Purchase, New York
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Purchase is a hamlet in the town and village of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York, United States. One myth explains that its name is derived from Harrison's purchase, where John Harrison was to be granted as much land as he could ride in one day.[1] Purchase is home to State University of New York at Purchase and Manhattanville College and is one of the richest communities on the east coast.[2]
Hamlet in New York, United States
Purchase, New York | |
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Hamlet | |
  Purchase, New York Location of Purchase in New York state | |
| Coordinates: 41°2′26″N 73°42′52″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Town | Harrison |
| Named for | John Harrison's purchase |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 5,391 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 10577 |