Harrison, New York

Harrison/Purchase New York

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OUR HARRISON / PURCHASE: Where city meets country

Whether a longtime city dweller interested in the luxuries of urban living combined with the space and privacy afforded in a more rural setting, or an area resident seeking the best of Westchester County, buyers will find much to love about Harrison, New York.

The lifestyle in Harrison is one of abundance. Tree-Lined neighborhoods and gated communities feature an eclectic mix of homes, from prewar classics and magnificent estates to spectacular new construction offerings as well as co-op and condominium complexes. Beautiful properties abound, offering pools, tennis courts and, unlike in the city, plenty of breathing room with expansive square footage and acreage.

Harrison also has an excellent selection of homes to choose from, priced to represent exceptional value.

Residents experience privacy, quiet and seclusion, while still feeling completely connected to both the local community and the city. Harrison enjoys a vibrant downtown vibe with fine dining offered along Halstead and on its major cross street, Harrison Avenue. A few bakeries and a sizeable number of old-time neighborhood delis reside along Halstead and two moderately-sized supermarkets punctuate it at either end.

White Plains, Rye and Greenwich and all that they have to offer are only a short drive away, and Manhattan is within a fast 37-minute Metro North train ride. One can often get to a Broadway show in less time than it would take traveling from many areas of the city itself.

The town is home to Manhattanville College and the State University of New York at Purchase, which serve as educational and cultural resources for residents. In addition, several corporations have made Harrison the site of their headquarters, occupying hundreds of green acres, enhancing the town’s beauty and contributing to the tax base.

OUR SCHOOLS Harrison School District

The Harrison School District is comprised of schools that rate among the best in the country. They provide a challenging and safe learning environment, utilizing diverse resources and strategies to promote academic excellence and support each student in becoming a critical thinker, sound citizen and successful adult.

that aims to develop internationally minded individuals and promotes mastery across multiple disciplines, critical thinking abilities, and global awareness.

Rigorous offerings at the high school level include 25 International Baccalaureate and 7 Advanced Placement courses, Multi-Variable Calculus and Computer Software Engineering programs, award-winning debate/mock trial and journalism programs and a 4 year science research program. Additional offerings include multi-year sequences of study in visual arts, dance, drama, theatre arts, musical and technical theatre programs as well as 29 varsity high school interscholastic sports teams. In 2016 the Washington Post “Most Challenging High Schools” ranked Harrison High School at number 13 in New York.

The four elementary schools include Parsons Memorial Elementary and Harrison Avenue Elementary, which was honored as a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. The school was the only one in Westchester County to win the national recognition. Samuel J. Preston Elementary in West Harrison, and Purchase Elementary school, which have noteworthy achievements including recent 4th graders that were among the highest scoring group on the State Mathematics Test and the State English Language Arts Graduates of Harrison High are consistently admitted to Test. some of the best colleges and universities in the country including many Ivy League schools year after year. The The Louis M. Klein Middle School focuses on seamlessly area and surrounding vicinity are also home to some of transitioning students toward the vigor of high school. It the best private school offerings in the country, many of also offers a wide range of programs and unique activities which qualify for town provided transportation as a result throughout the year that give students opportunities to of residing in Harrison. better understand themselves, the community and their classmates.

For families with younger children, Harrison and surrounding areas offer a choice of Preschools and Harrison High School is renowned for its International Nursery schools which support a nurturing educational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme a 2-year curriculum childcare experience.

OUR RECREATIONS Recreational resources

Harrison Recreational Resources offer something for almost everyone. For the athletically inclined of all ages, the town’s outstanding Recreation Department hosts soccer, lacrosse and football leagues in addition to Little League, and the Recreation Commission maintains parks and recreation centers with tennis courts, swimming pools, basketball courts, ball fields and playgrounds. West Harrison, also known as the Silver Lake area offers swimming, boating, camping, picnicking and hiking along many acres of trails. Golfers can take their pick from Harrison’s many private country clubs and golf courses, including the Westchester Country Club, site of the annual Westchester Golf Classic. Cyclers are often seen biking on Harrison’s open country roads.

The Purchase Community House provides recreational and enrichment programs for the residents of Purchase and surrounding communities. They provide pre-school and after school programs during the school year, an eight week day camp for ages 3 to 15 and an outdoor family pool program in the summer.

Those who appreciate music, dance and the fine arts will find no shortage of events and attractions to explore. The Harrison Council for the Arts sponsors programs from Friends of the Opera and Shakespeare in the Park to summer concert series and monthly exhibits at the library. Important art collections are found within the Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Garden at the PepsiCo headquarters as well as the Neuberger Museum at SUNY Purchase. Theater, ballet, orchestral and other performances are regularly held at Manhattanville College and SUNY Purchase Center for the Arts.

