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Area Info
Best Places to Live - See how White Plains ranks among the best places to live.
Community Profiles - Free community profiles
Google Earth - Download this program and view our area from the sky. Then fly to the house of your dreams.
Lower Hudson Online - Guide to the lower Hudson valley's local sports, entertainment and lifestyle.
View your neighborhood from the sky - Aerial photos of your property
Westchester County Historical Society - Do you want to find out about the history of your home? The beginnings of the town where you live?.
White Plains CitizeNetReporter - White Plains area news.
Whole Foods Market - Come enjoy this fabulous food store in downtown White Plains.
WHUD - WHUD is a local radio station. Find out what's going on in the area.
Your Community Calendar - For Up-to-date information onyour community
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Arts
Artists site - Paintings by Peyton Higginson of Maine
Arts Calendar & Arts Exchange - Arts Calendar by The Arts Exchange - bringing the arts to Westchester. Get up-to-date information on what's going on in the Arts in the Westchester County area.
Hoff-Barthelson Music School in Scarsdale - This music school is widely recognized for the quality and range of musical instruments it offers.
Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville, NY - a nonprofit cultural arts center dedicated to presenting the best of independent, documentary, and world cinema.
Music - Charlie Lagond teaches clarinet, saxophone, and flute
Music Conservatory of Westchester in White Plains - Music instruction on any instrument, vocal coaching and more for children up to adults.
Performing Arts Center Purchase College
Attorneys - Real Estate
James Dibbini, Esq. - Yonkers Office: 914-965-1011 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-965-1011 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-965-1011 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax: 914-245-2262
John Manning, Esq. - Yorktown Heights Office: 914-962-0778 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-962-0778 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-962-0778 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax: 914-245-2262
Julia Heilman, Esq. - White Plains, Greenburg Office: 914-428-9766 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-428-9766 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-428-9766 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax: 914-285-9769
Liz Coleman - White Plains Office: 914-946-0150 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-946-0150 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-946-0150 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax: 914-997-0375
Banks & Financial Services
Classic Appraisals - Blake Schoenberg at 914-738-6582 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-738-6582 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-738-6582 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Financial Advisor at American Express - Doug Adams at 845-298-2900 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 845-298-2900 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 845-298-2900 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting will help you with a financial plan to achieve your goals for your future and retirement.
Saving for College in NY. Welcome to New York's 529 College Savings Program. Join free and earn rewards to go towards college.
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Child Care in Westchester County
Briarcliff Nursery School - Briarcliff Nursery School has morning and afternoon classes that meet five, four, three or two days a week. A teacher and an assistant teacher are assigned to each class. Class size is limited.
Child Care Council of Westchester - Locate child care near you.
Day Camps & Summer Camps - Parents Guide to Day Camps & Summer Camps in Westchester.
City and Town Sites
American Town Network - AmericanTowns.com is an online resource where you can find local information and a community calendar for towns in Westchester County
City of White Plains Site
Sleepy Hollow - The third Friday of every month is a Sleepy Hollow Happening.
Town of Greenburgh - Detailed assessment information on every home in the town, along with current property taxes, and more!
Town of Mt. Pleasant
Town of New Castle (Chappaqua)
Town of North Castle (Armonk)
Town of Ossining - Helpful information about taxes, the assessors office, the planning board and more!
White Plains Times - The pulse of the city keeping you up to date on what's going on locally, the community calendar, classifieds, movie listings and much more!
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Decorating
A C Moore - Great for arts & crafts and inexpensive decorating ideas.
Behr Paints
Blinds, Lighting, Curtains, Rugs, Accessories - The newest and easiest way to decorate your home! Save up to 85% off retail.
Calico Corners - Thousands of designer fabrics 30% to 60% below showroom prices. Visit the local stores in the area.
Frontgate - Peruse their "home of the month" as well as buy hi end home furnishings with outdoor patio sets and holiday gift ideas.
