you should get out more often...
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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. Located right on the Hudson, between 2 major thruways, with an intl airport 6 miles away, and a 10 minute ferry ride to the NYC bound trains (80 minutes to GC), it's infrastructure is a major plus. With the addition of a college campus starting next year and a $100million development project for it's waterfront, it's ripe for the picking. I didn't grow up in Newburgh. And to be honest, I'm glad I didnt. I can understand how having lived here in such a depressive environment would make me practically hate the place. But for folks who have seen the revitalization in other areas, they'll quickly see the great value of this area.
Abhd | Newburgh, NY