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04/19/10 7:00am

Liberty School Update 4/19/10

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It’s been a while since we have updated you on the Liberty School project. Mr. Jerome Blue was kind enough to send me a rendering of the inside of the building that I thought would be nice to share. He had this to say about the rendering, “The interior rendering captures the entry hallway on the first floor and how we want to show the history of the school by restoring existing walls and floors and refinishing old blackboards in memory of its days as a school.” I can’t wait to see what it will look like when it’s all put together.

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There was a concerned person who had invested in Washington Heights property near the school, and was worried about the lack of work being done. Well, I hope this person has been able to see the new construction work that is being done at the site. This photograph taken last week show that the bricks on the exterior are totally different from what they looked like a few years ago. The dumpster is out and work is being done. Where does one even begin on a project of this level!?

No word as to when they plan on being done with the project. But, Mr. Blue has been so kind as to share his work with me. So when we hear anything new, we’ll be sure to pass it on to you.

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Developments
03/05/10 8:00am

New Plans for Riverfront Homes

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How does an extra approximately $2 million dollars in taxes sound contributing to the city of Newburgh annually? Pretty good, right? Well, now that Bill Kaplan’s plan to turn his Regal Bag building from commercial space to residential condo’s was approved, this could become a reality sooner than you think. In the economic times we are in, it’s amazing that a project like this could be moving forward.

 

It has not been an easy road, as the blog, Newburgh Advocate, has shown. But, as the Newburgh Scene Blog mentioned, Mr. Kaplan is the poster boy for development and philanthropy in Newburgh. “He has donated millions to St. Lukes Cornwall, Mount St Mary, SUNY Orange, and other civic organizations.” In other words, Mr. Kaplan is pretty dependable in his projects.

Located at 302 N. Water Street in Newburgh, the Regal Bag Building project will add 165 housing units along the Hudson River. Kaplan is going this route after not being able to secure any commercial tenants in the building. So, when can you expect to see some construction being done? According the the Herald article, “four to six months of meetings and applications to the city Planning Board will follow before any construction would begin.”

Either way, this is good news as the project will add more money to the Newburgh economy. Local businesses will benefit, and it will add more life to a once quiet area. According to another article, “Combined with plans to build a mixture of townhouses and condominiums, and coupled with the investments he and Joseph Bonura already have made in the neighborhood, this could be the turning point that the city has looked for, the inspiration for others to help unlock all that potential that architects and urban planners see every time they look at Newburgh.” For more positive Newburgh news check out this link.

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Developments
01/07/10 8:00am

SUNY Orange Newburgh-Almost There!

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010, construction workers put in place the final beam at the Newburgh SUNY Orange Campus. Located at Grand and 1st Street, the building will hold about 2,400 students and should be ready for the 2011 Spring semester. According to the Mid Hudson News article, Congressman Maurice Hinchey said that “the new facility will stimulate growth in the city of Newburgh.” And, County Executive Edward Diana “believes Newburgh will become an all-American city once again with the new campus as the beginning, starting at the waterfront and moving up Broadway.” There are tons more photos on the college’s website. See below for more photos and a video rendering… 

One thing that is for certain is that Newburgh will become a City of Contrasts, as it has once been called before. A city is an ever changing place, and the mix of the modern and classic architecture in Newburgh is a testament to that. It is also essential in the continuation of the growth and positive development of the city as long as it’s roots can be preserved. The year 2011 is going to be an interesting one in Newburgh, with the new campus that can hold 2,400 students, and more completion work being done at the Ritz Theater that will have a seating capacity of 825. Hopefully these projects will breathe more life to the city and spur more economic growth. Like the positive news? Don’t forget to check out the news articles to the right. For more positive Newburgh news check out this link.

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Developments
12/15/09 8:00am

West Shore Train Station Website

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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 Tour, and was mentioned in the Wallkill Valley Times. Here are some interesting details of the article: 

“Owner Ray Yannone is aiming for Spring 2010 occupancy of the station, pending final approval of the Newburgh City Planning Board. One potential tenant is an art and antiques gallery. “It’s more a labor of love than anything,” said Yannone, a Newburgher by birth. He long hoped for the opportunity to purchase the old station, and about a year ago, a deal was finalized. “Things were all over the map for a while,” Yannone said of negotiations. But now, he is only months away from completion of the project…I found by working on the building… there’s a general interest in improving things. It shows that people do respect it a little. Yannone’s two daughter, Elizabeth and Marinna, will be dressed in period clothing, and the sounds of holiday broadcasts starring Bing Crosby will fill the brick building. War posters, as well as historical photographs of the station in its prime will decorate the walls.”

The future occupation of the building is definitely hopeful news. And, Newburgh Restoration came across Mr. Yannone’s website that tracks the progress of the restoration. There are many photos, and if you scroll all the way down on the ‘progress’ page, you can see enlarged photographs. When you see the state of train station in older photos, you really come to appreciate the hard work that has been done there. It was certainly not an easy task! The rest of us anxiously await the outcome!

If you are interested in renting the commercial space at the train station, contact:

Raymond D.Yannone, Jr.
Phone: 845-565-8530
Fax: 845-565-6360
WestShoreStation@gmail.com

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