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Sparkill, NY

Sparkill, a tiny, verdant Rockland County hamlet surrounded by the tonier enclaves of Piermont and Palisades, is blessed with a rich history and a tendency among its residents to stay put. Sparkill is just 15 miles from the George Washington Bridge. Outside of rush hour, some residents claim to be able to hop on the Palisades Interstate Parkway and get to the Upper West Side in 25 minutes. During rush hour, the drive to Manhattan can take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Yet Sparkill is a world away from the city and from typical suburban commercial sprawl. With a population of just 1,700, ''downtown'' Sparkill consists of a bank, a post office and a few small businesses, including a Latino grocery, insurance office, beauty salon and dry cleaner. Unlike the center of neighboring Piermont, which is full of antiques stores and upscale restaurants, Sparkill's center is old-fashioned and slightly down at the heels. There are several empty storefronts, and it is not unusual to find a pair of well-worn sneakers dangling from a telephone line. There is a small park at the intersection of Main and Union, dubbed ''Depot Square'' after a railroad station that used to sit on the site, and a playground. Many residents still do not have postal delivery to their houses, so must go to the post office to pick up their mail.

How Do Sparkill's Schools Add Up?...

Tappan Zee Elementary School

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How Am I Supposed To Get To Work?...

NJ Transit Rail

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Now That I Live Here, Who Do I Call For Info?...

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