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New Windsor, NY

New Windsor is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. It is located on the eastern side of the county and is adjacent to the Hudson River and the City of Newburgh. The region was originally inhabited by the Munsee people, part of the Lenape Confederation. The first European settlers were colonists from Scotland who arrived in 1685. New Windsor was founded by the General Assembly of New York on April 5, 1763.

Situated in the scenic Hudson Valley region, New Windsor is a charming town in Orange Settlement rights in the area that now encompasses the town were obtained from the Munsee by Governor Thomas Dongan, who encouraged the settlement of a party of Scottish colonists led by David Toshack, the Laird of Monzievaird, and his brother-in-law Major Patrick McGregorie. They arrived in 1685 and settled in the area overlooking the Hudson River near Moodna Creek. McGregor is said to have built a cabin north of the creek on Conwanham's Hill at Plum Point, while Toshack set up a trading post south of the creek on Sloop Hill. In June 1685, Governor Dongan appointed McGregorie Muster-Master of Militia for the City and Province of New York.

A rival claim was obtained in 1694 by Captain John Evans of HMS Richmond, who was granted powers and privileges as lord of the manor. The next governor, the Earl of Bellomont, decided that this was unfair to the settlers, and had the Evans grant annulled in 1699. An additional patent of 1,000 acres was issued in 1709 to William Chambers and William Southerland. Around 1709, the portion of the town nearest the Hudson River was organized under the Precinct of the Highlands (Ulster County), remaining thus until 1743. In 1762, separate precincts were created for the Town of New Windsor and Newburgh. The name of the town is from Windsor, England, with the New being prefixed. 

By whom this was conferred cannot be ascertained, but first appears in 1728 records of the London "Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts". Among the earliest roads was the King's Highway, later known as "the Goshen Road", which ran north and south. Among the early residents of the town was William Ellison, who, as early as 1732 kept a store and owned sloops that sailed from New Windsor to New York. Captains James and William Jackson also owned their sloops.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.0 square miles (95.9 km²), of which 34.8 square miles (90.1 km²) is land and 2 square miles (5.2 km²) (6.03%) is water. The eastern town line, marked by the Hudson River, is the border of Dutchess County. Part of the northern town line borders the city of Newburgh. The remainder of the northern town boundary is with the towns of Newburgh and Montgomery. Interstate 87, the New York State Thruway, is a major north-south highway. NY-207 is an east-west state highway.

New Windsor, NY, prioritizes residents' health and wellness through comprehensive healthcare services provided by St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital complemented by mental health support from the Orange County Department of Mental Health. Fitness centers like Crunch Fitness and Planet Fitness promote physical activity, while personalized nutrition counseling is available at Hudson Valley Health Group. Residents can also access alternative therapies at Scarano Family Chiropractic. Engaging in wellness programs organized by the Town of New Windsor Recreation, outdoor activities at Plum Point Park, further contribute to residents' overall health and well-being, fostering a holistic approach to wellness within the community.

Top Sites in New Windsor, NY: Kowawese Unique Area, New Windsor Recreation, Storm King Art Center.

Population: 8,788 (2022). Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). ZIP Code: 12553. Area code: 845. Area: 37.7 square miles (97.7 km²).

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Is New Windsor, NY diverse?

White: 67.66% Black or African American: 13.07% Other race: 9.26% Two or more races: 6.74%. The average household income in New Windsor is $102,681 with a poverty rate of 10.43%. The median age in New Windsor is 40.9 years: 39.1 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.

What is the crime rate in New Windsor, NY?

The crime rate in New Windsor is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 16 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in New Windsor is 1 in 62. Based on FBI crime data, New Windsor is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New York, New Windsor has a crime rate that is higher than 83% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the history of New Windsor, NY?

The region was originally inhabited by the Munsee people, part of the Lenape Confederation. The first European settlers were colonists from Scotland who arrived in 1685. New Windsor was founded by the General Assembly of New York on April 5, 1763.

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Town of New Windsor

Hudson Valley Health Group

Montefiore

Crunch Fitness

Planet Fitness

Neighborhood Scout

NY Demographics by Cubit

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor

Kowawese Unique Area

New Windsor Recreation

Storm King Art Center

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