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Haverstraw is a town in Rockland County, New York, USA. The population was 33,811 at the 2000 census. The name comes from a Dutch word meaning "Oat Straw," referring to the grasslands along the river.
The Town of Haverstraw contains a village, also known as Haverstraw. The town runs from the west to the east border of the county in its northern part.
History
In 1609, the region was explored by Henry Hudson. A land purchase was made in this town in 1666 from local natives and confirmed as a patent in 1671. The region was known as "Haverstroo," meaning "Oat straw."
The Town of Haverstraw was formed in 1788 while still part of Orange County. Haverstraw was partitioned in 1791 to form the Town of Clarkstown and the Town of Ramapo and again in 1865 to form the Town of Stony Point.
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 33,811 people, 11,255 households, and 8,328 families residing in the town. The population density was 582.3/km² (1,508.3/mi²). There were 11,553 housing units at an average density of 199.0/km² (515.4/mi²)). The racial makeup of the town was 66.24% White, 10.27% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 3.21% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 15.65% from other races, and 4.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 31.73% of the population.
There were 11,255 households out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.43.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $53,850, and the median income for a family was $61,119. Males had a median income of $40,109 versus $31,979 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,188. About 8.1% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.
There's also a village with the same name, actually NEXT to the town.
Haverstraw is a village in Rockland County, New York. The population was 10,117 at the 2000 census.
Located along the western shore of the Hudson River at its widest point, the Village of Haverstraw is in the Town of Haverstraw.
Home to Rockland Community College - Haverstraw Extension
As of 2005, the mayor is Francis "Bud" Wassmer.
History
In 1609, during one of the many voyages the Dutch financed in search of the Northwest Passage, Henry Hudson sailed the Hudson River, docking his ship in Haverstraw Bay. It was here that the Dutch declared the Hudson River as property of the Dutch.
Haverstraw was founded in 1666, but the village wasn't legally established until 1854.
The village is one of the first to appear on maps of North America, listed as "Haverstroo", which means oat straw.
Strategically located on the Hudson River, the village was home to a number of skirmishes between the British Army and the Continental Army of the Americans during the American Revolutionary War.
Haverstraw was the site of the most grevious treason of the early years of the United States. During the night of September 19 and September 20, 1780, the English Emissary, Major John André, was rowed from the sloop-of-war Vulture to a beach below the Long Cove on the southern boundary of Haverstraw. The negotiations to sell the plans to West Point were not completed by dawn, and Benedict Arnold and André traveled to the home of Joshua Het Smith on the grounds of what is now Helen Hayes Hospital in Haverstraw.
Haverstraw is rich in history. Commonly referred to as "Bricktown", Haverstraw was famous for its brickmaking, which was a major industry for the village. Brickmaking was so popular due to the clay formed by the Hudson River's water and the ricch soil that lined Haverstraw's waterfront, that it was nicknamed the "Brickmaking Capital of the World". Many of the old brownstone and brick structures that were constructed in New York City in the late 1890s-early 1900s were composed of bricks manufactured by Haverstraw. At one point, in the early 20th Century, there were more than 40 brickmaking factories lining the Hudson River within the village. Although brickmaking involved all the ethnic groups, 60 percent of the brickyard workers were African-Americans.
On the night of January 8, 1906, as the industry neared its peak, a tragedy struck the village. Due to the constant "greedy" excavation of the rich clay, a landslide demolished a large residential portion of the village. Firefighters responded immediately but faced enormous odds because of burst valves and water mains, gas explotions and hoses which periodically froze because of the cold night. The landslide, a pit about 150 feet deep, claimed five Haverstraw streets from Allison to Jefferson Roads, 21 buildings and the lives of 4 firefighters and 17 residents. Despite this tragedy, the village rebounded. Eight years later, however, there was another tragic event, which would lead to much-needed reforms in local government--the Cleary-Newman murder case. The village announced in 2007, the 101 anniversay of the landslide, that a memorial would be erected in honor of the victims of the landslide. Today, there are family members who have remained and share their stories.
The brick industry continued to thrive until World War II, in which brick began to lose its value significantly. Shortly after, the village's main industry of brickmaking declined and left the village. The economic vitality of the village greatly decreased.
After World War II, Haverstraw's brickmaking industry ceased. The village suffered economic hardships and many businesses left.
The village has since become home to many Hispanic immigrant families since the 1950s. Many families of Hispanic descent take part in the village's festivals that take place annually. The Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival take place in the village's downtown in early June, the Dominican Day Parade and Festival occur in late August and in September, the multi-cultural festival is assembled.
September 2004 marked the village's 150th anniversary, celebrated by a festival along the village's waterfront. The future of this river village gleams bright with a large revitalization project that revitalizes the downtown business district and develops its waterfront with a large residential project.
As a cost-saving measure, at midnight on January 1, 2006, the Village of Haverstraw Police Department was merged with the Town of Haverstraw Police Department.
In July 1920, New York Yankee outfielder Babe Ruth spent time in Haverstraw, to film a movie. A local baseball field bears the Hall of Famer's name due to his visit.
Geography
Haverstraw is on the west bank of the Hudson River.
Haverstraw is located at 41°11′47″N, 73°58′0″W (41.196494, -73.96684)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 13.1 km² (5.1 mi²). 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²) of it (60.75%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 10,117 people, 2,816 households, and 2,168 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,962.9/km² (5,078.8/mi²). There were 2,925 housing units at an average density of 567.5/km² (1,468.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 46.02% White, 12.07% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 34.70% from other races, and 5.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 59.29% of the population.
There were 2,816 households out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 23.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.42 and the average family size was 3.82.
In the village the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $42,683, and the median income for a family was $44,881. Males had a median income of $31,503 versus $27,207 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,442. About 13.9% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 23.0% of those age 65 or over.
City/Town : Latitude: 41.196520, Longitude: -73.965390Matches 1 to 1 of 1
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| 1 |  Bloembergen, Aart | Tuesday 30 July 1963 | Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York, USA | I74003 | Veenkoloniale voorouders |
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