AT A GLANCE Harrison, Purchase & West Harrison

SCHOOLS

• Harrison school district • International Baccalaureate Diploma programme • Public Schools Report • Evaluate K-12 School Performance • Manhattanville College

ARTS & NATURE • • • • • •

Harrison Council of the Arts Harrison Players Donald M. kendall Sculpture Garden SUNY Purchase Center for the Arts Neuberger Museum of Art Harrison Historic Society

COUNTRY CLUBS • • • • • •

Old Oaks Country Club Century Country Club Braeburn Country Club Willowridge Country Club Westchester Country Club Purchase Golf Club

COMMUNITY RECREATION • • • • • •

Harrison Recreation Department Purchase Swimming pool Harrison swimming pool Parks and sport fields Sport registration Purchase community house and Pool club

• West Harrison Recreation & pool LIBRARIES

• Purchase Library • Harrison Library • West Harrison Public Library

TRAVEL/COMUTING • Metro North Railroad line • Bus transportation via Bee-Line • Uber

LOCAL SUMMER CAMPS • • • • • • • •

Purchase Day Camp Harrison recreation camps Rye Nature center Rye YMCA Purchase Community House Rye Art center Summer Musical Theater Rye Recreation summer camp

USEFULL CONTACT INFORMATION POLICE DEPARTMENT • Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 914.967.5110 AMBULANCE

• Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 914.921.0100

FIRE DEPARTMENTS • HARRISON FIRE

• Emergency: 914.835.1100 • Non-Emergency: 914.835.1106

• Emergency: 914.949.0400 • Non-Emergency: 914.684.8823

• Emergency: 914.253.9555 • Non-Emergency: 914.253.9044

• WEST HARRISON FIRE • PURCHASE FIRE

HOSPITALS • GREENWICH HOSPITAL

• Emergency 203.863.3637 • Main Number: 203.863.3000

• Emergency: 914.365.3770 • Main Number: 914.632.5000

• Emergency 914.681.1155 • Main Number: 914.681.0600

• SOUND SHORE MEDICAL CENTER OF WESTCHESTER • WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL

• WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

• Emergency: 914.493.6000 • Main Number: 914.493.7000

POST OFFICES

• HARRISON: 258 Halstead Avenue 914.835.4937 • PURCHASE: 3003 Purchase Street 914.761.1562 • WEST HARRISON: 173 Underhill Ave 914.328.3695

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS • Building Department: 914.670.3050 • Court Clerk: 914.670.3010 • Engineering: 914.670.3070 • Fire Marshall/Inspector: 914.670.3130 • Harrison Community Center: 914.670.3172 • Harrison Council for the Arts: 914.835.1964 • Harrison Historical Society: 914.948.2550 • Harrison Recreational Depart: 914.670.3035 • Planning Board: 914.670.3077 • Public Works: 914.670.3100 • Purchase Community House: 914.949.2636 • Sanitation/Recycling: 914.670.3100 • Seniors Center: 914.670.3172 • Supervisor/Mayor: 914.670.3005 • Tax Assessor: 914.670.3061 • Tax Receiver: 914.670.3040 • Town Clerk: 914.670.3030 • Zoning Appeals Board: 914.670.3077

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AT A GLANCE What other communities have to offer

RECREATION RYE YMCA and WHITE PLAINS YMCA The YMCA is a family-oriented community service organization which welcomes all people and promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind, and body. The Y is an invaluable support to our community, offering a variety of swim and fitness classes, parenting workshops, programs for toddlers and children (including child care and school holiday programs) and classes for your child and you. There are a number of community-centered programs which include diabetes prevention, triathlon training, teen nights and summer camps.

RYE PLAYLAND Rye Playland is New York’s great family amusement park! From the famous Dragon Coaster to rides like the SuperFlight Coaster, Music Express and Double Shot —Rye Playland offers the best in family fun.

There are more than 50 major and Kiddyland rides, and other attractions which include a beach, pool, pedal boats, lake boating, miniature golf, indoor ice skating, entertainment, and fireworks.

ARTS & MUSIC EMELIN THEATER, Mamaroneck The Emelin, well-known for its high-quality and affordable programs, is one of the few performing arts venues in this region which offers a broad mix of entertainment. It brings the best in live performing arts and promotes a cultural life that entertains, educates, and invigorates, appealing to all ages and tastes and attracts diverse audiences throughout Westchester County and beyond.

RYE ART CENTER CLAY ART CENTER, Port Chester Looking to unleash your creative potential? A place to Clay Art Center the largest and most active ceramic arts explore your passion…develop your talents… and have facility in the tri-state area, is home to over 50 working FUN! The Rye Arts Center is your home for creativity. artists; a venue for adult and youth classes; and an Open up a world of creativity through workshops, exhibit space for established and emerging artists. CAC is morning and afternoon programs, individual music buzzing with activity daily and the love for clay and spirit lessons and summer community is abundantly displayed.

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BROKERAGE • 49 Purchase Street Rye, of NY 10580 • 914.967.4600 • juliabfee.com

AT A GLANCE What other communities have to offer

THE CAPITAL THEATER, Port Chester For music enthusiasts the revitalized historic Capitol theatre which boasts performances by Phish, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones in the 90s, reopened in 2011. The 1,800-seat concert venue hosts many of the biggest acts in the world of music. view up-coming events click here.

NATURE RYE NATURE CENTER Rye Nature Center provides a full range of environmental education programs and activities. The Center is located on 47 acres of wildlife preserve, with over two miles of hiking trails, ponds, streams and granite outcroppings.

The Nature Center has comfortable classroom and museum spaces for visiting classes, special events and summer camps.

NEWCOMERS & EXPAT SUPPORT RYE EXPAT CLUB Expat Connection is a group of over 150 families who have moved from overseas to live in and around Rye, New York.

They have members from around the world They have members around the world, now living in Rye, Rye Brook, Harrison, Port Chester, Mamaroneck, Scarsdale and parts of Connecticut. Their primary goal is to provide a support network, help you settle, have fun and make new friends!

RYE NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS’ CLUB The Rye Newcomers and Neighbors’ Club is a social organization that will introduce you to the Rye community through many events and activities. They welcome all residents of Rye, Rye Brook, Purchase, Port Chester, and Harrison.

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