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Waterford, New York

Waterford is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 8,208 at the 2020 census. The name of the town is derived from its principal village, also called Waterford. The town is located in the southeast corner of Saratoga County and north-northwest of Troy at the junction of the Erie Canal and the Hudson River.

History
The village of Waterford is the oldest incorporated village in the United States, having been incorporated in 1794 before the town was formed. Waterford has been host to "Canal Fest" and "Tugboat Roundup" celebrations for many years.

The town of Waterford was formed from the town of Halfmoon in 1816.

Industrial revolution
During the industrial revolution, Waterford became a desirable location for manufacturing due to its position at the confluence of the Hudson River and Mohawk River, as well as the Champlain Canal and Erie Canal and three railroad lines. Fortunes were made here by industrialists such as the brothers Hugh and Canvas White, the Knickerbocker, Kavanaugh, Button, Breslin, and King families. The Eddy family was a major influence on the area; Isaac Newton Eddy established the Franklin Ink Works, manufacturer of printing inks, in 1831. His son George Washington Eddy established the Hudson and Mohawk Foundry, which produced stoves, iron castings, and steam car wheels. Another son Oliver Tarbell Eddy was a painter and inventor of an early typewriter.

The Northside Historic District, Ormsby-Laughlin Textile Companies Mill, Peebles (Peobles) Island, and Waterford Village Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

The Village of Waterford is located at 42.79113°N, -73.67976°W, in the southeastern corner of the Town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.2 km2), of which 6.6 square miles (17.0 km2) is land and 0.9 square mile (2.2 km2)  (11.59%) is water.

The eastern town line, defined by the Hudson River, is the border with Rensselaer County, and the southern town line, defined by the Mohawk River, is the border with Albany County. The easternmost section and locks of the Erie Canal pass through the town and connect with the Hudson River. The Waterford Flight series of locks is one of the steepest in the world.

Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 8,423 residents of the Town of Waterford. The racial makeup of the town was 94.8% White, 1.3% African-American, 0.1% Native American, and 1.5% Asian; in addition, 1.8% of residents were Hispanic or Latino.

Communities and locations in the town of Waterford

 * Cohoes Falls – A waterfall on the Mohawk River, and a source of water power to early industry
 * Peebles Island – An island at the south part of the town
 * Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (formerly General Electric Silicone Products) – Manufacturer of silicone products and specialty chemicals, may be largest employer in the town
 * Northside – Actually the south side of the town of Waterford. The name may be derived from its location on the north side of the Mohawk River. Northside may also derive its name from at one time being served by the "northside" part of the Cohoes Post Office (e.g. 123 Any Street, Northside, Cohoes, NY). After around 1960, all of Waterford was served by the Waterford Post Office.
 * Peebles Island State Park – A state park in the south part of the town
 * Prospect Hill – A hamlet north of Waterford village, on County Road 96
 * State Canal Park – A state park in the western part of Waterford
 * Sugarloaf Pond – A pond in the south part of the town
 * Waterford Village – The village of Waterford, located within the Town, and right at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers
 * St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church
 * St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic School

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Duanesburg (CDP), New York

Duanesburg is a census-designated place within the town of Duanesburg in Schenectady County, New York, United States. The name of the CDP is the name of a hamlet in that region of the town. The census provides separate or additional population and demographic data for the more densely populated central settlement described by the CDP. The population was 391 at the 2010 census.

(For aggregate values and other information about the town as a whole, See: Duanesburg, New York. )

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the settlement consists of a total area of 6.6 sqkm within the town, of which 6.3 sqkm  is land, and 0.2 sqkm  (3.77%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 339 people, 153 households, and 93 families residing in the settlement. The population density was 132.2 PD/sqmi. There were 159 housing units at an average density of 23.9 inhabitants/km2 (62.0 inhabitants/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.23% White, 1.77% from other races. 3.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 153 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 7.2% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 39.2% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household is $54,519, and the median income for a family was $59,844. Males had a median income of $40,278 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,088. None of the families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 0.0% are 65 or older.

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Duanesburg, New York

Duanesburg is a town in Schenectady County, New York, United States. The population was 5,863 at the 2020 census. Duanesburg is named for James Duane, who held most of it as an original land grant. The town is in the western part of the county.

History
Originally known as Duanes' Bush, Duanesburg was established as a township by patent on March 13, 1765. According to Documentary History of New York Vol. lV, pg. 1067, "Mr. Duane entered in March, 1765 into contract with a company of twenty Germans from Pennsylvania of whom about sixteen (families) came on tract, and they made the first permanent settlement in that now flourishing town". The township was combined with Schoharie, New York, as the United Districts of Schoharie and Duanesburg on March 24, 1772, which became the town of Schoharie in 1788. Duanesburg became its own town once again in 1789.