Home Highlighting Ltd. - Sheilia Black is a talented Home Stager. She'll make your home look like a model home, which means it will sell for top dollar. Email: Sheila@homehighlighting.com, Office: (914) 831-7341 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (914) 831-7341 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (914) 831-7341 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, Cell: (914) 880-7252 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (914) 880-7252 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (914) 880-7252 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Kathy Schoemer Antiques - Find early American antique treasures for your new home.
Prepare your home for sale - Staging Your Home With Attractive Lighting, Flowers, Furniture and Artwork Can Help It Sell For More Money
Window Treatments - Order any size window shades and blinds from this site.
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Donations
Big Brothers - Big Sisters
Breast Cancer Website - This doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate mammograms in exchange for advertising. Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know.
Donate Your Car - Did you know donating your vehicle to a charity organization gets you a tax write off for the full market value of the vehicle…not to mention the wonderful feeling that goes with the knowledge that you are doing your part to help animals in crisis.
EBAY - Call Susan Longo's Internet Sales and Service on 914-923-8443 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-923-8443 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-923-8443 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email sdurtschi@earthlink.net if you would like to turn your unwanted items into income on eBay.
Elmsford Animal Shelter - Adopt a homeless pet.
Food Bank in Westchester - Accepts donations like canned food and linens.
Fresh Air Fund - Help a Child - Enjoy a child from NYC for 2 weeks during the summer, a valuable experience for your children! I highly recommend it, having done it several times!
Goodwill Industries - Locate the nearest Goodwill for most of your donations
Green Chimneys, Brewster, NY - Local organization that helps children thru nurture and nature.
Habitat for Humanity - Donate money or your time for building local homes for people in need.
Salvation Army - For donation information and how to have your furniture picked up by the Salvation Army
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Favorite Links
101 Favorite Things in Westchester - Places, services and eats that will make you glad to call Westchester home.
Car Safety - Government crash test results.
Catalog Choice - How to unsubscribe from catalogs you do not want.
Consumer Reports - Get the ratings on everything from autos to appliances
Craigs List - Westchester - Post an ad for anything or take a look - anything and everything you can imagine is on this terrific site!
Date You Were Born - Find out everything about the day you were born.
Favorite animated E-Cards - These unique e-cards will be enjoyed by all for many different special occasions.
Find anyone or anything in the Yellow/White Pages
Find your favorite spot to live - Take our fun online quiz We'll instantly provide you with a tailored list of the best cities and small towns that fit YOU.
FlyLady - Follow FlyLady as she weaves her way through housecleaning and organizing tips with humor.
Guide to health, food & nutrition - Home of Prevention Magazine - easy-to-follow guides to keep you healthy, fit, and happy.
I Tunes - Download your favorite songs
Insurance Car Safety Results
Protect your stuff! - Protect your devices from loss. Just attach a label and watch is get returned.
Smithsonian Store - Become a Smithsonian member for $12 and get 10% off.
Wacky Uses for Familiar Products - Discover hundreds of little-known uses for well-known products!
Web Shots - Download fantastic photos to your computer desktop.
Yard Sales - Tips on having a spectacular yard sale.
Zen Places - The Chinese art of "feng shui" manipulates energy to create the most positive flow within a person's home and life. Open your life and home to a new way of thinking and living. Call 1-877-336-7484 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877-336-7484 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877-336-7484 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting for a consultation.
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Finding a Contractor
How to Hire a Contractor
National Contractors
Fun Things to do
American Museum of Natural History - The Museum has science-rich Web site for kids. Winner of 2004 Distinguished Achievement Awards for Interactivity and Navigation from The Association of Educational Publishers.
Botanical Garden - The New York Botanical Garden is where all the joys of the season—twinkling lights, magical model trains, tasty treats, stunning gifts, and gorgeous greenery—come together, along with a few surprises.
Bronx Zoo
Enjoy Hudson Valley - Visit the leading web site on where to go and what to do in the Hudson Valley. Includes an event calendar for the Hudson Valley.
