Our activities include monthly coffee mornings, social events, as well as Playgroup for Children, Trips around Westchester County and NYC. Members are welcome to involve themselves in as few or as many activities as they like. We meet for an informal coffee morning every third Friday of the month at 9:30-11:30 am. To attend or to find out more about the club, please contact Janice (janice@clairedleone.com).
Edgemont Newcomers Club - Hartsdale
The Edgemont Newcomers Club is a social club serving the new and nearly-new families of the Edgemont School District in the town of Greenburgh, NY. Our activities include monthly coffee mornings, social events, as well as Playgroup for Children, Trips around Westchester County and NYC. Members are welcome to involve themselves in as few or as many activities as they like. We meet for an informal coffee morning every third Friday of the month at 9:30-11:30 am. To attend or to find out more about the club, please contact Janice (janice@clairedleone.com).
Day Boat Cafe, serving Seafood, is located at 1 Bridge Street, Irvington NY 10533, in the River Towns of Westchester County.
Features Outdoor seating
The word is Attractive decor at this high ceiling restaurant with a nautical theme. Don't miss the bread basket of delicious biscuits. Frequent complaints about the high noise level when restaurant is full.
Click to read review The Equus, serving New American, is located in the very beautiful Castle on Hudson hotel. Equus occupies elegantly appointed rooms and an enclosed veranda with splendid views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline.
The Castle has changed very little in its first century. Much of the original interior woodwork and furnishings, which were built by a team of carpenters brought from Germany, still remain intact. Designed for graceful living and entertaining, the Castle has been renovated into a luxury hotel. Its individually styled suites incorporate the unique amenities including fireplaces and turret alcoves.
In 1981, the town of Tarrytown designated the Castle a historic landmark, protecting the outside structure from ever being changed. Press blue button for menus, photos, and more about The Castle on the Hudson.
Click to read review The Half Moon is located at 1 High Street in Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, in one of the Hudson River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Attractive restaurant with an upscale vibe and breathtaking views of the Hudson River; have a before dinner drink on the outside patio overlooking the Hudson; enjoy a few small plates; service is unpredictable.
Click to read review Harvest on Hudson, serving Mediterranean cuisine, is located at 1 River Street in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706. "Overlooking the Hudson River and the Palisades, our Tuscan Farmhouse is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the New York Area. Garden and patio dining, sunset views, a comfortable lounge and a 30-foot high stone fireplace . . ."
Features Waterfront dining
The word is Fabulous food, fabulous views, fabulous restaurant.
Click to read review Il Sorriso Ristorante Italiano, serving traditional Italian cuisine, is located at 5 North Buckhout Street, Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533.
Click to read review Lefteris Gyro, serving Greek Cuisine, has two locations: Lefteris Gyro at 1 North Broadway in Tarrytown, Westchester NY 10591 and Lefteris Gyro II at 190 East Main Street in Mt Kisco, Westchester NY 10549. Press blue button for menus and more about Lefteris Gyro.
Click to read review Rainwater Grill, serving Traditional American cuisine, is located at 19 Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706, Westchester County.
Features Live Music
The word is The owners are great but the food is "hit or miss".
Click to read review Red Hat on River, billed as a French Bistro, is located at One Bridge Street, Irvington-on-Hudson NY 10533, Westchester County. "This French bistro-inspired eatery is housed in a hundred-year-old factory building that has been transformed to feature an uninterrupted, 180 degree view of the Hudson River."
Features Live Music Waterfront dining at the bank of the Hudson River
The word is Beautiful restaurant with amazing waterfront views; on a good weather day, dine outside or have drinks on the rooftop lounge or patio and take in the magnificent views of the Hudson River.
Click to read review Striped Bass Restaurant, serving seafood in a casual setting, is located at 236 West Main Street, "in the shadows of the Tappan Zee Bridge" in Tarrytown, New York, Westchester County. Striped Bass is open all year for lunch and dinner with outdoor waterfront dining overlooking the Hudson River. The Cabana Bar & Grill is open from April thru October.
Click to enlarge photo of Matthiessen Park in Irvington.
Matthiessen Park is set along the Hudson River in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson, New York. Relax, wade in the water (small beachfront), picnic, look out at the Tappan Zee Bridge, or bring the children to play in the playground.
Matthiessen Park is also the location of Irvington's Riverside Concerts and Movies held in the summer.
Things To Do Bocce Court Horse Shoe Pits Picnic Tables, Barbecue Pits Playground Shuffle Board Courts Spray Pool
After a day of walking, enjoying the view, or watching the kids play; when its time to eat select one of the many excellent restaurants in Irvington, a charming River Town in Westchester County.
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
Ridge Road Park, a 170-acre park, offers picnicking facilities for groups with three pavilions, ball fields, playgrounds, and athletic fields, including the
Miracle Field for children and adults with disabilities. Miracle Field is a custom-designed field with a cushioned, rubberized turf to help prevent injuries, wheelchair-accessible dugouts and a completely flat, barrier-free surface to provide accessibility for visually impaired players or players in wheelchairs.
Things To Do Nature Study Pavilions Playgrounds Playing Fields and Miracle Field
Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington Irvington, Westchester County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Click to enlarge photo of Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington.
The transformation of Irvington's waterfront is one of Scenic Hudson's most dramatic success stories. This former industrial site is now a peaceful riverfront oasis just 12 miles north of New York City. At this site, 12-acres of contaminated soil and blacktop along the Hudson River have been transformed into a public park with views of the Manhattan skyline, Palisades and Tappan Zee Bridge.
The Scenic Hudson Land Trust saved the land from proposed residential development. The restoration and creation of the park was achieved through a partnership involving our land trust, the Village of Irvington and New York State. Today, the park is managed by the Village of Irvington Parks and Recreation Department.
Things To Do Public Ball Fields Riverfront promenade Scenic Views Senior Center
Directions From Interstate 287 exit 9, take Route 9 south for 1.6 miles. At traffic light, turn right on Main Street. Continue to end. Right on North Astor Street. Left on Bridge Street. Cross railroad tracks. Follow Bridge Street to the left. Park is on right, past Bridge Street Properties.
After a day of kayaking, walking, watching the children play; when its time to eat select one of the many excellent restaurants in Irvington or one of the other River Towns in Westchester, NY.
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
The Children's Theatre at the Westchester Broadway Theatre is located at One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 in Westchester County. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year-round professional theatre in the State of New York.
Note: Individual seats are sold for Children's Theatre. All tables are considered to be shared.
There is no food service for Children's Theatre productions.
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The Irvington Town Hall Theater is located at 85 Main Street, Irvington, New York 10533. The Irvington Town Hall Theater was built in 1902 in the Classic Revival Style. Designed by A. J. Manning and patterned after the Ford Theater in Washington, DC, the Theater is a multipurpose concert hall/music theater located on the entire third floor of Town Hall in downtown Irvington, New York. The 432-seat theater features an orchestra, mezzanine, balcony and six charming gold leafed boxes, a proscenium stage and thrust complete with five backstage dressing rooms. Theater patrons sit in intimate ambiance. Gleaming white columns and Ionic capitals set off the warm ivory interior. The walls are wainscoted in warm oak. Victorian chandeliers and sconces were copied from the originals, during the restoration to its original elegance in 1980. A plush red stage curtain and a forty-two foot high skylight complete the setting. Architecturally significant, the Theater is listed on the national Register of Historic Places.
With pleasing proportions and marvelous acoustics, the Theater has been touted as “one of the finest municipal halls in eastern New York State” by Alvah French History of Westchester County, “A jewel of a theater on the Hudson” by Robert Sherman New York Times and “Acoustically superb” by Lou Cevetillo Opera Critic Gannett Newspapers. Press blue button for the Irvington Town Hall Theater - Children's Theater, Box Office, House Map, and more.
The Red Monkey Theater Group is located at 22 Main Street #2 in Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. Founded in 1999, the Red Monkey Theater Group (RMTG) is a non-profit performing arts company dedicated to enriching local communities through the cultivation, creation, and presentation of live theater.
Through innovative staging, original music, and the talent and dedication of accomplished actors, each production offers performers and audience members a chance to share in a live theatrical exploration of powerful themes and provocative questions. Press blue button for reviews, current and upcoming Productions, and the Red Monkey Theater Group website.
The Westchester Broadway Theatre is located at One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 in Westchester County. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year-round professional theatre in the State of New York. The theatre offers an evening of theatre and dining all under one roof. Take your seats, dine and then get ready for great entertainment.
The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year round professional theatre in the State of New York. It provides you with the best in Broadway entertainment and fine dining. Enjoy a "Broadway Show" this season or try a "One Night Only Event". The Westchester Broadway Theater, also known as The Westchester Dinner Theatre, is also an Historic Site. Press blue button for more about The Westchester Broadway (Dinner) Theatre.
Bark & Meow, located at 9A South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in Westchester County, is a pet boutique that provides precious pet products, quality chow, excellent pet toys, dog clothing, cat clothing, and even pet-centric people clothing.
Pets Alive Westchester is a no-kill animal shelter. Our mission is to improve the lives of companion animals everywhere by any means possible, including rescue, adoption, advocacy, collaboration, intervention and education.
We care for dogs, cats and rabbits at our sanctuary in Elmsford, NY. Many of the animals at Pets Alive Westchester are older, have special needs or require special care.
