Bronxville NY

Bronxville, NY at a Glance

Measuring just one square mile within the town of Eastchester, New York, the Village of Bronxville makes up a small but rich pocket of Westchester County. Some 70 acres of the land is dedicated to parkland and forest, and a slim segment of the Bronx River Parkway Reservation falls within its borders. The place was once home to President John F. Kennedy, and is famed for its English-style architecture, handsome suburban streets and close-knit community.

As one of the nation's most affluent neighborhoods, Bronxville invests heavily in its students' public education. Three Village schools, each run by a separate principal, are located on a single picturesque campus near the heart of the Village. Established in 1922, the school provides a tailored blend of traditional and contemporary pedagogy, as well as diverse co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in journalism, government, music, math, languages, athletics and beyond. Bronxville schools are consistently ranked among the best public schools in the United States.

Bronxville, NY at a Glance

A football field, three smaller fields and a running track are available at the Bronxville campus, in addition to Scout Field, which (though falling mainly in Yonkers and Mount Vernon) is controlled by and frequently used for Bronxville student soccer, football, baseball and cross-country. Adding to the programs offered by the larger town of Eastchester, Bronxville's recreation department contributes a day camp and tennis programs for adults and children.

Recently renovated in 2000, the historic Bronxville library fills a vital role within the Bronxville community. With its foyer slung with fine art, a sleek wood-interior Browsing Room ideal for readings and cultural events, and weekly film showings in the Yeager Community Room, the space is much more than a repository for books.

Served by Metro-North Railroad and located just 15 miles from midtown Manhattan, Bronxville's business district enjoys the patronage of numerous out-of-towners come to shop and dine in its quaint village atmosphere. Abutting the cluster of civic buildings called Four Corners, the district is packed with storefront boutiques, restaurants, bookstores, and a movie theater.

Always looking for ways to bolster local business, Bronxville Chamber of Commerce organizes several events throughout the year including the Spring Sidewalk Sale, the Summer Street Concert Series, the Fall Sale, the Children's Halloween Festival, and Christmas events including Light up the Town! With the Village of Bronxville, the Chamber also co-sponsors the Bronxville Farmers' Market from May through November.

Purchased by a Dane by the name of Bronck from the Mohican Indians in the 1600's, Bronxville incorporated as a Village in 1898 and has enjoyed a prestigious history. The Gramatan Hotel (demolished in 1970 and replaced by townhouses in 1980) on Sunset Hill was once residence to the widows of Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. The two became companions and occasionally rode the train to New York City together. St. Joseph's Catholic Church is another landmark. Famously attended by the Kennedy family during their residence in Bronxville between 1929 and 1936, it was also the venue of the wedding of Ted Kennedy and Joan Bennett.