Rye Brook New York RYE BROKERAGE • 49 Purchase Street Rye, NY 10580 • 914.967.4600 • juliabfee.com
OUR VILLAGE: Where city meets country
The leafy Village of Rye Brook, a 3.5 square-mile stretch of land, is situated 20+ miles northeast of New York City, in mid Westchester County. The Town of Rye, near the Long Island Sound, is tucked between Harrison, Port Chester, Purchase, Greenwich CT, and several other Westchester communities.
Market, delicious Italian wood-fired dishes from Fortina, Asian fusion hibachi tables at Buddha, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and a short drive away is John’s of Arthur Avenue for the best pizza in town!
Rye Town’s heritage dates back to 1640 when colonists from Connecticut purchased the land from Native Americans of the Siwanoy Nation. The Colonists who began to establish themselves named it after Rye, in Sussex, England, their former home. Eventually, the communities within the Town established themselves as four separate municipalities, including Port Chester, Mamaroneck, Rye Neck and Rye Brook, which remained the last unincorporated area until it became a Village, and Westchester’s newest municipality, in 1982.
The center has also become the go-to for fitness enthusiasts. Offering a selection of boutique style training studios, including Soulcycle, RIPPED Fitness, SLT (Strengthen, Lengthen & Tone) and Bikram Yoga studio. Also available locally is Crunch and GoStride , a new cardio workout with a series of runs, hills, intervals, pushes and climbs set to energizing music.
Rye Brook’s small-town charm and quality of life is supported by a high level of community involvement in local government, schools, volunteer organizations, and youth sports and recreational activities. Several large corporations provide support for the school tax base.
Most houses in Rye Brook are single-families, with some townhouse and condominium communities. BelleFair, Talcott Woods, The Pointe, The Enclave, Doral Greens, Hidden Falls, and The Arbors, some having their own pool, meeting house and fitness center, among other amenities.
Rye Ridge Shopping Center on South Ridge Road, is the hub of shopping and dining for Rye Brook residents, and a community gathering spot with restaurants, cafes, fitness centers and upscale shops. This vibrant center includes the gourmet grocery, Balduccis Food Lovers
The village is home to two hotels; Hilton Rye Town on 37 acres, and Doral Arrowwood on 114 acres with a convention center, a golf course, and three onsite restaurants. Rye Brook residents utilize the Port Chester and Rye stops of the Metro-North railroad with commuting times of around 40 minutes into New York City’s Grand Central Terminal. Port Chester offers parking permits for the main lot and there is 12 hour metered parking all around the train station.
OUR SCHOOLS Blind Brook & Port Chester School District
Rye Brook has two excellent school districts within the village.
ball fields and an all-weather track. Port Chester High School is equipped with a Cable TV studio, an expansive library and three state-of-the-art computer centers. Outside of the classroom, students have opportunities to develop and grow through participation in athletics, music, art, theater and a number of other clubs and honor societies. Students can choose from a wide variety of Advanced Placement and Honors classes and may participate in college-level courses through the Syracuse University Project.
Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District This small and distinctive highly rated school district is comprised of three schools, located on two campuses. The elementary school, Bruno Ponterio Ridge Street School serves kindergarten through fifth grade. The Blind Brook Middle and High School, for grades six through twelve, share a campus. The mission of the Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District is to prepare students to be active lifelong learners who have the skills and confidence For families with younger children, Rye Brook and surrounding areas offer a choice of Preschools and necessary to achieve their highest potential. Nursery schools which support a nurturing educational Blind Brook High School prepares its students for the childcare experience. rigors and demands of college. There are a variety of advanced placements, electives and after-school programs available. A strong guidance department assists students in organizing and coping successfully with a challenging high school program and navigating the college application process. In 2016, Niche rated Blind Brook number 12 in New York. Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District The district is committed to programs that advance both the academic and social needs of their students. The district is comprised of four elementary schools, Port Chester Middle School and Port Chester High School. The Port Chester Middle School, on a beautiful 20-acre campus, has its own planetarium, along with tennis courts,
OUR RECREATION Recreational resources
The Village of Rye Brook has five main parks. Crawford Park is a 36 acre preserve located off Ridge Street. The Park contains an early 20th century mansion, hundreds of mature trees, an expansive lawn, a playground, a large picnic pavilion and a sunken garden. The Crawford
