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Woodbury, Orange County, New York

Woodbury is a town and village in Orange County, New York, United States. The town population was 12,197 at the 2020 census. The village was incorporated in 2006 and comprises all of the town that is not part of the village of Harriman. The region was once called Woodbury Clove. It is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area. Woodbury is in the southeastern part of Orange County. The town also has four schools, which are part of the Monroe-Woodbury Central school District.

History
The region was once called Woodbury Clove ("valley"), and not to be confused with Woodbury, Nassau County, Long Island, New York.

The town of Woodbury (which comprises the hamlets of Central Valley and Highland Mills) and the area formerly known as the hamlet of Woodbury Falls was officially created on December 19, 1889, by an act of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The first town meeting was held on March 4 the following year, with John A. Patterson presiding as supervisor. The second supervisor was James Seaman. Even though the land is no longer used for farming, the Seaman family property can still be identified by a sign which reads “Sweet Clover Farm” along Route 32 at the northern end of town. This is now the home of Palaia Vineyards.

This was the second time this town was created; the first was in 1863, when the Board of Supervisors approved the division of Monroe into the three communities of Monroe, Southfields and Highland. The Highland portion was what would become Woodbury in 1889. Objections to this arose, and two years later the legislature was asked to overrule the board's decision; it did, by recreating the old town of Monroe. In 1889 the Board of Supervisors reinstated the original separation, and the town now known as Woodbury was reformed.

Woodbury had undergone numerous geographic and name changes prior to its incorporation in 1889. Until 1764, the area was part of an enlarged Goshen. Goshen was then divided into two parts, with Woodbury becoming part of Cornwall. During the American Revolution, the area was shown on maps as Woodbury Clove. By 1799 Cornwall was also divided, with Woodbury joining present-day Monroe and Tuxedo to become the town of Cheesekook. This name was changed to Smithfield (or Southfield) and in 1808 became Monroe (supposedly in honor of newly elected US president James Monroe; however, Thomas Jefferson was president in 1808. James Monroe served from 1817 to 1825, and some believe Monroe was named for a local family).

The derivation of the name “Woodbury" is uncertain. Some say it may have come from the Dutch word wode for "wood", meaning "a dwelling place in the woods". Others claim that the many English families who settled here bestowed the name of a famous English family named Woodbury upon the area. As for the hamlets, Central Valley and Highland Mills were once called Lower Smith's Clove ("clove" meaning valley). Highland Mills was also known as Orange Post Office but the residents changed it in 1824, with the present name most likely reflecting the water and flour mills and tannery businesses in the area. A map dated about 1790 shows Woodbury Falls as Smithfields. It may have later taken its name from the once-lovely falls there. The first Cuban president, Thomas Estrada Palma, lived in Central Valley and Estrada Road was named in his honor.

Just for the record, There is a city in Southern New jersey named Woodbury. It is a historical city just a few miles from Philadelphia and was founded in 1683. In 1983 they had a tricentennial celebration and a Wood family from England Participated as the city was settled by the Wood family who sailed to the colonies from Bury, England, and settled there before the revolution took place. There are many Revolutionary battle fields in the area as well.

In addition to flour and grist mills, the area's industry was dominated by tourism and fly rod (fishing rod) manufacturing businesses; Woodbury was home to the Payne and Leonard Rod Companies.

The town's major attraction is Woodbury Common Premium Outlets – one of the largest outlet malls in the world, visited by people from Japan, China, Europe and the Americas. The shopping boom in the area (which began in the 1980s) has inspired construction projects including Wal-Mart, Home Depot, BJ's Wholesale Club, many chain restaurants, car dealerships, other retailers and proposed projects. This has caused conflict and controversy with local residents and surrounding municipalities. Orange County is prospering from the tax revenue this area produces; however, commuting on Route 32 during peak holiday shopping days is extremely irritating to local residents. The NYS Department of Transportation is currently undertaking a $30 million project to redirect traffic flow, attempting to ease the unsafe conditions arising on peak shopping weekends.

On August 10, 2006, residents voted by a 4½-to-1 ratio to create the village of Woodbury. The village incorporates all the town's land, except for a small portion of the village of Harriman which lies within the town of Woodbury.

Most Woodbury residents have either a Central Valley, NY 10917 address or a Highland Mills, NY 10930 address (Woodbury, NY 11797 is for Woodbury, Nassau County, Long Island, NY).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.2 sqmi, of which 36.2 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi  (2.72%) is water.

The town is west of West Point, the United States Military Academy. Interstate 87, NY-17 (future Interstate 86), NY-32, and US Route 6 pass through the town.

Schunnemunk Mountain defines part of the western town line.

Demographics
As of the 2000 census there were 9,460 people, 3,117 households, and 2,546 families residing in the town. The population density was 261.6 PD/sqmi. There were 3,358 housing units, with an average density of 92.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 90.18% Caucasian, 3.03% African-American, .29% Native American, 2.6% Asian, .02% Pacific Islander, 2.21% from other races and 1.67% of two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos (of any race) were 7.94% of the population.

There were 3,117 households, of which 46.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 69.9% were married couples living together; 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 18.3% were non-family units. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals; 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03, and the average family size was 3.39.

The age of the population was diverse, with 30.9% under age 18; 5.8% from 18 to 24; 31.4% from 25 to 44; 24.5% from 45 to 64 and 7.4% who were age 65 or older. The median age was 36. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $79,087, and the median income for a family was $84,156. Males had a median income of $59,744, versus $37,695 for females. Per capita income for the town was $28,566. About 1.8% of families (3.3% of the population) were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Woodbury

 * Central Valley – A current hamlet south of Highland Mills on NY-32
 * Coronet Lake – A small lake, partly in the town at the southwestern town line
 * Cromwell Lake – A small lake, northwest of Central Valley
 * Highland Mills – A current hamlet, west of Interstate 87 on NY-32
 * Harriman – A village, part of which is on the southern town line at the junction of Interstate 87 and NY-17 lies within Woodbury (remaining part lies within Monroe)
 * Lebanon – A former hamlet in the western part of Woodbury, on Shunnemunk Mountain
 * Newburgh Junction – A former hamlet, at the southern tip of the town on NY-17
 * Thevenet Hall – A location at the western town line
 * Woodbury – The former hamlet of Woodbury is north of Highland Mills, on NY-32

Political representation
Woodbury is located in the 18th Congressional District of New York and is represented by Representative Patrick Ryan

In state government the Village is located in the 39th Senatorial District and represented by James Skoufis (D - Cornwall), and in the 99th State Assembly District is represented by Christopher Eachus. Skoufis' election in 2012, marked the first time since 1984, that Woodbury was represented by a Democrat in the Assembly and the first time since 1930 a Woodbury resident has served in the Assembly.

The community is split into three county legislative districts: the 1st District, represented by Michael Amo (I-Woodbury) (Amo switched from the Republican to the Independence Party in 2007); the 5th District, represented by Katherine Bonelli (R-Blooming Grove) and the 14th District, represented by Laurie Tautel (D-Highlands).

The town is divided into ten election districts, each of which elects two enrolled individuals from the Republican, Democratic and Conservative parties to represent those enrolled voters in the three parties at local and county party caucuses.

Town
The town is governed by a board of four elected councilmen, elected for staggered four-year terms. Woodbury is governed under New York Town Law, by which the board holds executive and legislative powers. The day-to-day operations of the town are administered by a supervisor, elected for a two-year term. The supervisor also serves as a full voting member of (and chairs) the Town Board. The town voters also elect a town clerk, two town justices, a tax collector and a highway superintendent. Town elections are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in odd-numbered calendar years. Elected officials take office the following January 1.

