Small Town Charm Upon the Hudson

Nestled in the hills above the Hudson River, Hastings-on-Hudson is a close-knit community with a bustling main street. Rich with history and culture, it is no surprise that Hastings-on-Hudson is the place be.

Population

7,912

Established

1879

Minutes to Manhattan

27

Parkland

13 parks

Opportunities in Hastings-on-Hudson

Home to many small businesses and a strong community feel, opportunity in Hastings-on-Hudson abounds. Whether you're taking in a historical site or frequenting one of its many restaurants you'll be kept busy in Hastings-on-Hudson!

Dining

Hastings-on-Hudson offers a wide variety of restaurants to satisfy any palate.

Education

Hastings-on-Hudson School District is consistently ranked one of the best school districts in the State.

Parks & Recreation

With 13 parks there is no shortage of outdoor space in Hastings-on-Hudson. You can hike the Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway and spot flood equipent used as early as the 1700's along with former manufacturing sites.

Culture

Hastings-on-Hudson attracts residents with a penchant for the arts. Famed artist Jasper Cropsey once called this town home, and his former residence is now the Jasper F. Cropsey Home Studio and Gallery.

Call Westchester Home

Whether you’re looking for an historic home on the countryside, a modern luxury apartment in a thriving downtown, or something in between, you’ll find it in Westchester.

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450 square miles and 45 cities, towns and villages.

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Relax at beaches, hike and bike trails, and enjoy other activities across 18,000 acres of parkland.

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Get to Grand Central Station in as little as 30 minutes.

Our Incentives

Westchester County’s various incentives help support startups, assist not-for-profits, and promote economic development through creating, attracting and retaining jobs, and more.

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Industrial Development Agency

Sales tax exemptions on new construction, expansion or renovation projects, or the acquisition of new equipment, and more help companies grow and prosper.

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Local Development Corporation

Since its inception in 2012, we’ve assisted not-for-profit organizations in securing tax-exempt bond financing benefits totaling over $400 million—at no cost or risk to the taxpayers of Westchester County.

Our Programs

Westchester County offers programs and services to assist and incentivize businesses.

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Element 46 Incubator

The new Element 46 Incubator program kicked off in 2019 to inspire and support entrepreneurial talent and the development of new businesses in the County. Nearly a hundred business leaders will serve as mentors to startups, offering their expertise, time, and support.

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Minority and Women-Owned Business Program

Westchester works to encourage, promote and increase participation of business enterprises owned and controlled by persons of color or women.

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Opportunity Zones

This new community investment tool established by Congress in 2017 encourages long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide.

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Service-Disabled Veteran - Owned Business Program

Westchester encourages and supports eligible SDVOBs to play a greater role in the state's economy by increasing their participation in New York State's contracting opportunities.

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Disadvantaged Business Program

This federally regulated program provides a vehicle for increasing the participation by small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

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