Local Resources
I prepared this directory of local resources to help you gather valuable information about the area. Please feel free to surf through and get a taste of what Westchester has available.
| Community Information | |
Community Navigator - free community profiles
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| Fox News - This is a national news site that regularly gives details on local happenings. | |
| News 12 Westchester - Westchester's own 24 hour news network online. | |
| The Bronx Times - The Bronx Times Onling Newspaper - Daily Information and happenings in the Bronx New York. | |
| The City of Mount Vernon - Here you'll find up to date information on activities and opportunities in the city of Mt. Vernon. | |
| The City of White Plains - Here you'll find all the current information regarding activities and opportunities in White Plains, New York. | |
| The City Of Yonkers - Here you'll find all the information you need regarding activities and opportunities in the City of Yonkers. | |
| The Journal News - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| The New York Times - A nationally recognized newspaper reporting upon New York City area, Westchester, as well as national news and issues. | |
| The Riverdale Press - The Riverdale Press, a nationally known award-winning community newspaper, serves one of New York City's most interesting and affluent communities. The Press provides comprehensive coverage of the Northwest Bronx, including Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Marble Hill, Spuyten Duyvil, and Van Cortlandt Village. Each week it reaches 10,000 families with hard-hitting reporting, lively features, action-packed photographs, and crusading editorials. | |
| Westchester County - Up to date information of events and opportunities in Westchester, New York. | |
| Westchester County Tourism - The Westchester County Office of Tourism is the official Tourism Promotion Agency (TPA) for Westchester County, and is a Division within the Office of the County Executive. The role of the Office of Tourism is to promote and coordinate leisure and business travel into Westchester County. | |
| Yellow Pages On Line - This page lets you search for any local business. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Community Programs and Activites | |
| The Mount Vernon Youth Bureau - The Mount Vernon Youth Bureau is a municipal Youth Service Agency, whose primary concern is to represent and serve the needs, interests and welfare of children and young adults in the city of Mount Vernon. The agency acts as a facilitator in order to coordinate services, identifying needs and develop relevant programs for the youth in the city of Mount Vernon. | |
| Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle - In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. | |
| Girl Scotts of the USA - Girl Scouts of the USA is the world¿s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls¿all girls¿where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. | |
| Mount Vernon City Library - The Mount Vernon City Library is the largest public library in Skagit County. We serve the more than 28,000 residents, property owners and merchants of the City of Mount Vernon, as well as many non-residents customers from throughout the county. | |
| The Untermyer Performing Arts Council - The Untermyer Performing Arts Council is a voluntary not-for-profit organization whose purpose has been for over twenty-five year to promote the appreciation of the performing arts in Yonkers and the surrounding areas and in particular, to foster and sponsor programs for and in Untermyer Park. The council is committed to securing quality programs for citizens who attend the Summer Concert Series in Untermyer Park and other events throughout the year. | |
| White Plains Youth Bureau - The White Plains Youth Bureau's mission is to provide children and youth with effective development programs for their early life. Today's youth need more than to simply stay out of trouble. They must be prepared to become good workers, good parents, good neighbors, and good citizens. They need the skills to become competent leaders in the twenty-first century. | |
| Yonkers Bureau of Youth Services - The Bureau of Youth Services assists children and families in Yonkers with issues affecting their quality of life. Call 377-6814 for all information. | |
| Youth Theatre Interactions Afterschool Theatre and Arts Program - Youth Theatre Interactions, Inc. (YTI) responds to the need for an after-school environment, free of drugs and crime for the youth of Yonkers and other areas of Westchester County. By providing a unique performing arts education, YTI demonstrates how a nurturing group of professionals can inspire young people to strive for self-awareness by discovering their own distinctive creative abilities. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - Find city and area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Entertainment | |
