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5 Reasons to Love Buchanan

0 Comments By Gay Prizio on June 21st, 2012
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Buchanan, a quaint village within the Town of Cortlandt, is in the northwestern part of Westchester County and sits on the eastern bank of the historic Hudson River. Although its small and covers only 1.4 square miles, Buchanan is a gem filled with interesting and eclectic activities that give it its rural sophistication.

  1. Hemlock Hill Farm is one of the oldest family-owned operating farms in Westchester County that produces locally-grown food. Its store is open everyday, making it convenient to drop in and buy fresh seasonal produce, milk products, free range organic chicken and much more. Stop by and learn how to incorporate “natural ingredients” into your own cooking and to take a farm tour.
  2. crotonpointpark 300x225 5 Reasons to Love BuchananCroton Point Park is a 508-acre park located on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River. The park offers year-round events and activities including hiking, swimming, and camping. Also on site are historic wine cellars that are thought to be the oldest in New York State! Don’t wait to take advantage of everything this park has to offer.
  3. Taste Restaurant, a farm-to-table venue, offers a new American cuisine with global influences and local sourcing. Charmingly situated in the ground floor of a 100 year old building, Taste is located on Tate Avenue just off the town’s main circle. With a menu that changes daily, you will never go wrong with any of the chef’s selections.
  4. Hands to Mouth Players Theatre Group is an all volunteer not-for-profit community theatre group offering affordable family entertainment. The group has produced an assortment of plays since 1967, including comedies, dramas, musicals, Broadway adaptations and original works. Look for their one-act plays in late August!
  5. The Aaron Copland House was the last home of America’s most famous composer. Copland lived and worked there for thirty years from 1960 to 1990. The house which was built in 1940 reflects Copland’s rugged elegance head on. Today there are many public and community programs bringing people into contact with American Music. The house, which is set on three beautiful acres at Annsville Creek, has been transformed into a recreation area for visitors to picnic, canoe or kayak.

5 Reasons to Love Briarcliff Manor

0 Comments By Gay Prizio on February 9th, 2012
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Tucked in between Ossining and Pleasantville, the Village of Briarcliff Manor pairs an intimate neighborhood setting with an active community of residents.

  1.  A connected community, you’ll find yourself running into people you know at the library, pharmacy, and even on the street.
  2. For a village with less than 8,000 people, there are a multitude of ways to become involved with the community. The historical society, garden club, volunteer fire department and ambulance corps, village boards, and local charities are just a handful of examples that give residents opportunities to integrate themselves into the community.
  3. The Briarcliff Recreation Department provides something for everyone with summer camps, after-school programs, school-break programs, programs for seniors, men, women and children, plus year-round swimming, tennis, paddle tennis, and baseball.
  4. An added bonus, valet parking is offered at Scarborough Metro-North Railroad station with scenic views of the Hudson River en route to New York City.
  5. The Hudson Stage Company, one of Westchester’s premiere professional theatres, offers a steady calendar of stage productions for theatergoers who desire quality writing from new and established writers.

Out and About in Cold Spring

0 Comments By Gay Prizio on April 1st, 2010
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Cold Spring is the day tripper’s paradise. Accessible by train or car (only an hour from Grand Central Terminal) Cold Spring offers a wide range of things to do that make it both a destination and a joy to call home. The rampant volunteerism keeps safe this community of neighbors, many whom originate from New York City. They are attracted to the area of shady streets and Colonial and Victorian homes in a spectacular setting of mountains and the majestic Hudson.  Outside the village historic area, country roads wind through the hamlets of Garrison and North Highlands, where homes offer hidden havens to residents seeking privacy and solitude.

Activities

Main Street Cold Spring NY 150x150 Out and About in Cold SpringThe Hudson River borders this historic town and Storm King Mountain sits along the western bank of the river, making Cold Spring ideal for kayaking, boating, and hiking.  For those with less energy but just as much town enthusiasm, Cold Spring’s Main Street, lined with 1800s historic structures, offers an array of specialty shops and antique stores such as Jane Krenach Antiques, the Cold Spring Antiques Center and a variety of restaurants to satisfy any palette. Riverview, Cathryn’s and Le Bouchon are a few favorites.  

