The contest is closed. Thanks to all who participated!
Being that Newburgh is a city of revitalization, there are always people working…and decorating. After the dust settles, the paint dries, and your scabs heal, it’s time to decorate! An emerging website called CSN stores has everything you could need for your home restoration/decoration projects. They carry many home decor items from, headboards, rugs, lighting, ceiling fans, curtains and much more. For those of you interested in tools for your home improvement projects, they have space heaters, generators for buildings with no electric hook up yet, heat guns to remove the 10 coats of paint from your mantle, bathroom vanities, and even some gorgeous kitchen sinks!
The best news is CSN stores is giving away one $70.00 gift certificate for a Newburgh Restoration reader to use on their site! There will only be one random winner. To win just do the following:
- Leave a comment below about why you love Newburgh. Make SURE to include your email address in your comment. Otherwise I can’t reach you to tell you you’ve won!
- Sign up for the Newburgh Restoration newsletter in the top right corner if you haven’t already
- Or follow Newburgh Restoration on Facebook if you haven’t already.
- Spread the word about Newburgh and the ongoing restoration! Promote your city!
Rules of the gift certificate:
- The contest ends Sunday, June 20 midnight 2010.
- To be used during the last step of checkout under “Promotional Codes…”
- Code expires after first use.
- Entire promotional amount must be used on first purchase.
- If the total cost of basket exceeds the amount of money from the promotional code, you are responsible for the difference
- Promotional code will be applied to all items in your basket
- Expires December 31, 2011
- This is only good for U.S and Canada residents only
Hi I am signed up for emails! I love Newburgh because of the strong will everyone has to see Newburgh become something better and change!
-Clara
book2clara@hotmail.com
I love Newburgh because of its charm and history its not a cookie cutter city. there is so much potenial. The views are amazing.Good luck everyone bringing back the city to the glory it once was. deb-brown@live.com
I love Newburgh because it is right in the middle of this wonderful Hudson Valley. I too am amazed at the potential of this historic city. I'm glad to see so many others feel the same. gemiliob@gmail.com
I love Newburgh because it is right in the middle of this wonderful Hudson Valley. I too am amazed at the potential of this historic city. I'm glad to see so many others feel the same. gemiliob@gmail.com
Congratulations on focusing on the positive and restoring Newburgh to it's former glory. It's nice to see a city that is dedicated to restoration and not demolition of older buildings!
colleen dot c63 at gmail dot com
I love Newburgh because I can still see my mother and father walking the streets of Newburgh as young children, as those images are etched in my mind with their vibrant storytelling throughout my life. I see my grandparents that settled in on Liberty Street, later moving to South Street still frequenting the market and stores on Liberty Street.
I see myself as a child, running through Downing Park, feeding the ducks, saying hello to Oscar, the grumpy man in the skate house selling birdseed and candy, later loading his station wagon with those same wares to sell at all of the Broadway parades.
I could continue at length, but I think I'll save it for the book I plan to write focusing on my childhood in the city of Newburgh in the '60s and '70s. It is a special place that holds many of us captive, even in its dark times.
I love Newburgh for it's architecture, and after almost 25 years in restoration and adaptive re-use projects throughout the City, I remain inpired and hopeful.
dpetruncola@lmvarchitects.com
I love Newburgh for it's architecture, and after almost 25 years in restoration and adaptive re-use projects throughout the City, I remain inpired and hopeful.
dpetruncola@lmvarchitects.com
I love the diversity Newburgh offers- an urban atmosphere with plenty of arts and beauty. The surroundings are the most beautiful we have seen. It is also amazing how open and friendly the citizens are here. It has been easy to build good friendships and connections.
I love the diversity Newburgh offers- an urban atmosphere with plenty of arts and beauty. The surroundings are the most beautiful we have seen. It is also amazing how open and friendly the citizens are here. It has been easy to build good friendships and connections.
Love Ya!
Love Ya!
I LUV Newburgh, because the city is filled with such diversity, the people you meet here are ONE of a kind, the FOOD is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, The views from almost any point in Newburgh is breath taking. I love Newburgh because it is HOME, and there is NOTHING LIKE HOME!!!! mzladywoody@hotmail.com
I have lived her my whole life and I love Newburgh because no matter how much bad press Newburgh gets I know how beautiful the people are and how wonderful a place it is to live.
celticblu27@aol.com
I have lived her my whole life and I love Newburgh because no matter how much bad press Newburgh gets I know how beautiful the people are and how wonderful a place it is to live.
celticblu27@aol.com
I love that so much of Newburgh is so historic – many cities will demolish older buildings and tear up cobblestone and brick roads, while Newburgh works to restore and revive. It's a beautiful city with a ton of potential. info@autumn-photography.com
I love that so much of Newburgh is so historic – many cities will demolish older buildings and tear up cobblestone and brick roads, while Newburgh works to restore and revive. It's a beautiful city with a ton of potential. info@autumn-photography.com
I love Newburgh because the city itself is a symbol of the perseverance of the human spirit and will. Despite all of the calamities and darkness that has befallen it on all sides (from urban renewal to gang violence) the positive energy of the human spirit continues to thrive (whether it be in the form of new homeowners restoring old victorians, a Sunday morning church sermon on Grand St., or even the positive nearly daily updates of this blog.)
