Scarsdale and Edgemont, New York

Scarsdale and its westerly neighbor Edgemont, which is situated within the Town of Greenburgh, are located 21 miles north of midtown Manhattan in the rolling hills of Westchester County. Both communities trace their roots back to Colonial times, and bear many landmarks and street names that are a testament to the past. Today, the rural topography, superior schools, 35-minute train commute to New York City and a deep commitment to quality of life make Scarsdale and Edgemont highly desirable choices for residential living.

The two communities, which vary considerably in size and population, are located on opposite sides of the Bronx River Parkway and they are both different and similar. Each has its own school system, government and recreational programs. They share shopping, commutation, the Scarsdale Post Office, houses of worship, local newspapers and superior health care facilities. Above all, residents of both Scarsdale and Edgemont are overwhelmingly concerned with education and community. Active civic groups are dedicated to promoting, providing and protecting the enviable standard of living that the area's residents enjoy.

Eastchester, New York

Eastchester is a township which also encompasses the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe within its 3.26 square miles. Settled in 1664 as a farming community, the area started to develop into a suburban enclave in the mid 19th century. The Eastchester community is bounded by Scarsdale to the north, New Rochelle on the east, Yonkers on the west and Mt. Vernon to the south. The population in the area is about 18,000.

The Town of Eastchester is governed by a town supervisor and a five-member town board. Services offered by Eastchester include a Volunteer Ambulance Corps,  outstanding recreational facilities at the town-owned Lake Isle Park, and a check-up program for senior citizens or homebound people.

Proximity to the Hutchinson River Parkway offers easy highway connections to major roads leading to New York City, New England and upper New York State. Commuter trains service the area from the railroad station in Tuckahoe or Crestwood on the Metro-North line.

Hartsdale, New York

Hartsdale, located in the Town of Greenburgh in lower Westchester County, bordered by Scarsdale on the south and White Plains on the north. It covers two square miles and has a population of approximately 9,500. It is a short train ride to New York City, and is also on the express commuter bus line.

Hartsdale was once part of the Manor of Philipsborough, which stretched from the Bronx to the Croton River and was presided over by the Dutch merchant Frederick Philipse. During the Revolutionary War, both George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau planned strategies at the Odell House on Ridge Road, which is now a museum. When the manor was seized and resold at auction following the war, Robert Hart was the successful bidder for what is now the intersection of Central Park Avenue and West Hartsdale Avenue, or the Four Corners. In the 1870šs, the surrounding area became known as Hartsdale.

White Plains, New York

White Plains is the birthplace of New York State and the County seat of Westchester since 1778.  This city of 48,400 residents includes Fortune 500 firms and upscale retail stores. A new upscale mall, The Westchester, features 198 shops and eateries. Anchor stores are Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom Department stores. Government offices, including a new Federal Court House, are part of the downtown area. White Plains is also a designated TREE CITY USA community.

Many corporate transferees relocate here because of the fine schools and low taxes, subsidized by the city's fine retails stores and Class A corporate office buildings. In addition, White Plains includes a selection of over 20 outstanding residential neighborhoods surrounding the downtown area. The combination of urban convenience, location, good government and the residents' community spirit makes White Plains one of the most sought-after small cities within the Boston-Washington corridor.

White Plains is 22 miles north of New York City, midway between Long Island Sound on the east and the Tappan Zee Bridge on the west. It is easily accessible by train, bus or an excellent network of major highways. Metro-North Railroad provides an easy 40-minute express commute into midtown Manhattan.

The residents of the city are upscale, diverse, civic minded and proud of the public school system. White Plains High School provides a wide range of programs, including accelerated placement courses.

White Plains has several private golf clubs, a public golf course, many clay tennis courts, five platform tennis courts, several baseball and softball diamonds and an outstanding recreation program serving youth through senior citizens. In addition, it boasts one of the finest YMCA and YWCA programs in the country.