mansion, the pavilion and the ball fields are available for residents to rent. Located at Pine Ridge Park and Garibaldi Park are Little League fields, tennis courts, basketball courts and playgrounds. Neighbors come together for summer events, including outdoor jazz concerts on Sunday nights, Movie Night in the Park, and ice-cream Fridays. And in the winter a Christmas tree and menorah lighting at the Winter Wonderland Holiday Party. Rye Hills Park located behind Crawford Park has a walking trail, a basketball court, game tables, a circle ring for storytelling, and a belvedere overlooking Long Island Sound. Harkness Park near the high school complex, houses four public tennis courts. Rye Brook residents also enjoy the facilities of the Town of Rye. Rye Town Park and Oakland Beach are wonderful for public recreation and relaxation. A number of scheduled
activities including Shakespeare in the park, magic shows and outdoor movies take place. The Rye Brook Recreation Department offers a wide variety of year-round programs for pre-school children to senior citizens, including Little League Baseball, softball, basketball, summer camp, athletics, hobbies and programs for the disabled. The Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center offers a full schedule for residents of all ages including an active senior citizen program. After school, in the evenings and on Saturday mornings, it hosts an array of recreational, social and enrichment activities. On weekends, the facility is available for rental by community residents. Located in Port Chester, the Clay Art Center is a nationally recognized non-profit center for the advancement of ceramic arts. The studio provides artists with studio space and offers extraordinary clay classes and workshops to adults and children. As a part of Rye Town, Rye Brook and Port Chester also participate in the Rye Nature Center, a bird sanctuary and wildlife preserve , the Rye Arts Center which maintains a multi-disciplinary program of classes and exhibitions in the visual, performing, media and literary arts, and the Rye YMCA.
For music enthusiasts the revitalized historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester reopened in 2011, it boasts performances by Phish, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones in the 90s. The 1,800-seat concert venue hosts many of the biggest acts in the world of music.
AT A GLANCE What other communities have to offer
RECREATION RYE YMCA and WHITE PLAINS YMCA The YMCA is a family-oriented community service organization which welcomes all people and promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind, and body. The Y is an invaluable support to our community, offering a variety of swim and fitness classes, parenting workshops, programs for toddlers and children (including child care and school holiday programs) and classes for your child and you. There are a number of community-centered programs which include diabetes prevention, triathlon training, teen nights and summer camps. RYE PLAYLAND Rye Playland is New York’s great family amusement park! From the famous Dragon Coaster to rides like the SuperFlight Coaster, Music Express and Double Shot — Rye Playland offers the best in family fun. There are more than 50 major and Kiddyland rides, and other attractions which include a beach, pool, pedal boats, lake boating, miniature golf, indoor ice skating, entertainment, and fireworks.
ARTS & MUSIC EMELIN THEATER, Mamaroneck The Emelin, well-known for its high-quality and affordable programs, is one of the few performing arts venues in this region which offers a broad mix of entertainment. It brings the best in live performing arts and promotes a cultural life that entertains, educates, and invigorates, appealing to all ages and tastes and attracts diverse audiences throughout Westchester County and beyond. RYE ART CENTER Looking to unleash your creative potential? A place to explore your passion…develop your talents… and have FUN! The Rye Arts Center is your home for creativity. Open up a world of creativity through workshops, morning and afternoon programs, individual music lessons and summer camps. CLAY ART CENTER, Port Chester Clay Art Center the largest and most active ceramic arts facility in the tri-state area, is home to over 50 working artists; a venue for adult and youth classes; and an exhibit space for established and emerging artists. CAC is buzzing with activity daily and the love for clay and spirit of community is abundantly displayed.
AT A GLANCE What other communities have to offer
THE CAPITAL THEATER, Port Chester For music enthusiasts the revitalized historic Capitol theatre which boasts performances by Phish, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones in the 90s, reopened in 2011. The 1,800-seat concert venue hosts many of the biggest acts in the world of music. view up-coming events click here. NATURE RYE NATURE CENTER Rye Nature Center provides a full range of environmental education programs and activities. The Center is located on 47 acres of wildlife preserve, with over two miles of hiking trails, ponds, streams and granite outcroppings. The Nature Center has comfortable classroom and museum spaces for visiting classes, special events and summer camps. NEWCOMERS & EXPAT SUPPORT RYE EXPAT CLUB Expat Connection is a group of over 150 families who have moved from overseas to live in and around Rye, New York. They have members from around the world They have members around the world, now living in Rye, Rye Brook, Harrison, Port Chester, Mamaroneck, Scarsdale and parts of Connecticut. Their primary goal is to provide a support network, help you settle, have fun and make new friends! RYE NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS’ CLUB The Rye Newcomers and Neighbors’ Club is a social organization that will introduce you to the Rye community through many events and activities. They welcome all residents of Rye, Rye Brook, Purchase, Port Chester, and Harrison.