| Arts and Entertainment White Plains - What's the hot movie? When does the new exhibit open? Don't miss any of the cool new happenings in White Plains. | |
| Bowling- Westchester Lanes - Bowling Fun For Everyone! Join A New Bowling League Today. We also offer a great new food & beverage menu that's sure to amaze you. And we'll serve it to you laneside so you can keep the fun flowing. Bowling has changed. Come in and enjoy the new experience at AMF. | |
| Playland - Playland is Metro New York's great family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than 50 rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini golf and indoor ice-skating. | |
| Westchester Skating Academy - The Westchester Skating Academy is a premiere ice skating and entertainment facility in New York. We provide the best in recreational skating, ice hockey, figure skating, and other ice-related activities in a safe and friendly atmosphere. | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Museums | |
| Historic River Towns of Westchester - Dating from the days of the early Dutch settlers, who were drawn to the area in the 1600s by Henry Hudson's explorations up the Hudson River, the Historic River Towns of Westchester offer visitors a glimpse into this country's past unlike any other area of the United States. | |
| Hudson River Museum - Families with children can venture into The Hudson River Museum to experience our current exhibits and collections, create an art project in the workshop, or embark on an interactive tour of the exhibits - all activities led by trained Junior Docents from neighboring Museum Middle School and Yonkers Public High Schools | |
| Hudson River Planterium - FREE Friday Star Nites 7 pm Free star show sponsored by FujiFilm USA, Inc. | |
| White Plains Road Museum Gallery - White Plains Museum Gallery | |
| Schools | |
| Bronxville Montessori School - The Bronxville Montessori School was established to be a developmentally appropriate oasis of learning for young children. We provide a stimulating, well-designed, multi-cultural setting which helps each child mature into a well-balanced, independent student. We expect each child to move into 1st grade with self-control, a respect for all living things and the self-confidence to succeed. We will nurture each child¿s curiosity, and uniqueness and do everything we can to maximize each student. | |
| Immaculate Conception School - Immaculate Conception School is dedicated to educating children through a careful process of formation and information. As a school, we want to provide a strong Christian foundation that will allow our children to progress to new and higher levels in their educational careers. It is our hope that our students will attain these educational goals with self-confidence. | |
| Mount Vernon Schools - Official Mount Vernon Public School website. | |
| Sacred Heart High School - High School is a period of great change and growth. At Sacred Heart our programs are designed to challenge and encourage creative thinking on all levels. Sacred Heart is a school for those committed to the goals and values instilled through quality Catholic education. | |
| Scarsdale Schools - The Official Scarsdale Schools Website. | |
School Profiles and Information - free school profiles
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| State Dept. of Education - This site contains wealth of school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| The Weschester School For Special Children - The Weschester School For Special Children is a NY State supported Chapter 853 School that provides high quality special education through services and programs specifically designed for mulitply disabled children and young adults from three to 21 years of age. The school services lower Westchester County and New York City. Specific services that are provided include Speech/Occupational/Physical/Psychology/Behavioral Therapies as well as training many students in the Vocational Program. | |
| White Plains Schools - Official White Plains School Website. | |
| Yonkers Christian Academy - Yonkers Christian Academy is a Christ centered school offering classes for Prek-3 through 8th Grade. We are committed to providing an outstanding academic experience while laying a solid spiritual foundation in the lives of our students. Our staff is comprised entirely of individuals who don't simply teach about Christ - they live the Christian life. | |
| Yonkers Public Schools - The official Yonkers Schools Main Page | |
| Colleges | |
| Berkeley College - Berkeley College's Westchester Campus is conveniently located in the heart of the White Plains business district near commuter train and bus lines. | |
| Concordia - Education at Concordia College is equal parts academics, relationships, connecting to a world beyond the classroom, and faith in practice. | |
