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Bounded by the Croton and Hudson rivers, the village of Croton-on-Hudson is part of the town of Cortlandt in Westchester County. Croton-on-Hudson is known for a lot of wonderful amenities, but it is best known for its great tasting water and waterfront, which is the only one in Westchester that is fully accessible to the public. The two rivers are also used for lots of recreational activities. There are beautifully landscaped parks, which take up the majority of the town's space. This great town also has a strong sense of community, which makes sense, considering that the residents really have to work hard to keep the town and water clean. There is a train station in town, but the commute to Manhattan is fairly long; it takes just under an hour. While Croton-on-Hudson is primarily a residential (and recreational) area, there are some businesses in the little downtown area near the train station. There are some very cute restaurants in Croton and nearby. Try the Ocean House for some great seafood. There are many different types of homes in Croton-on-Hudson; they range from small and affordable to expensive and spacious waterfront homes. There are some condos here, but most of the housing is in private homes. The schools in Croton are pretty good too.

Ardsley is a very small village that ironically gets a whole lot of traffic because of its central location. A lot of people pass through Ardsley to get to other places, causing heavy traffic during peak hours. Still, Ardsley has a lot of good qualities too. The housing costs in Ardsley are relatively low. The residents are very laid back, and there are plenty of fun things to do. The school district in Ardsley is fantastic. While it may not be what you’d imagine a town center in a New York suburb to be like, there is a tiny downtown area with stores. Ashford Park is pretty nice, with a playground for kids, baseball fields, basketball courts, and a picnic area. You’ll see a lot of residents relaxing there in good weather. There is also a growing arts community in Ardsley. There are some restaurants in Ardsley, but nothing trendy or upscale. I wouldn’t live here because I’d find it boring, but residents don’t really seem to mind the quiet atmosphere as you can easily drive to nearby towns for more fun. MetroNorth actually does have a stop that’s supposedly in Ardsley, but it’s pretty inconvenient to get to (for many residents).

Part of the Westchester town of Greenburgh, most people get confused about where Greenville is and which areas it includes. A tiny area, Greenville includes parts of Edgemont, so some people consider the two to be the same. To make matters more confusing, Greenville is also right next to Scarsdale, so it is hard to tell whether some homes are in Greenville or Scarsdale. There are a number of things that make Greensville an attractive place to live. First of all, it is somewhat affordable, compared to Manhattan or even some of its closer and more affluent neighbors, such as Scarsdale. Still, don’t take this to mean that Greenville is cheap; it isn’t. Greenville is also a pretty short commute to midtown Manhattan; if you take the MetroNorth, it only takes about half an hour. Another attractive quality is that Greenville boasts an excellent public school district. The schools are small and perform well. There are also a lot of great programs that students can participate in. The high school is often ranked on different “Best Schools” lists. The housing in Greenville is mostly condos, co-ops, and private homes. There are picturesque parks, a cute farmer’s market, and a nice library.