Ossining, NY
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About Ossining
- • Don DeLillo, acclaimed novelist, was born in Ossining in 1936.
- • Sing Sing Correctional Facility's innovative rehabilitation programs originated here.
- • The Hudson River Railroad's arrival in 1848 transformed Ossining into a commuter hub.
- • Ossining's Dale Cemetery features elaborate Victorian-era monuments and mausoleums.
- • A devastating fire in 1893 destroyed much of Ossining's downtown business district.
- • Named for the Wappinger chief 'Ossin Sing', it was incorporated as a village in 1813.
- • With 40,702 residents, it's smaller than nearby Peekskill but larger than Briarcliff Manor.
- • At 266 feet, the elevation provides stunning Hudson River views.
- • Many residents commute to jobs in New York City and surrounding areas.
- • Ossining feels like a charming blend of small-town tranquility and urban accessibility.
- • The New York Giants, a short drive away, won Super Bowl XLVI in thrilling fashion.
- • Ossining High School's basketball team has achieved multiple state championships.