Welcome to Westchester County, New York, the very best of urban and country America. Westchester is know throughout the world for its many attributes: charming villages, cultural diversity, picturesque views, clean enviroment, bustling urban centers and thriving economy. The region is rich in history and includes the sites of the Revolutionary War Battles of Pelham and White Plains. With thousands of acres of county parkland, numerous hiking and mountain biking trails, wildlife preserves, arts and cultural events, beaches and our very own historic amusement park, there are countless activities to enjoy. In Westchester you will find a newly modernized regional commuter airport, a nationally accredited community college, an award-winning public transportation system and the Westchester County Center, a large public assembly and meeting facility.  With the historic Hudson River to the west, the Long Island Sound to the east, and numerous lakes and streams, our county is abundant in natural resources. And with access to major highways and parkways and commuter rail lines, it’s easy to see why nearly 900,000 people
and more than 20 Fortune 500 companies call Westchester home. |