Request My Free Relocation Package. Don't Move Without It!  Westchester County is frequently referred to as "The Golden Apple" in recognition of its distinctive lifestyle, real estate values, educational opportunities, restaurants, parks, cultural attractions, and major shopping centers. In fact, from the glitter of a cosmopolitan lifestyle or a grand estate, to the tranquility of a country or suburban home, Northern Westchester offers homes in many price ranges, styles and communities for everyone. Moving your family to another town or state is a major event in your life! I have helped many families and individuals relocate to and from this area and internationally. I speak German, French and Swiss (as well as fluent English, of course.) I've also lived overseas in Europe and Asia. If you will be moving to the area, we can correspond by email and phone. We'll determine what type of home, price range, and neighborhoods you are interested in. I'll send you what is currently available. Look at the Westchester County government web site for great information and links for so much information on Westchester County including airport, bus, car pooling, parks, Playland amusement park, a calendar of events, updated county news and links to government offices. The area itself a major employment area in
its own right and is home to a broad spectrum of businesses from financial
institutions, Fortune 1000 companies and medical research and care, to name a
few. Swiss Re, IBM, Traveler's Insurance, Car Quest, PepsiCo, Master Card,
Heineken and many other world renown companies call Westchester home. Armonk is
centrally located in Westchester and the cities of White Plains, Stamford and
Greenwich are all within a 30-minute commute or less! New York City is less
than an hour by car or rail.
Education is a highly valued resource in the
area! This area's outstanding educational facilities and public schools are
sought after. There are also private and parochial schools that add to the
county's available educational alternatives. Many teachers have master's level
degrees. Culturally oriented schools such as The German School, The
French-American School and The Keio Academy (Japanese) are within the county.
There are several colleges, universities, and technological schools that are
located in the area including SUNY school for the Performing Arts at Purchase,
Berkeley College, Manhattanville College, IONA College, and Pace University.
Westchester has an outstanding Community College located in Valhalla, NY,
minutes from Armonk and Bedford. Please see the Local Information button for
link information.
The Metro
North Railroad (1-800-638-7646) services Westchester, The Bronx,
Duchess, Fairfield and New Haven counties. The Harlem Line is an essential part
of the Westchester service area.
Nearby Amtrak stops
are located in Croton-Harmon and Stamford, CT. There is also a metroliner to
Washington D.C. that leaves Penn Station hourly from NYC. (1-800-872-7245)
Major highways include Interstates 95, 87,
287 and 684. Local parkways include The Bronx River, Sprain and Saw Mill River
where commercial traffic is not allowed.
The Westchester County Airport is located in
the White Plains area with flights to major cities on the east coast and mid
west. Private plane and jet service is also available. LaGuardia, JFK, Newburgh
and Newark airports are within a 45-55 minute drive. Many local corporations
and private airplane owners keep their aircraft at this recently remodeled
airport. There is a voluntary curfew from 6:30 AM to 11 PM. There is a
comfortable lobby and restaurant in the airport as well as a newsstand and taxi
service.
Bus Service in Westchester is called The
Beeline System (914-682-2020). There are 68 routes with discounts available to
seniors and people with disabilities, as well as monthly passes and "Bargain
Book" discount tickets. Transportation on the Paratransit Service is available
by advanced reservation for those with qualifying disabilities. It is excellent
for those who cannot ride a regular bus or get to a bus stop.
World Class Health Care is available
without going to NYC.
There are several hospitals serving
Westchester County offering outstanding medical, psychiatric and rehabilitative
care. There is a children's rehabilitation hospital located in the Carvel
Center of St. Agnes Hospital in White Plains.
Burke Rehabilitation
Hospital, also in White Plains, is recognized as one of the nation's
leading rehab hospitals assisting people with disabilities resulting from
disease or injury.
The Westchester County
Medical Center, in Valhalla is a regional medical center and a
top-notch teaching hospital. There is specialty, tertiary care facility that
has such highly specialized units as: a Cardiology and Cardiac Surgical unit, a
kidney and liver Transplant unit, a Burn Treatment Center, a Trauma Center, a
24hr STAT Flight service, a new Children's Hospital, and a Cancer Institute to
name a few.
White Plains
Hospital and Medical Center is a 307-bed hospital and just completed a
5.5 million dollar Maternity and Neonatal Center in June 2001. Advanced care
during labor, delivery and Intensive Care for premature and sick newborns is
provided here. Additionally, the WPHMC has a new Cancer Treatment Center and
advanced Breast Care Center.
Greenwich Hospital is a well-rounded
facility with an Adolescent Medicine Department and also the Bendheim Cancer
Center. They have an excellent Community Wellness program open to the public.
Personalized, advanced care is available at
"local" hospitals. They are small enough to treat each patient in a caring,
personalized way, yet large enough to offer the most advanced diagnostics and
treatments possible. Strong traditions of medical excellence bring world-class
innovation, research and technology to their patients. Excellent physicians,
educated at the country's leading medical schools are the norm at Westchester
area hospitals. After all, New York City is only 45 minutes away. There is also
a Veteran's hospital located in Montrose, NY, approximately a one-hour drive.
The following is a partial list of the
hospitals closest to Northern Westchester.
When you visit, I'll be ready! We will visit
the neighborhoods and homes that interest you the most. If you need to explore
other communities, I can help! My company has over 26 offices in
Westchester-Putnam and I know the agents with experience and knowledge and will
arrange for them to contact you and assist you in your relocation to
Westchester. Make one phone call to me and save yourself precious hours of
searching and calling. Trust and integrity and for over 100 years, the area's
largest independent Realtor: that is the company motto of Houlihan Lawrence.
From Co-op to castle, I will help make your relocation as easy as possible.
In addition, we can talk about schools,
sub-divisions, local market conditions, local culture--anything that is
important to you (within the federal Fair Housing Laws, of course).
Remember: I live here, and it's my job to
help you get to know the area! I know this area inside and out, and I want to
make your transition as smooth as possible. I have helped dozens of people
relocate.
To get started, why don't you request my
FREE Relocation Package? I'll send it right out. It's full of information about
this area. By mail or fax? Some things can be sent by email as well!
We have access to an independent school
reporting service and can have a report prepared on any school district you may
need in Westchester or Fairfield County.
Request my Relocation Package by filling out
this form. You are under no obligation, and it is free! You can't go wrong.
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