The town's earliest settlers chiefly comprised English Quakers from Dutchess County, New York, as well as a group of settlers who were originally from the town of Kent, Connecticut.

The village of Delanson within the town of Duanesburg was an important stop for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. Major freight traffic carried Pennsylvania coal northeast through Duanesburg and on to Albany, Boston, and other major eastern cities. In the flat-bottomed valley east of the village of Delanson were huge coal storage piles over 100 ft high. The village of Delanson had a rough reputation at the time, catering to "rowdy" railroad men. Many densely packed wooden shops lined the village street on the north and south sides of the tracks. Most of the rest of the town of Duanesburg was dairy farms. Pine Grove Farms was the most notable dairy farm.

In the late 20th century farming fell into decline, and the town became a home for commuters working in Albany and Schenectady. Many of the "great" farm families of Duanesburg (the Liddles, Gages, and others) saw their farms shut down and children move on. Most of the farms were subdivided into smaller parcels in the 1970-2000 period. The disappearance of open land was most apparent from 1975 to 1989. Commuters built homes with average lot sizes of 2+ acres. This zone beyond suburbia is termed "exurbia". Most commuters in Duanesburg travel from 16 to 33 mi each way. Interstate 88 has made the commute east significantly easier since its completion in the early 1980s. General Electric provided a stable and lucrative income for many non-agricultural residents who built homes in the town during this time.

Economy
Since 2000 a number of factors has contributed to an economic slowdown in the town. Regional economic prosperity shifted north of Albany (a difficult commute from Duanesburg). An aging population with no available low-cost housing for young people makes it hard for the young to stay. Housing stock is mostly limited to single family homes and antiquated multi-unit properties. Lack of available water for some commercial/industrial uses has limited this type of growth. Despite this, the town government has support the birth and growth of the first Winery in Duanesburg, Helderberg Meadworks, which began selling their mead in October 2012 through local wine stores and as of June 2014 has expanded to statewide distribution.

Due to a lack of diversity in revenue (lack of commercial and industrial presence), individual property taxes may be higher than those of the surrounding area. The town's small population's desire to maintain a school district, two water districts, 46 miles of town owned-roads and other services have required that taxes be collected, but the town and school boards have attempted to contain costs as much as possible.

The town has been known for its many private airports. Skydiving is one activity that has brought in visitors for the last 30 years. Jonathan's Restaurant is located next to one of the airports. During the late 1990s Harrison Ford used to be a repeat visitor at the restaurant during rest stops at the local airport while en route to other destinations. Knox Airport (private), located the neighboring town of Knox, in Albany County, was involved in a large drug investigation. There have been numerous small airplane crashes over the last couple decades, and at least one suicide/fatality from skydiving.

In addition to skydiving the town was known for cross-country skiing. Beardsford Farms and Oak Hill provided miles of trails on hundreds of acres. Both areas are now closed. The town continues to provide an extensive network of ATV trails through picturesque woods and rural land, most of which is private. Snowmobiling is popular during the winter; residents use the same ATV trails to access other trail networks in Albany, Schoharie, and Montgomery counties.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 186.6 sqkm, of which 183.3 sqkm is land and 3.2 sqkm, or 1.74%, is water.

The town consists of mostly wooded hills up to an elevation of approximately 1400 ft above sea level. Most of the town was cleared farmland until the late 20th century. After this point forests grew to cover 60% of the total land area with a canopy higher than 40 ft. The forest is primary composed of poplar, hemlock, oak, maple, white pine, and balsam fir. The maximum tree heights in Duanesburg are approximately 80 ft high.

The town is the source of the Normans Kill and of Bozenkill Creek. These creeks drop over a series of rapids and waterfalls cut through shale and sandstone rock beds. Christman's Sanctuary highlights some of this topography. Most of the soil contains clay, significant loose rock, and/or shallow depth, therefore making it inadequate for a large farming industry. There is a significant amount of swamps at high and low elevations in the town due to clay soil and past glacial activity.

The town is unique for its east-west oriented drumlins formed during the last ice age. Most drumlins (oblong hills of glacial sediment) in New York State are north-south oriented.

Due to its higher elevation and position, Duanesburg provides a view that extends as far as southern Vermont, the Adirondack Mountains, and the Catskill Mountains.

US 20, NY 7, and Interstate 88 pass through the town.

Part of the south town line is the border of Albany County. The rest of the south and part of the west town line is the border of Schoharie County. The rest of the west and part of the north town line is the border of Montgomery County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,808 people, 2,141 households, and 1,663 families residing in the town. The population density was 81.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,307 housing units at an average density of 12.5 persons/km2 (32.4 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 97.66% White, 0.45% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 2,141 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $58,463, and the median income for a family was $65,461. Males had a median income of $40,237 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,345. About 2.2% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under the age of 18 and 4.7% ages 65 or older.

