Welcome to Harrison/Purchase New York

Harrison NY is located in Westchester County in New York State, 30 miles northeast of Manhattan, close to Long Island Sound. Harrison includes the community of Purchase. Nearby municipalities are White Plains, Rye and Mamaroneck. The Connecticut border is about 5 miles away.  It has a population of 24 thousand and covers 17 square miles.  Harrison consists of several distinct neighborhoods, including West Harrison, which is 11 square miles, Silver Lake, and Purchase. Harrison has many family-friendly features, including open space and parks.  Harrison's public school system consists of 4 elementary schools; 1 middle school, & 1 high school; with 3,417 enrolled students.  Harrison is a fine town for families, conveniently located near NYC, filled with resources for parents and activities for their children.  For additional demographic information on Harrison, Click Here

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Businesses in Harrison/Purchase NY

Backyard Sports
Offering a fresh concept in soccer & basketball that combines high level skill instruction with an emphasis on "sandlot" fun & nurturing a love of game. Weekly skill sessions and/or league play for grades Pre K-8th.

DayJams
Live your Rock Star dreams this summer at DayJams! DayJams is a Rock Music Day Camp for kids 9-15 located in Purchase NY at SUNY Purchase.

Grand Slam at Banksville (Bedford/North Greenwich)

Grand Slam features Quickstart Tennis for children from ages 3-10 for both tennis clinics and tennis summer camps.  The use of smaller racquets and nets in conjuctions with lower comression balls allows children instant success.

improvA Tutor Matching
improvA is a unique online matching service developed by a team of parents and educators who realized there was a need for a safe, easy way for parents to identify the best tutors in their local communities.

Nonprofits in Harrison/Purchase NY

Keio Academy
Bilingual and bicultural high school commited to meeting the needs of Japanese living in America. Also offer a "Home Stay" student exchange program.

Rye Newcomers and Neighbors Club
An organization that introduces newcomers to the Rye community and provides ongoing camaraderie through events & activities. Serving residents of Rye, Rye Brook, Rye Neck, Purchase, Port Chester & Harrison NY.

Rye Town Youth Football and Cheerleading
Youth Football and Cheerleading League open to ages 5-12.  Kids from all towns/areas in Westchester and Fairfield County are eligible to participate in this full season football and cheerleading program.

Student Advocacy
A private nonprofit, independent from school districts, which serves the residents of Westchester & Putnam Counties. They help parents obtain the most comprehenseive response to a child's educational needs allowable under the law.

Westchester Philharmonic
Join the Maestro's Club! Kids ages 8-15 meet professional soloists, attend Sunday afternoon concerts, enjoy pre-concert activities, perform with Maestro Dunkel. $15 fee.