VILLAGE OF OSSINING

 
    Ossining is situated about 30 miles from mid-town Manhattan nestled on the banks of the Hudson River.  The village's population is approximately 24,000.
      The Town is built on terraced hills overlooking the Hudson River, with view of Hook Mountain and on a clear day the skyline of Manhattan.
     In 1685 Frederick Phillipse bought the land from the Sint Sinck Indians.  In 1813 the Village of Sing Sing was incorporated.  In 1846 the town was christened Ossining.  Some of the buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.
     Ossining residents can commute to New York City by a 44 minute express train on Metro North  or by major highways.  Westchester County also has an extensive bus system which enables commuters to use public transportation to o anywhere in the county.  Ferry service is available to and from Haverstraw.
      Ossining's public schools are added to by three parochial schools in the area that included kindergarten through eighth grade.  The Ossining High School, which was on the list of the country top 250 best schools in the year 2000, offers students a variety of enrichments opportunities, including two high school programs which offer college level courses.
      Ossining has an extensive recreational program for all age groups, including a summer day camp for local children.  The Ossining Village Fair is held each year, bring everyone together for a day of fun and food.  There is also a seasonal weekend Farmers' Market.  Cedar Lane Park, one of may in the area, features 29 acres of walking trails, an athletic field and swimming pool.  The Teatown Reservation, a 780 acre preserve and nature center, offers over 14 miles of hiking trails and a 33 acre lake.  There are three boat clubs, Shattamuc, Ossining Boat Club and Canoe Club, Inc.
      www.village.ossining.ny.us/ 
       

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