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Historic Hudson Valley & Orange County 

Spanning 4 centuries in the Hudson Valley, Orange County was founded in 1683. History can 

be found at sites all across the Hudson Valley and Orange County. Everything from Revolutionary 

War history to architecture to iron mining in the area. Historic buildings, battlefields, 

and charming villages tell stories about the history of Orange County over the centuries. 

Carnegie Library 

The Port Jervis Free Library 

138 Pike Street, Port Jervis 12771 

845-856-7313 or 845-856-9154 

The Port Jervis Free Library qualifies for 

the honor and distinction of having historic 

significance between the years 1740-1914. 

Port Jervis became home to a Carnegie Library 

in 1903; it was the only one ever built 

in Orange County. Now known as the Port 

Jervis Free Library, it was organized in August 

1892. Prior to its current location at 138 Pike Street, the library was located on the second 

floor of the Farnum Building on lower Pike Street. When the library had outgrown its space, 

efforts were started to construct a library building. Local businessmen convinced steel industry 

magnate Andrew Carnegie to donate money toward its construction. With a substantial 

contribution of land made by local businessman Peter Farnum, and finally a contribution of 

$30,000 by Carnegie, the building of a public library became possible in Port Jervis. 

Chester Railroad Station 

19 Winkler Place, Chester 10918 • 845-469-2591 • www.chesterhistoricalsociety.com 

April 24, 1834, Jeremiah Pierson, who owned and operated several mines and mills in the Ramapos, 

had the foresight to persuade the New York legislature to authorize the construction 

of the New York and Erie Railroad. Construction started at Piermont on the Hudson with the 

final destination point as Dunkirk on Lake Erie. This gave Pierson an advantage in distributing 

his products. 

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Going across the black dirt in Chester was one of the 

biggest obstacles in building the Railroad. In the 1840s 

the meadows were a huge swamp, consequently hundreds 

of piles had to be driven fifty feet to solid ground 

to create a base for the roadbed. On top of the piles, 

a trestle of equally strong lumber was built to support 

the line. 

In 1841 the first official station on the line was built here 

in Chester. It was an isolated structure in a wilderness 

landscape along the tracks that eventually became the 

focus for the village that grew around it. Chester and 

Goshen were the first stations on the Erie to have full 

time agents. On September 23, 1841, the first Erie passenger 

train made its scheduled stop at Chester. 

Fort Montgomery 

State Historic Site, NY 

690 Rte 9W, Fort Montgomery 10922 

845-446-2134 

Fort Montgomery was the scene of a fierce 

Revolutionary War battle for control of the 

Hudson River. Visitors today can tour the remains 

of the 14-acre fortification, perched on a 

cliff overlooking the magnificent Hudson. On 

October 6, 1777, British, Loyalist and Hessian 

forces attacked Fort Montgomery and nearby 

Fort Clinton. The defending American Patriots, 

outnumbered 3 to 1, fought desperately until 

driven out of their forts at the points of the en- 


emy bayonets. More than half of the Patriot forces were killed, 

wounded or captured. 

Visitors can learn about this important military post at the site’s 

museum, which showcases original artifacts and weapons, largescale 

models of the fort and the attack, highly detailed mannequins 

frozen in poses of battle, and an action-packed fifteen minute 

movie of the 1777 assault. 

Archeologists have revealed many of Fort Montgomery’s remains, 

including the stone foundations of barracks where the 

troops lived, the ruins of the powder magazine blown up by the 

British after the battle, and the eroded walls of the North Redoubt, 

where the outnumbered American Patriots courageously 

defended their fort. A hiking trail leads visitors across Route 9W, 

which bisects the fort, to the remains of the West and Round Hill 

Redoubts where the bloody assault began. There is a spectacular 

view of the Hudson River from the Grand Battery, where reproduction 

cannon stand guard and are occasionally fired by the 

fort’s staff. 

The past comes alive at Fort Montgomery with living history 

demonstrations of artillery, musketry, music and camp life, as 

well as the annual Twin Forts Day commemoration, when the 

climactic battle is reenacted. Traditionally held on the first Saturday 

of October, this event attracts participants and visitors from 

across the Northeast. 