Greenburgh Nature Center - 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale. 914-723-3470 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-723-3470 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-723-3470 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Irvington Town Hall Theater - *Calendar *Rentals *Box Office *Commission *History *Auditions *Children's Theater & Classes *Photo Gallery *Irvington Village *Local dining
Pleasantville Music Festival - Annual music festival, an all-day, outdoor event in Pleasantville, NY, featuring Jonathan Edwards, Gandalf Murphy, Patricia Shih, Dough, and many others!
Season of Savings - Get a discount to shows on and off Broadway. Sign up and every 250 people get 2 free tickets to a show of their choice!
The Hudson River Museum - *Exhibitions *Calendar *Programs *Seniors and Art *Ed Resources *Glenview *Planetarium *Collection *Gift Shop *Cafe *Membership info
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Furniture Shopping
Audi Stickley (White Plains)
Crate & Barrel (White Plains) - Located at the Westchester Mall
Lillian August
Outdoor Furniture - Shop for outdoor furniture, pool tables and more. Local stores in Mt. Kisco and Scarsdale.
Pottery Barn
Renovator's Supply - Wonderful assortment of hardware lighting fixtures, weathervanes, mailboxes and accessories.
Restoration Hardware - Also in the local mall: the Westchester. Find light fixtures, cabinet knobs, all sorts of great stuff.
Thomasville
United House Wrecking, Connecticut's largest source for antiques and home decor. In Stamford.
Gifts
Home Portraits - Paintings of your new home and notecards
House Paintings - Eric does paintings of your old house or your new houses. Just email him a photo. Reasonable prices.
Shop on line - Fine gifts for inside and outside your new home.
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History of Westchester County
Westchester County Historical Society - Founded in 1874, the mission of WCHS is to collect and preserve books and pamphlets, maps, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and periodicals pertaining to the history of Westchester County, to promote the knowledge and understanding of that history, and to advocate for the preservation of the county's architectural heritage.
Home Improvement
Alarm Systems - Call 914-993-9800 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-993-9800 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-993-9800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting and ask for Guy Arcuri.
Carpenters - Home Services Shop in Pleasantville 914-769-1100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-769-1100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 244-6666, will do all the small jobs around your home. They offer a preventive care & maintenance program too!
Checking on Home Improvement Contractors in Westchester - Use Our Licensed Home Improvement Contractors Search See if the contractor you may use is licensed to work in Westchester. E-Mail Us to Request a Complaint History on a Home Improvement Contractor
Custom Woodworking - Norman Hay
Decks - Enlarge your present deck, or get a new one, call 914-741-2210 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-741-2210 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-741-2210 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting Don LeBlanc. Recommended highly by a client!
Door entries and Garage doors - Elegant makeover - doors, windows, garage doors, siding - Turn the house you have into the house you've always wanted!
Doors - Interior & Exterior - Custom order beautiful doors online.
eHow - Great resource for learning to be the handyman around the house.
Expo Home Design Center in New Rochelle - This is the upscale Home Depot - Great for Kitchen & Baths
Gil Garcia, Handyman - Phone: 914-923-1062 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-923-1062 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-923-1062 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, Cell: 914-275-6627 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-275-6627 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-275-6627 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Habitat ReStores - Sells new and used household items and building materials at deep discounts. - Phone: 914-636-8335 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-636-8335 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-636-8335 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
HGTV - Home and Garden Television - Ideas, Information, Inspiration...
Humidex - As they say: "Humidex is Guaranteed to Make Your Home Drier & Healthier."
Korth & Shannahan Painting - Will give you a professional proposal, in business since 1979, located in Chappaqua. William Korth is the owner, 914-238-5388 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-238-5388 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Lighting Fixtures - Great site for choosing lite fixtures
National Wood Flooring AssociationRoofers - David St. Lawrence - He can be reached on 914-739-2164 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-739-2164 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-739-2164 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 914-490-7991 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-490-7991 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-490-7991 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting (cell)
The Green Guide - From National Geographic: How to do a planet-friendly green home makeover.