Woodbury has been a town dominated by the Republican Party since its establishment. However, Democrats have now succeeded in securing a majority of the town's enrolled voters, and won majority control of the Town Board for the first time in over 20 years at the 2007 elections. From January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2011, no Republican served on the Town Board following the 2009 election – the first time in town history the board had no Republican member. However, in the 2011 town elections, the two Republican candidates for two council seats were elected. This put Republican representation back on the town board as of January 1, 2012. On January 1, 2015, Republicans took a majority on the town board when Ralph Caruso became Town Supervisor. Republicans lost the majority in the 2015 elections when Supervisor Ralph Caruso and Councilman Marilyn Prestia were defeated.

Supervisor - Kathryn Luciani (R)

Deputy supervisor -

Town clerk/registrar - Desiree Potvin (R)

Town justices - Bruce Schonberg (D) & David Hasin (R)

Town board - Teresa Luongo (R), Timothy Finnegan (R), Sandra Capriglione (R), Brandon Calore (R)

Tax collector - Karen Poggio (R)

Highway superintendent - Position abolished December 31, 2015; as of January 1, 2016, maintenance of roads is undertaken by village personnel.

(R) – Republican Party (D) – Democratic Party (I) – Independence Party

Former town supervisors
The following have served as town supervisor of Woodbury, either by election or on an acting basis since the founding of the town. Between 1890 and 1969 the supervisor represented the town on the Orange County Board of Supervisors – the governing body of the county until December 31, 1969, when charter government took effect.

1890–1899   John Patterson (R)

1900–1905   James Seaman (R)

1906–1907   Alexander Thompson (R)

1908–1909   William Ferguson (R)

1910–1921   Richard Bullwinkle (R)

1922–1930   William McClellan (R) (died in office November 2, 1930)

1930–1933   Norman C. Lawson (R) (appointed by town board to fill vacancy, then elected)

1934–1935   Walter Doscher (D)

1936–1947   Howard B. Gregory (R)

1948–1957   Walter H. Belding (R)

1958–1967   Stephen W. Hayes, Sr. (D)

1968–1981   Louis R. "Bud" Burgunder (R)

1982–1985   Lawrence Bayard (D) (resigned)

1985        Marie Brickley, Dep. Supervisor (D) (acting)

1985        Louis R. "Bud" Burgunder (R) (appointed by town board to permanently fill vacancy until 12/31/85)

1986–1995   Robert Till (R)

1996–1999   Joan Caruso (R)

2000        Jay Gubernick (R) (died in Office-November 2, 2000)

2000–2001   Henry J. Dobson, Dep. Supervisor (R) (acting)

2001        Theodore Jones, (R) (appointed by town board to permanently fill vacancy until 12/31/01)

2002–2005   Sheila Conroy (R)

2006–2014   John Burke (D) (died in office-July 29, 2014)

2014        Desiree Potvin, Dep. Supervisor (R) (acting) (Resigned as Deputy Supervisor, 8/4/14) 2014        Frank J. Palermo, Dep. Supervisor (I) (acting) (Appointed by town board as Deputy Supervisor, 8/4/14)

2015        Ralph Caruso (R) (elected 11/4/2014, to fill last year of the late Supervisor Burke's term: 1/1/2015-12/31/2015)

2016–2017   David Sutz (D)

2018–2021 Frank J. Palermo (D)

2021-2023 Thomas Burke (D)

Village
The village is governed by a board of trustees, consisting of four trustees elected for staggered two-year terms. The board is the legislative branch of village government. The executive branch is headed by a mayor, elected for a two-year term and who is also a full voting member (and chair) of the board of trustees. Village elections were originally held each March. Effective with the village elections held in 2012, the election is now held in June. This change in date was approved by village voters in March 2011.

Village officials were originally elected on independent-party ballot lines. The two primary village parties were the Woodbury CommUNITY Party and the Woodbury Preservation Party. In the 2009 village elections, a third party named the Common Sense Party emerged, whose members were voted into office at the March 18, 2009, elections. They took office at the organizational meeting, held at the beginning of April.

Residents voted in 2013 to change the election date to November to coincide with the general elections, and to have Orange County election officials run the village elections. Following the November 2021 elections, the current village officials are:

Mayor - Andrew Giacomazza (R)

Village board - Susan Ciriello (R), Vic Ferrarelli (R), Matthew Fabbro (D), Jim Freiband (D)

Village attorney - Kelly Naughton

Village clerk/registrar/treasurer - Desiree Potvin

Deputy village clerk/registrar - Jessica McClennan

Former mayors
Stephanie Berean-Weeks – 2007—2009

Michael Queenan - 2009–2019

Timothy Egan - 2020 - 2021

Education
Most of Woodbury is in the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District. Portions are in the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District, Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District, and the Cornwall Central School District. James I. O'Neill High School is the high school of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery portion.

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Barre, New York

Barre is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 2,025 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Barre, Massachusetts.

The Town of Barre is on the southern boundary of the county.

History
The Town of Barre /ˈbæri/ was founded in 1818 from part of the Town of Gaines. The town was named after the birthplace of an early settler.

The Benjamin Franklin Gates House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 55.1 sqmi, of which 55.1 sqmi is land and 0.02% is water.

The southern boundary is shared with the Towns of Elba and Oakfield in Genesee County.

New York State Route 98 is a major roadway that runs north-south through the town and intersects New York State Route 31A near the northern boundary.

Government
The incumbent Town Supervisor is Sean Pogue (R).

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,124 people, 739 households, and 582 families residing in the town. The population density was 38.6 PD/sqmi. There were 772 housing units at an average density of 14.0 per square mile (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.74% White, 0.52% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.66% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.

There were 739 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,545, and the median income for a family was $47,411. Males had a median income of $32,284 versus $21,193 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,129. About 4.5% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Lorenzo Burrows, former US Congressman
 * Frank Hamilton Cushing, (1857-1900), American anthropologist and ethnologist, lived in Barre as a young boy.
 * John G. Sawyer, former US Congressman
 * Chester Harding, noted American portrait painter
 * Charles H. Nesbitt, former Assembly minority leader

Communities and locations in Barre

 * Barre Center – A hamlet on NY-98, south of the Village of Albion and near the center of the town.
 * Braggs Corners – A location southwest of Barre Center.
 * Burma Woods – A hamlet in the western part of the town and north of West Barre.
 * Pine Hill Airport (9G6) – A small general aviation airport near the west town line and west of Burma Woods.
 * South Barre – A hamlet in the southeast part of the town.
 * West Barre – A hamlet actually located in the south-central part of the town.

Farms
Barre is a "right-to-farm" community.

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Carlton, New York

Carlton is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 2,994 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from Carleton, a shipbuilding district near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

The Town of Carlton lies in the north part of the county, on the shore of Lake Ontario.

History
The Town of Carlton was formed from the towns of Gaines and Ridgeway in 1822 and was then known as the "Town of Oak Orchard". It was renamed as "Carlton" in 1825.

The population was 2,297 in 1892.

Notable events
On July 27, 1883, Illinois politician Thomas Hoyne died in a railroad accident which took place outside of the hamlet of Carlton Station. He was subsequently buried at Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.

On September 1, 2010, five teenagers were charged with disrupting religious services at the World Sufi Foundation mosque located in Carlton. The teenagers were accused of discharging a firearm, yelling obscenities, and hitting a mosque attendee with a car.