Communities and locations in Duanesburg

 * Braman Corners – A hamlet in the western part of the town. The community was named after Joseph Braman. The Joseph Braman House stands there.
 * Millers Corners – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
 * Delanson – The Village of Delanson in the southeast part of the town.
 * Duane – A hamlet south of Duanesburg.
 * Duanesburg – The hamlet of Duanesburg in the southern part of the town.
 * Duanesburg Churches – A location north of Duanesburg.
 * Duane Lake – A hamlet.
 * Duane Lake – A small man-made lake southeast of Duanesburg village.
 * Eaton Corners – A location in the western part of the town.
 * Mariaville – A hamlet near the northeast town line.
 * Mariaville Lake – A hamlet.
 * Mariaville Lake – A small lake near the east town line.
 * Quaker Street – A hamlet in the southwest part of the town. Much of the hamlet is included in the Quaker Street Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Notable people

 * Isabelle Bronk (1858–1943), head of the Romance Languages department at Swarthmore College, 1901–1927
 * Blackleach Burritt, noted clergyman in the American Revolution
 * Charles A. Cady, Wisconsin State Assemblyman
 * Orestes Cleveland (1829–1896), Mayor of Jersey City 1864-1867 and 1886–1892; represented New Jersey's 5th congressional district from 1869-1871
 * Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of Freakonomics
 * Nick Gwiazdowski, freestyle wrestler and two-time NCAA Division I Wrestling National Champion for North Carolina State University
 * Marybeth Tinning (1942–present), convicted murderer of eight of her nine children
 * Emma White, American cyclist
 * Lisa Barlow, cast member on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

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Niskayuna (CDP), New York

Niskayuna is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Schenectady County, New York, United States. The population was 20,787 at the 2020 census.

The hamlet of Niskayuna is in the town of Niskayuna.

Geography
Niskayuna is located at 42.81722°N, -73.8975°W (42.817226, -73.897575).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.6 sqkm, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,892 people, 1,940 households, and 1,435 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,817.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,983 housing units at an average density of 1,952.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.66% White, 1.04% Black or African American, 0.06% Native American, 2.60% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of the population.

There were 1,940 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $65,077, and the median income for a family was $72,526. Males had a median income of $51,801 versus $39,167 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $29,786. About 0.9% of families and 1.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 0.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Niskayuna, New York

Niskayuna is a town in Schenectady County, New York, United States. The population was 23,278 at the 2020 census. The town is located in the southeast part of the county, east of the city of Schenectady, and is the easternmost town in the county.

History
The Town of Niskayuna was created on March 7, 1809, from the town of Watervliet, with an initial population of 681. The town's name was derived from early patents to Dutch settlers: Nis-ti-go-wo-ne or Co-nis-tig-i-one, both derived from the Mohawk language. The 19th-century historians Howell and Munsell mistakenly identified Conistigione as an Indian tribe, but they were a band of Mohawk people known by the term for this location. The original meaning of the words translate roughly as "extensive corn flats", as the Mohawk for centuries cultivated maize fields in the fertile bottomlands along today's Mohawk River. They were the easternmost of the Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.

Among the Mohawk chiefs who lived in the area were Ron-warrigh-woh-go-wa (meaning in English the great fault finder or grumbler), Ka-na-da-rokh-go-wa (a great eater), Ro-ya-na (a chief), As-sa-ve-go (big knife), and A-voon-ta-go-wa (big tree). Of these, Ron-warrigh-woh-go-wa strongly objected to selling communal lands to the whites. He ensured that the Mohawk retained the rights of hunting and fishing on lands they deeded to the Dutch and other whites. He was reported to have said that "after the whites had taken possession of our lands, they will make Kaut-sore [literally spoon-food or soup] of our bodies." He generally aided the settlers during the mid-18th century against the Canadians in the French and Indian War, the North American front of the Seven Years' War. The first European settlers of the town were Dutch colonists who chose to locate outside the manor of Rensselaerwyck to avoid the oversight of the patroons and the trading government of New Netherland. Harmon Vedder obtained a patent for some land in 1664, soon after the founders in 1661 gained land in what developed as the village and city of Schenectady. The traders of Fort Orange retained their monopoly, forbidding the settlers in the Schenectady area from fur trading. They developed mostly as farmers.

Among the early settlers were the ethnic Dutch Van Brookhoven, Claase, Clute, Consaul, Groot, Jansen, Krieger (Cregier), Pearse, Tymerson, Vedder, Van Vranken, and Vrooman families. Captain Martin Cregier, the first burgomaster of New Amsterdam, later settled in Niskayuna; he died in 1712.