Window Cleaning - Crystal Clear Window Cleaning. Phone 845-431-6967 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 845-431-6967 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 845-431-6967 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Window Repairs and Screen Repairs - Windows-Repair, Replace, Maintain. A set of resources for the homeowner and the do-it-yourselfer on safe and easy ways to repair, replace and maintain windows.
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Homeowner's Insurance
5 Important tips for shopping for Homeowner's Insurance
A. Zeeman Company - If you have any questions in regards to insurance call Ron Altman at 914-241-2555 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-241-2555 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-241-2555 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 212-923-3100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 212-923-3100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 212-923-3100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Liberty Mutual Group - Call 800-486-6189 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-486-6189 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-486-6189 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting for auto and home insurance.
State Farm Insurance - State Farm is the largest insurer in the country. To reach our local office in Pleasantville, call 914-769-8910 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-769-8910 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-769-8910 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Hospitals
Northern Westchester Hospital Center - 400 E. Main St, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 Tel. 914-666-1200 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-666-1200 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-666-1200 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Phelps Hospital - Located at 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Tel. 914-366-3000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-366-3000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-366-3000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla - Tel. 914-493-7400 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-493-7400 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-493-7400 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
White Plains Hospital Center - Davis Ave. at East Post Rd, White Plains, NY 10601 Tel. 914-681-0600 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-681-0600 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-681-0600 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
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Hotels
Comfort Inn & Suites in Hawthorne - Offers suites with pool, fitness center, restaurants and more.
Doral Arrowwood Hotel - An upscale hotel offering luxurious amenities in Rye Brook, NY
Furnished Housing - Corporate Services offers corporate housing and extended stay rentals in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and across the country
Homestay - Temporary Housing. Whether you are renovating your house or have closing delays, or have a temporary job assignment or corporate internship, you have a place to stay with Homestay.
Marriott Residence Inn - White Plains
Pet Friendly Hotels - Among the 26 hotels in Westchester, 12 allow dogs (and other pets).
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham - Located at 101 Corporate Park Drive in White Plains, call 914-251-9700 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-251-9700 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-251-9700 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
The Castle Inn in Tarrytown
The Esplanade - Located in the heart of White Plains at 95 S. Broadway, call The Esplanade at 914-761-8100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-761-8100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-761-8100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting for short term rentals.
The Kittle House Rest. & Inn in Chappaqua
Inspectors & Engineers
Advanced Tank Services Co. - Oil tank testing with results available on-site! Specializing in tank corrosion analysis, soil testing and locating abandoned tanks.
Carnell Engineering, Valhalla, NY
Environmental Oil Tank Specialist
Envirostar Corp - Mold and oil tank removal services
Heimer Engineering - Christopher Cusanelli, call 800-605-1500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-605-1500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-605-1500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting; 914-576-6100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-576-6100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-576-6100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email ccusanelli@heimer.com.
Housemasters - This company has several good inspectors who give you an immediate written report from their laptop. I particularly recommend Bob Horvath, Michael Lasher and Yuri Tsakos. Call 1-800-603-8134 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-603-8134 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-603-8134 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
J P McHale Pest Control - Jim McHale can be reached at 914-739-4472 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-739-4472 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-739-4472 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
John Nicolai Home Inspections - Recommended house inspector, call 914-769-6254 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-769-6254 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-769-6254 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting or cell 914-522-3458 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-522-3458 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-522-3458 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, email Jnicolai@optonline.net.
Mr. Inside Out - Paul Coombes, licensed home inspector, uses a unique approach - two inspectors work together to save you time! Call 1-800-396-0191 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-396-0191 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-396-0191 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email: mrinsideout124@aol.com or visit the web site.
Parkway Termite & Pest Control - Phone: 914-725-5997 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-725-5997 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-725-5997 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Spectrum Environmental. Asbestos, lead, and mold removal. Phone: 914-472-0843 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-472-0843 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-472-0843 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
What is a Home Inspection?