Point Breeze, a hamlet in Carlton located at the meeting point of Lake Ontario and the Oak Orchard River, was selected in 2013 by the World Fishing Network as the United States' "Ultimate Fishing Town" following an online competition that highlighted the town's sport fishing assets.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.5 sqmi, of which 43.7 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (1.86%) is water.

The Oak Orchard River enters Lake Ontario in the north part of Carlton, as does Johnson Creek. The Lake Ontario State Parkway begins in the town and ends in Monroe County, New York. New York State Route 18 is the major east–west route traversing the town, while north-south Routes NY-98 and NY-279 have their northern termini in Carlton.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,960 people, 1,103 households, and 793 families residing in the town. The population density was 67.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,619 housing units at an average density of 37.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.32% White, 3.24% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 1,103 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,660, and the median income for a family was $42,028. Males had a median income of $32,188 versus $23,448 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,439. About 7.9% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Carlton

 * Ashwood – A location on the border with the Town of Yates.
 * Baldwin Corner – A hamlet north of Carlton on NY-98.
 * Brighton Cliff – A location on the shore of Lake Ontario.
 * The Bridges – A location at the Oak Orchard River and Marsh Creek, also known as "Three Bridges", referring to the bridges that carry Routes NY-98 and NY-18 over the river. The Bridges is south of Point Breeze.
 * Carlton Station (or Carlton) – This hamlet is the location of the town government and is located on NY-98.
 * Jones Beach – A lakeside hamlet in the northeast part of the town.
 * Kent – A hamlet, also known as "East Carlton" or "Brice Station", located on the border with the Town of Kendall.
 * Kenyonville – A hamlet on the north side of the Oak Orchard River.
 * Kuckville – A hamlet, also known as "West Carlton" and named after George Kuck, is in the northwest part of the town.
 * Lakeside Park – A hamlet on the shore of Lake Ontario.
 * Lakeside Beach State Park – A state park on the shore of Lake Ontario. It is the western terminus of the Lake Ontario State Parkway.
 * Oak Orchard State Marine Park – A state park located on the Lake Ontario shore.
 * Oak Orchard On The Lake – A hamlet just west of the Oak Orchard River first settled as a summer resort community in about 1883.
 * Point Breeze – A hamlet on Lake Ontario, adjacent to the Oak Orchard River and the Oak Orchard State Marine Park. The village is at the northern terminus of NY-98.
 * Rock Ledge Beach – A hamlet on the east side of Lakeside Beach State Park.
 * Sawyer – A hamlet, also known as "Curtis Corners," on NY-18 in the eastern part of the town.
 * Sunset Beach – A location on the shore of Lake Ontario.
 * Toms Landing – A hamlet adjacent to the Oak Orchard River.
 * Waterport – A hamlet on NY-279, where Otter Creek joins the Oak Orchard River, which reaches its maximum width. Waterport is in the western part of the town and on the south side of the river. It's also the location of the post office that serves most of the town of Carlton.
 * Waterport Reservoir – A reservoir located by the hamlet of Waterport.
 * Waterport Station – A location on the north side of the Oak Orchard River, north of Waterport on NY-279.

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Clarendon, New York

Clarendon is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 3,648 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from Clarendon, Vermont.

The Town of Clarendon is in the southeast part of the county. New York State Route 31A and New York State Route 237 intersect in the town.

History
The town was first settled circa 1811. The Town of Clarendon was created in 1820 from the town of Sweden, before Orleans County was established. It was originally known as "Farwell's Mills," a name derived from one of the first settlers, who arrived in 1810. Clarendon was once noted for its quarries and cement plants.

In late 2006, a stone church was demolished, due to a disagreement between the current owner and the town board. This historical church was built circa 1830 and served the community until 1980 when the church's contents were sold off. shortly after it was turned into an antiques & book shop. The church was a landmark for Clarendon for many years. The present owner of the property where the church once stood has retained the original bell which was manufactured in Troy, New York by the Meneely Bell Company. Sometime around 1990 the volunteer fire department, which at the time stood next to the church, burned almost to the ground.

The Butterfield Cobblestone House and Clarendon Stone Store are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.2 sqmi, all land.

The east town line is the border of Monroe County (Town of Sweden). The southern boundary is the border of Genesee County, (Town of Byron).

The Clarendon-Linden fault system is named in part for Clarendon; the fault produces a prominent rise in the topography just west of Route 237.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,392 people, 1,230 households, and 928 families residing in the town. The population density was 96.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,331 housing units at an average density of 37.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.46% White, 0.94% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 1,230 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,667, and the median income for a family was $52,064. Males had a median income of $34,432 versus $22,545 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,553. About 2.6% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Clarendon

 * Bennetts Corners – A hamlet east of Clarendon village on NY 31A.
 * Clarendon – This hamlet, the original Farwell settlement, is centered on the intersection of NY 31A and NY 237.
 * Honest Hill – A hamlet south of Clarendon village on NY 237.
 * Manning – A hamlet, also previously known as "West Clarendon" or "Mudville," is located on NY 31A west of Clarendon village.

Notable people

 * Carl Akeley, (1864-1924), noted taxidermist, conservationist, and inventor. Akeley Hall in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City is named after him.
 * Lemuel Cook, (1759-1866), last verifiable surviving veterans of the American Revolutionary War, moved to Clarendon in 1832, died there in 1866, and is buried there.
 * Joseph Glidden, (1813-1906), businessman and inventor of barbed wire, lived in Clarendon prior to 1843.
 * James Taylor Lewis, (1819-1904), attorney and politician, served as the ninth Governor of Wisconsin.

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Gaines, New York

Gaines is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 3,226 at the 2020 census, and 3,378 at the 2010 census. The town is named after General Edmund P. Gaines, who defended the area during the War of 1812.

The Town of Gaines is in the north-central part of the county and contains part of the Village of Albion, the county seat. The current supervisor of Gaines is Tyler James Allport.

History
The Town of Gaines was established in 1816 from a partition of the Town of Ridgeway   before Orleans County was established.

In 1890, the population of Gaines was 2,070.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.4 sqmi, of which 34.4 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.12%) is water.

The Erie Canal touches the southern boundary of the town at Gaines Basin, and the Oak Orchard River flows through the northwest part of the town entering the Town of Carlton. The northernmost point on the Erie Canal is located in Gaines.

New York State Route 104 (Ridge Road) is an east–west highway across the town. New York State Route 98 (Oak Orchard Road) is a north–south highway, intersecting NY-104 north of the village of Albion at Childs. New York State Route 279 (Gaines Waterport Road) is a north–south highway intersecting NY-104 at Gaines village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,740 people, 1,474 households, and 986 families residing in the town. The population density was 108.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,609 housing units at an average density of 46.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 91.63% White, 4.41% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 2.19% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.14% of the population.

There were 1,474 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,604, and the median income for a family was $38,523. Males had a median income of $30,709 versus $21,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,823. About 7.9% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Gaines

 * Albion - The Village of Albion is the county seat of Orleans County and a port of the Erie Canal.
 * Childs – A hamlet east of Gaines village on Route 104 at the junction of NY-98. It is named after Judge Henry Childs and previously known as "Proctor's Corners" and "Fair Haven." It is the location of the Cobblestone Historic District.
 * Eagle Harbor – A hamlet in the south part of the town. An eagle's nest was found here while the Erie Canal was being dug, giving the location its name.
 * East Gaines – A hamlet east of Gaines village on NY-104.
 * Five Corners – A hamlet south of Childs on NY-98.
 * Gaines – The hamlet of Gaines was established in 1832. It is located at the junction of Routes NY-104 and NY-279.
 * Gaines Basin – A hamlet named after a wide place in the Erie Canal for barges to turn around.
 * Waterport Pond – A wide part of the Oak Orchard River is partly in the town.
 * West Gaines – A hamlet west of Gaines village on NY-104 that is now a small cluster of houses.