Pets Alive Westchester is one of the oldest no-kill organizations in the United States - we are over 80 years old and are recognized within the local community, nationwide and around the world as a leader in developing alliances to end the killing of adoptable animals and promoting the humane treatment of animals.
Press blue button for the Pets Alive Westchester website.
CVS Pharmacy 725 Saw Mill River Road Ardsley, NY 10502 Westchester County
CVS Pharmacy - Elmsford, 7 East Main Street
914-345-7161
CVS Pharmacy 7 East Main Street Elmsford, NY 10523 Westchester County
CVS Pharmacy - Hartsdale, 253 North Central Park
914-681-0618
CVS Pharmacy 253 North Central Park Hartsdale, NY 10530 Westchester County
CVS Pharmacy - Tarrytown, 51 North Broadway
914-631-7266
CVS Pharmacy 51 North Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 Westchester County
Cary's Pharmacy
914-693-0008
Dobbs Ferry Pharmacy
914-693-3100
Duane Reade Drug Store
914-428-1621
Elmsford Chemists Inc
914-592-6900
Greenleaf Pharmacy
914-478-0004
Hartsdale Pharmacy and Surgical
914-723-0390
Marinelli's Village Pharmacy
914-592-8211
Rite Aid - Ardsley, 871 Saw Mill River Road
914-693-6455
Rite Aid Pharmacy 871 Saw Mill River Road Ardsley, NY 10502 Westchester County
Rite Aid - Hartsdale, 196 East Hartsdale
914-725-8890
Rite Aid Pharmacy 196 East Hartsdale Hartsdale, NY 10530 Westchester County
Rite Aid - Hartsdale, 383 North Central Ave
914-428-8842
Rite Aid Pharmacy 383 North Central Avenue Hartsdale, NY 10530 Westchester County
Russell & Lawrie Pharmacy
914-631-0079
Westchester Square "Shopping Center"
914-949-2800
Westchester Square Shopping is located at 241 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. Westchester Square is anchored by Best Buy, Marshall's, Trader Joe's and CVS and is located south of the Dalewood Centers anchored by Michaels, Pathmark, Morton Williams , Christmas Tree, TJ Max.
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
Click to enlarge photo of Matthiessen Park in Irvington.
Matthiessen Park is set along the Hudson River in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson, New York. Relax, wade in the water (small beachfront), picnic, look out at the Tappan Zee Bridge, or bring the children to play in the playground.
Matthiessen Park is also the location of Irvington's Riverside Concerts and Movies held in the summer.
Things To Do Bocce Court Horse Shoe Pits Picnic Tables, Barbecue Pits Playground Shuffle Board Courts Spray Pool
After a day of walking, enjoying the view, or watching the kids play; when its time to eat select one of the many excellent restaurants in Irvington, a charming River Town in Westchester County.
Ridge Road Park, a 170-acre park, offers picnicking facilities for groups with three pavilions, ball fields, playgrounds, and athletic fields, including the
Miracle Field for children and adults with disabilities. Miracle Field is a custom-designed field with a cushioned, rubberized turf to help prevent injuries, wheelchair-accessible dugouts and a completely flat, barrier-free surface to provide accessibility for visually impaired players or players in wheelchairs.
Things To Do Nature Study Pavilions Playgrounds Playing Fields and Miracle Field
Circa 1835. Historic site of the National Trust and architectural landmark. Meticulously restored picturesque home of renowned author Washington Irving, America's first successful, internationally known author. Washington Irving's writings include numerous works of fiction, history and biography.
Washington Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783 (1783 - 1859) as the youngest of 11 children. His father was a wealthy merchant, and his mother, an English woman, was the granddaughter of a clergyman. Early in his life Irving developed a passion for books. He studied law privately but practiced only briefly. From 1804 to 1806 he travelled widely in Europe. After returning to the United States, Irving was admitted to the New York bar in 1806.
Washington Irving was a short story writer, essayist, poet, travel book writer, biographer, and columnist. He is best known for the short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Washington Irving also held diplomatic posts in Great Britain and Spain.
Sunnyside is one of the most famous historic landmarks in the Hudson Valley. This important house and landscape enjoys a quiet and unspoiled riverside setting in Tarrytown, New York. Sunnyside is adjacent to Lyndhurst, a historic landmark of distinction open to the public, to which it is possible to walk via the Croton Aqueduct Trail.
Sunnyside and its Romantic landscape are presented to visitors by guides dressed in the costume of the mid-Victorian period. You may take a guided tour of the house and grounds, or purchase a grounds-only ticket for a self-guided experience.
Point of Interest: For children, Sunnyside offers "Irving's Traveling Totes" that come stuffed with five to seven engaging family activities, a brief guide, a Talk Back card for feedback related to the activities, and a blank book for visitor responses. Visitors can learn about Washington Irving by reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow picture book and It Looks Like Spilt Milk, which, though not written by Irving, celebrates the life of the imagination, something Irving aspired to do. Children can play the Sunnyside Matching Card game and join in for a Scavenger Hunt. Dominoes, a 19th-century game, rounds out the experience. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of places to see.
Attractions include: Seasonal Café, Sunnyside Tours, Museum Shop, Picnic Grounds.
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
The Ardsley Acres Hotel Court is located at 560 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley NY 10502, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley. Conveniently located in the country setting of Ardsley, New York in the heart of Westchester County. For your dining pleasure, select from one of the many excellent cafes and fine restaurants in Ardsley and nearby towns.
Just 25 miles north of New York City, lies a historic medieval castle, overlooking the majestic Hudson River. The Castle on the Hudson, situated on 11 hilltop acres, was originally called Carrollcliffe and later Axe Castle. It was built in two stages between 1897 and 1910 by General Carroll, the son of a Civil War General. The grounds are enclosed by a stone wall and support a veritable arboretum of evergreens and rare varieties of trees, grasslands and flowers.
The Castle has changed very little in its first century. Much of the original interior woodwork and furnishings, which were built by a team of carpenters brought from Germany, still remain intact. Designed for graceful living and entertaining, the Castle has been renovated into a luxury hotel. In 1981, the town of Tarrytown designated the Castle a historic landmark, protecting the outside structure from ever being changed.
The Equus restaurant and General's bar, open to the public, occupy elegantly appointed rooms and an enclosed veranda with splendid views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. Press blue button for menus, photos, and more about The Castle on the Hudson.
Courtyard Tarrytown Greenburgh is located at 475 White Plains Road, Tarrytown NY 10591, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley. The Courtyard Tarrytown Greenburgh hotel is the perfect choice when traveling to Tarrytown NY. Our hotel is near many historic sites, Pace, Iona College, Historic Hudson Valley, Sleepy Hollow, and less than an hour to downtown Manhattan & Grand Central Station.
Our hotel in Tarrytown New York is central to Westchester / White Plains (HPN), LaGuardia (LGA), Kennedy (JFK), and Newark (EWR) airports. The Courtyard Tarrytown is close to fabulous shopping in White Plains and Westchester County where you can shop at The Westchester Mall, Bloomingdales, and The Galleria. For your dining pleasure, select from one of the many excellent cafes and fine restaurants in and around Tarrytown.
The Doubletree Hotel Tarrytown is located at 455 South Broadway, Tarrytown, New York 10591.
Extended StayAmerica - Elmsford
914-347-8073
Hampton Inn White Plains / Tarrytown
914-592-5680
Experience the Hampton Inn Hotel located on Tarrytown Road in Elmsford, NY. Begin your journey with our complimentary hot breakfast as well as free wireless high speed Internet access. Hampton White Plains is centrally located to major corporations. Our hotel is located within minutes of SUNY Purchase, PACE University, Manhattanville College, Manhattan College, Westchester Community College and the Historic Town of Sleepy Hollow. Enjoy our courteous and comfortable Shuttle within a five mile radius of the hotel.
The Sheraton Tarrytown Hotel is located at 600 White Plains Road, Tarrytown NY 10591 in Westchester County. Enjoy this quaint Tarrytown hotel located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley.
Westchester County offers many attractions and things to do including historic sites in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. Visit Philipsburg Manor; a historic site of great historical importance. Close by you will also find Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate. If you enjoy shopping for antiques, be sure to go antiquing at one of the many antique stores in Westchester towns and villages.
Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center, is a beautiful hotel located at 49 East Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown NY 10591, Westchester County in the Hudson River Valley. Located just 25 miles from Manhattan, this Hudson Valley landmark hotel creates the perfect backdrop for your next meeting or special event. This Westchester hotel blends historical charm with modern conveniences to create a spectacular Lower-Hudson Valley lodging and meeting facility. Residing on 26-acres overlooking the Hudson River Valley, well-appointed lodging is found at Tarrytown House Estate.
Visit historic sites in Westchester. Philipsburg Manor a historic site of great historical importance, or Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate, are both just a short drive from Tarrytown House. If you enjoy shopping for antiques, be sure to go antiquing at one of the many antique stores in Westchester; or spend some time outdoors at one of the beautiful Westchester County parks where you can enjoy hiking, biking. birding, and more outdoor activities.
Tarrytown House hotel is near the world class White Plains shopping centers, where you can shop at The Westchester Mall, Bloomingdales, and The Galleria. Press blue button for more about this beautiful Westchester hotel.
Click to enlarge photo of Matthiessen Park in Irvington.
