Hello, and welcome to Westchester County, New York, the very best of urban, suburban, and country America. Westchester is known throughout the world for many things, including charming villages, cultural diversity, a fiscally sound government clean environment, bustling urban centers, excellent schools and a thriving economy.

With thousands of acres of county parkland, numerous hiking and mountain biking trails, wildlife preserves, arts and cultural events, beaches, and our very own historic amusement park, there are countless activities for you to enjoy.

The county government also owns and operates one of the nation’s most environmentally friendly airports, a nationally accredited community college, an award-winning public transportation system and the Westchester County Center, a large public assembly and meeting facility. County government provides many important services ranging from public health protection to road and bridge repair, police patrols to cultural programs and municipal planning. Our sound fiscal policies earn us the highest possible bond ratings and help hold the line on property taxes.

With the historic Hudson River to the west, the Long Island Sound to the east, and numerous lakes and streams, our county is abundant in natural resources.With access to major highways, parkways, and commuter rail lines, it’s easy to see why 950,000 people and several Fortune 500 companies call Westchester home.

I hope you enjoy exploring Westchester County!

Andrew J. Spano
County Executive