“The phoenix hope, can wing her way through the desert skies, and still defying fortune's spite; revive from ashes and rise.”
michael.bowman@marist.edu
I love Newburgh because the city itself is a symbol of the perseverance of the human spirit and will. Despite all of the calamities and darkness that has befallen it on all sides (from urban renewal to gang violence) the positive energy of the human spirit continues to thrive (whether it be in the form of new homeowners restoring old victorians, a Sunday morning church sermon on Grand St., or even the positive nearly daily updates of this blog.)
“The phoenix hope, can wing her way through the desert skies, and still defying fortune's spite; revive from ashes and rise.”
michael.bowman@marist.edu
I Love Newburgh for one I were born and raised here.No matter what our beautiful city are going through we always seen too make a come back,we may fall down but we do get back up.Newburgh can offer people very good insite.There are caring loving people and placse too go within Newburgh,we all are trying so hard to make Newburgh a better place and Im thankful for all whom work,live visit ,or just stopping by to say hi to us…Thank you Newburgh Police Dept. and City Hall and to all who places a role into making our City a lovely place…….monique12550@yahoo.com
I Love Newburgh for one I were born and raised here.No matter what our beautiful city are going through we always seen too make a come back,we may fall down but we do get back up.Newburgh can offer people very good insite.There are caring loving people and placse too go within Newburgh,we all are trying so hard to make Newburgh a better place and Im thankful for all whom work,live visit ,or just stopping by to say hi to us…Thank you Newburgh Police Dept. and City Hall and to all who places a role into making our City a lovely place…….monique12550@yahoo.com
Being born an draised in Newburgh, i still remember Newburgh at it's finest. Fromt he bluuf in the Washington Heights east side to Downing's park. I remember the flowers always in bloom during the spring ans summer months at Downing Park, the ice skating at the Poly, all the mom and pop stores and businesses through out Newburgh…Peppy's Piaaz, Ma and Pa's Retsaurant on Broadway, the stores all lining Broadway and down by the river. I remember Sun afternoon family rides on the ferry from Newburgh to Beacon and back. But most of all I remember the social networks between parents and families. Everybody watched out for evrybody and other's properties. I remember the respect the children had for their elders. Let's get newburgh back to basics and build the social network back. Support and encourage the rebuilding, establishing and utilizing our mom and pop store. Hiallary Clinton's phrase…."it takes a village to raise a child" needs to be implemented and followed through on in Newburgh. Until the greed is addressed and the sense of entitlement disintegrated, no matter how much funds you put into this beautiful city,m nothing will change. Pride is a big word and there is not enough of it in Newburgh anymore.
Being born an draised in Newburgh, i still remember Newburgh at it's finest. Fromt he bluuf in the Washington Heights east side to Downing's park. I remember the flowers always in bloom during the spring ans summer months at Downing Park, the ice skating at the Poly, all the mom and pop stores and businesses through out Newburgh…Peppy's Piaaz, Ma and Pa's Retsaurant on Broadway, the stores all lining Broadway and down by the river. I remember Sun afternoon family rides on the ferry from Newburgh to Beacon and back. But most of all I remember the social networks between parents and families. Everybody watched out for evrybody and other's properties. I remember the respect the children had for their elders. Let's get newburgh back to basics and build the social network back. Support and encourage the rebuilding, establishing and utilizing our mom and pop store. Hiallary Clinton's phrase…."it takes a village to raise a child" needs to be implemented and followed through on in Newburgh. Until the greed is addressed and the sense of entitlement disintegrated, no matter how much funds you put into this beautiful city,m nothing will change. Pride is a big word and there is not enough of it in Newburgh anymore.
