Like many of the lovely Westchester County river communities along the scenic Hudson River, the village of Ossining is steeped in history and offers a wealth of waterfront recreation, many forms of public transportation and gracious residences. Residents enjoy its close proximity to New York City, which is accessible in under an hour by car or rail. Boasting a population of about 25,000 residents and encompassing an area of a little over 6 square miles. The village and a portion of neighboring Briarcliff Manor are located within the 16.6 square mile town of Ossining, which is home to about 40,000 residents.
Numerous forms of transportation connect Ossining residents to not only New York City, but also to communities throughout Westchester County. Metro-North, which runs along the Hudson River, makes several stops servicing residents: one in the center of the village at Ossining Station and the other at the Scarborough Station. The train station in Ossining provides computers with rail service via Metro-North’s Hudson line to Grand Central Terminal, and the trains run approximately every half hour. Travel time to Grand Central Terminal by rail is about 50 minutes. Additionally, commuters enjoy access to bus service provided by the Bee-Line bus system.
The Ossining Union Free School District comprises several elementary schools, a middle school and high school, in addition to an early childhood center. Ossining High School received the honor in 2012 of being named an Intel Star Innovator and School of Distinction for excellence in high school science programs. The district schools include, in addition to the high school: the Anne M. Dorner Middle School, Roosevelt Elementary school, Claremont Elementary School, Brookside School and the Park Early Childhood Center
Downtown Ossining offers myriad opportunities for shopping and dining, with its many retail stores, boutiques, eateries and businesses. The village boasts ample meter parking in it’s downtown hub. Ossining’s diverse assortment of restaurants offers taste sure to please all palates, from Jamaican, German, Chinese or Italian cuisine to fresh seafood, great burgers, and freshly baked sweets found at local hotspots. Whether out for a festive night on the town or a relaxing mid-day break at the local café, Ossining’s eateries have much to offer.
The town Ossining maintains more than 130 acres of park land, which offers residents myriad opportunities for outdoor recreation. The recreation and parks department oversees numerous fields and facilities, including ball fields and baseball courts, horseshoe pits, soccer and football fields, fitness trails, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas and walking/biking trails. There is even a dog park in Ossining at 235 Cedar Lane where four-legged friends can also take advantage of the great outdoors. Golfers enjoy teeing off at the 18-hole Hudson Hills Golf Course in Ossining.
Like many of the lovely Westchester County river communities along the scenic Hudson River, the village of Ossining is steeped in history and offers a wealth of waterfront recreation, many forms of public transportation and gracious residences. Residents enjoy its close proximity to New York City, which is accessible in under an hour by car or rail. Boasting a population of about 25,000 residents and encompassing an area of a little over 6 square miles. The village and a portion of neighboring Briarcliff Manor are located within the 16.6 square mile town of Ossining, which is home to about 40,000 residents.
Numerous forms of transportation connect Ossining residents to not only New York City, but also to communities throughout Westchester County. Metro-North, which runs along the Hudson River, makes several stops servicing residents: one in the center of the village at Ossining Station and the other at the Scarborough Station. The train station in Ossining provides computers with rail service via Metro-North’s Hudson line to Grand Central Terminal, and the trains run approximately every half hour. Travel time to Grand Central Terminal by rail is about 50 minutes. Additionally, commuters enjoy access to bus service provided by the Bee-Line bus system.
The Ossining Union Free School District comprises several elementary schools, a middle school and high school, in addition to an early childhood center. Ossining High School received the honor in 2012 of being named an Intel Star Innovator and School of Distinction for excellence in high school science programs. The district schools include, in addition to the high school: the Anne M. Dorner Middle School, Roosevelt Elementary school, Claremont Elementary School, Brookside School and the Park Early Childhood Center
Downtown Ossining offers myriad opportunities for shopping and dining, with its many retail stores, boutiques, eateries and businesses. The village boasts ample meter parking in it’s downtown hub. Ossining’s diverse assortment of restaurants offers taste sure to please all palates, from Jamaican, German, Chinese or Italian cuisine to fresh seafood, great burgers, and freshly baked sweets found at local hotspots. Whether out for a festive night on the town or a relaxing mid-day break at the local café, Ossining’s eateries have much to offer.
The town Ossining maintains more than 130 acres of park land, which offers residents myriad opportunities for outdoor recreation. The recreation and parks department oversees numerous fields and facilities, including ball fields and baseball courts, horseshoe pits, soccer and football fields, fitness trails, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas and walking/biking trails. There is even a dog park in Ossining at 235 Cedar Lane where four-legged friends can also take advantage of the great outdoors. Golfers enjoy teeing off at the 18-hole Hudson Hills Golf Course in Ossining.
Like many of the lovely Westchester County river communities along the scenic Hudson River, the village of Ossining is steeped in history and offers a wealth of waterfront recreation, many forms of public transportation and gracious residences. Residents enjoy its close proximity to New York City, which is accessible in under an hour by car or rail. Boasting a population of about 25,000 residents and encompassing an area of a little over 6 square miles. The village and a portion of neighboring Briarcliff Manor are located within the 16.6 square mile town of Ossining, which is home to about 40,000 residents.
Numerous forms of transportation connect Ossining residents to not only New York City, but also to communities throughout Westchester County. Metro-North, which runs along the Hudson River, makes several stops servicing residents: one in the center of the village at Ossining Station and the other at the Scarborough Station. The train station in Ossining provides computers with rail service via Metro-North’s Hudson line to Grand Central Terminal, and the trains run approximately every half hour. Travel time to Grand Central Terminal by rail is about 50 minutes. Additionally, commuters enjoy access to bus service provided by the Bee-Line bus system.
The Ossining Union Free School District comprises several elementary schools, a middle school and high school, in addition to an early childhood center. Ossining High School received the honor in 2012 of being named an Intel Star Innovator and School of Distinction for excellence in high school science programs. The district schools include, in addition to the high school: the Anne M. Dorner Middle School, Roosevelt Elementary school, Claremont Elementary School, Brookside School and the Park Early Childhood Center
Downtown Ossining offers myriad opportunities for shopping and dining, with its many retail stores, boutiques, eateries and businesses. The village boasts ample meter parking in it’s downtown hub. Ossining’s diverse assortment of restaurants offers taste sure to please all palates, from Jamaican, German, Chinese or Italian cuisine to fresh seafood, great burgers, and freshly baked sweets found at local hotspots. Whether out for a festive night on the town or a relaxing mid-day break at the local café, Ossining’s eateries have much to offer.
The town Ossining maintains more than 130 acres of park land, which offers residents myriad opportunities for outdoor recreation. The recreation and parks department oversees numerous fields and facilities, including ball fields and baseball courts, horseshoe pits, soccer and football fields, fitness trails, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas and walking/biking trails. There is even a dog park in Ossining at 235 Cedar Lane where four-legged friends can also take advantage of the great outdoors. Golfers enjoy teeing off at the 18-hole Hudson Hills Golf Course in Ossining.
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