Following the Revolutionary War, Yankee settlers entered New York, settling in the Mohawk Valley and to the west. The Erie Canal of 1825 and later enlargements brought increased traffic and trade through the valley. During the 19th and 20th centuries, industries developed along the Mohawk River, especially concentrated in Schenectady in this county. Farming continued in outlying areas. The headquarters of General Electric and Westinghouse Electric developed in the city of Schenectady, which became a center of broad-reaching innovation in uses of electricity and a variety of consumer products.

After World War II, the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory was opened in 1946 in Niskayuna, under a contract between General Electric and the US government. In 1973, the General Electric Engineering Development Center moved from downtown Schenectady to River Road in Niskayuna. Today, it is one of the two world headquarters of GE Global Research with the other in Bangalore, India. Due to high-level scientific and technological jobs associated with these businesses, Niskayuna has a high level of education among its residents and a high per capita income of towns in the capital area.

The following sites in the town are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: George Westinghouse Jones House, Niskayuna Railroad Station, Niskayuna Reformed Church, and Rosendale Common School.

Geography
The northern and eastern town lines are defined by the Mohawk River with Saratoga County, New York, on the opposite bank. The south town line is the town of Colonie in Albany County. Lock 7 of the Erie Canal is located in the town. The town is bordered by the city of Schenectady to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.0 sqkm, of which 36.7 sqkm is land and 2.3 sqkm, or 5.92%, is water.

Niskayuna previously received the designation of Tree City USA, though it is not listed on the current Tree City USA roster.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 23,278 people, 7,285 single family homes,1,415 apartments, and a small number of town houses and condominiums. The population density was 1,438.3 PD/sqmi. There were 8,046 housing units at an average density of 570.2 /sqmi. The town's population was 51.7% female and 48.3% male. The racial makeup of the town was 90.7% White, 6.0% Asian, 1.9% African-American, and 1.6% "Other."

There were 7,787 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $93,800, and the median income for a family was $94,539. Males had a median income of $59,738 versus $39,692 for females. The per capita income for the town was $33,257. The Town has many residents who commute about fifteen miles to work in Albany, the capital of New York State.

Niska Day
Since 1980, the annual community holiday "Niska-Day" (or Nisky-Day) is traditionally celebrated on the first Saturday after the third Friday in May. The festival begins in the early morning with a family foot race. This is followed by a parade and a fair. The day concludes with fireworks (weather permitting). Community groups pick a new theme each year (e.g., in 2007: "Niska-unity"). The town has the goal of bringing the families together for a celebration to help them recognize and appreciate their shared identity as residents of the town of Niskayuna. It takes place at the Craig Elementary School soccer fields.

The celebration was established in 1980 by the Niskayuna Community Action Program (N-CAP), responding to a school district report on mental health needs, to reinforce shared community identification. Unlike many municipalities, the town of Niskayuna does not sponsor an official observation of the Fourth of July. "Niska-Day" serves as the local substitute.

Communities and locations

 * Aqueduct – A hamlet at the northern tip of the town.
 * Avon Crest – A large suburban development south of Troy-Schenectady Road.
 * Avon Crest North – An extension of Avon Crest to the north of Troy-Schenectady Road.
 * Catherine's Woods Estates – A small neighborhood on the east side of the town near the Mohawk River.
 * Edison Woods – A small, newer, upscale suburban development near the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory.
 * Forest Oaks – A small, upscale development off Pearse Road which borders Albany County.
 * Grand Blvd Estates – A neighborhood on either side of the tree-lined Grand Boulevard mall. Its center mall was once the route of a main trolley line from the Hillside Avenue trolley barns to downtown Schenectady.
 * Hawthorne Hill – A suburban community east of Schenectady.
 * Hexam Gardens - a small development between Balltown Rd, Rt. 7, and the Reist Bird Sanctuary.
 * Karen Crest – A small development in the southwestern part of town near Hillside School.
 * Merlin Park - A residential area bordered by Route 7 (south), Rosendale Road (north), Mohawk Road (west) and WTRY Road (east).
 * Niska Isle – A peninsula along the Mohawk River
 * Niskayuna – A hamlet and census-designated place in the southeast part of the town.
 * "Old Niskayuna" – The area of the town west of Balltown Road and north of Union Street. The term is a misnomer; "Old Niskayuna" is actually the Niskayuna hamlet at the east end of town that once extended well into what is now the town of Colonie.
 * Orchard Park – A small neighborhood situated between GE Global Research and Niskayuna High School and bordered by Balltown Road on the west and River Road to the north.
 * Rosendale Estates – A large suburban development in the central part of the town near Rosendale Elementary school and Iroquois Middle School.
 * Stanford Heights – A hamlet in the southwest corner of the town that contains a historic mansion once owned by the parents of Leland Stanford and then later by their son Charles Stanford.
 * Windsor Estates – Another small, upscale development near GE Global Research and the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL). The front entrance leads to Van Antwerp Road, Niskayuna High School, and Town Hall, while the back entrance leads to River Road.
 * Woodcrest – A suburban neighborhood located off VanAntwerp Road connected west of Rosendale Estates.