Hikers will enjoy walking the Twin Forts Trail to a beautiful new 

suspension footbridge that crosses the Popolopen Creek, where 

in 1777 a pontoon bridge connected Fort Montgomery with Fort 

Clinton. The trail continues to the Trailside Museums and Zoo (the 

former site of Fort Clinton), Bear Mountain State Park, and the 

Appalachian Trail. Fort Montgomery is also now an official stop 

on the Hudson River Greenway Water Trail, where kayakers and 

canoeists can go ashore on the banks of the Popolopen. In addition, 

the fort has been named as a significant stop on the Hudson 

River Valley National Heritage Area Revolutionary War Trail. 

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Warwick, NY 

Warwick is an affluent town in the southwest 

part of Orange County, New York. Its population 

was 32,065 at the 2010 census. The town 

contains a village also named Warwick, as well 

as other villages. Warwick is the home of the 

annual Applefest. 

The region has been referred to as Warwick 

since the early eighteenth century; the town of 

Warwick was officially created in 1788. During 

the American War for Independence, Warwick 

was the site of a Continental Army encampment. 

The Hudson River Chain was forged at 

Stirling Iron Works in Warwick, preventing the 

British Navy from sailing up the Hudson River. 

In 1783, George Washington traveled through 

Warwick, stopping at Baird’s Tavern and spending 

the night in the home of John Hathorn. 

Warwick is situated along a freight rail line, 

which, along with many other towns in Orange 

County (Goshen, Middletown, Newburgh), 

contributed to the growth of the area. The 

nineteenth-century writer and naturalist Henry 

William Herbert, writing as Frank Forrester, 

popularized the area with his 1845 book, “The 

Warwick Woodlands.”[4] Today the town of 

Warwick is a rural community with many agricultural 

pursuits that stimulate its economy. 

The town of Warwick comprises the southern 

tip of Orange County. It borders the townships 

of Vernon and West Milford to the south, both 

in the state of New Jersey. To its north, Warwick 

is bordered by Chester via Sugar Loaf, Orange 

County’s oldest hamlet, predating both Warwick 

and Chester, and part of Warwick until the 

mid-nineteenth century. To its east, Warwick is 

bordered by the town of Tuxedo, home of the 

New York Renaissance Faire and the hamlet of 

Tuxedo Park. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, 

the town is the second largest township in New 

York State and has a total area of 104.9 square 

miles, of which, 101.7 square miles of it is land 

and 3.2 square miles of it (3.04%) is water. 

Greenwood Lake is Orange County’s largest 

lake, and is bisected by the border between 

New Jersey (to the south) and New York (on its 

north). Glenmere Lake, an extremely critical 

endangered species habitat, is bisected by 

Warwick and Chester. 

Warwick is served by Warwick Municipal Airport 

and two regional state highways, New York 

State Route 17A (NY 17A) and NY 94. The Appalachian 

Trail passes through Warwick, which 

has been designated an Appalachian Trail 

Community. 

Museum Village 

Museum Village was the vision of Roscoe William 

Smith, an electrical engineer, entrepreneur, 

philanthropist and collector who contributed 

to his native Orange County in many 

ways during his 99 years. Roscoe made his 

fortune as founder of the Orange and Rockland 

electric company in 1905. The wealth 

he generated from his successful company 

and investments allowed him to give back to 

the community in many ways. Probably Mr. 

Smith’s most cherished gift to the local community 

was Museum Village of Old Smith’s 

Clove. Mr. Smith was passionate about 

American history and was an avid collector of 

Americana. His collection varied widely, from 

textiles and porcelain items to horse-drawn 

carriages. His main interest was in craft tools 

and mechanical devices: their invention, adaptation 

and development which he realized 

were slowly disappearing. 

He would sometimes accept farm tools or 

artifacts as forms of payment for electricity. 

For over 40 years Mr. Smith amassed a great 

collection. In 1940 he began to display the artifacts 

and educate visitors. Museum Village 

opened its doors on July 1, 1950. 

Today, Museum Village still pursues its 

founder’s vision of educating generations of 

Americans about the work and life of their 

ancestors. Through educational programs, 

hands-on-exhibits and special events Museum 

Village is dedicated to exploring and 

interpreting 19th century rural life as well as 

inspiring an appreciation for the evolution of 

industry and technology in America. 