Matthiessen Park is set along the Hudson River in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson, New York. Relax, wade in the water (small beachfront), picnic, look out at the Tappan Zee Bridge, or bring the children to play in the playground.
Matthiessen Park is also the location of Irvington's Riverside Concerts and Movies held in the summer.
Things To Do Bocce Court Horse Shoe Pits Picnic Tables, Barbecue Pits Playground Shuffle Board Courts Spray Pool
After a day of walking, enjoying the view, or watching the kids play; when its time to eat select one of the many excellent restaurants in Irvington, a charming River Town in Westchester County.
Ridge Road Park, a 170-acre park, offers picnicking facilities for groups with three pavilions, ball fields, playgrounds, and athletic fields, including the
Miracle Field for children and adults with disabilities. Miracle Field is a custom-designed field with a cushioned, rubberized turf to help prevent injuries, wheelchair-accessible dugouts and a completely flat, barrier-free surface to provide accessibility for visually impaired players or players in wheelchairs.
Things To Do Nature Study Pavilions Playgrounds Playing Fields and Miracle Field
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
Police Station Address 507 Ashford Ave Ardsley, NY 10502
About The principle responsibility of the Ardsley Police Department is the protection of life and property within the Village of Ardsley. This is accomplished through the enforcement of laws and coordination of emergency services provided by other Village departments and outside agencies. Officers are trained in law, emergency first-aid, self-defense, handling firearms, traffic control, crime detection, and other related fields. The concept of protection of life and property includes the maintenance of community peace and tranquility, which is accomplished through countless services provided by the Police Department on a priority basis and as time and manpower permit. While the police officer's legal functions center upon law enforcement, his primary product is SERVICE in the interest of maintaining a community for better living.
For routine service, questions, or to report an incident that is routine in nature, please use the main number (914) 693-1700. For emergencies (fire, police, ambulance), dial 911. It is important that you use 911 ONLY in an emergency. To insure a prompt response by the Police, Fire, or Ambulance units, please see to it that your house number is conspicuously posted.
Message The Village of Ardsley wants to keep our kids as safe as possible. Parents and children, if you observe or know of any illegal activities taking place, particularly pertaining to underage drinking or substance abuse, please call the Ardsley Police Department main number - 693-1700 - and ask for Community Police Officer Anthony Vacca. Your call will remain confidential. Officer Vacca is working with our Youth Advocate to increase the village's prevention activities in town, at our parks and in our schools and they are reaching out to kids and parents for help. Officer Vacca will address every call with sensitivity and discretion, and all calls will remain confidential and, if you choose, anonymous.
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Police Station Address Dobbs Ferry Police Department 112 Main Street Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Contact Police Chief: Betsy J. Gelardi
About The mission of the Dobbs Ferry Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the Village of Dobbs Ferry, by working in partnership with the community, and in accordance with constitutional rights to enforce laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide a safe environment.
A bit about the History of the Dobbs Ferry Police Department A law enforcement presence within the Village of Dobbs Ferry dates back to 1873 when Lawrence Boyle was appointed to the position of Police Constable. At the initial time of his appointment the Village was unable to provide him the funds to purchase a uniform. He was allotted 50 cents a month to purchase kerosene to light the only two lanterns located on Main Street. By 1879, the Dobbs Ferry Constabulary had added William Boyle, Charles Francis, Timothy Cullinan, Thomas Eaton, Anthony Grancy, and Charles Hauptman to its ranks.
It was not until June 19, 1922, that the Dobbs Ferry Village Board unanimously votes on and approves the formation of the Village of Dobbs Ferry Police Department. Captain Patrick Costello is promoted to the position of Chief of Police at a salary of $150.00 a month. Peter Rodgers, Edward Fay, and Edward Coffey were all officially appointed to the position of Police Officer at a salary of $130.00 a month. The Dobbs Ferry Police Department has gradually grown to its current authorized strength of 28 Police Officers. The department is currently led by Betsy J. Gelardi. Chief Gelardi is the first female police officer in Westchester County to rise through the ranks and attain the position of Chief. Under her guidance the Dobbs Ferry Police Department is well positioned to handle the challenges facing law enforcement today and to provide excellent police service to the residents of the Village of Dobbs Ferry.
Press blue button for up-to-date information about the Dobbs Ferry police and to download the following forms:
Frequently Requested Forms Alarm User Registration Form Business/Alarm User Registration Form Business Registration Form Parking Permit MV104 - Motor Vehicle Accident Report
Police Station Address Elmsford Police Department 15 South Stone Ave Elmsford, NY 10523
Contact Police Chief: Frank Rescigno
About The Elmsford Police Department mission is to provide for the peace and security of all residents and visitors of Westchester County with particular emphasis on those areas in which we are the primary law enforcement agency and to assist those other law enforcement agencies that seek assistance. The responsibilities associated with this mission are many. They include enforcement of State, Local, and Federal laws, protect life and property, and generally assist citizens in urgent situations. We are expected to carry out these responsibilities diligently and courteously and to take pride in the service we provide. We will at all times work in cooperation with community agencies and groups to promote understanding of and competence in our efforts in law enforcement.
A bit about the History of the Elmsford Police Department The Village of Elmsford, originally a part of Phillipsburgh Manor, was named Storm's Bridge in the early 1700's and as Hall's Corners during the middle of the nineteenth century. One-mile square, it is midway between White Plains and Tarrytown. Shortly afterward, in respect to the father of our country, George Washington, who referred to it as the "ford over the Nepperhan at the elm tree," Elmsford was given its present name. Adopted in 1870, it was inspired by a mammoth elm tree, nearly thirty feet in circumference, which had been a landmark since revolutionary days . . .
. . . As early as December 1908 there was a proposal to create a regular police force in the unincorporated area of the Town of Greenburgh - an area that included Elmsford. But the Town Board took no action to forward the proposed act to the Board of Supervisors and thence to the State Legislature . . .
". . . The new village delayed in establishing its own police force. So pleased were local residents with the protection afforded by the detachment of Aqueduct Police, that in September a petition bearing 62 signatures requested the Village Board to enter a resolution of thanks in their minutes. The petitioners also expressed the hope that 'the said detachment will remain upon duty here until such time as their valuable services are no longer required . . .
"Nor did the village have a police justice in 1910. A justice appointed by the town continued to serve until the end of 1912 . . .
". . . By the close of the year 1912, the Board decided to appoint its own police officers. In 1913 there were three men on the force: William Fulton, Peter Hordan and Grover Moore. Later, Thomas English and William Maurer became policemen in Elmsford. Evidently the officers were efficient in their work, for in 1914 Trustee Gallagher complained of too many arrests! (By the end of the decade, policemen were being paid 50 cents per hour . . .
". . . Police protection as well as fire protection was improved. In 1921 there were two police officers, William Fulton and Grover Moore. Each worked a 16-hour week spread over six days . . .
". . . Shortly after the new Board took office in the spring of 1921, it passed a resolution creating the Elmsford Police Department, and named Grover Moore as the first Chief. The idea of purchasing a motorcycle for the police was broached in 1925 . . ."
Sourced from Storm's Bridge: A History of Elmsford, N.Y. 1700-1976 referenced in the "History Section" of the Elmsford Police Department website (Press blue button for Elmsford website.).
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Police Station Address Hastings-on-Hudson Police Department 7 Maple Ave Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706
Contact Police Chief: David Dosin
About The Police Department, headquartered in the Municipal Building is responsible for the preservation of the peace, protection of life property, enforcement of all laws and arrests of violators, and prevention and detection of crime. The department responds to approximately 6,500 calls per year. Most arrests made are misdemeanors. Hastings maintains one of the lowest crime rates in the County and the State.
A three-member Police Commission, appointed by the Board of Trustees, serves as a liaison between the department and the Board .
Departmental operations are under the command of the Police Chief. Other ranks in descending order include a lieutenant, four sergeants, two detectives, and thirteen patrolmen. A Youth Officer handles most juvenile cases and we employ six part-time school crossing guards. Qualifications for becoming a policeman are established by the New York State Civil Service Commission. New appointees must also pass 720-hour basic training course. All Hastings Officers must reside in Westchester.
The department is supported by a wide range of modern crime prevention and computer equipment, which includes a special "Red Phone" and ''Hot Line" linking it to the Westchester County Police and all other police departments. other programs include the DARE program Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Watch.
Jail The jail, located in the Municipal Building, contains four cells used for the detention of short term prisoners. Persons held for trial are remanded to the County Jail. Press blue button for up-to-date information about Crime Victims Assistance, Motor Vehicles & Accidents, Preventing Burglary, Sex Offenders, Hastings-on-Hudson Police Department, for downloadable forms, crime victims assistance, preventing burglary, and more.
Police Station Address Irvington Police Department 85 Main Street Irvington, NY 10533
Contact Police Chief: David Dosin
About The Irvington Police Department, headed by Chief Michael P. Cerone, consists of 21 full time officers and 3 civilian employees. The department operates on a $2.4 million budget and is responsible for 24 hour a day police protection and services.
The police department also has the responsibility of dispatching fire and emergency medical service equipment and personnel. The department was previously certified by New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Law Enforcement Accreditation Council, as one of 50 New York State Police Departments to be awarded accreditation. A comprehensive procedures manual was written during the accreditation process, implemented and is reviewed and updated annually. We are currently in the process of attaining this standard once again.