AT A GLANCE Rye Brook
SCHOOLS • Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District • Bruno Ponterio Ridge Street School • Blind Brook Middle School • Blind Brook High School • Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District • Port Chester Middle School • Port Chester High School • Public Schools Report, information and data • Evaluate K-12 School Performance • Manhattanville College PRESCHOOLS RYE BROOK • The Ridge Street Country School (914) 939-5460 • St. Paul’s Preschool Childcare (914) 939-8170 PORT CHESTER • Congregation KTI (914) 939-1010 • All Souls Pre School (914) 939-4301 • Tots Place (914) 939-1617 HARRISON • Webster Avenue Nursery School (914) 835-4504 • Harrison Presbyterian Church (914) 835-0055 • St Gregory the Great Parish (914) 835-1278 • Harrison Children’s Center (914) 643-8754 • Jewish Community Center of Harrison (914) 835-2850 • The Montessori Garden, Inc. (914) 948-2247 PURCHASE • Purchase Children’s Center (914) 948-2414 Rye • Rye Presbyterian Nursery 914-967-2073 • Christ’s Church Nursery (914) 967-5758 • Community Synagogue of Rye 914-967-7698 RYE NECK • Liberty Montessori Schools (914) 236-0110 • Mamaroneck community Nursery (914) 381-2655 • Westchester Jewish Center Nursery School (914) 698-2767 TRAVEL/COMUTING • Metro North Railroad line • Bus transportation via Bee-Line • Uber
RECREATION • Rye Brook youth sports and rec. activities • Rye Ridge Shopping Center • Hilton Rye Town • Doral Arrowwood • Rye Brook Park events • Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center • Rye Playland Amusement Park • Rye Town Park event schedule • Rye Brook Youth Soccer • Rye Rugby • Row America Rye • Rye YMCA ARTS & NATURE • Crawford Park • Pine Ridge Park • Garibaldi Park • Rye Hills Park • Harkness Park • Oakland Beach • Rye Town Park • Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary • Marshlands Conservancy • Rye Nature Center • Wainwright House • Rye Art Center • Clay Art Center • Capitol theatre COUNTRY CLUBS • Blind Brook Country Club • Doral Arrowwood • Rye Golf Club and Pool • American Yacht Club • Coveleigh Club • Manursing Island Club • Shenorock Shore Club • Westchester Country Club • Apawamis Club HEALTH AND FITNESS • Rye Health and Fitness • LA Fitness • Lifetime Fitness (Harrison) • Crossfit Port Chester • Ripped • Rye Beach Yoga • Boot Camp by the beach • Soulcycle • Crunch • Rye Racquet • Sound Shore indoor tennis • Row America Rye • Rye Tri Club • SLT (Strengthen, lengthen & Tone) • Bikram Yoga studio • GoStride • R.I.T.E. Method • Clay Health Club and Spa • Equinox Mamaroneck, Greenwich & Armonk
IMPORTANT CONTACTS POLICE DEP ARTMENT Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 914.937.1020 FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency 911 Non-emergency 914.939.5144 POST OFFICES 245 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 914.939.6783 LIBRARY The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library 1 Haseco Avenue 914.939.6710 RYE BROOK VILLAGE HALL 938 King Street 914.939.1121 HOSPITALS • GREENWICH HOSPITAL • Emergency 203.863.3637 • Main Number 203.863.3000 • SOUND SHORE MEDICAL CENTER OF WESTCHESTER • Emergency 914.365.3770 • Main Number 914.632.5000 • WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL • Emergency 914.681.1155 • Main Number 914.681.0600 • WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER • Emergency 914.493.6000 • Main Number 914.493.7000 OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS • Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center 914.939.7904 • Blind Brook Union Free School District 914.937.3600 • Building Department 914.939.0668 • Port Chester Union Free School District 914.934.7900 • Recreation and Parks 914.939.3235 • Rye Brook Senior Coordinator 914.939.7904 • Town of Rye Assessor 914.939.3566 • Town of Rye Tax Office 914.939.3558 • Town of Rye City Clerk 914.939.3750 • Village of Rye Brook Administrator/Clerk 914.939.1121 • Engineering/Public Works 914.939.0753
RYE BROKERAGE • 49 Purchase Street Rye, NY 10580 • 914.967.4600 • juliabfee.com
RYE BROKERAGE • 49 Purchase Street Rye, NY 10580 • 914.967.4600 • juliabfee.com
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