The 1810 House 

Located at 80 Main Street on Lewis Park, The 

1810 House was built by the Hoyt family. This 

charming cottage, constructed in 1810, was 

home to the Warwick Library in the 1870s 

and the American Legion headquarters in 

1931. Today the building houses the interior 

design, garden design and antiques shop, 

Bertolini & Co. 

The Shingle House 

Located on Forester Avenue at Church 

Street, the Shingle House is the oldest standing 

house in the Village of Warwick. Daniel 

Burt built this New England saltbox for his 

son in 1764. 

Legend has it that the shingles for the sides 

and roof of this house were hewn from a 

single tree. 

The building was the first to be acquired by 

the Historical Society in 1915, and houses a 

collection of period furniture and accessories. 

Lehigh and Hudson 

River Railway Caboose 

Located alongside the Sly Barn sits an original 

Lehigh and Hudson River Railway Caboose. 

The railroad industry played a key role in the 

history of Warwick, and the Warwick Historical 

Society’s 1890 caboose is a small fourwheeler 

that repair crews used as a “home 

away from home” for plowing, laying track 

and derailments. 


Hiking Trails: 

Appalachian Trail 

North of Route 17A in Warwick, NY 

This hike traverses a 2 mile section of the famous 

Appalachian Trail (A.T.), which extends 

for about 2,170 miles from Georgia to Maine. 

This short trail section of the trail includes two 

spectacular rock formations, which makes it 

one of the most interesting segments of the 

trail in New Jersey and New York. 

From the parking area, cross Route 17A and 

follow the white blazes of the A.T. into the 

woods. Almost immediately, you’ll notice a 

blue-blazed side trail on the left. Turn left and 

follow this trail, which leads in about 1,000 

feet to the Hawk Watch platform. After taking 

in the views, retrace your steps to the junction 

and continue ahead. Proceeds gently 

uphill, crosses a gas pipeline, and continues 

through an area with dense hemlock and 

mountain laurel. It then begins a gradual descent. 

About 1.3 miles from the start, you’ll 

notice the start of a blue-blazed side trail. 

You’re now just below a spectacular outcrop 

of puddingstone rock known as the Eastern 

Pinnacles, and the side trail is provided so 

that thru-hikers won’t have to climb up the 

rock outcrop in bad weather. The rocks can be 

very slippery when wet. You’ll want to follow 

the white blazes ahead and scramble up the 

rock outcrop, which offers magnificent views 

to the north and east over the hills of Sterling 

Forest. 

The trail continues along the exposed rocks, 

with more views. You’ll have to use both your 

hands and your feet to negotiate this trail 

section. At the end of the rock outcrop, the 

white-blazed A.T. heads gently downhill. It 

goes through dense mountain laurel thickets 

and traverses a wet area, then climbs to Cat 

Rocks, another dramatic rock outcrop. Again, 

there is a blue-blazed trail that bypasses this 

feature, but you’ll want to follow the white 

blazes to the top of these fascinating puddingstone 

rocks. The east-facing view from 

Cat Rocks has largely grown in, but this outcrop 

is even more spectacular than Eastern 

Pinnacles because of the sheer drop from the 

top of the outcrop and the deep crevice on the 

left at the north end. 

The trail begins to descend and in a third of 

a mile just after crossing a stream, you’ll notice 

a blue-blazed side trail on the left, with 

a sign “shelter.” This passes through dense 

thicket, then crosses a small stream, and 

leads in about 600 feet to the Wildcat Shelter. 

This wooden three-sided shelter was built by 

volunteers in 1992 and is a favorite stop for 

many thru-hikers on the A.T. 

Difficulty: Moderate 

Wood Duck Trail 

Rte. 565 - 1 mile within the Wallkill 

River National Wildlife Refuge. 

This circuit 4 mile hike on a former railroad 

bed is an ideal family trek that is flat but elevated 

over a series of natural habitats. Open 

marsh, bottomland swamp forest, hardwood 

forest and shrubby fields greet the hiker with 

great opportunities to enjoy seeing wildlife 

such as muskrat, beaver, and even black bear. 

