Rockland County Towns

Airmont, NY

Distance From New York: 24 miles.
Notable People: Steven Vahaviolos Marine Cpl killed May 11, 2006 in Iraq.

First proposed in 1985, the village of Airmont was incorporated in 1991, as a response to citizen concern about over-growth. The area is 5 square miles and is geographically pleasing with gently rolling hills and lovely views of the Ramapo Mountains read more.

Blauvelt, NY

Distance From New York: 19 miles.
Notable People: Garton Del Savio, Baseball Player, Philadelphia Phillies

A great place to call home, Blauvelt is a hamlet located within the Township of Orangetown. Many parks and residential neighborhoods can be found here with a broad range of style and price offerings. Modest starter homes as well as higher end home into the millions are plenty. read more.

Congers, NY

Distance From New York: 30 miles.
Notable People: Adam Gussow, writer & blues harmonica player

A beautiful hamlet restoration project was completed about two years ago, the centerpeice being the renovated Congers Station Park, on the site of an abandoned Railway Station. The train still goes by, but only for freight these days. The small shopping area features read more.

Grandview, NY

Distance From New York: 18 miles.
Notable People: Toni Morrison, American author, editor, and professor.

The name says it all! Panoramic sweeping views of the majestic Hudson River from almost all of Grandview’s properties. The homes are Mostly period homes with architectural detail. Many homes are perched right along the riverbank and enjoy access for kayaking, sailing, read more.

Haverstraw, NY

Distance From New York: 28 miles.
Notable People: Manuel Lopez - Died on Iraq War.

Orignially called “Haverstroo” by Dutch settlers in 1666, Haverstraw has recently experienced a renaissance with the much heralded riverfront community of “The Harbors”. Hundreds of new residents can now enjoy this spectacular site which even abuts new river ferry service to Westchester read more.

Monsey, NY

Distance From New York: 27 miles.
Notable People: Steven Hill, American actor.

There is a diverse stock of housing in Monsey, and its residents can enjoy the 30 acre Reisman sports complex offering many ballfields and picnic areas.
There are plenty of gift shops which offer everything from read more.

New City, NY

Distance From New York: 26 miles.
Notable People: Maxwell Anderson, playwright, Keith Bulluck, NFL Linebacker, Philip Rosenthal - Executive Producer, “Everybody Loves Raymond”.

The county seat of Rockland and largest hamlet in New York State, New City is home to many suburbanites who were looking for a better home for their families read more.

Nyack, NY

Distance From New York: 24 miles.
Notable People: Stephen Baldwin, Ellen Burstyn, Russell Crowe, Jonathan Demme, Helen Hayes, Coheed & Cambria, Rosie 0′Donnell.

Just 20 plus miles north of Manhattan. The childhood home of famed American Artists Edward Hopper, Nyack is a charming Victorian Village set on the banks of the Hudson River. This vibrant village represents the best read more.

Palisades, NY

Distance From New York: 14 miles.
Notable People: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Lorraine Bracco, Bjork, Ethan Hawke, Angelina Jolie,Diane Keaton, Harvey Keitel, Bill Murray, Al Pacino, Diane Sawyer, Uma Thurman.

Is the southern-most hamlet in Rockland County and is only about 10-12 minutes from the George Washington Bridge - although one might think they are at a very distant read more.

Pearl River, NY

Distance From New York: 21 miles.
Notable People: Sean Giblin, Pittsburgh Pirates.

The name says it all, as this hamlet of almost 16,000 residents is certainly a gem. Originally called “Muddy Creek” legend has it that the name was changed back in the late 1800’s so that the rail conductor would not have to yell out “Next stop Muddy Creek” read more.

Piermont, NY

Distance From New York: 17 miles.
Notable People: Actors, Alan Ruck of ”Spin City” and William Hurt.

In the 1980’s Woody Allen chose Piermont as a location for the filming of “The Purple Rose of Cairo”….the “joke” was that Piermont was shabby enough to be used for the row style homes in his period film. Today, only 25 years later all of the read more.

Pomona, NY

Distance From New York: 28 miles.

The name “Pomona” originates from the Roman Goddess of Fruit, because there were many Apple Orchards and farms which were sprinkled throughout the area’s countryside. Some still exist, such as the famed “Orchard’s of Conklin” which is not only a working Apple Orchard, read more.

Sloatsburg, NY

Distance From New York: 29 miles.
Notable People: Garry Bakker, Pitcher for the New York Mets, Bryan Hoch, sportswriter covering the New York Yankees.

s a small village in the western most section of Rockland, and is only three square miles, which is an odd description as the boundaries actually form a circle! A lot of the terrain is rocky and steep, leading to difficult development. read more.

South Nyack, NY

Distance From New York: 24 miles.
Notable People: Rosie O’Donnell.

South Nyack is one of the area’s quaint river front villages which also occupies part of the “mountain side” offering superb views of the majestic ‘Hudson River” and beyond. Some of the most architecturally significant homes can be found on Nyack’s pretty streets. South Nyack is also home to read more.

Sparkill, NY

Distance From New York: 15 miles.
Notable People: Joe Hyde, famous chef.

Just 15 miles from the George Washington Bridge makes this an ideal commute, but far away from urban cares and worries. Reminiscent of “Mayberry” the main intersection in Sparkill invites visitors to think about what it might be like to live here. A couple of stores read more.

Stony Point, NY

Distance From New York: 34 miles.
Notable People: Actress Stephanie Courtney - Groundlings, Cavement, Adult Swim

Stony Point is a place which took a significant role on the Revolutionary War, as it was the location where General “Mad” Anthony Wayne captured the King’s Ferry crossing from the Redcoats, which cut off the supply route of the British all the way from New England to read more.

Suffern, NY

Distance From New York: 26 miles.
Notable People: Claudio Sanchez, Coheed & Cambria, Jay Beckenstein (Jazz Player), C.J. Nitkowski (first round draft pick professional baseball), Joe Lockhart (Clinton Press Secratary)

Lovely farmhouse and Early American period homes can be found here, as well as more typical “cul-de-sac” lifestyle neighborhoods. The village o read more.

Tappan, NY

Distance From New York: 17 miles.
Notable People: John André was “jailed” at The Old ‘76 House in the American Revolutionary War.

This slice of Americana is right out of a Currier and Ives portrait. The Village Green is bordered by The old Dutch Reformed Church and the 18th Century cemetery. Tappan has just this year undergone a bit of a facelift with the “Municipal Bi-Wigs” setting aside some dough read more.

Valley Cottage, NY

Distance From New York: 27 miles.
Notable People: Audrey and Judy Landers and Jack Klugman.

With more than 8,000 residents, the hamlet of Valley Cottage is proud of its community spirit! A newly renovated “hamlet center” offers new sidewalks, roads, street lights and plantings. A small “village green” will offer some summer concerts. There are plenty of residential read more.

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