Notable people

 * Colin Angle – co-founder and CEO of iRobot
 * Jeff Blatnick (1957–2012) – wrestler, Olympic gold medalist
 * Brian Chesky – co-founder of Airbnb
 * Joe Crummey – radio talk show host
 * André Davis – NFL wide receiver (played for Houston Texans)
 * William A. Edelstein (1944–2014) – physicist, the primary inventor of spin-warp imaging, which is still used in all commercial MRI systems
 * Kate Fagan - ESPN sports reporter and podcast host (Originally from Warwick, Rhode Island)
 * Ivar Giaever – Norwegian-American physicist, 1972 Nobel laureate (Originally from Bergen, Norway)
 * Huh Yun-jin (Jennifer Huh) – South Korean-American singer-songwriter, dancer, entertainer and K-pop idol, member of the South Korean K-pop girlgroup Le Sserafim (Originally from Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea)
 * Jordan Juron, professional ice hockey player
 * Steve Katz, musician, Blues Project, and Blood, Sweat and Tears
 * Gilbert King (born 1962), author of Devil in the Grove (2012), winning 2013 Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction
 * Marc LaBelle – musician, singer, songwriter, Dirty Honey
 * Lyn Lifshin - poet (Originally from Burlington, Vermont)
 * Clarence Linder (1903–1994) – General Electric executive (Originally from Ogema, Wisconsin)
 * Jean Mulder – linguist specializing in Australian English
 * Maureen O'Sullivan (1911–1998) – Irish-American actress, mother of Mia Farrow (Originally from Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland)
 * Gabriella Pizzolo – Actress who appeared in Matilda on Broadway and as Suzie from the hit Netflix series Stranger Things
 * Ron Rivest – cryptographer, co-inventor of the RSA encryption algorithm
 * Jessica Max Stein - author, co-founder of Niskayuna High School Visibility: SAGA
 * Kayla Treanor - Women lacrosse player for Syracuse and USA Lacrosse
 * Garrett Whitley – baseball prospect, drafted in first round of 2015 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays (Originally from Melrose, Massachusetts)
 * Andrew Yang – Politician and entrepreneur, and Democratic presidential candidate

Literary references
Herman Melville, in his novel Moby Dick, refers to a sailor on the ship Jeroboam who, according to a story relayed by Stubb, the second mate on the Pequod, "had been originally nurtured among the crazy society of Neskyeuna Shakers, where he had been a great prophet.”

In popular culture
Niskayuna appears in a driving montage in The Simpsons episode "D'oh Canada."

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Rotterdam (CDP), New York

Rotterdam is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Rotterdam in Schenectady County, New York, United States. It is a suburb of Schenectady. The population was 22,968 at the 2020 census.

History
Rotterdam was part of the Dutch colony on the eastern seaboard, and is named after Rotterdam, Netherlands, and as such antedates English settlement.

Geography
The Rotterdam CDP, located at 42.7825°N, -73.95722°W (42.782776, -73.957261), comprises the urban part of the town of Rotterdam, adjacent to the city of Schenectady, which lies to the north and east. The CDP is bordered to the southwest by the New York State Thruway and to the south by the Albany County line. Neighborhoods in the CDP include (from west to east) South Schenectady, Coldbrook, and Carman.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Rotterdam CDP has a total area of 6.9 mi2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,536 people, 8,492 households, and 5,876 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,144.2 /km2. There were 8,825 housing units at an average density of 491.7 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.07% White, 1.06% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 8,492 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% 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 2.91.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,330, and the median income for a family was $50,681. Males had a median income of $36,958 versus $26,467 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,297. About 3.6% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Rotterdam, New York

Rotterdam is a town in Schenectady County, New York, United States. The population was 30,523 at the 2020 census.

The town of Rotterdam is in the south-central part of the county. It was founded in 1661 by Dutch settlers, who named it after the city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, where many immigrants last touched European grounds. The town borders the city of Schenectady.

History
Situated near the eastern end of New York State's Heritage Corridor at what is known as the "Gateway to the West", the town of Rotterdam is closely linked with the early development of Schenectady. At that time the present town of Rotterdam served as the outlying farmlands and wood lots for the settlers. With few exceptions, these settlers made their homes in the stockade in Schenectady but went to their farmlands during the daytime.

The lands now known as Rotterdam became Schenectady's third ward when that city was incorporated in 1798. Rotterdam retained that status when the county of Schenectady was chartered in 1809. During this period, a council of aldermen and assistants from each of the four wards governed the city of Schenectady. In May 1819, the city council recommended that the third and fourth wards be separated out as towns, and on December 31, a petition to the state legislature was drafted. The legislation was passed on April 14, 1820, the final day of the legislative session, creating the town of Rotterdam.