The Wood Duck Trail is great for birdwatchers 

in search of rarities such as Barred Owl, Great 

Blue Heron and Wood Duck. It is a great place 

for kids to see turtles and frogs too! 

Difficulty: Easy 

Florida, NY 

Florida is a village in Orange County, 

New York. The population was 2,833 at 

the 2010 census estimates. It is part of 

the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, 

NY Metropolitan Statistical Area 

as well as the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, 

NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined 

Statistical Area. The village is located 

in the town of Warwick, with two small 

northern portions in the town of Goshen. 

Florida is at the convergence of Routes 

17A, 25, and 94. 

Florida has its own school district consisting 

of Golden Hill Elementary School 

and S.S. Seward Institute. The mascot for 

S.S. Seward Institute is a Spartan. 

The area had been occupied by indigenous 

peoples for thousands of years. The 

village was founded by Anglo-European 

colonists in 1760. It was incorporated in 

1946. 

Florida is in a farming area known for the 

vast onion fields (it calls itself the Onion 

Capital of the World) in the nearby Black 

Dirt Region. 

WTBQ, Orange County’s only independent 

radio station, was located in Florida 

from 1984 to 2007; the station is currently 

located two miles south of the Village 

of Warwick. 


Scenic Drives 

The Hawk’s Nest 

3 About four miles from Port Jervis, the 

Hawk’s Nest section of New York Route 

97 has been frequently used in television 

commercials and advertisements. 

A 30 minute drive from Port Jervis along 

this scenic road will lead to the oldest 

wire suspension bridge in the United 

States. Called “The Delaware Aqueduct” 

when built in 1847, it was designed 

by John A. Roebling, future engineer of 

the famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York 

City. A museum/home of noted author, 

Zane Grey. is found just across the river 

in Lackawaxen, PA. 

At the foot of the Hawk’s Nest stand sturdy 

stone walls, remnants of the Delaware 

and Hudson canal (1828-1899) that 

ran parallel to the river here. 

Opposite the Delaware river from the 

Hawks Nest is Pike County, Pennsylvania. 




Golfing 

Falkirk Golf Club 

206 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley 10917 

845-928-8022 • www.falkirkestate.com/ 

The 18-hole “Falkirk” course at the The Falkirk Golf Club 

facility in Central Valley, New York features 5,644 yards of 

golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating 

is 67.7 and it has a slope rating of 116. Designed by Hal C. 

Purdy, the Falkirk golf course opened in 1922. Ken Vrana 

manages the course as the General Manager. 

Green Ridge Golf Club 

204 Gregory Road, Johnson 10933 

845-355-1317 • www.greenridgegolfclub.com 

Green Ridge Golf Club is Orange County’s best kept secret. 

Enjoy 18 holes of rolling hills, bunkers and water 

hazards with breathtaking views in a beautiful country setting. 

Lines do not exist at Green Ridge Golf Club, and tee 

times are not needed. A charming farmhouse built in 1880 

serves as the clubhouse. Between its hand-hewn beams, 

hundreds of wooden shafted golf clubs hangs from the 

ceiling. On display, you can also view a vast collection of 

early golf memorabilia. Enjoy a beer or soft drink with a 

snack while relaxing on the patio overlooking the front 

nine in the valley below. 

Green Ridge Golf Club offers membership packages to fit 

your needs. Clubs, carts and pull carts are available for 

rental. Leagues welcome. Open year round. 

Hickory Hill Golf Course 

156 Route 17a, Warwick, NY 10990 

P: (845) 988-9501 • www.orangecountygov.com 

The 18-hole “Hickory Hill” course at the Hickory Hill Golf 

Course facility in Warwick, New York features 6,797 yards 

of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course 

rating is 72.8 and it has a slope rating of 123. Designed by 

Hal C. Purdy, the Hickory Hill golf course opened in 1993. 

David Killin manages the course as the General Manager. 

The Golf Club At Mansion Ridge 

1292 Orange Tpke, Monroe, NY 10950 

P: (845) 782-7888 • www.mansionridge.com 

The 18-hole “Mansion Ridge” course at the The Golf Club 

At Mansion Ridge facility in Monroe, New York features 

6,889 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . 

