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Dressing Room Coming Soon to the Railroad Playhouse

By on March 8, 2012 in Newburgh Arts Scene, West Shore Train Station

The Railroad Playhouse has begun construction on the Dr. Seymore Levine Dressing Room. Sandra and Thomas J. Endres, President and COO of Continental Organics, donated the $5,000 for the structure. In addition to the Endres generous donation, the playhouse has received a $2,500 grant from St. Lukes Cornwall and reached their initial goal of $20,000 [...]

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Grand Opening of Westshore Trainstation

By on January 31, 2011 in West Shore Train Station

Friday January 28, 2011 at 7:00 pm marked the official grand opening of the Westshore Trainstation and it’s two new occupants: the Railroad Playhouse and the Pizza Shop. Many Newburghers can remember when the train station was just a shell, ready to collapse on itself. Friday, the train station was full of life, and full [...]

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Sneak Peek Inside Renovated Westshore Trainstation

By on November 8, 2010 in West Shore Train Station

The completion of the rehab of the Westshore Train Station is just about finished. I have been interested in this building since it was a shell with no roof, so it was really exciting to take a tour of the nearly completed space. (Click here for gallery of photos before the station was restored). In [...]

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Westshore Train Station Receives Award

By on November 2, 2010 in Preservation and Restoration, West Shore Train Station

This seems to be a train station day! There is some nice news for the Westshore Train Station. Owner Ray Yannone and architect Giovanni Palladino will be receiving an Architecture Award from the Orange County Arts Council. It is awarded for a building, either commercial or residential, that has been restored or new construction within [...]

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Train Stations of the Hudson Valley Past and Present

By on November 2, 2010 in History, West Shore Train Station

Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St. Newburgh, 7 p.m. Nov. 3rd Dr. Andrew Smith looks at the largely forgotten and overlooked institution of the local train depot. While many train stations have been since demolished, a few still remain. Included will be a presentation by The Railroad Playhouse dedicated to the preservation of Newburgh’s historic [...]

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Benefit for the Railroad Playhouse

By on September 21, 2010 in Newburgh Arts Scene, West Shore Train Station

This Sunday, September 26th at 1pm will be a special benefit screening at the Railroad Playhouse. They will be presenting Sherlock Holmes’ “Terror by Night.” It is a fitting movie to present since the story revolves around the theft of a famous diamond aboard a train. For all of you that have been dying to [...]

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Introducing Railroad Playhouse Inc.

By on July 12, 2010 in Newburgh Arts Scene, Places to visit, Preservation and Restoration, West Shore Train Station

Newburgh used to be the city where people would debut their acts before going to Broadway in New York City. Because Newburgh is only 60 miles away from NYC it was a common stomping ground for many rookies before they hit the big time; such as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Today, Newburgh will have [...]

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Ready for Leasing

By on March 19, 2010 in Businesses, Good News, West Shore Train Station

(source) Look who has announced they are ready to start leasing out their building – the West Shore Train Station. I am really hoping they find some clients soon to help with the costs of maintaining the building, and to help offset the cost of the repair. Perhaps the promise of the new condo’s at [...]

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West Shore Train Station Website

By on December 15, 2009 in Developments, Preservation and Restoration, West Shore Train Station

(source) Everyone has been chattering about the restoration of Newburgh’s West Shore Rail Road Station that is at the foot of Broadway. This building was a major eyesore but, as has been mentioned before, there is a great restoration process taking place there. The building is part of the Newburgh Historical Society’s 2009′s Candle Light [...]

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Festival Photos

By on September 9, 2009 in Community, Culture, West Shore Train Station

Monday was the last day of the Newburgh International Waterfront Festival and I just wanted to share a few photos of the event if you have not seen the photos on Flickr, or if you weren’t able to attend. It was really nice to see all kinds of families out enjoying the gorgeous weather this [...]

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