| Empire State College - Founded in 1971, Empire State College, State University of New York, is one of the university¿s 13 colleges of arts and sciences, accredited by the Middle States Commision on Higher Education. We are uniquely designed to serve adults pursuing associate, bachelor¿s and master¿s degrees. The college offers affordable, SUNY degrees onsite at 35 locations in New York state and abroad, as well as entirely online. | |
| Fordham University - Welcome to Fordham University. Comprised of four undergraduate colleges and six professional schools, we are a comprehensive research institution steeped in the Jesuit traditions of rigorous scholarship and personal development and care. The combination of our ten schools and our three campuses. | |
| Iona College - Small enough to fit your style. Iona is a private, comprehensive, 4-year Catholic college located in New Rochelle, New York with an environment of 2,800 full-time undergraduate students. | |
| Mercy College - Mercy College offers graduate and undergraduate degrees targeting in-demand career fields and designed for employment opportunities. Mercy has flexible course schedules, small classes and 5 campuses in the greater NY area. | |
| Pace University - Founded in 1906, Pace University offers a comprehensive education combining exceptional academics, professional experience, and the New York edge. Nearly 13,000 diverse students take advantage of Pace's college and schools in the liberal arts and sciences, business, law, nursing, education, and computing. Located in Manhattan and Westchester County. | |
| Sarah Lawrence College - Words and thought. They connect all the disciplines of a liberal arts education. At Sarah Lawrence, we believe that to learn how to read and write well is to learn how to think. That assumption underlies the form of education here. No matter what you study on our campus, you can be sure of this: it won't merely bounce off you and back onto a "test". Rather, it will lodge in your mind, there to be stated and restated, dissected and inspected, explicated and assimilated. | |
| The College of New Rochelle - Founded in 1904 by the Ursulines, the School of Arts and Sciences of the College of New Rochelle is located on a tranquil campus in the heart of New Rochelle, 30 minutes from Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan. The School offers women a challenging liberal arts curriculum, as well as several professional and pre-professional programs. Small class sizes allow students to work closely with talented faculty involved in cutting-edge research. | |
| The College of Westchester - At CW you can earn your degree FAST! Our unique academic calendar provides you with the opportunity to complete an associate degree and be ready to launch a new career in just 18 months! Or you can choose a shorter certificate program and jump-start or up-grade your career in as little as 9 months. | |
| Westchester Community College - Westchester Community College is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of the community. Currently, Westchester Community College offers more than 50 programs leading to the associate degree.Many of these programs prepare students to transfer with full credit to four-year colleges and universities. | |
| Mortgage | |
| Creative Business Center Funding - Local top notch mortgage service that will work to get you the best deal. | |
| Home Repair | |
| Bruni & Campisi - This site details the services of a large experienced plumbing service serving all of Westchester county. | |
| Central Plumbing Specialists - Central Plumbing Specialties is always ready, willing and able to help you, our valued customer. Central Plumbing Specialties is your best choice when needing a full line Plumbing & Heating Supply House. | |
| Home Improvements | |
| A Plumbing, Heating, and Spas - A Plumbing, Heating & Spas has been serving Westchester and Putnam Counties for 15years. | |
| Home Depot - For all your home improvement needs. | |
| Lowes - Lowes Website | |
| The Ultimate Home Renovations Site - Find info from A - Z regarding home renovations. | |
| Tax Information | |
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| How to report moving expenses - | |
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| Area Information | |
| Google Maps - This is a great site for your information. Use this website to view, virtual walks,explore, and find any address in this area and others. | |
| Travel and Transportation | |
| Amtrak Online - Search for Amtrak train routes, schedules, and prices. | |
| Beeline Bus Online - Search through Westchester County bus routes and schedules. | |
| MTA Online - Find your way around the area. Search through local bus,train, and subway routes and schedules. | |
| Westchester Car Services - Take a moment to look over our RATES/LINKS/FAQ'S Search pages or contact us to book reservations or to ask any questions you may have regarding services. | |
| Westchester County Airport - Status of Arriving and Departing Flights at Westchester County Airport. ... Routes: AirLink Express White Plains to Westchester County Airport | |
| White Plains Airport Taxi - Airport taxi ground transportation at Westchester HPN airport limo car service | |