Notable people

 * Charles Anderson Dana, (1819-1897), managing editor of the New York Tribune, Assistant Secretary of War during Civil War, lived at Gaines Basin as a child.
 * Horace Greeley, (1811-1872), founder and editor of New York Tribune, owned property at Childs during 1860s.
 * Almanzor Hutchinson, farmer and state legislator

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Holley, New York

Holley is a village in the town of Murray in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 1,811 at the 2010 census. According to the 2020 census, the population decreased to 1,754. It is part of the Rochester Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The village of Holley was incorporated in 1850. Originally named Saltport, the name was changed to honor Myron Holley, a commissioner of the Erie Canal.

In 2002, A major chemical spill known as the Diaz pipeline incident occurred at the Diaz chemical production plant after a pipeline from a reactor vessel bursted, contaminating 31,000 tons of concrete and scrap metal as well as multiple houses, temporarily rendering Holley a ghost town.

The village of Holley hosted an annual "Hazzard County Squirrel Slam," from 2006 until the last event in 2016, a squirrel hunt that raises funds for the village's fire department. The event went off without incident for six consecutive years until the 2013 edition drew the sudden ire of a coalition of wildlife rehabilitators, animal rights activists and gun control advocates. Approximately 30 people stood outside of the Holley Fire Department to protest the event. Protests also occurred in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Several lawsuits to stop the event took place, none of which were successful. Due to the controversy, the "Squirrel Slam" hasn't taken place since 2016.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.3 sqmi, all land.

Holley is located on the Erie Canal.

The village is located at the junction of east-west highway New York State Route 31 (West Albion Street and State Street) and north-south highway New York State Route 237 (North and South Main Street).

Economy
Holley's main economy is farming based, due to the lack of trade in the area, as well as the growing townships nearby, such as Brockport and Albion. The town has small shops and businesses, including a dance studio, Kyokushin Karate dojo, a pizzeria, a diner and gas station.

Education
There are two public schools in Holley: Holley Elementary School and Holley Junior/Senior High School. These two schools are located in close proximity to each other in the northeastern portion of the village.

Residents of the Holley School district currently pay the highest rate of school taxes in the county. The older high school, located in the center of town, was closed in 1976 due to a growing population that needed a larger facility and one closer to athletic fields. This building is now considered a historical landmark.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,802 people, 788 households, and 464 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,422.9 PD/sqmi. There were 846 housing units at an average density of 668.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.95% White, 1.22% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.72% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.61% of the population.

There were 788 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,367, and the median income for a family was $49,200. Males had a median income of $31,019 versus $23,077 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,388. About 7.6% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Kendall, New York

Kendall is a town in Orleans County, just west of the town of Hamlin in Monroe County, in New York State, United States. The population of Kendall was 2,724 at the 2010 census. The Town of Kendall is in the northeast corner of Orleans County and is northwest of Rochester.

History
The town was part of the Connecticut Tract, also called the 100,000 Acre Tract.

The first settlers arrived circa 1812. The Erie Canal opened in 1825, making a ready market for wheat and lumber. It also made the way easier for more settlement. The first Norwegian immigrant community in the United States was begun at the Kendall Settlement in 1825. They settled in a body along the lakeshore in the northeast part of town. Norwegian-American pioneer leader Cleng Peerson subsequently founded a settlement in the Fox River Valley of Illinois during 1834, near the community of Norway, Illinois.

The Town of Kendall was incorporated from the Town of Murray. On April 7, 1837, about half of the Town of Murray became the new Town of Kendall. It was formerly called "North Murray" and was settled slowly due to swampy terrain, being called the "Black North", due to the bogs and forests. The town was named after Amos Kendall, the U.S. Postmaster General under Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.0 sqmi, of which 32.9 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.24%) is water.

Kendall borders Lake Ontario on its north. The eastern boundary, marked by New York State Route 272, is the on Monroe County, New York, (Town of Hamlin).

The Lake Ontario State Parkway parallels the shore of Lake Ontario. North-south highway New York State Route 237 (Kendall Highway) intersects east-west highway New York State Route 18 (Roosevelt Highway) south of Kendall village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,838 people, 979 households, and 794 families residing in the town. The population density was 86.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,103 housing units at an average density of 33.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.04% White, 0.63% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 979 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $49,821, and the median income for a family was $50,952. Males had a median income of $36,959 versus $24,309 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,373. About 5.2% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Kendall

 * Kendall - A hamlet on NY-237 and the location of the town government.
 * Kendall Mills – A location on the eastern town line and NY-272, formerly called "Webster Mills."
 * Lomond Shore – A Lake Ontario shore hamlet next to the Lake Ontario Shore Parkway.
 * Morton – A hamlet, formerly "East Kendall" and "Clarks Corners", located on the border of Monroe County. It has its own post office located on NY-272 (County Line Road), the zip code being 14508.
 * Troutburg – A hamlet by Lake Ontario on the east town line. It was once a lake port.
 * West Kendall – A hamlet northwest of Kendall.

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Lyndonville, New York

Lyndonville is a village in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 838 at the 2010 census. The name was selected because some of the early settlers were from Lyndon, Vermont. It is part of the Rochester Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The Village of Lyndonville is within the borders of the Town of Yates.

History
The early settlers moved from Yates Center (north of Lyndonville) to take advantage of water power provided by Johnson's Creek. One of the early settlers was Jackson Blood, whose cobblestone house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

The Village of Lyndonville was incorporated in 1903, separating itself from the Town of Yates.

Geography
Lyndonville is located at 43.32389°N, -78.38778°W (43.323786, -78.387697).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.0 sqmi, all land.

Lyndonville is located on north–south highway New York State Route 63 (North and South Main Street), south of its intersection with New York State Route 18. It is also about four miles south of Lake Ontario.

Johnson's Creek flows through the village.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 862 people, 325 households, and 228 families residing in the village. The population density was 841.7 PD/sqmi. There were 344 housing units at an average density of 335.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.14% White, 0.23% African American, 0.46% Asian, 0.70% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.

There were 325 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,179, and the median income for a family was $45,500. Males had a median income of $35,769 versus $19,464 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,357. About 5.9% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable churches
Lyndonville has three churches within the village, the Lyndonville United Methodist, the Lyndonville Presbyterian, and Our Lady of the Lake St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. Lyndonville is also home to a large Amish and Mennonite population.

Notable people
Technical Sergeant Forrest L. Vosler (July 29, 1923 – February 17, 1992), who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II, was born here.

Staff Sergeant David Bellavia The first living recipient from the Iraq war to receive the Medal of Honor was raised here.

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Medina, New York

Medina is a village in the Towns of Shelby and Ridgeway in Orleans County, New York, United States. It is located approximately 10 miles south of Lake Ontario. The population was 6,065 at the 2010 census, making it the county's most populous municipality. The village was named by its surveyor, Ebenezer Mix. It is part of the Rochester Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Medina zip code, 14103, encompasses the village of Medina and the surrounding towns of Ridgeway and Shelby. The United States Census Bureau estimates the 2017 population of this area to be 17,234.

