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Hurley, NY

Hurley is a town in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 6,178 at the 2020 census. The town is in the northeastern county, west of Kingston. Much of the town is inside the Catskill Park. A hamlet and census-designated place is located within the town, also named Hurley. The Town of Hurley comprises the hamlets of Hurley, West Hurley, and Glenford.

In the spring of 1662, Petrus Stuyvesant, Director General of New Netherlands, established the village of Niew Dorp on the site of an earlier Native American settlement. On June 7, 1663, during the Esopus Wars, the Esopus attacked and destroyed that village, and took captives who were later released. The English acquired the Dutch colony on September 6, 1664. On September 17, 1669, the village, abandoned since the Esopus attack, was resettled and renamed Hurley. It has been stated that the resettled village was named after Francis Lovelace, Baron Hurley of Ireland.

However, no such title existed and it is more likely that Lovelace renamed the settlement Hurley somehow about, or in solidarity with, his kinsmen and fellow royalists, the Barons Lovelace of Hurley in Berkshire, England (contemporaries as well as modern historians often confuse Francis Lovelace the colonial governor with a son of Richard, 1st Baron Lovelace (1564-1634) of Hurley, Berkshire.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36 square miles (93.2 km2), of which 30 square miles (77.6 km2) is land and 6 square miles (15.6 km2) (16.74%) is water. Esopus Creek, a tributary of the Hudson River, flows through the town. The eastern part of the Ashokan Reservoir is in the northern part of the town. U.S. Route 209 passes through the eastern part of the town, and NY 28 crosses it east to west.

Health and wellness are paramount in Hurley, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Hurley Medical Center is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Hurley Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include 28 West Gym and West Hurley NY Fitness and Lifestyle. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Hurley, such as the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail and Tannersville Bike Path (Huckleberry Multi-Use Trail). These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Hurley, NY are the Hurley Heritage Society, Ashokan Rail Trail, and Colony.

Population: 6,178 (2020). Elevation: About 200 feet. ZIP Code: 12443. Area Code: 845. Area: 35.97 sq mi (93.15 km sq).

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What is the history of Hurley, NY?

Hurley, or Nieuw Dorp (New Village), as it was then known, was founded in 1662 by a few Dutch and Huguenot settlers from nearby Wiltwyck (Kingston) with the permission of Dir. Gen. Peter Stuyvesant, the settlers laid out the new town on the fertile bottomland of Esopus Creek. Construction had scarcely started when the Esopus Indians burned it to the ground. The prisoners taken in the raid were soon released. After a short, ruthless campaign by troops of New Netherland, peace was made in May 1664.

Is Hurley, NY a good place to live?

Hurley Town is located in New York with a population of 6,176. Hurley Town is in Ulster County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Hurley Town offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Hurley Town and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Hurley Town are above average.

What are the demographics of Hurley, NY?

Hurley, NY is home to a population of 3.37k people, of which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.38% of Hurley, NY residents were born outside of the country (215 people). In 2022, there were 18.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.82k people) in Hurley, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 156 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 91 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Hurley Official Website

Hurley Medical Center 

Hurley Parks and Recreation Department 

28 West Gym 

West Hurley NY Fitness and Lifestyle

Albany-Hudson Electric Trail 

Tannersville Bike Path (Huckleberry Multi-Use Trail)

Hurley Heritage Society

Ashokan Rail Trail

Colony

NPS

Niche

DataUSA

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