Orange County New York Towns & Villages
Goshen – There are nearly 75 acres of parks throughout the Town and Village of Goshen with playgrounds, multi-use fields and picnic pavilions or the friendly locals at the farm market held near the village center. In addition to Goshen’s farm market and recreation areas the Heritage Trail, a walking and bicycling path built atop the former Erie Railroad line that ran through the area in the mid-20th century, extends from Goshen all the way into the Village of Monroe.
Monroe – Monroe New York is the most well-known gateway to Orange County due to the wealth of shopping options within the borders of the town and the Town of Woodbury including popular destinations like the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Harriman Commons and Woodbury Centre.
Newburgh – Newburgh New York consists of both the Town of Newburgh and the City of Newburgh although they both share the same school district. Newburgh is located at Exit 17 off I-87 with convenient access to I-84 which connects Newburgh to parts of Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
New Windsor – The Town of New Windsor encompasses a large part of Orange County and is served by a number of school districts depending on where you live. The school districts in New Windsor are Cornwall, Newburgh and Washingtonville. New Windsor is one of the fastest growing areas in Orange County in not only new homes but commercial and aviation development as well.
Village of Woodbury – The Village of Woodbury encompasses Central Valley and Highland Mills in Orange County New York. The Woodbury Common is in the Village of Woodbury, next to the Town of Monroe.
Warwick – The Warwick area is made up of two parts; the Town of Warwick and the Village of Warwick. The Town of Warwick was formed in 1788 but it wasn’t until 1867, nearly 80 years later, that the Village of Warwick incorporated. There are also two other villages that reside within the boundaries of the Town of Warwick: Florida and Greenwood Lake.
Washingtonville – There is much to love about the small village of Washingtonville, located near the Town of Blooming Grove, which is less than eight miles from Monroe New York. For starters, Washingtonville offers one of the widest variety of family-owned businesses in all of Orange County with local favorites Brother Bruno’s pizzeria and Joe’s cafe alongside popular national brands Dunkin Donuts, Subway and CVS.
About Orange County New York
Orange County is now home to just a little under 373,000 residents and offers an array of activities for people of all ages. Take a leisurely weekend stroll down the sidewalks of Warwick and visit many of the boutique shops and cafes on the way. Stop in at the local farmer’s market in Goshen to pick up fresh, handpicked vegetables and fruits. Hit the greens at a number of public golf courses or indulge in a membership at Mansion Ridge and spend the day on the renowned 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course. Enjoy an intimate night out on the lively Newburgh waterfront with panoramic views of the Hudson River or spend a day of exciting fun for the entire family at The Castle with mini golf around a large castle, go karts, laser tag, batting cages and arcade games. For holiday fun there are “haunted” hayrides, community egg hunts and tree lighting ceremonies to take part in. If shopping is more your thing you will find a selection unlike any other place on earth: the world famous Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Galleria At Crystal Run and coming soon: The Marketplace at Newburgh.
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Getting to Work
Orange County, New York isn’t just for the weekend recreation enthusiasts as it is also just a short drive to the George Washington Bridge, starting at just 45 minutes from Tuxedo Park, NY. For commuters, Orange County offers access to Interstate 84 which links Boston, MA and Hartford, CT to Orange County and continues through to Pennsylvania. In addition to I-84, Interstate 87 (also known as the New York State Thruway) merges with I-287 and provides convenient access to the Tappan Zee Bridge. Just ahead of the Route 32 junction in Woodbury is the entrance to Route 6 which will take you to the Palisades Parkway. The Palisades Parkway is a direct route to the George Washington Bridge. If you prefer not to drive you may opt to take the NJTransit train into Secaucus which connects to Penn Station in midtown Manhattan, take the ferry from Newburgh to Beacon and catch the MetroNorth train to Grand Central Station or take a short drive to a park and ride bus station. For the air commuter Orange County is the home of Stewart International Airport, the NYC area’s fourth largest international hub. The airport will continue to grow with Port Authority plans to take it from 300,000 flights a year to 1.5 million per year in the near future. There are many carriers that fly out of Stewart International including Delta, US Airways, Northwest Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue and AirTran.
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History of Orange County
Shortly after the formation of the first thirteen colonies Henry Hudson sailed his ship, the “Half Moon”, into the Hudson River in 1609 and docked at Cornwall on Hudson proclaiming it “a very pleasant place to build a town on”. Orange County started out as one of the first twelve counties created by the Province of New York; one of the first thirteen colonies. During the Revolutionary War the future first president of the United States, George Washington, established his headquarters in Newburgh, NY. In nearby West Point General Benedict Arnold attempted, unsuccessfully, to turn over the fort to the British Army in 1782 which became one of the most well-known acts of treason in the history of the U.S. The area is also famous for the black dirt onions of Pine Island, invention of both “Philadelphia” brand cream cheese and Velveeta Cheese, the tuxedo dinner jacket, and the oldest continuously operating winery (Brotherhood Winery) in the United States.
Orange County Climate
Orange County has very mild weather year round with monthly precipitation averaging about three and a half inches. During the Winter is the coolest time of year with an average temperature of 28 degrees but the weather warms up in the Spring with temperatures around 50 degrees. As Summer rolls in the temperatures increase, averaging in the 70s, with a small bump in monthly precipitation. Fall is truly the most beautiful time of the year in Orange County because the tree lined streets turn the colors of autumn, pumpkins grace storefronts and everyone is out enjoying the cooling end of summer weather.
Economy and Future Growth
During the past five years two-hundred companies either located or expanded their business in Orange County with 4,500 new jobs created and thousands retained. There are many programs currently available in the area to help further growth like the Empire Zone Program and Foreign Trade Zone at Stewart International Airport. Speaking of Stewart International, the Drury Lane Interchange was recently completed which provides direct access to the airport and New York International Plaza via I-84. New York International Plaza is currently under construction which promises new stores, on-site fitness facilities and restaurants in addition to over two million square feet of Class A commercial office and industrial space, data centers, medical offices and hotels with conference centers surrounding the airport.
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