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Kitchen Remodeling
Appliances - Buying New - Berger Appliances
Eurostyle Marble & Granite, Inc. Visit 203 N Highland Ave, Ossining or call 914-941-3778 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-941-3778 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-941-3778 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting for great choices and prices in granite and marble for kitchen and baths .
Majestic Kitchens in Mamaroneck, NY
Reface your kitchen cabinets - Joel Lafleur is reasonable and reliable and your cabinets will look like new! He can be reached at 845-739-3808 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 845-739-3808 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 845-739-3808 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting (w) or 845-641-4987 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 845-641-4987 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 845-641-4987 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting (cell).
Local Utilities to call when moving
Choose Your Electric & Gas Provider - Power Your Way makes it easy to choose from energy service companies (ESCOs) that can supply you with electricity and natural gas.
Con Edison for Electric & Gas
Local Cable Company - The local cable company which also offers excellent high speed internet access (Optonline.)
New phone service - Find the best phone deals at your new address!
NY State Electric & Gas - Electric & Gas service in the far north sections of the County.
Oil prices - shop for the lowest price in heating oil
Verizon - To move your cellular service, log into My Account, under the "bill" tab, select "account profile" and "ez move" and follow instructions OR call 1-877-316-1747 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877-316-1747 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877-316-1747 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting from a landline or another phone.
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Maps
Local "Green" Map - Westchester County Green map with Local recycling info.
Local Map - Westchester County.
Mapquest - Maps, driving directions, road trip planner...
Westchester County Flood Maps - Find out if a property is located in a flood zone. Just select the community that interests you.
Mortgage
Are you Ready to Buy a Home? - Find out what is the best choice for you: buying or renting.
Annual credit report - This central site allows you to request a free credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies. .
Cardinal Mortgage - Tom Shea is very experienced and is located at 235 Mamaroneck Ave in White Plains, and can be reached on 684-2200 ext. 216
How Mortgage Loans work - When are you paying interest? When are you paying toward the principal? How are you building equity? Find out here.
Luxury Mortgage - JJ Wowk - Contact JJ at 914-907-8493 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-907-8493 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-907-8493 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting or e-mail her at
Learning about your FICO score
Metlife Home Loans - I highly recommend Michael R. Stafford, Metlife Home Loans, Office 203-341-6997 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 203-341-6997 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 203-341-6997 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, Cell 203-246-6551 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 203-246-6551 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 203-246-6551 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, Email: mrstafford@metlifehomeloans.com. Michael is excellent! He has a variety of loans and can help you nationally as well.
Mortgage 101 - Your guide to understanding the mortgage process, tips for shopping around, how to get a mortgage with less-than-perfect credit, and many other useful tips.
Mortgage Tools - Tools on how to calculate your up front costs, payments and more.
Sun Mortgage Company - Don Rizzo (914)736-2889 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (914)736-2889 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (914)736-2889 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting has a variety of loans for all types of borrowers, including those with less than perfect credit.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - Call Matthew Fiorillo 914-286-5007 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-286-5007 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-286-5007 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
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Moving Companies
Barr Brothers Moving Company - 86 Millwood Rd # B, Millwood, NY 10546, 914-762-8542 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-762-8542 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-762-8542 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
CITIMOVE - Find the best mover and more by reading customer reviews.
Collins Brothers in Larchmont, NY
Interstate Moving Information - To assist consumers moving across State lines (Interstate), FMCSA has developed this web site. If you experience a problem with your mover, you can file a complaint by calling FMCSA’s 24-hour toll-free hotline (888-368-7238 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 888-368-7238 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) or online at http://www.1-888-dot-saft.com. (Federal Relay Service for TTY: 1-800-877-8339 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-877-8339 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-877-8339 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting)
McAvey Moving Co. - A full service moving company since 1987, McAvey Moving Co. has been a leader in Westchester County, now with 9 vehicles and over 25 full time movers. McAvey specializes in long distance moving, relocation, storage (in a climate controlled warehouse), packing and crating and international moves! Let the "McAvey Moving Team" take the hassles out of your next move!
