Ossining

[ os-uh-ning ]

noun

1. a town in SE New York, on the Hudson: the site of a state prison formerly known as Sing Sing.

Example Sentences

One by one, the inmates filed into a chapel at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, N.Y. — past a line of security officers, past a sign reading, “Open wide the door to Christ.”

From New York Times

Robert Sherman, a charming, easygoing radio personality who hosted three long-running shows over more than a half-century on the New York classical music station WQXR-FM, died on Tuesday at his home in Ossining, N.Y., in Westchester County.

From New York Times

As part of the investigation, Rocah’s office subpoenaed records from the golf course and the town of Ossining, which handles the course’s taxes.

From Seattle Times

Like many property owners, the Trump Organization has fought vigorously to keep its taxes low, battling Ossining for years for lower tax assessments for the Briarcliff Manor course.

From Seattle Times

He tried to call my sleeping partner, who didn't answer, so he then called the Ossining police.

From Salon