The village developed after construction of the Erie Canal, which bends as it passes through the village, creating a basin that served as a stopover point. This became the center of businesses that served trade and passenger traffic on canal boats. In addition, mills were constructed on Oak Orchard Creek to take advantage of its water power. The fertile lands around the village yielded fruit which was exported to major markets of New York City and west via the canal. At the start of the 20th century, Medina was a thriving industrial town.

Medina is located about an hour drive from two major cities, Rochester, to the east, and Buffalo, to the west. It is also about 30 minutes from two small cities, Batavia and Lockport.

History
Joseph Ellicott, the agent of the Holland Land Company, once owned land that encompassed part of the village, purchased from the Holland Land Company. With the opening of the Erie Canal through Medina, the village enjoyed more trade and business associated with freight and passengers on canal boats.

The Village of Medina was incorporated March 3, 1832, creating an entity contained within the two towns of Ridgeway and Shelby. The charter of incorporation called for five Trustees to be elected as village officials. That same year the first printing press was set up in the village and the first newspaper published, The Medina Herald.

In 1852, the railroad arrived in Medina and passenger service quickly became popular.

Early Industry
Medina's first known industry was an ashery. The area was mostly covered in trees and brush when Ebenezer Mix was assigned to survey the area. Clearing the area would have been necessary for the village to be laid out and the Erie Canal built. An ashery would convert hardwood ash into lye or other usable products. Most of these industries would rely on the Erie Canal for their transportation needs.

Mills
Medina had a variety of mills over the years. Grain and flour mills were very important to the area and built as early as 1830. Two stave mills existed in the 1870s, producing wood strips for the production of barrels. A Cloth mill also existed for a time though exactly when is not known. Saw mills were used for creating rough lumber and finished boards for other local industry.

Barrel Manufacturing
The popularity of flour production resulted in a large need for barrels to transport the flour down the Erie Canal.

Foundries
The Bignall Foundry  began selling iron pumps, sinks, and more in 1861. After several fires, the company was part of a consolidation into the Central Foundry Company along with two other local foundries, A.L. Swett Company and Beach & Co in 1899. The Central Foundry focused on soil pipe manufacturing. A.L Swett Iron Works opened in 1871 to manufacture hardware specialties and continued operations in Medina through the 1920s. Beach & Co manufactured plumbing supplies starting in the 1880s.

Furniture Manufacturing
The Maher Brothers were the first large scale furniture maker in Medina, opening in 1882. The family continued to run the business until 1928. S.A. Cook opened their furniture business around 1882, the Morris chair being among their most popular products. In 1911, Mr. Cook built a large block on Main St which still bears his name today. Another large furniture company of note was the Empire Couch Company. They moved to Medina in 1902. They successfully operated through the widening of the canal in 1913 but could not stay in business during through the Depression, declaring bankruptcy in 1935.

Medina Sandstone
Medina is known for its Medina Sandstone, a stone used widely in buildings across the region. Some local examples include the "million dollar staircase" at the New York State Capitol in Albany, the Richardson Olmsted Complex in Buffalo, and in buildings at the University of Rochester and Cornell University. Sandstone varies in color from light grey to a deep reddish brown.

The first commercial sandstone quarry was opened in 1837 by John Ryan. At their peak, sandstone quarries were one of the largest employers in the county with upwards of 2,000 employees. With the discovery of cheaper alternatives, Medina Sandstone's popularity began to decline around World War 1.

Pearl Street Armory
In 1901, a State Armory was built of Medina Sandstone and located on the corner of Pearl St and Prospect Ave. Company F moved into the facility in 1902 with units serving in WWI and WWII. The Armory was officially closed by NYS in 1977. Company F records can found at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library. A bronze statue and memorial was erected in front of the building in honor of Company F in 2019. The building now houses the YMCA.

POW Camp
Medina's Heinz factory housed a POW camp from 1943 to 1946. Seventy-one Italian soldiers arrived at the Heinz barracks in September 1943. They were allowed to work at the Heinz factory, local farms, or other local factories. In May 1944, the Italian soldiers were moved to a new location and replaced with 116 German soldiers.

During their tenure in Medina, the German prisoners went on strike to protest the smoking regulations at the Heinz factory. The soldiers wanted to smoke in the factory building and on the loading platforms. After having all of their possessions removed and not being allowed to sleep in the barracks, all of the soldiers voluntarily returned to work the following day.

In 1946, the Heinz camp was closed and all remaining prisoners were moved to local military installations in preparation for their return to Germany. During its use, the Heinz barracks housed up to 300 soldiers and 50 military police.

Recent history
In 2015, village residents voted to keep Medina an incorporated village, despite having the highest effective property tax rate in the Finger Lakes region according to a 2016 Empire Center report.

The Main Street Historic District, Medina Armory, and United States Post Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Payjack Chevrolet Building was added in 2012 and Boxwood Cemetery in 2015.

Geography
Medina is located at 43.21972°N, -78.39°W (43.219808, -78.390101).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.3 sqmi, of which 3.3 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (2.39%) is water.

Medina lies at the junction of east–west highway NYS Route 31 and north–south highway NYS Route 63. In addition, Medina marks the location where NYS Route 31E and NYS Route 31A split off from NY-31.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,415 people, 2,567 households, and 1,576 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,962.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,796 housing units at an average density of 855.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 87.89% White, 7.56% African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.62% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.83% of the population.

There were 2,567 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,300, and the median income for a family was $37,857. Males had a median income of $31,857 versus $21,633 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,138. About 13.0% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Religion
Over the years Medina has been home to many different populations. St. John's Episcopal Church was the first church in Medina, consecrated in 1828. In the following decade, the First United Presbyterian, First Baptist, United Methodist, and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Churches were built. German immigrants started arriving in the 1880s and 1890s and built Trinity Evangelical Lutheran and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran.

At the turn of the century, the Polish community had grown so large that they built Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Church in 1910. In 1930, the African American community built Glad Tidings Missionary Baptist Church. Grace Baptist Church, an offshoot from another local Baptist church in Shelby, was built next.

More recently the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Fountain of Love, the Islamic Center, Calvary Tabernacle Assembly of God, Grace Covenant, Holiness Pentecostal, and Morning Star of God in Christ have opened. The Church of God Pentecostal purchased the former United Methodist Church in 2016. In 2017, the Akron Free Methodist Church leased the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church and began having services. Of the 15+ churches and religious institutions that have operated in Medina, 11 are still in the village.

Medina is featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not for St. John's Episcopal Church, known as the "Church in the Middle of the Road".

Local
Medina is governed by a mayor and four trustees. Each position has a two-year term. Elections occur every year. On numerically even years, two trustees and the mayor are up for election. On numerically odd years, the other two trustees are up for election.

County
See: Orleans County, New York

State

 * The 62nd Senate District represented by Senator Rob Ortt
 * The 139th Assembly District represented by Assemblyman Steve Hawley

Federal

 * The 27th Congressional District, represented by Congressman Chris Jacobs
 * US Senators representing New York State are Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand

Courts

 * The 8th Judicial Division of the New York Supreme Court
 * The 4th Department of the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division

Economy
Medina is home to several international, national, and local businesses. Medina is also becoming a tourist attraction because of its historic downtown and location on the Niagara Wine Trail.

Business
Here is a listing of some of the larger businesses in the area.

