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Known as one of the most popular places to raise
a family in Orange County, the Town of New Windsor is located along
the Hudson River approximately 60 miles north of New York City. The
town is highly accessible. New Windsor is an hour away from all
major airports and Stewart International Airport provides another
option. New Windsor is strategically located so as to provide easy
access to Interstate 84, the New York State Thruway, as well as New
York State Highways 9W, 32, 94 and 300. There is affordable housing
in the form of single-family houses, condominiums, and apartments.
The Town has a solid tax base with superior services, several
thousand commercial enterprises and outstanding youth and recreation
programs. The Town has a low crime rate with a community oriented
and professional police department. Dedicated volunteers provide the
foundation for top-rated fire departments. The New Windsor
Recreation Department offers various programs to residents to
increase socialization and fitness. The department organizes
self-help groups, crafts, trips, sports, and family entertainment.
The town is filled with beautiful parkland. Mt. Airy Park is located
off of Route 94, featuring a playground for children and a variety
of sports fields. Plum Point Park is located off of Route 9W,
featuring great river views, along with a play area for children, a
pavilion, and picnic areas. A pool for New Windsor residents is
planned for 2005.
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