Aside from being a professional police agency, the department participates in many law enforcement sponsored programs including Stop DWI and Seat-Belt education and enforcement. The department also hosts various community programs including a community relations and protection program, the DARE Program in three of our local schools, Community Day Fair and numerous other programs throughout the year.
Irvington Detective Bureau The Detective Bureau is the investigative arm of the Irvington Police Department. This Bureau investigates most major crimes that occur in the Village. Functions include: Criminal Investigations, Accident Investigations and Crime Scene Processing, Execution of Warrants . . .
Irvington Police Departments Youth Bureau Responsibilities of the Irvington Youth Bureau are to:
Oversee the inspection of places frequented by juveniles.
Investigate or cause to be investigated all cases of juveniles accused of violations and all neglected children coming to the attention of the police department and take appropriate action in the best interest of the juvenile and the community in each of these cases.
Maintain a file of juvenile arrests or contacts in member’s office.
Refer any case to the Family Court or to another agency as required by the New York State Family Court Act . . .
DARE Program D.A.R.E. Teaches kids how to recognize and resist the direct and subtle pressures that influence them to experiment with alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other drugs . . .
Press blue button for up-to-date information about the Irvington Detective Bureau, Irvington Youth Bureau, DARE, and to view historic photos of the Irvington Police Department.
Police Station Address Tarrytown Police Department One Depot Plaza Tarrytown, NY 10591
Contact Police Chief: Scott W. Brown
About The Tarrytown Police Department has been providing service to the community since 1886. The Department has an active community policing division which provides bicycle patrols of the business district, reservoir, and Tarrytown Village parks.
Officials are available to assist residents and merchants with specific individual problems and quality of life issues.
The Police Department sponsors crime prevention lectures, traffic and pedestrian safety presentations, child fingerprinting identification, and bicycle safety/registration. The following programs are also offered by the Department:
Neighborhood Watch - This program is organized through the efforts of residents of an area within Tarrytown Village who are concerned about preventing crime in their neighborhood.
DARE - The program emphasis of DARE is to help students recognize and resist the many subtle and overt pressures that influence them to experiment with drugs and alcohol.
Police Department Tours - Many tours are conducted for school classes, nursery schools, scout groups and new residents of Tarrytown. The tour is both interesting and educational. Appointments are necessary and should be made through the Community Services Division.
E911 - Tarrytown also participates in the Enhanced 911 emergency service. The E911 service means that you can pick up a phone anywhere in Westchester County, dial 911 and reach the proper police/fire/ambulance dispatch who will know exactly where you are and can send help immediately. The system is made possible by a computerized database which lists all street addresses, telephone numbers and pay phone locations in the village.
Press blue button for up-to-date information about the Community Services Division, Detective Division, and the Tarrytown Police Department.
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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.
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.
Click to read review The Half Moon is located at 1 High Street in Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, in one of the Hudson River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Attractive restaurant with an upscale vibe and breathtaking views of the Hudson River; have a before dinner drink on the outside patio overlooking the Hudson; enjoy a few small plates; service is unpredictable.
Harper’s Bar & Restaurant, a contemporary interpretation of the American tavern, is located at 92 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in Westchester County. Harper's offers seasonal menus that feature locally sourced products.
Click to read review Juniper, serving New American cuisine, is located at 575 Warburton Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 in the Hudson River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Charming bistro, serving delicious food prepared by chef in full sight of diners; offered at reasonable prices. In addition to dinner, try Juniper for a delicious lunch of homemade soups and sandwiches.
Roija Restaurant, serving a blend of Mediterranean and contemporary American cuisine, is located in the Tarrytown Hotel at 600 White Plains Road, Tarrytown NY 10591, Westchester County.
Comfort, American cuisine with burger options, is located at 583 Warburton Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706, in one of the River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Comfort food, under new management, is no longer organic. "If you are looking for a great place to eat delicious food, this is a very good option", however, "If you are looking for a healthy organic / vegan restaurant, then I would keep searching."
Click to read review Doubleday's Restaurant & Sports Grille, serving Traditional American food, is located at 83 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, in one of the Hudson River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Locals love Doubleday's for great burgers and pub food.
Harvest Grille, at the Westchester Marriott, is located at 670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown NY 10591, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley. Enjoy seasonal entrees and fresh breakfast and lunch options.
Click to read review Maud's Tavern is located at 149 Southside Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706. The food – a Burger or Shepherd’s Pie, all the way to dishes like Pan Roasted Red Snapper with Asparagus and Artichokes and Shallots. Press blue button for Maud's Tavern menus. Wireless connection available.
Maxwell's Pub
914-347-1646
Maxwell's Pub, a local pub in Elmsford, is located at 38 East Main Street in Elmsford NY 10523, Westchester County.
Nat's Place
914-592-3639
Nats Restaurant is located at 257 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 in Westchester County.
Click to read review Pete's Saloon & Restaurant is located at 8 West Main Street, Elmsford, NY 10523. Press blue button for menus, live entertainment schedule at Pete's Saloon.
Click to read review Rainwater Grill, serving Traditional American cuisine, is located at 19 Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706, Westchester County.
Features Live Music
The word is The owners are great but the food is "hit or miss".
Click to read review Sweet Grass Grill, serving Traditional American, is located at 24 Main Street, Tarrytown NY 10591, in one of the River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Local and organic ingredients, paired with grass fed meat options, culminate in dishes that are delicious and also healthy; served by an attentive wait-staff; "we can't wait to go back".
Click to read review Buffet de la Gare, serving classic French cuisine, is located at 155 Southside Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706, in one of the quaint River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Book reservations for this small and lovely French restaurant offering "authentic French food and atmosphere" and the "best French cuisine in Westchester County".
Click to read review Chiboust Bistro & Bakery is located at 14 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY. Chiboust Bistro offers cuisine from the French-Mediterranean region. The bakery is a perfect stop for a morning coffee and croissant or a casual lunch to dine in or take out.
Click to read review Red Hat on River, billed as a French Bistro, is located at One Bridge Street, Irvington-on-Hudson NY 10533, Westchester County. "This French bistro-inspired eatery is housed in a hundred-year-old factory building that has been transformed to feature an uninterrupted, 180 degree view of the Hudson River."
Features Live Music Waterfront dining at the bank of the Hudson River
The word is Beautiful restaurant with amazing waterfront views; on a good weather day, dine outside or have drinks on the rooftop lounge or patio and take in the magnificent views of the Hudson River.
The Black Cat Cafe is located at 45 Main Street, Irvington NY 10533, in one of the River Towns of Westchester. The Cafe offers: fine coffees & teas, sandwiches, garden-fresh soups and salads daily, fresh baked croissants, and many delicious take home foods.
The word is Almost everyone agrees this is a "cute, warm, and friendly" cafe; serving delicious soups and other healthy eats.
Click to read review Coffee Labs Roasters, serving freshly brewed coffee and more, is located at 7 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
The word is Locals love the "real coffee, delicious snacks and pastries" and "down-to-earth atmosphere" with a "great staff that is knowledgeable". Many drop by to "get some fresh whole-bean coffee for brewing at home".
Dunkin' Donuts, a coffee shop, located at 800 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley NY 10502, in Westchester County, offers donuts, coffee beverages, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. Press blue button for menus, nutritional information, and other Dunkin' Donuts locations.
Dunkin' Donuts, a coffee shop, located at 1 Southfield Ave, 400 Ashford Plaza, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, Westchester County, sells donuts, coffee beverages, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. Press blue button for menus, nutritional information, and other Dunkin' Donuts locations.
Dunkin' Donuts, a coffee shop, located at 91 East Main Street, Elmsford NY 10523, Westchester County, sells donuts, coffee beverages, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. Press blue button for menus, and nutritional information.
Dunkin' Donuts, a coffee shop, located at 57 North Central Ave, Hartsdale NY 10530, Westchester County, sells donuts, coffee beverages, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. Press blue button for menus and nutritional information.
Main Street Sweets
914-332-5757
Main Street Sweets, an "old fashioned Ice Cream Parlor", is located at 35 Main Street in Tarrytown, Westchester NY 10591.
Click to read review Silver Tips Tea Room is located at 3 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. Press blue button for menus, ordering tea and more.
At Starbucks you can customize you beverage by requesting it be made with whole, skim, soy or, in the U.S., even organic milk." Press blue button for nutrition information and more.
At Starbucks you can customize you beverage by requesting it be made with whole, skim, soy or, in the U.S., even organic milk." Press blue button for nutrition information and more.
At Starbucks you can customize you beverage by requesting it be made with whole, skim, soy or, in the U.S., even organic milk." Press blue button for nutrition information and more.
Click to read review Hunan Village II, serving Traditional Chinese food, is located at 222 East Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale NY 10530, Westchester County.
The word is Very good Chinese food.
Jade Garden "Chinese Restaurant"
914-288-0081
Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant is located at 156 South Central Ave, Hartsdale NY 10530, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley.
The word is Mixed reviews; the dim sum was rated very good and within the same week, very bad; the soups are good and all is served in an attractive contemporary dining room. Before dining here, check out recent reviews.
New China "Chinese take-out"
914-591-5050
New China, a Chinese food take-out, is located at 4 South Broadway, Irvington NY 10520 in Westchester County.
No 1 Chinese "Chinese take-out"
914-631-8082
No 1 Chinese Food, a Chinese take-out, is located at 53 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in Westchester County.
