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Newburgh, NY has a long and rich history dating back to the colonial era. It is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley and offers many attractions for visitors to explore. The city has beautiful architecture and several historic sites to visit, including Washington’s Headquarters, Knox’s Headquarter, and Mount Saint Mary’s Church. Newburgh also boasts a vibrant arts scene with galleries, performing arts venues, and plenty of cultural events throughout the year. There are also numerous outdoor activities such as hiking trails along the Hudson River and biking along the Heritage Trail corridor.
The reviews of Newburgh are generally positive as people find it to be a great place for sightseeing, visiting historical sites, and enjoying all that nature has to offer. People also tend to enjoy going out for drinks or dinner at one of the local eateries or grabbing some ice cream from one of the local shops. Visitors particularly love just walking around town and taking in its great atmosphere. Additionally, locals rave about how easy it is to get around town with its convenient public transportation system. With so much to do and see in Newburgh, it’s no wonder so many people have positive reviews of this charming town!
based on 13 ReviewsGet to know Newburgh with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Newburgh
Town of Newburgh /City of Newburgh - 5/29/2022
I am a Town of Newburgh (TON) resident. The Town of Newburgh is a great place to live and raise a family. The police are well liked and professional. Many Police officers /Firefighters/ civil servants live in this town ,so its relatively safe. The people in the Town of Newburgh (TON) are working class to processionals with college education. There are also Many eateries, hiking and businesses to choose from. I made a great choice in buying a home in this town. The Town of Newburgh leans Republican.
The City of Newburgh (CON) is a struggling city with crime issues. The city could be a hidden gem if the politicians let it grow. The city of Newburgh police have their hands full with crime and many residents have problems with the police (hence the crime problem). However, not all is lost in the city, there are still some good spots, like the water front and trendy shops. Gentrification has started in CON and that would be a great start in turning this City around. Seems
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A city struggling to regain its former glory - 7/29/2009
Newburgh, NY was once a glorious small city sitting on the western bank of the Hudson River in the mid-Hudson Valley, just 60 miles north of New York City. It had a diverse industries ranging from clothing manufacturing to a major chemical plant, and US Air Force Base to boost its economy. There were two major downtown shopping districts, located on Water Street and also on Broadway.
However, in the 1960s a urban renewal project sent the city careening on a slippery slope. First came the big tear down which resulted in the loss of the Water Street shopping district and changed neighborhoods that were once dominated by homeowners into rental properties, causing a decline in property values. By the time the city finally started to rebuild on the empty project land, many of the middle class residents had escaped to neighboring towns.
During this period, the city and its surrounding township, citing their already diverse economy, turned down an opportunity to add
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Great cost of living - 12/23/2008
Newburgh has very reasonable living costs for homes that would cost millions of dollars anywhere else close to NYC. Just look across the river at Beacon. Now is the time to buy homes. Look for homes near Liberty St, Downing Park, and the hospital. Oh, and anything near the waterfront is beautiful (and more expensive) as
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Enjoy some of the best cultural activities from th - 1/9/2008
Henry Hudson stopped his boat, the Half Moon in Newburgh Bay all those years ago and declared it to be a 'wonderful place for a Town.'Sited along this majestic river and only 70 miles north of New York City,we have always enjoyed the best of living arrangements -- big city culture with country living ease. Now, the area is set to expand with more services, opportunities and fun things to do: Newburgh-Beacon Ferry service to the Metro-North Train station assures fast commutes to Westchester County and NYC. Stewart International Airport finally has E-Z access via I-84 and the New York State Thruway I-87 thanks to a new toll plaza being constructed in 2008. DIA, the acclaimed sculpture museum is 10 minutes away in Beacon. Washington's Headquarters and the last encampment of the Continental Army are located nearby in New Windsor along with the new federally created Purple Heart Museum. Don't miss world-class music at the Woodstock site in Bethel (Sullivan County) at the state-of-the-art
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you should get out more often... - 8/21/2007
Newburgh has been going thru a true revitalization for the past 5 years.
Much still to do. There are some pockets of poverty, where you'll see the typical issues of crime, drugs, etc. That being said, there are also very well kept areas with beautiful homes, and good hard-working families. Seek and you will find the truth. Look at areas like Hoboken, Williamsburgh, LES, etc., and you'll quickly see the reason why a place like Newburgh is changing and will continue to prosper. If only looking at crime statistics, you'll find the following crime stats:
2000-2001 Newburgh was at a peak in crime with 7 murders that year. Since then, overall crime has gone down. Last year there was 1 murder and so far in 07, none.
There has been a strong migration of NYCity folks coming to Newburgh to be part of this growth. Unlike many other areas in NYS with similar issues like Newburgh, the main strong point that makes Newburgh a contender to make it, is it's real estate.
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Job Outlook - 8/2/2007
Newburgh is generally not a favorable environment for job seekers of any age. The Newburgh Enlarged City School District is probably the largest employer in Orange County. New York in generally not private sector employment
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The Truth About Newburgh....A Brooklyn tale - 8/8/2006
I make reference to Brooklyn, because I grew up in Brooklyn in the 80s-90s. It was a place littered with issues of crime, poverty and drugs. With the exception of a few areas, a few blocks here and there, I realized very quickly it was a place I needed to leave ASAP. Worst of all, schools were horrible. Teachers that didn't care. Parents that didn't care. A City that didn't care.
You look at Brooklyn today, and you see significant changes. A gentrification process has been taking place over the last 5 years. Some see it as good change while others see it as another opportunity for those with money to displace those without it. What can’t be argued is the perception of people for an area that was at one point ‘untouchable’. The real estate market in Brooklyn has boomed in all areas and is mostly unaffordable. Crime and poverty are still significant issues. And worst of all, the right to a solid education in Brooklyn is not available for most, unless you live in a very
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diversity a plus - 7/23/2006
My experience as a student in Newburgh schools has contributed greatly to my development as a person. What many may not know about Newburgh is that it encompasses both a town (suburban feel, many whites) and a city (inner-city feel, beautiful historic homes, high poverty and everything that goes with poverty, mostly black and hispanic). This makes for an eye-opening education, as the two halves of Newburgh attend the same schools. You want diversity outside of a major city? Here it is. Even the white population is diverse - higher-than-typical percentages of Catholic and Jewish religious observance. Teen moms, Harvard-bound, black, hispanic, italian, jewish, african-american literature class, orchestra, gospel choir, ski team, football team, cosmetology classes, AP classes. Newburgh schools offer their students a real-life education that cannot be demonstrated with test scores or graduation rates. Superficial, small-minded divisions that exist in other towns - jock, geek,
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Do Yourself a Huge Favor - Don't Move Here - 6/11/2006
I was here in 1995-1998 and perhaps things have changed, but I found Newburgh to be downright scuzzy with absolutely nothing redeeming about it whatsoever. Crime is high, the place is run down, the weather stinks, the people are NOT friendly in the least and it is very expensive to live among all of these crappy characteristics. I have never met anyone who had anything good to say about Newburgh and I beat feet out of there at first
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Too much - 5/6/2006
The cost of living has been rising more and more every year due to the influx of NYC residents. It's cheaper for them to move here and work in the city (higher salaries), but that increases the price of homes and real estate for those who live and work in Newburgh. Average price for a small home with an acre of property will run about
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