Founded as a 'first class town' in 1942, Rotterdam has since adopted the Old World Rotterdam coat of arms along with the motto Sterker door Strijd (Stronger through Effort). By diligently applying this motto, Rotterdam faces the future with confidence.

The Dellemont-Wemple Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and the Enlarged Double Lock No. 23, Old Erie Canal in 2008.

The Mabee House, at the Mabee Farm Historic Site, the oldest surviving house in the Mohawk Valley, was added to the National Register of Historic Places May 22, 1978. It is a property of the Schenectady County Historical Society, being donated by a last descendant in his particular line, Mr. George Eugene Franchere, on January 29, 1993, the 287th anniversary of the original deed. It is currently being operated as a living history museum, conducts school programs, and events for the public.

Rotterdam has historically been a good town for baseball. For many years they brought up teams that would do well in the little league tournaments and Babe Ruth tournaments. They would even have one team go on to win a national championship in the latter.

In August 1977, the all star team Carman little league (one of the little league organizations within the town, now referred to as RC little league) would go on to qualify for the little league World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. They would go on to finish 4th.

3 years later in 1980, the same boys from that Carman team, along with a few mixed in from Rotterdam little league (the other little league organization in the town at the time) would become Babe Ruth World Series champions. They clawed their way out of the losers bracket to defeat Hawaii in 2 games in one day for the title. The tournament took place in Williston, North Dakota.

Years later in 2014, a team from the Rotterdam Babe Ruth League went on to go to the semifinals in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Baseball Tournament. Rotterdam is also the home of a large Net Zero housing complex.

Geography
The Mohawk River defines the northeast town line. The New York State Thruway passes through the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.4 sqkm, of which 92.4 sqkm is land and 2.0 sqkm, or 2.11%, is water.

Government
The Rotterdam Town Board consists of five members, including the Supervisor who is a voting member.

 * Town Supervisor: Mollie Collins (C)
 * Councilmember: Charles "Jack" Dodson (R) [also serves as Deputy Supervisor]
 * Councilmember: Joseph Mastroianni (C)
 * Councilmember: Ron Schlag (C)
 * Councilmember: Teri Gallucci (C)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,316 people, 11,544 households, and 8,092 families residing in the town. The population density was 787.0 PD/sqmi. There were 11,990 housing units at an average density of 333.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.26% White, 0.95% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 11,544 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,267, and the median income for a family was $54,542. Males had a median income of $37,536 versus $27,527 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,457. About 2.8% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Rotterdam

 * Antonia Hills – A small development off of Route 7; built by the Valentine Family.
 * Colonial Manor – A well-sized community between Cold Brook and South Schenectady, with housing developed in the 1950s by Charles Juracka.
 * Carman – A relatively small community anchored by Carman Park.
 * Cold Brook – A well-sized suburban community placed on the former Campbell Family estate.
 * Colonial Manor – A fairly large, middle-class suburban development covering an area of about .54 square miles. The development's school districts are mixed, with some streets attending Schalmont High School and others attending Mohonasen High School.
 * Eldorado Acres
 * Gallucci Gardens; A cul-de-sac with a handful of single-family detached homes, and 3-4 Tudor homes and a few colonial homes.
 * Lower Rotterdam Junction – A hamlet south of Rotterdam Junction on Route 5S.
 * Pattersonville – A hamlet in the northern part of the town on the town line.
 * Rotterdam – A large suburban community west of Schenectady.
 * Rotterdam Junction – A hamlet near the Mohawk River on Route 5S.
 * Schonowe
 * Serafini Gardens – A medium-sized development on the border of Guilderland and Rotterdam. Contains 50-75 homes.
 * South Schenectady
 * Skyline – Development sitting on a hill overlooking Rotterdam, with about 15-20 homes.
 * Sunrise Estates/Caroline Manor

title: Rotterdam, New York


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Cobleskill (village), New York

Cobleskill is a village in the western part of the town of Cobleskill in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 4,678 at the 2010 census.

The village is southwest of Amsterdam. The State University of New York at Cobleskill is located at the western side of the village.

History
The village was settled in 1752, and was incorporated in 1868.

It is generally accepted that a German grist miller named Jacob Kobel (variated as Kobus, or Coble) built a mill on the Cobleskill Creek. The Dutch word for river or creek is kill, thus the name Cobleskill, for "Cobel's creek".

The Schoharie County Sunshine Fair, formerly known as the Cobleskill Sunshine Fair, has been held annually in Cobleskill since 1876. An agricultural fair, it draws tens of thousands of people to attractions such as livestock shows, demolition derbies and tractor pulls.