Friendly's Restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, is located at 361 Central Street, Hartsdale NY 10530, Westchester County. Press blue button for menus and nutrition, including calories for menu item.
Juice & Java
914-472-6916
Juice & Java, serving sandwiches, salads, soup, gelato and more, is located at 201 East Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County.
The word is Although known for gelato and sorbet, Juice & Java also have an "amazing smoothie collection. They are all freshly made and feature ingredients such as 100% acai juice, agave nectar, soy protein, and antioxidant boosts".
Lighthouse, Ice Cream & Coffee, is located steps from the Tarrytown MTA Train Station and the Hudson River Walk, at 127 West Main Street at the Hudson Harbor, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in Westchester County. The lighthouse offers pure and delicious, handcrafted ice cream, gelato, sorbets, coffee, espresso, pastry and soup made from the highest quality ingredients, sourced from the area’s very best providers.
Features Made with organic dairy from Battenkill Creamery Ingredients sourced locally Outdoor dining on patio overlooking the Hudson River Walk.
The word is "All of the goodies are made on-site and in small batches, so you’re always guaranteed the freshest, most savory and best quality products".
Click to read review The River City Grille, serving Eclectic seasonal dishes, is located at 6 South Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533 in Westchester County.
The word is We enjoyed "the varied New American menu" and were pleased at the "good options for vegetarians". The salads are very good and "the crispy goat cheese salad is absolutely delicious". We "like the option of ordering half portions" and enjoy the "upbeat but casual atmosphere".
Tarry Tavern, serving Farm-To-Table cuisine, is located one block away from the Tarrytown Music Hall, at 27 North Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in Westchester County.
Features Handsome full bar
The word is The Tavern offers an attractive space that is warm and inviting. The seasonal menu allows for an excellent selection of dishes with fresh ingredients reflecting the seasons. "This is tavern food at its best", NY Times.
Click to read review Buffet de la Gare, serving classic French cuisine, is located at 155 Southside Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706, in one of the quaint River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Book reservations for this small and lovely French restaurant offering "authentic French food and atmosphere" and the "best French cuisine in Westchester County".
Click to read review Chiboust Bistro & Bakery is located at 14 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY. Chiboust Bistro offers cuisine from the French-Mediterranean region. The bakery is a perfect stop for a morning coffee and croissant or a casual lunch to dine in or take out.
Click to read review The Equus, serving New American, is located in the very beautiful Castle on Hudson hotel. Equus occupies elegantly appointed rooms and an enclosed veranda with splendid views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline.
The Castle has changed very little in its first century. Much of the original interior woodwork and furnishings, which were built by a team of carpenters brought from Germany, still remain intact. Designed for graceful living and entertaining, the Castle has been renovated into a luxury hotel. Its individually styled suites incorporate the unique amenities including fireplaces and turret alcoves.
In 1981, the town of Tarrytown designated the Castle a historic landmark, protecting the outside structure from ever being changed. Press blue button for menus, photos, and more about The Castle on the Hudson.
Click to read review Red Hat on River, billed as a French Bistro, is located at One Bridge Street, Irvington-on-Hudson NY 10533, Westchester County. "This French bistro-inspired eatery is housed in a hundred-year-old factory building that has been transformed to feature an uninterrupted, 180 degree view of the Hudson River."
Features Live Music Waterfront dining at the bank of the Hudson River
The word is Beautiful restaurant with amazing waterfront views; on a good weather day, dine outside or have drinks on the rooftop lounge or patio and take in the magnificent views of the Hudson River.
Carvel Ice Cream is located at 419 North Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. Carvel is the nation's first retail ice cream franchise and an American favorite for over 70 years. Press blue button for Carvel's menus and nutritional information, and store locator.
Friendly's Restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, is located at 361 Central Street, Hartsdale NY 10530, Westchester County. Press blue button for menus and nutrition, including calories for menu item.
Juice & Java
914-472-6916
Juice & Java, serving sandwiches, salads, soup, gelato and more, is located at 201 East Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County.
The word is Although known for gelato and sorbet, Juice & Java also have an "amazing smoothie collection. They are all freshly made and feature ingredients such as 100% acai juice, agave nectar, soy protein, and antioxidant boosts".
Lighthouse, Ice Cream & Coffee, is located steps from the Tarrytown MTA Train Station and the Hudson River Walk, at 127 West Main Street at the Hudson Harbor, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in Westchester County. The lighthouse offers pure and delicious, handcrafted ice cream, gelato, sorbets, coffee, espresso, pastry and soup made from the highest quality ingredients, sourced from the area’s very best providers.
Features Made with organic dairy from Battenkill Creamery Ingredients sourced locally Outdoor dining on patio overlooking the Hudson River Walk.
The word is "All of the goodies are made on-site and in small batches, so you’re always guaranteed the freshest, most savory and best quality products".
Click to read review Lefteris Gyro, serving Greek Cuisine, has two locations: Lefteris Gyro at 1 North Broadway in Tarrytown, Westchester NY 10591 and Lefteris Gyro II at 190 East Main Street in Mt Kisco, Westchester NY 10549. Press blue button for menus and more about Lefteris Gyro.
Click to read review MyKonos, serving Greek food, is located at 23 Cedar Street in Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, in one of the Hudson River Towns of Westcheser County.
Click to read review Masala Kraft Cafe is located at 206 East Hartsdale Ave in Hartsdale NY 10530, Westchester County. Masala offers table seating for 10, counter seating for 4, and a couple of tables outside; takeout menu online.
The word is Fantastic Indian street food; preparing fresh falafels, snacks, sandwiches, and dosas daily; "a Bombay bistro offering the savory treats of snack shops back home"; and its all Vegetarian.
Click to read review Orissa, serving Indian food, is located at 14 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in one of the River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is "Elegant decor", "flavorful and well seasoned food", and although the host is "warm and welcoming" the "service needs to improve".
Click to read review A' Mangiare is located at 121 East Main Street in Elmsford, NY 10523 . A' Mangiare is a neighborhood Pizza & Italian food restaurant offering many choices of standard Italian food.
Alaroma Restaurant, serving Italian food, is located at 86 Main Street, Elmsford, New York 10532. This casual eatery serves generous portions of Italian-American fare, including pork chops stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese, chicken scarparo, zuppa di pesce, and spedini Alaroma (bread and cheese in an egg batter with a francese sauce).
Features Outdoor patio seating
Buon Gusto "Italian food"
914-478-0611
Click to read review Buon Gusto Restaurant, serving Italian cuisine, is located at 50 South Buckhout Street, Irvington NY 10533, Westchester County in the Hudson River Valley.
The word is Cozy and small family run Italian restaurant with reasonably priced, very good home style Italian food. Buon Gusto has their own full bar, but you can BYOB and there is no corkage fee.
Capri
914-631-5400
Click to read review Capri, serving Pizza, is located at 350 South Broadway in Tarrytown, New York 10591, Westchester County.
Click to read review The Cookery, serving Italian "family cooking", is located at 39 Chestnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522, Westchester County. "We are a neighborhood restaurant dedicated to capturing the warmth of Italian comfort food while using sustainable products and keeping our prices modest."
The word is Wonderfully delicious food served in a warm and charming room, by a knowledgeable and caring wait-staff.
Click to read review Il Sorriso Ristorante Italiano, serving traditional Italian cuisine, is located at 5 North Buckhout Street, Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533.
Click to read review Isabella Italian Bistro is located at 61 Main, Tarrytown NY 10591 in Westchester County. Rocco and Tino moved from Roscigno Italy over 20 year ago and have been in the food business since, by bringing us all a taste of traditional Italian food.
The word is "The food is excellent" at this convenient location near the Tarrytown Music Hall, with a "friendly staff" and "authentic Italian".
Click to read review Mima Vinoteca, Kitchen & Wine Bar is located at 63 Main Street in Irvington, NY 10533 in Westchester County. Mima's is a cross between a traditional wine bar offering small plates of cheeses, cured meats, and antipasti and a trattoria offering regional classic Italian dishes.
Features Natural/organic ingredients
The word is "Cozy rustic atmosphere and great food", but "could be very noisy". "Try the homemade pasta."
Click to read review Sam's Italian Restaurant, serving Italian cuisine family style, is located at 128 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in one of the charming River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is This "red sauce Italian is an old time Dobbs Ferry institution" serving "good food, generous portions at moderate prices".
Click to read review Scaramella's, a family friendly Italian restaurant, is located at 1 Southfield Avenue, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley.
The word is "Don't let the strip mall location put you off" at this casual, reliable local Italian serving "excellent food" with "lots of delicious specials" and "good size portions".
Venetian Delight
914-761-3133
Click to read review Venetian Delight, a family restaurant offering Italian food, Pizza & Pasta, is located at 257 South Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County.
The word is The "pizza and Italian food are great" at this "friendly" neighborhood restaurant.
Fujinoya Restaurant, serving fine Sashimi, sushi and cooked dishes, is located at 26 South Central Ave Hartsdale, NY 10530.
The word is Fujinoy is a small restaurant offering "amazing food" and warm friendly service. The incredibly “fresh sushi is great" prepared by seasoned sushi chefs. The "hot foods are equally delicious". Don't miss dining at this fabulous new restaurant, also offering very reasonable prices; and fine House Sake
Click to read review Sakura Garden, serving sushi and kitchen hibachi dishes, is located at 531 Warburton Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson 10706 in Westchester County.
