Westchester on TV: Emmy Nominated Series Filmed Around the County

Stephanie Kurtzuba, Amanda Peet, Anna Osceola, Miriam Silverman, Rebecca Naomi Jones and Eunice Bae in "Your Friends & Neighbors," now streaming on Apple TV. Photo courtesy of Apple.If you think you’ve spotted familiar spots on your favorite series, you’re right! Westchester locations are favorites for filmmakers. See where they filmed:

(From Westchester County Tourism and Film)
As the television industry prepares for the 78th Annual Emmy Awards on September 14, five productions filmed in Westchester are heading into television’s biggest night with a combined 23 nominations. Three of this year's nominated productions — “The Diplomat,” “The Gilded Age” and “Your Friends & Neighbors” — are in the running for Outstanding Drama Series, while “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” is nominated for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Together, the nominated productions showcase the range of Westchester locations, from historic estates and suburban neighborhoods to commercial settings, country clubs, and cultural institutions.

Leading the Westchester-filmed contenders is HBO's “The Gilded Age,” which earned eight nominations. Netflix's “The Diplomat” followed with seven nominations, while FX's “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” earned six. Apple TV+'s “Your Friends & Neighbors” and Peacock's “Poker Face” also received nominations.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “These nominations reflect the caliber of productions choosing to film in Westchester County and the strong partnerships that make our communities film-friendly and production-ready. Every project that films here supports local businesses, creates jobs and showcases Westchester to audiences around the world. We're proud to see these productions recognized on one of television's biggest stages.”

Westchester-filmed nominees include:

“The Gilded Age” (HBO) – Eight nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. Filming took place at Yonkers Train Station, Great Point Studios, Lyndhurst—where the estate's grounds doubled as Central Park—the Hudson River Museum, Sleepy Hollow Country Club, and locations in Harrison.

“The Diplomat” (Netflix) – Seven nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. Westchester locations included Sundial Farm in Ossining, Sleepy Hollow Country Club, and sites in the Town of Mount Pleasant.

“Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” (FX) – Six nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. The production filmed at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains, Westchester County Airport, Hudson Hills Golf Course, and Sleepy Hollow Country Club.

“Your Friends & Neighbors” (Apple TV+) – One nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. The series filmed extensively throughout Westchester, including at Sunshine Coffee Roasters, Aurora Restaurant, Ruby's Oyster Bar & Bistro, and Saigon Table in Rye, as well as Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Westchester County Airport, The Brazen Fox in White Plains, Yonkers Public Library, The Belvedere Estate, and Old Oaks Country Club.

“Poker Face” (Peacock) – One nomination for stunt coordination. Filming locations included Tarrytown's Crest neighborhood, the former College of New Rochelle campus, Irvington's historic Armour-Stiner Octagon House, and locations in Somers.

Westchester County Tourism & Film Director Natasha Caputo said: "Westchester offers filmmakers an incredible range of locations, experienced local partners and a film-friendly environment that keeps productions coming back. We're excited to see so many projects with Westchester roots recognized at this year's Emmy Awards and look forward to cheering them on in September."

Westchester County Tourism & Film supports productions of every size through location scouting, technical site visits, municipal coordination and streamlined permitting, helping filmmakers bring their creative vision to life while generating economic impact throughout the county.

The 78th Annual Emmy Awards will air September 14 on NBC. The complete list of nominees is available at emmys.com.

About Westchester County Tourism & Film

Westchester County Tourism & Film is the official destination marketing organization of Westchester County, N.Y. Its mission is to generate economic benefits for the County by enhancing and promoting its image as a premier Hudson Valley business and leisure destination, while attracting and supporting film, television, commercial, and digital media production throughout Westchester County. Encompassing big cities, small towns, farms, and vast expanses of natural beauty, Westchester is easily accessible by car, its own regional airport (HPN), and three major rail lines. Accommodation choices range from independent to internationally branded hotels and conference centers. Learn more at visitwestchesterny.com and connect on Facebook, X and Instagram.