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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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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 ● Jun. 15, 2023

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

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

It came after the disappointment of Toppin’s senior year at Ossining High School in Westchester County, N.Y., when, according to Harrison, Toppin did not get even get a scholarship offer from a Division II college.

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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