Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 7

33 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 7 V I LLAGE OF OSS INING, NEW YORK shopping, recreation, education, and excellent municipal services. Maddi Zachacz, Assistant Village Manager, has lived in Ossining most of her life. She shares, “One of the most wonderful things about living here is the diversity we experience every day. For someone like me, who is a bit of a foodie, we have so many different kinds of restaurants thanks to the various cultures who call Ossining home. Also, being a product of the school system here, where not everybody looks exactly alike, helped me acclimate to a world outside of Ossining, where that is also true.” Village of Ossining Mayor, Rika Levin, notes, “I’m thankful and excited to be living in Ossining. My husband and I chose to start our married life here over 28 years ago, so by some standards I’m still a newbie. The Village still has the beauty and the active lifestyle that we looked for in a forever home to raise our children. It’s also a great hub for commuting. You can cross the Hudson to New Jersey for work and access other cities in Westchester for growing job opportunities in pharmaceuticals, telecom, and hospitals. We also have great access to outdoor activities, including miles of hiking and biking trails, boating, and fishing. The Hudson Valley is just a gorgeous place to live and is highly desired.” Along with professionals, entrepreneurs, and industries, the Village is also ideal for people who are aging in place, which is a growing part of the New York population. In Ossining, they’re able to find comfortable apartments and small houses, while large single family homes are available, as well. Something for everyone. Levin notes, “Not every community in Westchester has that diversity of livability and cultures. We are a big open tent of inclusiveness which prepares us well for the future.” Karen D’Attore, Ossining Village Manager, adds, “There are so many recreational opportunities, Ossining’s famous Double Arch Bridge Historic Downtown Ossining