I LOVE Newburgh, NY
1. I was born and raised wished my parents never moved but it wasnt there fault they had to move thats life.
2. So many memories!!
3. I dont care what people say or think of Newburgh, NY it is Beautiful. Everywhere has its Good and Bad.
marilmati@aol.com
I LOVE Newburgh, NY
1. I was born and raised wished my parents never moved but it wasnt there fault they had to move thats life.
2. So many memories!!
3. I dont care what people say or think of Newburgh, NY it is Beautiful. Everywhere has its Good and Bad.
marilmati@aol.com
This is taken from a status update I left on FaceBook after a particularly lovely drive to work: I really love my drive to work. My heart leaps for joy with the beauty God has blessed the Hudson Valley with. Mountains, farms, small towns, flowers, lush trees, wild turkeys, cows, horses, people on their way to yoga, mothers and fathers strolling their babies, etc…the leaves on the trees rustling and the grassy fields swaying in the gentle breeze. I just love it! my email is VanessaCoyle@hotmail.com
This is taken from a status update I left on FaceBook after a particularly lovely drive to work: I really love my drive to work. My heart leaps for joy with the beauty God has blessed the Hudson Valley with. Mountains, farms, small towns, flowers, lush trees, wild turkeys, cows, horses, people on their way to yoga, mothers and fathers strolling their babies, etc…the leaves on the trees rustling and the grassy fields swaying in the gentle breeze. I just love it! my email is VanessaCoyle@hotmail.com
I love Newburgh so much, because it's a remarkable city of hope. (kristencronin@optonline.net)
I love Newburgh so much, because it's a remarkable city of hope. (kristencronin@optonline.net)
i love newburgh because this is where i grew up in the early 70's my sister was born here and Gosh Newburgh was gorgeous and safe. I remember riding my bike with my friends from Benkard all the way to the Roller Rink in the summer, so much fun and ride back home and never, never worry about a thing. I am going back soon can't wait, I am going to be all over you, Newburgh
i love newburgh because this is where i grew up in the early 70's my sister was born here and Gosh Newburgh was gorgeous and safe. I remember riding my bike with my friends from Benkard all the way to the Roller Rink in the summer, so much fun and ride back home and never, never worry about a thing. I am going back soon can't wait, I am going to be all over you, Newburgh
My grandparents were immigrants from Ireland and Greece who settled in Newburgh, called it home. Raise a family of five children a very long time ago. My uncle owned a long standing tavern Didey's Tavern. I can remember as a little girl running up and down Washington Street, everyone knew everyone else and looked out for each other. Most of my aunts(now all deceased)have been inducted in the hafll of fame for womens soft ball. Newburgh had leagues and activies such as these. Remember this was in the late 1930 and 40's. My father help fight to bring Pop Warner into Newburgh for the youth. When he was growing up there were semi pro football leages in the city and people came out to the games they were events. My parents were raised on the Heights, which originaly was farm land – There were boxig tornaments and there. The movie theaters on Lower Broasway were sp glamours, not like the metro plexes of today. Just going to the their was an experience- the balcony! It allowed you to be transformed into another world, just for a little while. It was wonderful. Not only have we lost all of these things and the beauty of the craft that was applied to the buildings in the city- the sense of community has been a causulity of the new newburgh. You knew your neighbor and were glad to led a hand if needed. Newburgh had Hi-W, dances, I remember Mark Gamma's band playing at a Pop Warner picnic at St Francis grove. There were so many places in the area like Tilson Lake where families were able to gather that either are no longer there or in such disrepair that it is heart breaking. I can remember every Easter going to Downings Park, Flowes blooming, the zoo, feeding the geese and pigeons. My freinds and I walked everywhere and never thought twice about we might be in danger- and never encountered it. We walked Broadway, the Heights and how beautiful it was and safe. Most of this was after the "golden era" Newburgh was in decline this is true, but the beauty of what once was still shined through even with the dirt and gime the years of neglect had left upon it.You could see what an amazing city this once was. We can't recreate what once was, but we know what is missing and can bring Newburgh to a New golden age for the new centry. Don't misunderstand, I would love to see the enchanting and authentic time period place be restored as much as possible. What a unbelievable living time capsale that would be. There is interest in the history of the city which this site confirms- There is alot of work ahead and to coninue to build the waterfront while not putting more effort into the city two blocks away should be a crime-This has to be a labor of love and the only adgenda on the table. I would be proud to raise a family in the city then, and not be ashamed to answer the question when asked "what city do you live in".
