Mount Kisco Village of Mount Kisco Distance to NYC: 36 miles Area: 3.2 square miles Mount Kisco is not only a bustling shopping mecca of Northern Westchester, but a village of wonderful neighborhoods. One of the most prestigious neighborhoods is "Captain Merritt's Hill", filled with many turn-of-the-century Victorians including the famous "Ragtime" home. If you are in the market for a newer home, there is the fabulous "Mount Kisco Chase" s Toll Brothers community of single family homes. With several condominium developments, there is something for everyone in this exceptional village. Historically a village/town located within Bedford and New Castle, Mount Kisco seceded in 1978 and became its own village, governed by a Mayor. You will find a wealth of shopping close to home, from national chains such as Ann Taylor, The Gap, Banana Republic, Victoria's Secret and Borders Book Store to specialty boutiques, gourmet restaurants and food shops. Downtown also has the convenience of a five screen movie theatre. Mount Kisco is home to the highly rated Northern Westchester Hospital Center. All this and a Metro-North railroad station 50 minutes to Grand Central Station, NYC. Educational Facilities There are five elementary schools based on geographical boundaries that feed into Fox Lane Middle School, which serves grades 6 to 8, and Fox Lane High School in Bedford. There is the Rippowam Cisqua School, an independent country day school. Mount Kisco also offers Jewish and secular education at Bais Miriam Leah School and Talmud Torah Beth Yechtel. Recreational Facilities The Butler Sanctuary, Marsh Sanctuary and Meyer Preserve total over 630 acres of nature at its finest, with many species of birds, trees and flowers. Leonard Park is wonderful for active sports, such as soccer, tennis, football and baseball, and has a magnificent 3-pool complex, one of which is olympic-sized. Or just enjoy the passive recreation of admiring the pond and its surroundings. The Boys and Girls Club of Mount Kisco is very active with after school activities and a swimming pool. Houses of Worship Bet Torah, Bethel Baptist Church, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Mt. Kisco Hebrew, Presbyterian Church of Mt. Kisco, St. Marks Episcopal Church, United Methodist Church of Mt. Kisco. Local Links Village/Town of Mount Kisco: www.mountkisco.org Bedford School District: www.bedford.k12.ny.us