We recently got a tip that scaffolding has now been seen on the Renwick side of the Liberty Street School. Perhaps this will be the start to some more facade repair or maybe even new windows. The Liberty Street School is a cornerstone building for the Liberty Street business area as well as the Heights [...]

We are still waiting to learn the fate of the Liberty Street School. In the meanwhile, enjoy this informative article is by Newburgh historian Mary McTamaney, originally published July 27, 2005. Liberty Street School Before Washington Heights formed a neighborhood association or worked to rebuild an old dress factory into a neighborhood center, the gathering [...]

Back on June 18, 2012 at a City Council meeting, further updates were announced regarding the Liberty Street School, designed by Frank E. Estabrook. Here’s a little summary of what was said. -In 2008 Bluestone Developers entered a Land Purchase Agreement with the City of Newburgh to purchase and redevelop the school. -In 2009 Bluestone [...]

Even though developments on the Liberty Street School have been on the hush, or non existent, it is still not forgotten. We are still looking forward to the day when you shine again like the picture above.

At the City Council meeting held August 16th the board unanimously agreed that Bluestone Developers has failed to diligently undertake the securing and clean-up and improvement of the Liberty Street School, as required under Section 5.a. of the LPA. That now means that Bluestone does not hold the title for the school and the City [...]

The Newburgh Heights Association is closely following the developments of the Liberty Street School and the controversy that surrounds it. I know a lot of you are interested in the progress. They have asked some key questions for which they have been able to receive answers. These are some of the questions: Q: Has Bluestone [...]

There have been many rumors regarding the proposed purpose of the restoration of the Liberty Street School. This Saturday you will have a chance to hear for yourselves what the real deal is by attending a discussion held at 55 Liberty Street from 12:30-1:30pm. According to the flyer there will be 26 residential units, and [...]