Northern Westchester refers to the upper portion of Westchester County, New York, a suburban area north of New York City. Municipalities in Westchester are often referenced in connection to the geographical half of the county they are in; either Northern or Southern. The northern portion (places north of Interstate 287/Cross Westchester Expressway) is further from Manhattan and more rural than the southern portion. It is home to two major reservoirs which provide water for New York City; The New Croton Reservoir and the Kensico Reservoir.