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The Community:

Purchase NY, located in Westchester County, is a hamlet of the town of Harrison. Historians believe that the community was named Purchase after the British bought the land from Native Americans in the area.  That plot of land was marked as a “Purchase” on maps and that has been its name ever since. Although it’s a relatively small area of land, Purchase is home to a lot of major corporation headquarters, including PepsiCo, MasterCard and Atlas Air Inc.  Purchase has attracted many New York homebuyers because of its quiet surroundings and its close proximity to New York City.  Many celebrities live in Purchase, which is considered the top ranked wealthiest community in the country.

The Schools:

Purchase New York is served by the Harrison Central School District, a high-performing public school system that includes 3 nationally recognized schools of excellence. Harrison Central enrolls about 3,600 students in its four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Purchase New York is home to Purchase School, a K-5 elementary school that is a part of Harrison Central.  Purchase’s commitment to quality education is also evident by the many higher education facilities within its borders.  Manhattanville College - a 4,000-student private liberal arts college that was founded by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1967 - as well as State University of New York at Purchase are both located in Purchase. Keio University also operates a high school in Purchase, called Keio Academy of New York.

What to do in Purchase:

If you’re the type of person who loves a good game of golf on all occasions, Purchase New York may seem like heaven on Earth for you.  That’s because the hamlet has a number of golf clubs, including Century Country Club, Blind Brook Club, Old Oaks Country Club and Brae Burn Country Club.  There is also a number of visual arts attractions, including the Neuberger Museum of Art and the Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens. If you’re interested in seeing a local play, the Purchase Performing Arts Center offers wonderful shows appropriate for the whole family.  There’s even a place for the outdoors-person in your family.  Stone Barns Farm Day Camp offers campers the chance to experience working on a real farm.  When it comes to offering families a variety of activities to enjoy in their free time, Purchase, NY is a true gem.