HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON – A SPECIAL PLACE TO LIVE Hastings-on-Hudson is as close to being an ideal place to live as one can find – it is beautiful and peaceful, all just a half hour from midtown Manhattan. Hastings view of the Hudson is unique, because the Palisades, a 550 foot high rock cliff, is particularly dramatic as the river is only about a mile wide at Hastings. Also, Hastings has more greenspace percentage-wise than any community in Westchester. Much of this space is available to the public as both parks and trails. It is hard to imagine, but in Hastings, just 20 miles north of midtown, one can walk on a trail along the Hudson River for a half hour, marveling at nature, without seeing a soul. Hastings prides itself in its strong sense of community. This is exemplified by the vibrant weekly Farmers Market (June-Nov.) and the many annual events, which friendly residents enjoy. Although the number of commuters is large enough to make Hastings an express stop on Metro North, many people still work in Hastings. There is a large number of professionals and people working in the Media and Arts, but many other walks of life can also be found in Hastings. The shops in Hastings meet virtually every need there is a variety of food in stores ranging from a Health food shop to a Super Market, as well as cleaners, hair stylists, gift shops, and a pharmacy. There are also many diverse eating opportunities, including pizza parlors and delis, ethnic and natural food establishments, and an upscale authentic French restaurant. One particular attraction of Hastings is the school system, where both the lower and high schools have won national blue ribbon awards. Hastings has also produced a number of Nobel Prize winners, including two who won in successive years just over ten years ago. Hastings has a broad range of community services ranging from a library to an outdoor swimming pool complex. Hastings has a dedicated volunteer fire department and a police force, where the local cop-on-the-beat still checks each store on his evening round downtown. Conveniently located as the closest Village to New York City on the Hudson, Hastings is just twenty minutes from White Plains, which is the center of Westchester County. (Hastings’ New Village Hall with a Lipchitz sculpture out front) A 5 minute walk from River Town House, The New Hastings MetroNorth station is 20 miles from midtown Manhattan. Hastings' own shops and galleries are just down the street from River Town House. Hastings offers gourmet restaurants overlooking the Hudson, including Zagat rated Buffet de la Gare, as well as a large supermarket, local grocery stores, health food stores, delis and the weekly farmers market. Hastings prides itself on the individuality of its shops. There is no chain or fast food establishment in the Village, in fact, the policeman on the beat still checks all the front doors of the shops downtown in the Village each evening. Artistic galleries, boutique clothing stores, antique stores, and fine wine shops are just down the street from River Town House. With hair salons, a local stationary and hardware store, drycleaners and flower shop, Hastings is just steps away from River Town House. Enjoy the new riverfront Library and September 11th memorial with magnificent views of New York City. The Village offers many cultural and recreational facilities and programs, ranging from the Village Pools to the Library and the newly constructed Community Center. Hastings is also known for its spacious parks and extensive array of trailways. Play tennis on the Hudson at the renowned Hudson Valley Health and Tennis Club, and then enjoy dinner and drinks at gourmet restaurant Blu. Hastings’ diverse population boasts many artists and prominent professionals including famous actors, writers, as well as multiple Nobel Prize Winners.