The village of Briarcliff Manor is situated within the town of Ossining and the town of Mount Pleasant in affluent Westchester County.  It is nestled along the historic and scenic Hudson River.  The village offers a rustic residential environment within easy commuting distance to Manhattan.  The efficient transportation facilities in the area include commuter rail to New York City via Metro-North, also available are Routes 9 and 9A, Route 100, the Taconic State Parkway, and Saw Mill River Parkway.  The business district is a charming, tree-lined commercial area offering charismatic shops, restaurants and convenient services.  Two excellent public schools districts, Briarcliff Manor and Ossining, serve the village.  Briarcliff Manor has many types of housing available, from modest homes to luxurious estates, and a diversified population.  The village works hard to carefully balance development with the preservation of open space and the village's historic character.