Cold Spring Real Estate

Cold Spring real estate is sought by both year-round and weekend residents. The town’s population is under 10,000 and zoning outside the village historic area generally allows for multi-acre parcels. Cold Spring homes include historic Victorians and a walk-to-everything lifestyle. Weekend lake cottages start in the $300s, and vertiginous river view contemporaries with multi-million dollar price tags dot the landscape.  Open land is protected through three land preservation organizations active in preserving the town’s beauty and natural resources while controlling the risk of overdevelopment. 

To find out more about, visit Houlihan Lawrence’s Cold Spring Town page or review the Cold Spring Market Report (Haldane school district).

If You’re Happy and You Know it Clap Your Hands!

0 Comments By Elizabeth Nunan on December 22nd, 2009
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New research by the UK’s University of Warwick and Hamilton College in the US has used the happiness levels of a million individual US citizens to discover which are the best and worst states in which to live. New York came in dead last and I demand a recount!

Surely, they didn’t interview anyone who resides in Westchester, Putnam or Dutchess counties of New York? What do we have to be unhappy about? OK – so our property taxes are a bit high in some areas, but look at everything we’ve got:

  • Close proximity to NYC – you can jump on a train and be at a Broadway show in 30 minutes to an hour, depending where you live.
  • Activities galore: golfing, biking, hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, skiing, horseback riding – are you getting the point?
  • Shopping – we have some of the greatest shopping in our area – no need to go to the city to shop!
  • Beautiful landscape – we are surrounded by beauty from Long Island Sound to the majestic Hudson river to the mountains up North and all the lakes and reservoirs in between. We have 4 beautiful seasons each year.
  • Restaurants – any type of cuisine you could possibly crave is right here – again, no need to go to the city!
  • Public Schools that have made the Top 100 list of America’s Best High Schools.
  • The New York Yankees – OK – so you either love them or you hate them but since they’re champs this year, what’s not to love?

So, let me hear some hand clapping because clearly there are a lot of reasons to be happy about where we live. What do you love most about where you live?

Spotlight on Cold Spring

0 Comments By Suzanne Bijou on August 24th, 2009
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Sprawling Hudson River estates and charming historic homes dot this popular locale – Cold Spring is a favored destination for NYC weekenders who venture north from Manhattan via the Metro-North train, Rte. 9  or the Palisades Parkway.

gazeboimage150 Spotlight on Cold SpringWhat’s happening in town? Kayaking on the Hudson River, visiting the many antique shops and restaurants in town or simply hanging-out at the scenic waterfront park are more than enough to keep the day-tripper happy.

Visit Coldspringonhudson.com for more information on Cold Spring and the Hudson Highlands.

Westchester Celebrates the Hudson River Quadricentennial

0 Comments By Elizabeth Nunan on August 14th, 2009
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This year marks the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s historic voyage up the inspiring river that now bears his name.

In the fall of 1609, Henry Hudson and his ship, the Half Moon, along with a crew of 20 English and Dutch sailors explored the Hudson River from New York harbor up to what is now Albany, NY.

To mark this significant anniversary, cities and villages along the Hudson River are celebrating with a series of exciting events and activities throughout the entire year.

Here is a highlight of some upcoming events:

August 16th

Dobb’s Ferry’s Return to the Hudson Celebration

Continuous live music and events at Waterfront Park

Event details are available from The Dobbs Ferry Historical Society

Westchester Celebrates the Hudson River Quadricentennial

An American Indian in full regalia during a past event at Waterfront Park. (Courtesy of The Journal News)

September 6th-13th

Peekskill Quadricentennial Celebration

Billed as the largest festival in the Hudson Valley, you can enjoy with tall ships, fireworks, arts, crafts, rides and more

More information is available at  Peekskillcelebration.com

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September 12th

Yonkers Riverfest 2009

A full day of music, arts and performances in the heart of historic downtown Yonkers

For more info: http://www.yonkersriverfest.com

Westchester Celebrates the Hudson River Quadricentennial

The 2009 annual Yonkers Riverfest will be held in the heart of Historic Downtown Yonkers.