The course rating is 73.5 and it has a slope rating of 138. 

Designed by Jack Nicklaus, ASGCA, the Mansion Ridge 

golf course opened in 1999. American Golf Corporation 

manages this facility, with Brian Simpson as the General 

Manager. 


Where To Fish 

Lake Gleneida 

Lake Gleneida in is generously stocked every spring with brown, rainbow, 

and lake trout. The heart-shaped lake is a favorite with anglers; a 

quiet paradise just minutes from downtown where there are plenty of 

restaurants for a bite to eat. 

Upper Esopus Creek 

Upper Esopus Creek is home to one of the largest populations of wild 

Rainbow Trout east of The Rockies. This unique creek is half tail water fed 

by an underground portal, while its upper reaches are free flowing – fed 

by melting mountain snow. It also holds a large population of wild Brown 

Trout stocked yearly. Excellent hatches provide optimal conditions that 

produce fine dry fly action all season long. 

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation 

Catch and release is the style at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross 

River. Open year round, the trout fishing is terrific and there’s also a fly 

fishing area. The rustic woodlands include evergreen plantations, oak, 

hickory and maple forests and wooded wetlands. Two streams, Cross 

River and Stone Hill River, run through the park and are home to thirteen 

species of native and stocked fish. 

Rockland Lake in Valley Cottage 

Across the river, over three miles of paved path around Rockland Lake 

in Valley Cottage give easy access to anglers. Just twenty miles from 

Manhattan, you can launch your boat from the dock and fish for bass, 

perch, and the exotic sounding norlunge. Picnic tables and grills are 

nearby, making it easy to camp out and cast the whole day. 

Delaware River 

The Hudson Valley’s western edge is bordered by the environmentally 

beautiful Delaware River. A number of car top boat launches put you 

into the waters where bass, pickerel, and walleye are waiting for your 

bait. Known in the northeast as a multi-faceted recreational river, the 

Delaware’s shores are mostly undeveloped. 

Parks & Playgrounds 

Audrey Carey Park 

Lake Gleneida in is generously stocked every spring with brown, rainbow, 

and lake trout. The heart-shaped lake is a favorite with anglers; a 

quiet paradise just minutes from downtown where there are plenty of 

restaurants for a bite to eat. 

Chadwick Lake Park 

Chadwick Lake Park is located immediately to the northwest of Junction 

NY32 and 300, in the Cronomer Valley section of Newburgh NY 12550, 

Orange County in the Hudson River Valley. 

From City of Newburgh: Chadwick Lake is a reservoir supplying water to 

the Town of Newburgh. The reservoir was created by damming Quassaick 

Creek in 1926. Today, most of the town’s water is supplied by New 

York City’s Delaware Aqueduct, with the reservoir acting primarily as a 

backup. 

Chadwick Lake Park is open to the public with recreational facilities near 

the southern end of the park. Attractions include three picnic shelters, 

a playground, walking trails, boating launches, basketball courts, ice 

skating and a roller rink. Fishing is also allowed on the lake; largemouth 

bass is a common catch.” 

Note: A permit is required for entrance to Chadwick Lake Park. 

Things To Do at Chadwick Lake Park 

Basketball 

Biking Trail around the lake 

Boating 

Boat launches 

Bocce 

Fishing 

Picnic Shelters 

Playground 

Roller Hockey Rink 

Roller Rink 

Walking Trail around the lake Ice Skating 

Delano-Hitch Recreational Park 

The 26-acre Delano-Hitch Recreational Park, at 401 Washington Street, 

Newburgh, NY 12550 in Orange County includes a 2000-capacity 


aseball Stadium, a soccer field, a men’s softball diamond, three little 

league baseball diamonds, four tennis courts, four basketball courts, an 

Aquatic Center, two playgrounds, horseshoe pitches, a soccer/football 

field, the Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame, and the multipurpose Activity 

Center. 

There are various recreational activities and programs for youth, adults, 

and senior citizens. Activities include a Little League Baseball Program, 

American Legion Baseball Programs, men’s slow pitch softball, Mount 

Saint Mary College Baseball Program, Newburgh Free Academy Varsity 

Baseball Program & Softball Programs, Newburgh Generals Collegiate 

Baseball Team, basketball leagues, horseshoe pitching leagues, Pop 

Warner Youth Football Program, men’s soccer league, Newburgh PU- 

MAS Youth Soccer, and the Club 60 Senior Citizen Program. 

