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Ossining

American  
[os-uh-ning] / ˈɒs ə nɪŋ /

noun

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


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She decided to start a store that would offer mostly used books, and otherwise reflect the economic and ethnic diversity of Ossining.

From Washington Times Jun. 15, 2022

The district attorney’s office subpoenaed records from both the Trump National Golf Club in Westchester and the town that handles its taxes, Ossining, said the Times, citing “people with knowledge of the matter.”

From Seattle Times Oct. 20, 2021

Both the Trump National Golf Club Westchester and the nearby town of Ossining have fielded subpoenas from the County's district attorney's office.

From Salon Oct. 20, 2021

Harrison watched one game at Ossining and instantly fell in love with Toppin’s ability and hard work.

From New York Times Nov. 19, 2020

In 1901, in fact, in order to more fully disassociate itself from the infamous prison, the town changed its name to Ossining.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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