theresa12008@hotmail.com
My grandparents were immigrants from Ireland and Greece who settled in Newburgh, called it home. Raise a family of five children a very long time ago. My uncle owned a long standing tavern Didey's Tavern. I can remember as a little girl running up and down Washington Street, everyone knew everyone else and looked out for each other. Most of my aunts(now all deceased)have been inducted in the hafll of fame for womens soft ball. Newburgh had leagues and activies such as these. Remember this was in the late 1930 and 40's. My father help fight to bring Pop Warner into Newburgh for the youth. When he was growing up there were semi pro football leages in the city and people came out to the games they were events. My parents were raised on the Heights, which originaly was farm land – There were boxig tornaments and there. The movie theaters on Lower Broasway were sp glamours, not like the metro plexes of today. Just going to the their was an experience- the balcony! It allowed you to be transformed into another world, just for a little while. It was wonderful. Not only have we lost all of these things and the beauty of the craft that was applied to the buildings in the city- the sense of community has been a causulity of the new newburgh. You knew your neighbor and were glad to led a hand if needed. Newburgh had Hi-W, dances, I remember Mark Gamma's band playing at a Pop Warner picnic at St Francis grove. There were so many places in the area like Tilson Lake where families were able to gather that either are no longer there or in such disrepair that it is heart breaking. I can remember every Easter going to Downings Park, Flowes blooming, the zoo, feeding the geese and pigeons. My freinds and I walked everywhere and never thought twice about we might be in danger- and never encountered it. We walked Broadway, the Heights and how beautiful it was and safe. Most of this was after the "golden era" Newburgh was in decline this is true, but the beauty of what once was still shined through even with the dirt and gime the years of neglect had left upon it.You could see what an amazing city this once was. We can't recreate what once was, but we know what is missing and can bring Newburgh to a New golden age for the new centry. Don't misunderstand, I would love to see the enchanting and authentic time period place be restored as much as possible. What a unbelievable living time capsale that would be. There is interest in the history of the city which this site confirms- There is alot of work ahead and to coninue to build the waterfront while not putting more effort into the city two blocks away should be a crime-This has to be a labor of love and the only adgenda on the table. I would be proud to raise a family in the city then, and not be ashamed to answer the question when asked "what city do you live in".
theresa12008@hotmail.com
Newburgh is a model for so many cities in the US. If Newburgh and its citizens can have such a positive impact, it will serve the whole country!
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com
Newburgh is a model for so many cities in the US. If Newburgh and its citizens can have such a positive impact, it will serve the whole country!
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com
The best thing about Newburgh is the fact that despite decades of adversity, struggle and hardship, the spirit of the city has never died. There is now, and always has been, a dedicated, enthused and indefatigable cadre of loyal sons and daughters of the city who will NEVER stop trying to make it better.
Agrilz@gmail.com
The best thing about Newburgh is the fact that despite decades of adversity, struggle and hardship, the spirit of the city has never died. There is now, and always has been, a dedicated, enthused and indefatigable cadre of loyal sons and daughters of the city who will NEVER stop trying to make it better.
Agrilz@gmail.com
I love Newburgh because of it's rich and interesting history. I love it because it is the place that my parents fell in love and made me. I love it because it is the place where my husband and I fell in love and had our six beautiful children. I love Newburgh most of all because even though there are "crabs in the barrel" that try to hold us Newburgians down, there are some of us who are resilient and refuse to give up on Newburgh and the people in it. Living here in Newburgh has taught me, if you can make it here you can make it anywhere!
mrsmaureen68@live.com
For my 75 yr. old mom who absolutely loves this place!!….She has a beautiful home here but it is falling apart….I try to keep it nice for her but it’s not enough….I can’t point, or paint or fix the 4th floor outter trim, can’t re-do her kitchen which is @ 7 degrees in the winter and her cabinets have mostly fallen off the walls or plaster, can’t insulate her bedroom which is @ -7 degrees in the winter, can’t fix the humidity problem in her basement which is producing mold and making us sick, can’t retain the heat that we pay dearly in oil $$ for which is like throwing $$ out of the windows….this home is a gem crumbling before the City’s eyes…it is sad….a city that I once loved is slipping away because like my mothers home….I see many that have the same problem….It is not affordable to fix them up and we have tears in our hearts and eyes that homes like these can’t be saved because of economical problems…..pleas help my mom fix this gem so that it will be one less eyesore that this historical district has……..and help others in this same situation….we don’t want to be run out of here … no more Slum Lords…..if we have to give this house away(can’t sell), then some investor/Slum Lord will take it and ruin it and take the potential historical beauty of this 1835 home away!!
For my 75 yr. old mom who absolutely loves this place!!….She has a beautiful home here but it is falling apart….I try to keep it nice for her but it’s not enough….I can’t point, or paint or fix the 4th floor outter trim, can’t re-do her kitchen which is @ 7 degrees in the winter and her cabinets have mostly fallen off the walls or plaster, can’t insulate her bedroom which is @ -7 degrees in the winter, can’t fix the humidity problem in her basement which is producing mold and making us sick, can’t retain the heat that we pay dearly in oil $$ for which is like throwing $$ out of the windows….this home is a gem crumbling before the City’s eyes…it is sad….a city that I once loved is slipping away because like my mothers home….I see many that have the same problem….It is not affordable to fix them up and we have tears in our hearts and eyes that homes like these can’t be saved because of economical problems…..pleas help my mom fix this gem so that it will be one less eyesore that this historical district has……..and help others in this same situation….we don’t want to be run out of here … no more Slum Lords…..if we have to give this house away(can’t sell), then some investor/Slum Lord will take it and ruin it and take the potential historical beauty of this 1835 home away!!