The word is Enthusiastic accolades about this Japanese and sushi restaurant serving "extremely fresh sushi" and "excellent cooked dishes" in a "relaxing comfortable" atmosphere. Sakura is "one of the best Japanese restaurants".
Sazan Restaurant "Japanese & Sushi"
914-674-6015
Click to read review Sazan Restaurant, serving Japanese food and sushi, is located at 729 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley NY 10502, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley.
The word is Terrific appetizers and small plates and you can always expect fresh sushi.
Click to read review Tsuru Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, serving both traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi, is located at 259 N. Central Ave (Marshall Shopping Centre), Hartsdale NY 10530, Westchester County.
Click to read review Harvest on Hudson, serving Mediterranean cuisine, is located at 1 River Street in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706. "Overlooking the Hudson River and the Palisades, our Tuscan Farmhouse is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the New York Area. Garden and patio dining, sunset views, a comfortable lounge and a 30-foot high stone fireplace . . ."
Features Waterfront dining
The word is Fabulous food, fabulous views, fabulous restaurant.
Shiraz Persian restaurant
914-345-6111
Click to read review Shiraz Restaurant, serving Persian cuisine, is located at 81 East Main Street, Elmsford, NY 10523.
Click to read review Tomatillo Restaurant, serving Mexican food, is located at 13 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, in one of the Hudson River Towns of Southern Westchester County. The owners say, "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."
Domino’s Pizza, an Italian restaurant serving Pizzas and other Italian food, is located at 329 North Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530, Westchester County.
Click to read review Solmar, serving Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine, is located at 12 Main Street in Tarrytown, NY 10591, across from the Tarrytown Music Hall.
Features Live Jazz (call for schedule)
The word is Specializing in Brazilian seafood dishes, many agree that "every dish is served to perfection" and "search no more, this is the best Portuguese restaurant I've been to in years".
Click to read review Doubleday's Restaurant & Sports Grille, serving Traditional American food, is located at 83 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, in one of the Hudson River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Locals love Doubleday's for great burgers and pub food.
Horsefeathers
914-631-6606
Click to read review Horsefeathers, serving Traditional American food, is located at 94 North Broadway in Tarrytown, Westchester NY 10591.
Click to read review Maud's Tavern is located at 149 Southside Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706. The food – a Burger or Shepherd’s Pie, all the way to dishes like Pan Roasted Red Snapper with Asparagus and Artichokes and Shallots. Press blue button for Maud's Tavern menus. Wireless connection available.
Click to read review Pete's Saloon & Restaurant is located at 8 West Main Street, Elmsford, NY 10523. Press blue button for menus, live entertainment schedule at Pete's Saloon.
Click to read review Pumpernickel, serving Traditional American food in a Pub style atmosphere, is located at 925 Saw Mill River Road in Ardsley, NY 10502.
Click to read review Striped Bass Restaurant, serving seafood in a casual setting, is located at 236 West Main Street, "in the shadows of the Tappan Zee Bridge" in Tarrytown, New York, Westchester County. Striped Bass is open all year for lunch and dinner with outdoor waterfront dining overlooking the Hudson River. The Cabana Bar & Grill is open from April thru October.
Lubins-N-Links, serving hot dogs in every flavor, is located at 38 Main Street, Tarrytown NY 10591, Westchester County.
The word is from the owner "A Lubin is our own creation made of seasoned, slow roasted, tender and delicious beef, sliced and served on a hot dog bun (it actually falls apart because it's so tender). Top it off with one or more of our specialty toppings."
Links also are made from (choice of 100% all beef, chicken, turkey, veggie, or tofu hot dogs) with any 2 specialty toppings.
The Westchester Broadway Theatre is located at One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 in Westchester County. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year-round professional theatre in the State of New York. The theatre offers an evening of theatre and dining all under one roof. Take your seats, dine and then get ready for great entertainment.
The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year round professional theatre in the State of New York. It provides you with the best in Broadway entertainment and fine dining. Enjoy a "Broadway Show" this season or try a "One Night Only Event". The Westchester Broadway Theater, also known as The Westchester Dinner Theatre, is also an Historic Site. Press blue button for more about The Westchester Broadway (Dinner) Theatre.
Click to read review Ruth's Chris Steak House is located at 670 White Plains Road in the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY 10591, Westchester County.
The word is Ruth's is located in a Marriot and is usually crowded. We "enjoyed the three course special that is affordably priced", "the steaks are terrific" and served with "excellent sides". Note that a few reviewers say the food is average and overpriced.
Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington Irvington, Westchester County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Click to enlarge photo of Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington.
The transformation of Irvington's waterfront is one of Scenic Hudson's most dramatic success stories. This former industrial site is now a peaceful riverfront oasis just 12 miles north of New York City. At this site, 12-acres of contaminated soil and blacktop along the Hudson River have been transformed into a public park with views of the Manhattan skyline, Palisades and Tappan Zee Bridge.
The Scenic Hudson Land Trust saved the land from proposed residential development. The restoration and creation of the park was achieved through a partnership involving our land trust, the Village of Irvington and New York State. Today, the park is managed by the Village of Irvington Parks and Recreation Department.
Things To Do Public Ball Fields Riverfront promenade Scenic Views Senior Center
Directions From Interstate 287 exit 9, take Route 9 south for 1.6 miles. At traffic light, turn right on Main Street. Continue to end. Right on North Astor Street. Left on Bridge Street. Cross railroad tracks. Follow Bridge Street to the left. Park is on right, past Bridge Street Properties.
After a day of kayaking, walking, watching the children play; when its time to eat select one of the many excellent restaurants in Irvington or one of the other River Towns in Westchester, NY.
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.
The Ardsley School District has earned 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.
Press blue button to explore the Ardsley School District.
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.
The Ardsley School District has earned 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.
Press blue button to explore the Ardsley School District.
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.
The Ardsley School District has earned 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.
Press blue button to explore the Ardsley School District.
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.
The Ardsley School District has earned 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.
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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.
The Ardsley School District has earned 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.
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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:
The Elmsford Public School District is located in Elmsford, NY 10523 in Westchester County. The Elmsford Public Schools are comprised of the following schools:
The Greenburgh Central 7 is located at 475 West Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. Greenburgh Central 7, as it is commonly called, is composed of Hartsdale, a portion of White Plains and several streets in Elmsford with a total area of 8 square miles and with a population of approximately 20,000 residents. The Greenburgh Central 7 main campus is built on the former Felix Warburg family estate known as "Woodlands". The Mansion along with 150 acres of land were deeded to the school district in 1958 by Frieda Schiff Warburg. The original Mansion is used as the district's Administration building. Greenburgh Central 7 is comprised of the following schools:
Greenburgh Central 7 is a school district with a diverse student body. The diverse social, economic, and cultural heritages of our students are an asset which enrich the school life of the students and prepare them for the society in which they will live. We have a responsibility to maintain a diversity of staff and to provide for the interaction of our children in order to develop a healthy, stable, and democratic community. This demands a humanistic approach that must consider the similarities and the differences of all peoples. Top priority must also be given to preparing students for a useful career and an enriched cultural life.
Since society, in all its aspects, is ever-changing, the curriculum should reflect these changes. Students and instructional staff are encouraged to be participants in the process of change as it affects our curriculum. We also believe that the responsibility for preparing our youth for this ever-changing society must be shared with the home and other institutions in the community. The school must maintain effective communications with all the socializing agencies, since our common concerns are: an intelligent, realistic preparation for the future, an atmosphere conducive to learning and a curriculum suited to individual needs. Press blue button for more information about Greenburgh Central 7.
The Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District is located at 1 South Broadway, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 in Southern Westchester County. Greenburgh-Graham offers a structured nurturing environment that services students who are at-risk and molds them into students who both learn and thrive.
The Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District is comprised of the following schools:
"Our program is designed to support students with varying ability levels who struggle academically and/or emotionally. Greenburgh-Graham is an accredited day and residential NYS public school district for students aged 5 to 21 years. Students with behavioral, emotional and learning disabilities are offered ongoing assessment and data-driven targeted intervention in a supportive environment. Student referrals are usually made by their local school districts Committee on Special Education (CSE) or the local Department of Social Services. We offer a rigorous curriculum designed to meet each student’s individual learning level with a provided therapeutic environment.
"The Greenburgh-Graham elementary, middle and high schools are staffed with dedicated professionals – trained in state-of-the-art instructional strategies – who provide quality instruction to our students. Elementary through middle school students receive intensive specialized instruction in reading, writing and spelling through a language-based learning program. This program uses research-based, structured, systematic, multi-sensory approaches.
"Our high school program offers a variety of classes to meet student needs at all levels of instruction. We believe in a focus on the student’s academic level rather than “one-size-fits-all” teaching. We offer a variety of levels of required courses and student classroom placement is based on the individual student’s needs; we prepare each student toward the achievement of the required New York State assessments."
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The Hastings-on-Hudson School District is located at 27 Farragut Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 in Westchester County. The Hastings-on-Hudson School District, which includes the village of Hastings-on-Hudson and a portion of the Town of Greenburgh consists of three schools:
Each school strives for, and achieves, academic excellence. Exceptional teachers, high expectations for student achievement, concern for the total development of all students, and strong community support are important contributors to the success of the District. In all grades, students consistently perform at the highest levels on local, statewide and national tests. These results place them among the top performers in Westchester, a county with some of the finest schools in the nation. Many students are honor society members and receive acknowledgement from the National Merit Scholarship Program. Each year, well over 90% of graduates enroll in a wide range of private and state colleges and universities.
