#westchester-county

#westchester-county

"People are choosing Westchester - not just to visit, but to live, build families, and invest in their future. When we create housing opportunities and vibrant neighborhoods, people come - and they stay."

A Tuesday morning Bee-Line bus ride along Route 119 in Greenburgh, near the White Plains border, turned violent when police say a 15-year-old boy stabbed an adult man on board. The victim suffered wounds to his head, chest and one hand and was taken by Greenburgh EMS to Westchester Medical Center, where officials described his injuries as serious but not believed to be life-threatening.

5. Columbia County Federal With Charm-Filled Interior, Barn Asks $1.9 Million In Columbia County, an extensive landscape of 67 acres ranges from secluded woods to rolling lawns and includes a 19th century brick main house filled with lovingly cared for period details and enough outbuildings to hold guests and a multitude of hobbies. With an address of 3 Pratt Road, the house on the market is in the small hamlet of Malden Bridge near the Kinderhook Creek.

The northern suburbs are swinging left but there's one last Republican stronghold where GOP officials still hold every government seat - a red town rowing right in a sea of blue. Leaders in the southern Westchester County town of Eastchester say they've stayed Blue Wave-proof just a few miles from the Bronx by rejecting "wokeism" and embracing traditional values while some locals say they're perfectly happy in the right-leaning "bubble."

In anticipation of the upcoming mayoral election in New York City on Nov. 4, the suburban housing markets are experiencing a surge in activity, largely attributed to Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, leading in the polls. Mamdani's housing policies have prompted some wealthy residents to consider moving to the suburbs, particularly Westchester County. The Harrison Team at Compass, Westchester-based real estate agents, have noted a significant increase in Manhattan residents interested in suburban properties following Mamdani's primary victory.

We are absolutely seeing a correlation between Zohran Mamdani's surprise win in the Democratic primary and an uptick in real estate interest in Westchester," Zach and Heather Harrison told Realtor.com.

Our team has built a strong reputation representing clients in New York City, The Hamptons and Florida, so expanding into Westchester [County] and Connecticut felt like a natural next step, Michael Lorber, the co-founder of the team, said. Many of our buyers and sellers already have homes across these markets, and we want to offer them the same level of service and expertise wherever they live.

Pelham Manor, located in southern Westchester County, has become a prime destination for New Yorkers seeking premium cannabis products without the hassle of traveling into the city. As the state's adult-use market continues to expand, more dispensaries are popping up across Westchester, making it easier than ever for residents and visitors to access high-quality weed. Still, with so many options and constant product turnover, the real challenge for cannabis enthusiasts is finding reliable, high-potency products that deliver consistency, flavor, and value.