Courtesy of Michele Flood
Town Descriptions
Rye Slideshow
The City of Rye
New England Atmosphere and Metropolitan Sophistication on the Shore of the Sound
The Community
Set along two protected miles of Long Island Sound shoreline with its own harbor and sandy beaches, the city of Rye is a pleasing mix of natural beauty and urban amenities. The smallest city in New York State, it is six square miles in area, has a population of almost 17,000 peopleand is governed by a Mayor and six-member City Council.
Founded in 1660, this well-known, richly historic community is almost completely residential in character and rests within an area of notable affluence. A wide variety of architectural styles provide an interesting diversity of living choices in Rye. The charming "downtown", with its quaint shops and elegant boutiques, imparts the flavor of a classic "New England village" to this haven for professionals and executives, many of whom commute to nearby New York City.
Educational Facilities
Recognixed for academic excellence, three elementary schools, and a combined junior and senior high school serve the district, all with low student-to-teacher ratios. In fact, 94% of Rye High School graduates go on to higher education. Privare instruction is available at the Rye Country Day School, Resurrection School and , in Purchase, the Japanese language Keio Academy.
Recreational Facilities
Rye is unsurpassed in entertainment facilities, enjoying the sparkling waters of Long Island Sound, beatiful beaches, woodlands and nature preserves. The civilized amenities of many private country clubs include the nearby Westchester Country Club, home of the famed Westchester Buick Classic. The Rye Golf Club, for Rye residents, provides a waterfront, 18-hole course, putting green, Olympic-size swimming pool and dining facilities in the magnificent "Whitby Castle" Clubhouse. For sailors, the City Boat Marina and private boatyards bechon, and Rye Playland Amusement Park adds another wonderful dimension. In addition, Rye is fortunate to have two tennis court sites, the Rye Arts Center and a YMCA.
Transportation
Convenient for commutation, Rye is twenty-three miles from Manhattan, thirty-seven minutes by Metro-North express train to Grand Central Station. The Hutchinson River Parkway and Interstate Routes 287 and 95 are easily accessible. Westchester County Airport is nearby; LaGuardia Airport and J.F.K. Airport are within comfortable driving diistance and can also be reached via bus.
Harrison Slideshow
The Town of Harrison
Residential Grace, City Sophistication
The Community
Blending the best of town and country, Harrison is a predomimantly residential town which quietly grants every modern amenity. Within a carefully protected rural atmosphere of tree-lined streets, the relaxation of luxurious estate type living harmoniously coexists with Harrison's "Platinum Mile", where numerous large concerns such as Texaco, IBM and Pepsico have established corporate offices. Sophisticated employment opportunities and outstanding shopping are also available in neighboring White Plains. Harrison shelters a population of 25,620 within twenty-two square miles, the distance founder John Harrison could gallop that day in 1696 when he bought the land from the Siwanoy Indians. Its northern section, known as Purchase, has a reputation as a priviledged area of fine estate homes.