Newburgh, NY

Newburgh, New York

Introduction to Newburgh, New York

Newburgh is situated along the west bank of the Hudson River in Orange County. The Town of Newburgh is located nearby. The municipality is known for its numerous historical and architectural landmarks. In 2004 the state of New York regarded it as one of the five most stressed cities in the state, based on factors such as households headed by single mothers, unemployment, poverty, abandoned buildings and adults without a high school diploma.

History

In 1609 Henry Hudson and his party were the first Europeans to explore the region. The first settlement was established in 1709 by a group of German Lutherans, however, by 1750 the community was primarily filled with people of English and Scottish ancestry. In 1752 the community took the name Parish of Newburgh in tribute to Newburgh, Scotland. For a short time, the town had been the headquarters for the Continental Army. Several of the local army officers were involved in the "Newburgh Conspiracy." Their goal was to overthrow the government, however, George Washington was able to convince his army officers to stay dedicated to him.

The city was chartered in 1865. Newburgh became wealthy during the "Gilded Age." It became a major transportation and industrial center due to being well positioned between New York City and Albany. The first Edison power plant in the country was constructed in Newburgh. It was the first city in the nation to be electrified. The significant economic decline during the late 20th Century was primarily due to the industrial companies relocating to other cities.

Historic Sites

• The Dutch Reformed Church features Greek Revival architecture.
• East End Historic District is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
• Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site is a National Historic Landmark.
• The Montgomery-Grand-Liberty Streets Historic District includes a large number of historic structures.
• Crawford House includes a noteworthy maritime exhibit.
• The New Windsor Cantonment was the location of a Continental Army camp.
• Mount Gulina Historic Site is a Revolutionary War homestead.

Attractions

• Downing Park is located on a high plateau and offers scenic views of the city and the countryside.
• Algonquin Park is situated in a naturally beautiful environment.
• The Gallery is a notable venue which showcases the work of regional artists.
• The Hudson Valley Center of Contemporary Art features a variety of exhibits.
• Karpeles Manuscript Museum offers exhibits of original manuscripts and documents from one of the largest private collections in the world.

Activities and Nightlife

Nearby Orange Lake is well known for ice yachting and ice skating races. Chadwick Lake provides opportunities for fishing and ice skating. The Hudson River waterfront offers scenic views. Visitors enjoy the sightseeing cruises along the Hudson River. For nightlife, Monk's House of Jazz features national and local musicians. The popular Pineapple Larry's provides live music in a unique atmosphere.

Transportation

The city is served by the Stewart International Airport.

High Points

Newburgh strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Newburgh, NY

Comparing Newburgh to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Newburgh Almanac

Newburgh Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Newburgh Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Newburgh, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Newburgh Public Libraries

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Newburgh Hospitals

ST LUKE'S CORNWALL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
70 DUBOIS STREET
(845) 561-4400
Emergency Service: Yes

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Newburgh High Schools (2004)

NEWBURGH FREE ACAD
201 FULLERTON AVE
845-563-5400
A Title I school.
Serves 2,695 students.

Newburgh Colleges

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Mount Saint Mary College

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