Shleppers Moving & Storage Co - Call toll free at 1-800-84-SHLEP begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-84-SHLEP begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-84-SHLEP end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting for a free estimate.
Storage USA - 1-800-STOR-USA begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-STOR-USA begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-STOR-USA end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting are located in White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mt. Vernon and Mahopac
Newspapers
Business News in Westchester - The Westchester Business Journal is an excellent paper that comes out weekly.
Local Newspapers & Magazines - The Journal News is the predominant newspaper in Westchester County.
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NY Laws
Agency Relationships-NYS Law - Explanation of Buyer, Seller, And Dual Agency
Amber Alert - New York State Missing and Exploited Children
Better Business Bureau
Carbon Monoxide Detector Law - This link from the NYS web site explains the law requiring a carbon monoxide detector.
DO NOT CALL Registry - Sign up for the National "Do Not Call" Registry if you would like to stop receiving telemarketing calls at home.
1031 Exchanges - Are you an investor looking to exchange a property?
Mansion tax on Sales over $1 million
NY Sex Offender Registry
Register to vote in NY or other States
Seller Disclosure Law - If seller's do not complete the disclosure form, the seller is required to give $500 to the buyer at the closing
Tax info on Homes for sale - Informative NY Times article about NY tax on homes for sale
Tenant & Landlord Laws
Well Water Law - Learn about the new well water testing law and the seller's responsiblities.
Westchester Residential Opportunities is a non-profit organization promoting non-discriminatory housing. Phone: 914-428-4507 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-428-4507 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-428-4507 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Painting
Benjamin Moore Paints - Amazing site where you can paint a room, or order inexpensive software and imagine how your own rooms will look in any color!
Behr Paints
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Parks and Recreation
Club Fit - Join the Briarcliff Manor or Jefferson Valley club for exercise.
Golf Course - Westchester's newest public golf course in Ossining, Hudson Hills.
Hollow Brook Golf Club - Are you a golf lover? Now you can join an affordable private golf club in Westchester County! Membership allows you to play five other nationally ranked golf courses, all within driving distance!
Westchester County Parks & Recreation - There are exciting and amazing parks all over the county.
Pets
Adopt a Pet - A.W.A.N.- Animal Welfare Adoption Network is the area's leading, all volunteer, pet adoption agency. Located in Ulster County, NY
Traveling with Pets - How to travel with pets, pet-friendly lodgings, and emergency veterinarians en route.
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Plumbers
Bruni & Campisi - Make your plumbing request online.
Don Henken. Phone: 914-769-2208 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-769-2208 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-769-2208 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
TCB Plumbing & Heating. Call Elliot Rivera at 914-960-8003 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-960-8003 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-960-8003 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Relocation Links
Extended Stay - Furnished housing - Churchill provides corporate housing and extended stay rentals across America with more than 8,000 luxury rental apartments.
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
Search for homes across the US - Search thousands of listings across America with our company web site, kw.com
Search for homes in our tri-state area - Here is our local company web site with multiple listings in the NY, NJ & CT areas.
US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
USPS Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
Westchester County Main Site
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Restaurants I recommend
Culinary Institute in Hyde Park - For a real treat, visit the 4 restaurants at the CIA. You must make reservations well in advance!
Equus at the Castle in Tarrytown.
Iron Horse Grill in Pleasantville.
OpenTable is an easy way to make reservations online.
Restaurant Reviews.
Swaddee House of Thai Food in Thornwood. Located at 886 Franklin Ave (Rte. 141) this is an excellent thai restaurant with award winning cuisine and good service.
The Kittle House in Chappaqua
Umami Cafe in Croton-on-Hudson
School Information
Alphabetical List of Schools in NY
Catholic and Private Schools.
Newsweek - Top 1,300 schools nationwide for 2008
School Information - free school profiles
State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
Westchester Magazines 2007 Public School Report - Once a year this local magazine reports on all the Westchester High Schools.
