Westchester

Westchester County is an area in the Hudson Valley north of New York City. The county has over 20,000 acres of parkland, miles of Hudson River and Long Island Sound shoreline. It boasts mansions, castles and other historic restorations representing 300 years of American History. Westchester County enjoys the Long Island Sound on the southeast and the Hudson River on the west. Within the county’s borders, the terrain is largely rolling hills, intersected by the Croton, Bronx and Saw Mill rivers. It has retained much of its rural character, while adopting the urban and suburban lifestyles dictated by its proximity to New York City. Westchester’s public schools are consistently rated among the best in the nation. The standard of educational excellence continues in Westchester’s private and parochial elementary and high schools.