 * Baxter International- Baxter has one of their many facilities located in Medina. They manufacture a multitude of products for the healthcare industry, including IV infusion pumps and pharmacy automation.
 * Velocitii, who specialize in business process outsourcing, opened in 2014. Their 20,000 square foot customer engagement center employs agents able to assist companies both domestic and international with sales, back-office, and customer support. Currently, Velocitii employs over 50 full-time employees across various industries including insurance, healthcare and medical, as well as software and technology.
 * Brunner International- Brunner International is a family owned business located in Medina since 1992. A second facility is located in Niagara Falls, NY. They produce parts for commercial vehicles, buses, and trailers.
 * Hinspergers Poly Industries- Hinspergers produces protective polyethylene covers.
 * Pride Pak Canada- Pride Pak Canada opened a facility in Medina in 2016. They package salads and fresh-cut vegetables.
 * Takeform- Takeform, a signage company, is headquartered in Medina. They have won numerous awards in their field and own multiple patents.
 * Western New York Energy- In May 2006, New York Governor George Pataki announced the construction in Medina of the first ethanol plant in the Northeastern United States. The plant began receiving deliveries of corn in October 2007 and was expected to start production in November 2007. Partial production began shortly thereafter, and full production was announced by GreenShift Corporation on February 25, 2008. Since that time, the Western New York Energy, LLC plant has been in production, processing significant portions of the local corn crop. In 2022, they expanded the facility to start production of industrial, pharmaceutical, and beverage grade alcohol.

Tourism
Medina is starting to grow as a popular tourist spot, appearing in several blogs and papers. The events, restaurants, and atmosphere of this small village have wide-ranging appeal.

Arts and entertainment
There are several cultural and educational opportunities in Medina. If you're more adventurous get locked in a room at Into the Enigma; you only have 1 hour to solve the puzzles and escape. You can also visit the Medina Railroad Museum, one of the largest railroad and toy train museums in the state of New York. Ripley's Believe It or Not notes "the Culvert", as the only place where the Erie Canal passes over an operating road.

Behind the historic downtown buildings, new modern art and murals can be seen. The mural project was an initiative of the non-profit Form Foundation. The first to be painted has been dubbed the 'Canalligator' and was painted in July 2020. The first mural was followed by geometric characters in September, a traveler with his dog and cat in October, and a mural of local pollinator flowers in November. All four murals can be seen behind buildings on the NW side of Main St.

The Orleans Renaissance Group, Inc.is a volunteer organization supporting and promoting the arts, culture and preservation in the greater Medina, New York area. ORG promotes the arts, cultural activities and preservation. Among their initiatives past and present include hosting the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Anonymous 4, Irish tenor Ronan Tynan; sponsoring the Canal Village Farmers' Market; hosting Medina's locally-sourced Farm-to Table Dinner; partnering with local initiatives and organizations; initiating the restoration of Bent's Opera House; co-sponsoring Blue Thursdays summer concert series.

Medina's downtown area has been designated a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bent's Opera House is included in this district, a historic venue for touring performers.

Medina has a variety of bars and restaurants to enjoy. Medina also offers a variety of pizza shops, diners, and fast food options. Medina has one stop on the Niagara Wine Trail: Leonard Oakes Winery has won multiple awards for their wines, including best ice wine in New York.

Education
Medina has two K-12 schools, the Medina Central School District and the Orleans County Christian School. The Medina Central School District is composed of Oak Orchard Primary, Clifford Wise Intermediate and the Medina High School. All three buildings are located on the same campus. The Orleans County Christian School is a non-denominational, multi-church sponsored school.

A branch campus of Genesee Community College, opened in 2007, is also located in Medina.

Medina has one public library which serves the community, Lee-Whedon Memorial Library.

Park lands
The village has seven different parks; all of which are open to the public from dawn until dusk. The majority of parks have swings, slides, and picnic tables; Rotary Park located on Main Street and the Medina Canal Basin park do not.

 * Gulf Street Park
 * Gwinn Street Park
 * John E Butts Memorial Park - Has a skateboard park,  and baseball diamonds.
 * Medina Canal Basin Park - Offers docking facilities, electrical hook up, pump-out station, and potable water.
 * Pine Street Park - Playground with splashpad
 * Rotary Park - All Season House, used by Santa in November and December.
 * State Street Park - Gazebo

Annual events

 * Ale in Autumn - Enjoy walking around downtown Medina while sampling beers from around the world.
 * Beggar's Night - Geared towards children aged 10 and under, trick or treating at Main St. businesses
 * Olde Tyme Christmas and Parade of Lights - Annual event held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Enjoy shopping and activities during the day and fireworks and the Parade of Lights in the evening.
 * Wine about Winter - Walk around Medina, sampling local and state wines.
 * Sweets in Summer - Sweets tastings throughout the Historic Downtown area.
 * Faery Festival - Activities, dancing, and a parade geared towards children.

Media
Medina had several newspapers throughout the years, starting with The Medina Herald. The Medina Tribune, The Medina Register, and The Medina Daily Journal followed. The Register and Journal merged becoming The Medina Daily Journal and Register. The shortened Medina Journal-Register closed its doors in May 2014.

Additional facts
One of the oldest homes in Medina stood at 224 Eagle Street, a block from the Erie Canal, on the north side of town. This home was built in the early 1820s and was purchased by the Burnam family in the 1830s. It stayed in the possession of family members until around 1984. The house was torn down in 2012.

The Carl Company was a department store founded as a dry good store in Medina by Charles W. Carl, Sr.

Notable people

 * John J. Bagley, former Governor of Michigan, was born and raised in Medina
 * Julie Berry (author), children's author
 * Kate Messner, children's author
 * Deanna Cameron, YA author
 * Silas M. Burroughs, was a former US Congressman who lived in Medina.
 * Silas M. Burroughs, son of the former Congressman, was born in Medina and became a notable pharmacist.
 * Frances Folsom Cleveland Preston, former First Lady, attended high school in Medina before marrying Grover Cleveland.
 * Carl Fischer, former MLB player
 * John E. Butts, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Co. E, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, was awarded the Medal of Honor in WWII
 * John Ford, New York State Senator
 * George Kennan, author, lecturer and traveler
 * Craig Wilson, USA Today columnist
 * Melanie Green, amateur golfer

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Murray, New York

Murray is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 6,259 at the 2000 census.

The  Town of Murray is on the east border of the county, northwest of the City of Rochester.

History
Murray was first settled c. 1809. The Town of Murray was established in 1808 from the town of Northampton before the formation of Orleans County, while still part of Genesee County. Later, Murray was reduced by the creation of new towns: Sweden (1813, now in Monroe County), Clarkson, (1819, now in Monroe County) and Kendall (1837).

In 1850, the community of Holley incorporated, setting itself off from the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.1 sqmi, of which 31.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.19%) is water.

The eastern boundary is shared with the Town of Clarkson in Monroe County, marked by New York State Route 272.

The Erie Canal passes through the town, along with New York State Route 31, New York State Route 104 (Ridge Road) and New York State Route 387.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,259 people, 1,886 households, and 1,308 families residing in the town. The population density was 201.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,014 housing units at an average density of 64.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 83.64% White, 14.63% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.29% of the population.

There were 1,886 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 40.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 64.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 56.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,672, and the median income for a family was $45,184. Males had a median income of $32,795 versus $26,113 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,620. About 4.2% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Pitts Ellis, Wisconsin legislator, was born in Murray.
 * Jacob Hinds, former Canal Commissioner for New York State

Communities and locations in Murray

 * Holley - The Village of Holley, on the Erie Canal, is in the southeast part of the town.
 * Fancher – A community located around the intersection of Routes NY-387 and NY-31 in the western part of the town.
 * Hindsburg (also spelled Hinsburg, Hinsberg, Hindsburgh, Hindsville) – A location on the west town line.
 * McCargo Lake – A small lake by the west town line.
 * Murray – The hamlet of Murray is on Ridge Road (NY-104).
 * Brockville – A hamlet north of Fancher on NY-387.
 * Hulberton – A hamlet east of Fancher by the Erie Canal.

title: Murray, New York


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Ridgeway, New York

Ridgeway is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 6,886 at the 2000 census. The name of the town is derived from "Ridge Road," an important highway in the 19th century.