D&H Canal Park and Neversink Valley Area Museum 

D&H Canal Park and the Neversink Valley Area Museum are located in 

Cuddebackville, Orange County, NY along the banks of the Neversink 

River. The Neversink Valley Area Museum preserves and documents the 

history of the peoples and industry of the Neversink and Shawangunk 

valleys of New York’s Catskill region. 

The Neversink Valley Area Museum occupies historic canal-era buildings 

in the D&H Canal Park right on the Neversink River. 

This lovely region of Orange County is home to the Neversink, the 

Minisink, the amazing D&H Canal, a rich archaeological history and a 

network of small museums and historical societies devoted to presenting 

it all to you. Join us at the Neversink Valley Area Museum and our 

sister institutions for a tour of the natural beauty and rich history of our 

little corner of New York State. 

Things To Do at Chadwick Lake Park 

Biking 

Boat Rides on the canal 

Cross-Country Skiing 

Educational programs-kids & adults 

Events 

Fishing 

Nature walks 

Park 

Playground 

Goshen: 

Goshen is a town in Orange County, New York. The population 

was 13,687 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the 

Land of Goshen. 

The Town of Goshen contains a village also called Goshen, the 

county seat of Orange County. The town is centrally located in 

the county. 

History: Settlement began around 1714, even though plans for 

its settlement were made around 1654. The town was established 

in 1789. In 1830, part of Goshen was used to form the 

new Town of Hamptonburgh, and, in 1845, another part was 

used to form the Town of Chester. Goshen Town Hall, in the village 

of Goshen. 

The region was important in the development of harness racing. 

It is the birthplace of the former Army Chief of Staff, and current 

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has 

a total area of 44.0 square miles (113.9 km²), of which, 43.8 

square miles (113.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 

km²) of it (0.27%) is water. 

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Interesting Facts: 

The population of New York consists of 

19,465,197 citizens. 

The state’s name derived from James Stuart, 

the Duke of York. 

Originally the Iroquoian and Algonquian Indian 

tribes inhabited the state. 

Dutch settlers claimed the territory in the 

1600s. Henry Hudson was the first of these 

settlers to claim the region. 

Dutch fur trading posts allowed indigenous 

Indian tribes to sell pelts for profit to Dutch 

merchants trading within the area. 

Within this century the Dutch settlers created 

colonies within the Hudson River Valley 

until the 1664 annexation of the New 

Netherland colony by the British. 

A large majority of the Revolutionary War 

was fought within New York territory. 

By 1788 New York had become a state and 

its constitution was enacted. 

In the early 1800s the canals were built to 

allow extended commuting. These canals 

connected the Hudson River and Lake Erie. 

Ellis Island is the hub for historical data on 

immigration. Originally, immigrants were 

processed through Ellis Island and Battery 

Park which was known at that time as Castle 

Clinton. 

Ellis Island ceased immigration processing 

in 1954. The island is now included in the 

Statue of Liberty monument. 

The National Origins Act ceased immigration 

through Castle Clinton and Ellis Island. 

A 1998 settlement established that the 27 

acres addition to Ellis Island belonged to 

New Jersey. The original property was ruled 

as part of New York. 

Ellis Island closed for a lengthy duration 

due to fire regulation contraventions. It was 

reopened in 2009. 

The Statue of Liberty and museum connection 

require that visitors acquire a Monument 

Access Pass to visit the locale. The 

pass is only available within New York and 

visitors must purchase it before boarding 

the ferry. Only 3,000 passes are sold each 

day. 

Visitors are no longer allowed to visit the 

interior of the Statue of Liberty. 

Only criminal cases that fall within federal 

law possess the possibility of receiving the 

federal death penalty. Within state law, executions 

ceased as of 1963. 

Sports teams within New York include 

the Mets, Rangers, Islanders, Knicks, and 

Brooklyn Nets. 

Colleges in New York include Cornell University, 

Stony Brook University, University 

at Buffalo, and University of Albany. 


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