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The Irvington Union Free School District is located at 40 North Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533 in Westchester County. Irvington is located approximately 23 miles north of mid-Manhattan where it enjoys impressive frontage views of the Hudson River. Washington Irving, for whom it is named, called it "a beautiful spot, capable of being made a little paradise".
The Irvington School District includes the Village of Irvington, a portion of southern Tarrytown, and part of the unincorporated areas of Greenburgh. The district is bordered on the north by Route 119, on the south by the village of Dobbs Ferry, on the west by the Hudson River, and on the east by the Saw Mill River Parkway. The Irvington School District is comprised of the following four schools:
The District has long enjoyed a stable population base of approximately 7,000, with large numbers of Irvington's long-time residents choosing different housing within the community rather than moving to other communities. Availability of new housing from construction of single-family homes and condominiums attracts new residents interested in a small community with quality schools.
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The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns is located at 200 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 in Westchester County. The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns serve the communities of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. Tarrytown Schools are comprised of the following schools:
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The Valhalla Union Free School District is located at 318 Columbus Ave, Valhalla, NY 10595 in Westchester County. The Valhalla UFSD includes parts of the towns of Mt. Pleasant, North Castle and Greenburgh and is primarily a residential and suburban community. Valhalla Union Free School District is comprised of the following schools:
The Valhalla Union Free School District is dedicated to teaching students to develop desired moral, ethical, and cultural values, to stimulate and expand a continual learning process and to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of the rights and responsibilities of American citizens, which will enable them to function effectively as independent individuals in a democratic society. The educational program provides each child with the fundamental academic skills and basic knowledge required for his/her maximum development, the opportunity for each child to develop his/her interests and abilities to the fullest extent according to his/her individual potential, and special services to promote the physical, academic and emotional development of each child. It is the district's goal to foster in students good work habits, integrity, self-discipline, good sportsmanship, self-confidence and a sense of purpose. Extracurricular activities will be offered when possible to enhance the core academic program.
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Meetings for Senior Citizens are held weekly at the Community Center. Special programs, such as trips and theater excursions, are scheduled periodically. A Senior Bus provides transportation to shopping on a regular basis. It also takes Seniors to the Embassy Club in Dobbs Ferry for lunch, Monday through Friday. Press blue button for more information.
Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington Irvington, Westchester County Hudson River Valley, New York State
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The transformation of Irvington's waterfront is one of Scenic Hudson's most dramatic success stories. This former industrial site is now a peaceful riverfront oasis just 12 miles north of New York City. At this site, 12-acres of contaminated soil and blacktop along the Hudson River have been transformed into a public park with views of the Manhattan skyline, Palisades and Tappan Zee Bridge.
The Scenic Hudson Land Trust saved the land from proposed residential development. The restoration and creation of the park was achieved through a partnership involving our land trust, the Village of Irvington and New York State. Today, the park is managed by the Village of Irvington Parks and Recreation Department.
Things To Do Public Ball Fields Riverfront promenade Scenic Views Senior Center
Directions From Interstate 287 exit 9, take Route 9 south for 1.6 miles. At traffic light, turn right on Main Street. Continue to end. Right on North Astor Street. Left on Bridge Street. Cross railroad tracks. Follow Bridge Street to the left. Park is on right, past Bridge Street Properties.
After a day of kayaking, walking, watching the children play; when its time to eat select one of the many excellent restaurants in Irvington or one of the other River Towns in Westchester, NY.
Mid Central Shopping Plaza, a neighborhood shopping center, is located at 267 South Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. Anchors include a fabric & sewing store, deli, Italian Restaurant, with Dunkin Donuts and Fitness Center coming soon.
Shopping Deli Dunkin Donuts Fabric & Sewing Store Fitness Center Restaurant
Westchester Square "Shopping Center"
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Westchester Square Shopping is located at 241 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. Westchester Square is anchored by Best Buy, Marshall's, Trader Joe's and CVS and is located south of the Dalewood Centers anchored by Michaels, Pathmark, Morton Williams , Christmas Tree, TJ Max.
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
Good-life gourmet, a gourmet sandwich shop, also preparing dinner, is located at 108 Main Street, Irvington NY 10533 in Westchester County.
The word is From the owner: "Using only the freshest ingredients available in season, with no additives or preservatives . . . sandwiches and dinners available to be picked-up."
New Garden "Chinese take-out"
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New Garden, Chinese food take-out, is located at 17 A East Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530 Westchester County.
Click to read review The Equus, serving New American, is located in the very beautiful Castle on Hudson hotel. Equus occupies elegantly appointed rooms and an enclosed veranda with splendid views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline.
The Castle has changed very little in its first century. Much of the original interior woodwork and furnishings, which were built by a team of carpenters brought from Germany, still remain intact. Designed for graceful living and entertaining, the Castle has been renovated into a luxury hotel. Its individually styled suites incorporate the unique amenities including fireplaces and turret alcoves.
In 1981, the town of Tarrytown designated the Castle a historic landmark, protecting the outside structure from ever being changed. Press blue button for menus, photos, and more about The Castle on the Hudson.
Click to read review The River City Grille, serving Eclectic seasonal dishes, is located at 6 South Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533 in Westchester County.
The word is We enjoyed "the varied New American menu" and were pleased at the "good options for vegetarians". The salads are very good and "the crispy goat cheese salad is absolutely delicious". We "like the option of ordering half portions" and enjoy the "upbeat but casual atmosphere".
Tarry Tavern, serving Farm-To-Table cuisine, is located one block away from the Tarrytown Music Hall, at 27 North Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in Westchester County.
Features Handsome full bar
The word is The Tavern offers an attractive space that is warm and inviting. The seasonal menu allows for an excellent selection of dishes with fresh ingredients reflecting the seasons. "This is tavern food at its best", NY Times.
Click to read review Tomatillo Restaurant, serving Mexican food, is located at 13 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, in one of the Hudson River Towns of Southern Westchester County. The owners say, "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."
The Children's Theatre at the Westchester Broadway Theatre is located at One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 in Westchester County. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year-round professional theatre in the State of New York.
Note: Individual seats are sold for Children's Theatre. All tables are considered to be shared.
There is no food service for Children's Theatre productions.
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The Irvington Town Hall Theater is located at 85 Main Street, Irvington, New York 10533. The Irvington Town Hall Theater was built in 1902 in the Classic Revival Style. Designed by A. J. Manning and patterned after the Ford Theater in Washington, DC, the Theater is a multipurpose concert hall/music theater located on the entire third floor of Town Hall in downtown Irvington, New York. The 432-seat theater features an orchestra, mezzanine, balcony and six charming gold leafed boxes, a proscenium stage and thrust complete with five backstage dressing rooms. Theater patrons sit in intimate ambiance. Gleaming white columns and Ionic capitals set off the warm ivory interior. The walls are wainscoted in warm oak. Victorian chandeliers and sconces were copied from the originals, during the restoration to its original elegance in 1980. A plush red stage curtain and a forty-two foot high skylight complete the setting. Architecturally significant, the Theater is listed on the national Register of Historic Places.
With pleasing proportions and marvelous acoustics, the Theater has been touted as “one of the finest municipal halls in eastern New York State” by Alvah French History of Westchester County, “A jewel of a theater on the Hudson” by Robert Sherman New York Times and “Acoustically superb” by Lou Cevetillo Opera Critic Gannett Newspapers. Press blue button for the Irvington Town Hall Theater - Children's Theater, Box Office, House Map, and more.
The Red Monkey Theater Group is located at 22 Main Street #2 in Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. Founded in 1999, the Red Monkey Theater Group (RMTG) is a non-profit performing arts company dedicated to enriching local communities through the cultivation, creation, and presentation of live theater.
Through innovative staging, original music, and the talent and dedication of accomplished actors, each production offers performers and audience members a chance to share in a live theatrical exploration of powerful themes and provocative questions. Press blue button for reviews, current and upcoming Productions, and the Red Monkey Theater Group website.
The Westchester Broadway Theatre is located at One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 in Westchester County. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year-round professional theatre in the State of New York. The theatre offers an evening of theatre and dining all under one roof. Take your seats, dine and then get ready for great entertainment.
The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year round professional theatre in the State of New York. It provides you with the best in Broadway entertainment and fine dining. Enjoy a "Broadway Show" this season or try a "One Night Only Event". The Westchester Broadway Theater, also known as The Westchester Dinner Theatre, is also an Historic Site. Press blue button for more about The Westchester Broadway (Dinner) Theatre.
The Town of Ardsley is located in the municipality of Ardsley in the southwestern part of Westchester County, New York. Ardsley Village Hall is located at 507 Ashford Avenue, Ardsley, NY 10502 in Westchester County. The village government is responsible for police and fire protection, maintenance of roads and parks, refuse collection, zoning and building standards and recreation.
Ardsley's policy-making body is the Board of Trustees. The mayor and four board members are elected for two-year terms. The Village Manager implements the policies of the Board of Trustees and is in charge of the day-to-day operation of the village. The Village Clerk handles a variety of administrative tasks including the issuing of licenses and permits, keeping the laws and records of the village, and supervising local elections.