The Town of Ridgeway is on the western border of the county, which is bordered to the north by Lake Ontario.

History
This area was settled after the American Revolutionary War largely by migrants from New England and eastern New York state, after the Seneca Nation, of the Haudenosaunee, or Six Nations ceded it in the Treaty of Big Tree, in 1797. The Seneca controlled this area at the time of the influx of White Americans but until the period of 1644-1647, it was the realm of The Wenro & Neuter People. Much of the area was purchased by Dutch speculators, known as the Holland Land Company, in 1792-1793.

The Town of Ridgeway was formed from Batavia in 1812, in the period of the War of 1812, when Britain and the United States fought over the border with Canada. In 1818, part of the town was used to create the new Town of Shelby. Orleans County was formed by the State Legislature in 1825.

In 1823, Ebenezer Mix was hired to survey and lay out the future village of Medina, the northern portion of which lies within Ridgeway.

Shelby and Ridgeway have one town court to serve both towns. Additionally, both towns share an assessor.

The Servoss House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.3 sqmi, of which 50.0 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.46%) is water.

The town is bordered by the Town of Hartland to the west in Niagara County. New York State Route 269 (County Line Road) partly defines this border.

New York State Route 63 (Lyndonville Road) and New York State Route 104 (Ridge Road) intersect in the western part of the town. New York State Route 31E passes through the southeast part of Ridgeway.

The Oak Orchard River flows through the town toward Lake Ontario to the north.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,886 people, 2,627 households, and 1,841 families residing in the town. The population density was 137.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,872 housing units at an average density of 57.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 91.93% White, 4.40% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population.

There were 2,627 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,206, and the median income for a family was $41,696. Males had a median income of $33,189 versus $20,881 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,316. About 10.5% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Charles Bogardus, Illinois state legislator, farmer, and businessman, lived in Ridgeway
 * John Caldwell, former US Congressman from Michigan, was born here.
 * Austin Young, Alden High School Graduate, businessman, works in sanitation, Mayor of Ridgeway

Communities and locations in Ridgeway

 * Glenwood Lake – A small lake shared with the Village of Medina. It drains into the Oak Orchard River.
 * Jeddo – A hamlet by the west town line on NY-104.
 * Knowlesville - A small hamlet on the Erie Canal. Named after settler William Knowles.  Home to the Orleans County fairgrounds.
 * Medina - The north part of the Village of Medina is in the town.
 * North Ridgeway – A hamlet at the west town line on NY-269.
 * Oak Orchard on-the-Ridge – Location on NY-104 on the eastern side of the town, next to the Oak Orchard River.
 * Oak Orchard River – A stream that flows northward through the town.
 * Ridgeway – A hamlet at the intersection of Routes NY-63 (Lyndonvile Road) and NY-104 (Ridge Road).
 * West Ridgeway – A hamlet west of Ridgeway village on NY-104.

title: Ridgeway, New York


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Shelby, New York

Shelby is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 5,319 at the 2010 census.

The Town of Shelby is located in the southwest corner of Orleans County.

History
The Town of Shelby was established in 1818 by a partition of the Town of Ridgeway.

Since 2002, Shelby and Ridgeway have been exploring merging functions for cost-saving and currently have one town court to serve both towns.

The John Shelp Cobblestone House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 46.7 sqmi, of which 46.3 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi (0.79%) is water.

The west town line is shared with the Town of Royalton in Niagara County, and the south town line is shared by the Town of Alabama in Genesee County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,420 people, 2,005 households, and 1,337 families residing in the town. The population density was 117.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,133 housing units at an average density of 46.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 89.70% White, 7.01% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.28% of the population.

There were 2,005 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,091, and the median income for a family was $40,972. Males had a median income of $32,087 versus $21,299 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,154. About 8.6% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Charles E. Winegar, Union artillery battery commander during the American Civil War

Communities and locations in Shelby

 * Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge – Part of the refuge is in Shelby.
 * Medina - The south part of the Village of Medina is in the town.
 * Millville – several water-powered mills gave the community its name. It is located in the northeast corner of the town on NY-31A.
 * East Shelby – Located on the border with the Town of Barre.
 * Oak Orchard River – This stream is usually called the Oak Orchard Creek in this area.
 * Oak Orchard Wildlife Management Area - A small part is in the south part of the town.
 * West Shelby – In the southwest corner of the town by the Iroquois Refuge.
 * Shelby Center – Joseph Ellicott, an agent of the Holland Land Company, purchased land near here in order to use a waterfall on Oak Orchard River.  This hamlet is south of Medina on NY-63.
 * Shelby Basin – A former wide part of the Erie Canal, where barges could turn is west of Medina.
 * Tonawanda Wildlife Management Area - A state conservation area partly in the southwest corner of the town.

title: Shelby, New York


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Yates, New York

Yates is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 2,510 at the 2000 census. The town in named after Joseph C. Yates, a governor of New York.

The Town of Yates is located in the northwestern part of the county. (There is also a Yates County, New York).

History
The first settler, George Houseman, arrived circa 1809. Yates was incorporated in 1822 from part of the Town of Ridgeway and was briefly called "Northton."

In 1903, the Village of Lyndonville set itself apart from Yates by incorporating as a village.

Notable people

 * George D. Lamont, former New York State Senator
 * Edmund L. Pitts, New York State Assemblyman, was born in the town in 1839.
 * William S. Pitts, Christian composer who wrote The Church in the Wildwood, was born in the town in 1830.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.5 sqmi, all land.

The northern part of the Town of Yates borders Lake Ontario. The west town line is shared by the Town of Somerset in Niagara County.

East–west highway New York State Route 18 (Roosevelt Highway) and north–south highway New York State Route 63 (Lyndonville Road) cross in the north part of the town north of Yates Center. North–south highway New York State Route 269 (County Line Road) partly defines the west town line.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,510 people, 917 households, and 669 families residing in the town. The population density was 67.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,268 housing units at an average density of 33.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.13% White, 0.80% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 917 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,803, and the median income for a family was $42,165. Males had a median income of $32,586 versus $20,224 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,839. About 5.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Yates

 * The Alps – a drumlin field east of Lyndonville.
 * Ashwood – A location on the east town line.
 * County Line – A hamlet on the west town line on Routes NY-269 and NY-18.
 * Lyndonville - The Village of Lyndonville is in the center of the town on NY-63.
 * Millers – A hamlet on the west town line on NY-269, west of Lyndonville. Partially located in the town of Somerset, Niagara County
 * Platten – A location on the east town line.
 * Shadigee – A Lake Ontario shore hamlet, where NY-63 ends.
 * Yates Center – A hamlet, formerly "Northton," located on NY-63 north of Lyndonville.

title: Yates, New York


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Albion, Oswego County, New York

Albion is a town in the northeastern part of Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 2,009 at the 2020 census.

History
Prior to 1788, Native Americans would come to the area to hunt and fish for salmon during the spawning season. They called it Alkineaur, meaning "sand bank." The territory was annexed to the state of New York on March 1, 1788.

