Get to know Hastings-on-Hudson

Hastings, as the locals call it, is often compared to Brooklyn, with its artistic vibe and a cool downtown boasting an eclectic collection of independent retailers. In fact, Hastings is often ahead of Brooklyn in lifestyle trends, especially in green living, as the town banned plastic bags in 2015, a full five years before New York City did the same. A similar eco-conscious attitude can be found throughout, with a popular florist sourcing blooms from local farms, a soap store that eliminates single-use plastic by pouring liquid refills directly into customers’ own containers, as well as a citywide compost program. Houses here include Victorians, Tudors, and bungalows, as well as condo options. Many residents take advantage of Hastings’ somewhat secret hilly shortcuts to quickly hop into downtown or to get to the train station, where it’s just a 30-minute ride to New York City’s Grand Central.

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Living in Westchester

Don’t call it upstate. This cosmopolitan county north of New York City is a collective of towns, hamlets and mid-sized cities that put virtually every lifestyle imaginable within an hour’s commute of Manhattan. It’s due north of the Bronx, next door to Connecticut, and the gateway to the Hudson Valley. Metro-North’s Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines make for speedy service into Grand Central — an express ride from many down-county communities runs comparable to the F train from South Brooklyn, with a much sunnier view. Lower Westchester’s villages prioritize convenience, while the verdant horse country to the north is a favored destination for those looking to fade away in privacy. The Hudson and Long Island Sound form its two coasts, conspiring with an inland chain of lakes and reservoirs for unbeatable boating, fishing and other recreational endeavors. Chain stores are noticeably absent from many Main Streets, which run chockablock with character-filled indie shops.