A Bit of History The area that includes the Village of Ardsley was originally inhabited by the Weckqueskecks, a branch of the Mohican tribe of the Algonquin nation. Ashford Avenue, the main road, was once used by the Indians to travel from the Hudson River to Long Island Sound.
By the late 1600's, the land became part of the vast Philipse Manor. Frederick III supported the British during the American Revolution and General George Washington ordered him arrested in 1776. Philipse and his family later fled to British occupied New York City and then to England, where the last "Lord of the Manor", broken in spirit and health, died in 1786. His land and his mansion were confiscated by the New York State Legislature and sold at public auction, mostly to former tenants who had supported the patriot cause.
There was a sawmill and gristmill on the Sawmill River, a blacksmith shop, and by the time of the Civil War, three pickle factories. In the early 1880's the Putnam Railroad was built, and the New Croton Aqueduct was constructed. A "boom" followed. Many lots were sold and developed, electric lights were installed and roads were improved. In 1883, since there already was an Ashford Post Office in the state, the Village name was changed to Ardsley. On March 2, 1883 the first Postmaster was appointed. The Village was incorporated in 1896 and by 1898 the population had grown to 372.
Point of Interest: In 1781, Ardsley Village was the campsite for both General Washington and Count de Rochambeau, the commander of the French Army who helped the colonists in the American Revolution.
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Click to read review The Half Moon is located at 1 High Street in Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, in one of the Hudson River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Attractive restaurant with an upscale vibe and breathtaking views of the Hudson River; have a before dinner drink on the outside patio overlooking the Hudson; enjoy a few small plates; service is unpredictable.
Click to read review Harvest on Hudson, serving Mediterranean cuisine, is located at 1 River Street in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706. "Overlooking the Hudson River and the Palisades, our Tuscan Farmhouse is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the New York Area. Garden and patio dining, sunset views, a comfortable lounge and a 30-foot high stone fireplace . . ."
Features Waterfront dining
The word is Fabulous food, fabulous views, fabulous restaurant.
Click to read review Red Hat on River, billed as a French Bistro, is located at One Bridge Street, Irvington-on-Hudson NY 10533, Westchester County. "This French bistro-inspired eatery is housed in a hundred-year-old factory building that has been transformed to feature an uninterrupted, 180 degree view of the Hudson River."
Features Live Music Waterfront dining at the bank of the Hudson River
The word is Beautiful restaurant with amazing waterfront views; on a good weather day, dine outside or have drinks on the rooftop lounge or patio and take in the magnificent views of the Hudson River.
Click to read review Striped Bass Restaurant, serving seafood in a casual setting, is located at 236 West Main Street, "in the shadows of the Tappan Zee Bridge" in Tarrytown, New York, Westchester County. Striped Bass is open all year for lunch and dinner with outdoor waterfront dining overlooking the Hudson River. The Cabana Bar & Grill is open from April thru October.
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Marshalls is located in Westchester Square Mall, 221 North Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County.
"Marshalls, never pay full price for fabulous - Designers & savings at every turn - Their labels, our prices."
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T. J. Max is located in the Dalewood III Shopping Center, 425 Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. T. J. Max offers brand name and designer fashions for you, your family and your home, for up to 60% off department store prices - every single day.
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Eileen Fisher Lab Store is located at 1 Bridge Street, Irvington, NY 10533 in Westchester County. "Great design is at the heart of Eileen Fisher. It is an idea brought to life through clean lines, simple shapes and sensual fabrics. Great design is clothing in context, made to fit both our bodies and our lives."
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Marshalls is located in Westchester Square Mall, 221 North Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County.
"Marshalls, never pay full price for fabulous - Designers & savings at every turn - Their labels, our prices."
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T. J. Max is located in the Dalewood III Shopping Center, 425 Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. T. J. Max offers brand name and designer fashions for you, your family and your home, for up to 60% off department store prices - every single day.
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Westchester Square "Shopping Center"
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Westchester Square Shopping is located at 241 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in Westchester County. Westchester Square is anchored by Best Buy, Marshall's, Trader Joe's and CVS and is located south of the Dalewood Centers anchored by Michaels, Pathmark, Morton Williams , Christmas Tree, TJ Max.
The Town of Greenburgh is located just southwest of the center "waist" of Westchester County, New York in the Hudson Valley. Greenburgh includes the villages of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington and Tarrytown. Greenburgh also includes the hamlet of Hartsdale with its railroad station and post office. Approximately 50% of Greenburgh's population resides within the town's six villages. The rest of the population lives in the town of Greenburgh, outside the six villages.
History of Greenburgh
The Weckquaesgeek Indians, a branch of the Mohican tribe of the Algonquin nation, originally inhabited most of the area now known as the Town of Greenburgh. The Weckqueskecks were a friendly tribe that was closely related to the Wappinger Confederacy.
It is thought that the Town of Greenburgh, which was once part of the Manor of Philipsburgh, was set-off and established with its present name and boundaries in the year 1788. The majority of inhabitants to Greenburgh had emigrated from Holland. Regarding the name “Greenburgh” "...in the language familiar to them the word groen, signifying green, and the words graan and grein, both signifying grain, might well, either the one or the other, have suggested the first syllable of the name, while the word burg, in the same language, signifying a borough, or an incorporated town or district of country, very evidently supplied the second. Green-district or Grain-district would thus express a prominent feature of the locality. The burg already belonged to it as part of its recognized title of Philipsburg, and when the Philipse proprietor and his family became Tories during the Revolution, and their property was confiscated at its close, the name Philipse naturally dropped out, and the descriptive term Green took its place." [Source: Excerpt from Scharf's History of Westchester County,..., Volume 2, Chapter II, Greenburgh, published in 1886.]
During the American Revolution, the Town of Greenburgh was the ground for many battles. Later on, the growth of this area was 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 Greenburgh. In fact, 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 now known as Greenburgh attracted wealthy New Yorkers who established large estates. Large mansions were built in Greenburgh and nearby areas by people such as Henry Villard (a newspaper tycoon), the Vanderbilts, the Goulds, the Rockefellers, and others.
Points of Interest
John André, 1750–1780, was a British spy in the American Revolution. Three American militiamen captured André, who was dressed in civilian clothes and carrying a treasonous letter from Clinton to Benedict Arnold in his shoes. André was tried with a court martial. Found guilty, he begged George Washington to shoot him as a gentlemen instead of hanging him as a spy. Nevertheless, he was hanged as a spy in Tappan, New York on October 2, 1780. Learn more about the
"People of the The American Revolution".
A monument is erected to John Paulding in Peekskill, his place of birth. Read more about
the history of Peekskill and John Paulding's role in capturing the spy.
History And Antiquities
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, remember to keep in mind that this information has been written about two hundred years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this information and written in an "older world" writing style. "Historical Collections of the State of New York", Published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square, 1841
Greenburgh
"Greenburgh is pleasantly situated on the Hudson, 22 miles N. of the city of New York. Pop. 3,361. On the banks of the river are splendid sites for country residences, many of which are occupied by the wealthy. About two miles below the village of Tarrytown, beautifully situated on the Hudson, is the country residence of Washington Irving, Esq., and well known as the ‘Van Tassel’ house. Dobbs' Ferry, a noted place in the revolution, is situated on the Hudson, 22 miles N. of New York, and opposite the northern termination of the Palisades. There is here a village containing 2 churches, and about 30 dwellings. Hastings is a small settlement and landing on the Hudson, 2 miles below Dobbs' Ferry, 3 miles east of Tarrytown, is the small village of Greensburgh, where there is a store, a tavern, a few neat dwellings, and a Presbyterian church, in whose cemetery rest the remains of Isaac Van Wart, one of the captors of Andre; over which is a marble monument, consisting of a base and pyramid; with the following inscription: "Here repose the mortal remains of Isaac Van Wart, an elder of the Greenburgh church, who died on the 23d of May, 1828, in the 69th year of his age. Having lived the life, he died the death of the Christian. The citizens of the county of Westchester erected this tomb, in testimony of the high sense they entertained for the virtuous and patriotic conduct of their fellow citizen, and as a memorial sacred to public gratitude. Vincit Amor Patriae. Nearly half a century before this monument was built, the conscript fathers of America had, in the senate chamber, voted that Isaac Van Wart was a faithful patriot...one in whom the love of country was invincible, and this tomb bears testimony that the record is true. Fidelity. On the 23d of September, 1780, Isaac Van Wart accompanied by John Paulding and David Williams, all farmers of the county of Westchester, intercepted Major Andre on his return from the American lines in the character of a spy, and notwithstanding the large bribes offered them for his release, nobly disdained to sacrifice their country for gold, secured and carried him to the commanding officer of the district, whereby the dangerous and traitorous conspiracy of Arnold was brought to light, the insidious designs of the enemy baffled, the American army saved, and our beloved country freed."
About Greenburgh
There are many things to do around Greenburgh. Learn about activities, attractions, things to do, and places to go, in or near
Greenburgh, New York. Play golf at a beautiful
golf course in Ardsley-on-Hudson, or spend a day at the
Greenburgh Nature Center located in Scarsdale, New York. For a wonderful and inexpensive day out, visit the
parks around Greenburgh, including V. E. Macy Park. Bring the kids to this lovely park where you can enjoy hiking, picnicking, playing ball or relax and watch the children play in the playgound.
Ethan Allen
Buyer’s Edge Realty - Serving all of Westchester