Then, in 1791, two brothers, John and Nicholas Roosevelt bought a tract of land from the state, part of which would later become the town of Albion. They sold the land to George Scriba, a Dutchman, on April 7, 1792. In December 1794, Scriba received a patent from the state. The land was now referred to as "Scriba's Patent."

In January, the subdivision of the land started. On March 24, 1804, the Town of Williamstown was formed from Oneida County. On February 20, 1807, the Town of Richland was formed from Oneida County. Part of this would later become the Town of Albion.

In 1812, the first settler arrived. A fur trader by the name of Cary Burdick bought a parcel of land on the Williamstown road, about two miles (3 km) south of present-day Altmar. In 1813, the Lilly brothers, David, Luther and Benjamin, settled near Burdick, and built the first sawmill. This is where Luther Lilly's first son was born.

The first settler of the present-day village of Altmar arrived. Peter Henderson, from Scotland, bought 200 acre of land bordering the Salmon River, and began clearing it for farmland. In 1814, Dr. Brace, a physician, opened a tavern in the village of Sand Bank. In 1816, the first schoolhouse in the town was built, with Sylvia Breed as the first teacher. In 1819, the first marriage, between H.B. Baker of Albany and Lucy Burdick (Cary Burdick's daughter), took place. Moses Rich arrived in Sand Bank in 1822, and built the first Grist Mill. On March 24, 1825, the Town of Albion was set apart from the Town of Richland. On the original survey map of Scriba's Patent, this was known as Township 22. George Scriba called it Alkmaar after a town in his home country of Holland. The first town meeting was held in Albion on May 3 that same year. Local officials were chosen for various offices. In 1828, a native of Oneida county, Ammi Hinckley, arrived in Sand Bank and opened a general store. Another tavern, kept by William Abbott, was in business around the same time.

On January 27, 1829, the First Presbyterian Church was established. Services were held in the schoolhouse. This later became the First Congregational Church. The Union Church was established on January 8, 1834, in Sand Bank. It was shared by Presbyterians and Methodists. Also in 1837, the Albion Baptist Church was organized. The Pineville Methodist-Episcopal Church was built. The foundation was made with stones picked from the shores of Lake Ontario, and transported to Salmon River (now called Pineville) by wagon. In 1856, the Dugway Union Church was organized and a building was erected. The village of Sand Bank was incorporated on February 21, 1876. On October 13, 1885, the village was almost completely destroyed by fire. All that remained of the business district was the Congregational Church and the Episcopal Church, which was under construction. On February 17, 1895, the Methodist congregation constructed a new church. About a month later, on March 18, 1895, Sand Bank was changed to Altmar.

During the summer of 1837, Albion's first post office was established. William Abbott became the first Postmaster, and William Worden became the first mail carrier. He delivered mail between Oswego, Utica and Albion. A building was erected in 1852 at Albion Center (on a corner of Tinker Tavern Road and County Route 22). This later became known as Grange Hall, and still stands today, although not in use. In the 1840s to 1850s, there was an influx of settlers to Albion that caused a demand for lumber which became the predominant industry because of the new construction. In 1850, a "plank road" was constructed between Albion and Constantia, which is now Route 13. Two toll gates at the village limits of Sand Bank were constructed.

In 1851, the construction through Albion of the R. W. & O. Railroad (Rome, Watertown & Oswego Railroad) began. The station at Sand Bank was completed in May. In 1852, the Chapman brothers, James, Irving and George, built the first of many tanneries in the township. Many Irish immigrants, escaping from the Great Famine in the 1840s, found work here. On March 21, 1853, the Sand Bank Cemetery Association was established. In the 1860s, 350 men from Albion enlisted in the Union Army and Navy. Fifty-six of these men lost their lives, and many more were permanently injured.

On June 14, 1911, the Civil War Monument was unveiled in the Riverside Cemetery in Altmar. In 1918, twenty-two men from Albion served in World War I. On June 15, that same year, Delbert Russel was killed in action. On April 24, 1936, a brick school was built in Altmar, with Elston Ecker as the first principal. It is now called the Altmar Elementary School, and will be closed in 2012 due to lack of students enrolling. In the 1940s, twenty men from Albion served in World War II. On October 4, 1944, Edgar Tryon was killed in action. He is interred in Edinburgh, Netherlands. On April 28, 1959, the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown School District built a new high school in Parish. It opened in the fall of 1960. The first graduating class, in 1961, included Nancy Virginia Hess and her sister Dorothy Ann Hess. Dorothy Hess died in 1963 of hepatitis. Her grave can be found in the Riverside Cemetery in Altmar. In 1979, the Salmon River Fish Hatchery began construction in Altmar. Also, Charles William August Hess, a resident of Altmar, died of cancer. He was buried next to his daughter, Dorothy, in an unmarked grave. In 1989, the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown School District built a new middle school, across the road from the high school.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 47.8 sqmi, of which 47.2 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi  (1.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,083 people, 704 households, and 539 families residing in the town. The population density was 44.1 PD/sqmi. There were 797 housing units at an average density of 16.9 per square mile (6.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.42% White, 0.05% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 704 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.25.

The town population had increased with 31.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

The median income for a household in town was $38,083, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $32,667 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,022. About 10.4% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Albion

 * Albion Center – A hamlet southwest of Altmar.
 * Altmar – A hamlet on State Route 13 and the Salmon River.
 * Barber Corners – A location north of Albion Center.
 * Centerville – A hamlet in the northwestern corner of the town, north of Pineville.
 * Dugway – A hamlet on State Route 104 west of Howardville.
 * Howardville – A hamlet on State Route 104 in the southern part of the town and south of Albion Center.
 * Maple Corners – A location at the western town line.
 * Mosher Corners – A hamlet in the southern part of the town.
 * Pineville – A hamlet on the Salmon River, northwest of Altmar on State Route 13.

title: Albion, Oswego County, New York


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Altmar, New York

Altmar is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 407 at the 2010 census.

The former Village of Altmar (formerly "Sand Bank" and now dissolved) is in northern part of the Town of Albion at State Route 13 and County Route 22. Altmar is the seat of the town government.

History
The community was first settled in 1813 by Peter Henderson. The village was incorporated in 1876 as "Sand Bank." In 1890, the population was 551.

On November 10, 2010, residents of Altmar voted to dissolve their village's government under Governor Andrew Cuomo's Government Reorganization and Citizen Empowerment Act, becoming the first village to do so under the act; the margin was a mere six votes. The village board had until May 31, 2011 to draft a plan to dissolve the village's government.

The village was dissolved on June 1, 2013 and remains an area within the Town of Albion.

Attractions
Located within Altmar is the Salmon River Fish Hatchery, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to support the state's stocking program for Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. The hatchery is a popular destination for visitors, many of whom come to watch egg collections from steelhead, coho salmon and Chinook salmon returning to the hatchery. Over three million young fish are raised at the hatchery each year.

Notable Persons
Artist Milton Avery was born in what was then Sand Bank in 1885. Master Superintendent Jake Walter Arch-Nemesis of Alex the Aggressor. 1975

Geography
Altmar is located at 43.51194°N, -76.00083°W (43.511877, −76.000756).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.2 sqmi, of which 2.2 sqmi is land and 0.46% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 351 people, 119 households, and 84 families residing in the village. The population density was 162.5 PD/sqmi. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 60.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.01% White, and 1.99% from two or more races.

There were 119 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,786, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $25,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,333. About 15.9% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 29.4% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Altmar has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

title: Altmar, New York