The Cobleskill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2), all land.

A USGS Benchmark on the side of southeastern corner of the William H. Golding 6-8 Middle School is marked at 1028 feet above sea level. The valley Cobleskill is situated in, is on the boundary of the geologic regions of New York known as the Catskill plateau to the south, and the Escarpment region of the Mohawk Valley to the North.

Cobleskill is north of the Cobleskill Creek.

New York State Route 10 and New York State Route 7 intersect New York State Route 145 in the village. Interstate 88 passes south of the village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,533 people, 1,537 households, and 794 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,386.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,706 housing units at an average density of 521.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.75% White, 4.23% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.66% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.03% of the population.

There were 1,537 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.9% were non-families. 41.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 15.8% under the age of 18, 32.6% from 18 to 24, 18.1% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,011, and the median income for a family was $43,714. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $29,712 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,213. About 11.3% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Esperance (village), New York

Esperance is a village in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 345 at the 2010 census. The village was given the French name for "hope."

The Village of Esperance is in eastern part of the Town of Esperance. The village is west of Schenectady.

History
The village was settled circa 1793, based on an original land grant, the Ten Eyck Patent of 1769.

The village was incorporated in 1818 and a fire department was authorized to be formed. The village is the oldest incorporated village in the County. When the town of Esperance was formed in 1846, it thereupon took the name of the village.

Geography
Esperance is located at 42.76222°N, -74.25917°W (42.762271, -74.259361).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.5 square mile (1.4 km2), of which 0.5 square mile (1.3 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2)  (5.66%) is water.

The village is adjacent to the Schoharie Creek and is located on U.S. Route 20 at the junction of County Roads 28 and 44.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 380 people, 149 households, and 106 families residing in the village. The population density was 757.7 PD/sqmi. There were 158 housing units at an average density of 315.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.84% White, 1.58% Black or African American, 1.05% Asian, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 149 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,875, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $37,000 versus $26,042 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,985. About 3.7% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

 * George Landis Arboretum, located north of the village.

title: Esperance (village), New York


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Esperance, New York

Esperance is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 1,806 at the 2020 census. The town was given the name of the principal village, which was named for "hope" in French.

The Town of Esperance contains a village called Esperance. The town is in the northeastern part of Schoharie County and is west of Schenectady.

History
The town was first settled circa 1729.

Esperance village was incorporated in 1818 and rechartered in 1835, before the Town of Esperance was established.

The town was formed in 1846 from the Town of Schoharie.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.0 square miles (51.9 km2), of which 19.6 square miles (50.7 km2) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.2 km2)  (2.29%) is water.

The eastern town line, partly marked by the Schoharie Creek, is the border of Schenectady County, and the northern town boundary is the border of Montgomery County. Cripplebush Creek flows into Schoharie Creek, south of Sloansville.

U.S. Route 20 is an east-west highway through the town. New York State Route 30A is a north-south highway, intersecting US-20 at Sloansville. New York State Route 162 intersects NY-30A near Dwelly Corners.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,043 people, 776 households, and 571 families residing in the town. The population density was 104.3 PD/sqmi. There were 856 housing units at an average density of 43.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.14% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 776 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,930, and the median income for a family was $46,940. Males had a median income of $32,331 versus $24,115 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,574. About 4.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations

 * Central Bridge – A hamlet at the southern town line on NY-30A, mostly in the neighboring town of Schoharie.
 * Dwelly Corners – A hamlet north of Sloansville on County Road 35.
 * Esperance – The Village of Esperance is at the eastern town boundary on US-20, by the Schoharie Creek.
 * Rockwell Corners – A location at the northern town line on County Road 44.
 * Schoharie Junction – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on County Road 70.
 * Sloansville – A hamlet west of Esperance village on US-20 at NY-30A. It was settled circa 1756.

Points of interest

 * George Landis Arboretum
 * Esperance Museum & Historical Society

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Middleburgh (village), New York

Middleburgh is a village in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 1,500 at the 2010 census. The Village of Middleburgh is in the southwestern part of the Town of Middleburgh and is west of Albany.

History
The village is the site where the town was first settled around 1712–1713. Initially known as Weiser's Dorf, the first Palatine settlement in the Schoharie Valley was established by Johan Conrad Weiser in what is now the Village of Middleburgh. This settlement eventually came to be named after Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland, one of the provinces of the then-Dutch Republic and the current Netherlands. The village was incorporated in 1881.

"Middleburg" and "Middleburgh" have been used interchangeably in the past, as seen on old maps of the area. In the early 1980s the final "H" was added to road signs outside the village. In 2004, the Post Office finally added the "H". The only "missing H" to be found today is the name on the "Middleburg Diner".

