RYE BROOK Westchester County, New York

The Community

Settled in 1660, the 3.5 square mile village of Rye Brook was recognized in 1982 as a separate community within the Town of Rye, Comprised mainly of executives and professionals, its 8,300 residents enjoy tree-lined residential quietude on the Westchester County border, adjacent to Greenwich, Connecticut. Employment within Rye Brook abounds, as it is home to the world headquarters of Philip Morris International, Kraft General Foods International and MCI International, as well as numerous other well-known corporations. The village´s attractions include Ward´s Castle and Reid Hall, both of national historic importance.

Educational and Cultural Facilities

Schooling is of the finest caliber in Rye Brook. Highly awarded schools include The Ridge Street Elementary School, a recipient of the National Education Excellence Award and Blink Brook High School, a nationally recognized School of Excellence. Advance degrees are possessed by 99% of the schools´ faculties. With a student-teacher ratio of 10:1, class sizes are small and the curriculum is richly enhanced with superior programs. Indeed, 99% of the 850-member student body immediately proceeds onward to higher education. Neighboring Purchase encompasses the State University of New York at Purchase and the spectacular campus of Manhattanville College which includes New York University´s Stern School of Business.

Recreational Facilities

Every form of recreation is readily available within Rye Brook´s parks, sporting facilities and recreational programs, including tennis, golf, swimming and organized sports. The salt-water pleasures of Long Island Sound are nearby in Port Chester and the City of Rye. Area attractions include the Westchester Country Club (home of the famed Buick Golf Classic) and Rye Playland Amusement Park. The Castle Center for the Arts provides Rye Brook residents with classes for all ages and participation in and enjoyment of musical theater.

Transportation

Forty minutes from Manhattan and within close commuting distance of White Plains and Stamford by car or train, Rye Brook has easy access to the Hutchinson River and Merritt Parkways and to Interstate Routes 95 and 287. Westchester County Airport, situated in Rye Brook, provides supremely convenient air travel.