Public and Private Schools Information
Westchester County School Sites:
Ardsley School District
Bedford School District
Blind Brook School District
Briarcliff Manor School District
Bronxville School District
Byram Hills School District (Armonk)
Chappaqua School District
Croton-Harmon School District
Eastchester School District
Edgemont School District
Elmsford School District
Greenburgh School District
Harrison School District
Hastings on Hudson School District
Hendrick Hudson: Buchanan/Montrose/Cortlandt Manor School District
Katonah - Lewisboro School District
Lakeland School District
Mamaroneck School District
Mount Kisco School District
Mount Pleasant School District
Mount Vernon School District
New Castle School District
New Rochelle School District
North Salem School District
Ossining School District
Peekskill School District
Pelham School District
Pleasantville School District
Pocantico Hills School District
Port Chester School District
Rye Neck School District
Rye School District
Scarsdale School District
Somers School District
Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow School District
Tuckahoe School District
Valhalla School District
White Plains School District
Yonkers School District
Yorktown School District
Putnam County School Sites:
Brewster School District
Carmel School District
Cold Spring School District
Garrison School District
Haldane School District
Mahopac School District
Nelsonville School District
Putnam Valley School District
Southeast School District
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Senior Living
Cambridge on the Hudson, Ossining, NY - Call 914-762-1980 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-762-1980 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-762-1980 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting for further information.
Drum Hill Senior Living Community - An affordable senior living community.
Kendal on Hudson - A Hudson Valley retirement community. Phone 914-922-1000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-922-1000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-922-1000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Somerset Gardens - Somerset Gardens combines all the comforts of home with individualized senior care options. Each day is filled with a variety of activities, services, and options that enhance our residents’ sense of comfort and belonging, and, if they choose, also make for a busy social calendar.
Sterling Glen - Distinctive living for seniors in a Rye Brook retirement residence.
Sunrise Senior Living - New housing in Mt. Vernon and Crestwood. Tel 914-395-3500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-395-3500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-395-3500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
The Esplanade - Located in the heart of White Plains at 95 S. Broadway, call The Esplanade at 914-761-8100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-761-8100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-761-8100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting for senior living.
The Osborn - The Osborn is beautiful Maintenance-free senior housing in Rye, NY.
Westchester Meadows - Westchester Meadows is a life care retirement community, the first in Westchester County, located in Valhalla, NY.
Tax Information
Assessments - Understanding assessments
First-time homeowners
Homeowner deductions information
How to report moving expenses
NY State STAR Program & Star Tax Reductions Forms & Info - Here is your State of NY tax savings with the STAR program
Reducing your Tax Assessment - I highly recommend Jim Simons of GMS associates at 591-4111. He will be honest about whether he can get you a tax reduction.
Selling your home - This will link you to the IRS site to learn more about the $250/$500,000 exclusion
STAR Tax Rebate - NY state residents should log on her to get their 2007 STAR tax rebate.
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Tourism
History along the Hudson - A Tour of History along the Hudson River
Hudson Valley Heritage - The Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area's official site highlighting the historic, cultural and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley.
Kykuit, The Rockefeller Mansion & Grounds
NY State Tourist Attractions - New York is full of things to do as seen on this great site!
The Bronx Zoo - Great and inexpensive place to spend the day with your children!
Transportation
Bee Line Bus Service - Bee Line Buses are all over the county!
Dept of Motor Vehicles - All the info needed for obtaining a NY Driver's License and registering your car.
EZ Pass - Get your ez pass for your car so you can breeze thru our toll booths.
Hudson Valley Traveler - Links for traffic information and construction site.
Metro North Railroad Map of Stations
Metro-North Railroads - Railroad schedules for the Hudson, Harlem & New Haven train lines to NYC.
NY State Dept of Motor Vehicles - Go here for registering cars, and getting a NYS driver's license
Westchester County Current Traffic Conditions - I-287, I-95, New York State Thruway, and more.
Traffic Cams and Maps - Local traffic reports and airport information.
Westchester County Home Sale Statistics
Provided by the Westchester Bd of Realtors - Quarterly sales statistics for single family, condos, coops and multi family homes
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