The historic Middleburgh-Schoharie Railroad was half-based in the village. The Bellinger-Dutton House, Dr. Christopher S. Best House and Office, St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, United States Post Office-Middleburgh, and Upper Middleburgh Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Village of Middleburgh was devastated in 2011 by the effects of Hurricane Irene. However, due to a massive volunteer effort led and organized by local residents, the community was able to successfully recover and rebuild.

Geography
Middleburgh is located at 42.59639°N, -74.33083°W (42.596627, -74.330922).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land.

The Schoharie Creek passes the village, where it is joined by the Little Schoharie Creek and Stony Creek.

New York State Route 30 (River Street) and New York State Route 145 (Main Street) intersect in the village at the bridge over Schoharie Creek.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,398 people, 595 households, and 371 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,163.6 PD/sqmi. There were 667 housing units at an average density of 555.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.78% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 1.07% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.65% of the population.

There were 595 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 34.3% 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 2.33 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,583, and the median income for a family was $44,286. Males had a median income of $31,438 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,948. About 12.2% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.9% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Middleburgh is one of the more prominent villages within Schoharie County and has a Village Board consisting of four trustees and a mayor. Currently the Trustees and the Mayor serve four-year terms. Before 1985 the terms were two years, but a local law changed this. The 2020 general election took place in September, delayed from its original March schedule due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

--Timothy Knight, of Cliff Street, was appointed to the Village Board during the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 to fill retiring Trustee Bill Morton's seat. Knight was elected to a full-term on September 15, 2020, along with former Mayor Bergan and Trustee Tinker. He is the appointed Deputy Mayor and is currently serving as Acting Mayor after the resignation of Bergan in late April 2023. He was elected to a full-term as Village Mayor in the November 2023 Election, defeating former Mayor Gary Hayes.
 * Mayor:
 * Trustees:

-- Robert Tinker, of Indian Acres, elected with 52% of the vote in 2012. Re-elected with 49% of the vote in 2016. Re-elected in 2020 with 51% of the vote. The longest serving member on the Board, he was re-elected to a fourth term in 2023 with 43.2% of the vote.

-- Sheryl Adams, of Upper Main Street, appointed to the Village Board in 2012 to fill former Trustee Avitabile's seat. Won re-election for the remainder of the seat's term in 2013 defeating former Mayoral candidate John Shaw Jr. Successfully gained a four-year term in 2014 with 49% of the vote and was re-elected in both 2018 and 2021.

-- Amanda Fernandez, of Main Street, was appointed to the Village Board in October 2022 after former Trustee Shane Foland resigned one year into a four-year term. Fernandez, running unopposed, was elected to serve out the remaining two-years of the term in the 2023 Election with 99.7% of the vote.

-- Kevin Young, of Railroad Avenue, was elected with 34.5% of the vote in the 2023 Election. Previously a member of the Middleburgh Planning Board, Mr. Young ran on a joint ticket with Mr. Tinker, defeating their opponent David Jeremenko by a two-to-one margin in the first contested Trustee election in 13 years.

 * Former Officials:

-- Matthew Avitabile, of Maple Avenue defeated incumbent William Ansel-McCabe with 53% of the vote in the 2012 Mayoral Election. Avitabile was a Village Trustee for five years before the 2012 election. Re-elected over write-in candidate Ansel-McCabe with 90% of the vote in 2016. Avitabile resigned as Mayor at the end of his legal term, extended by two weeks by Governor Cuomo's executive order due to Coronavirus in the spring of 2020, and was subsequently reappointed to the Middleburgh Village Board as a Village Trustee. Avitabile's tenure in local government ended in March 2021 with Trustees honoring him with a "Matthew Avitabile Day."

2016
Incumbent Mayor Matthew Avitabile announced his intention to seek a second term with Trustees Morton and Tinker. Former Mayor William Ansel-McCabe briefly entered the race but did not submit a petition to receive a place on the ballot but supporters fielded a write in campaign. Mayor Avitabile was elected with 90% of the vote and Trustees Tinker and Morton received a total of 98% combined.

2014
Deputy Mayor Thomas Gruning declined to run for a second term. Incumbent Sheryl Adams was joined by newcomer Lillian Bruno of Grove Street. Both ran under the Middleburgh First Party, which won its fourth straight election. In March, Bruno won 44 votes, Adams 43 and were elected to four-year terms.

2013
In November 2012, former Mayor Gary Hayes submitted a petition to dissolve the 132-year-old Village. He cited excess cost and the "apex" the Village and Town has reached in consolidation. Citing New York State's Article 19, which expired in 2010, his petition contained over 140 names.

The question of dissolution went to a vote on February 19, 2013. The voters rejected Mr. Hayes' proposal 344–71.

In March, Trustee Sheryl Adams, appointed to fill Mayor Matthew Avitabile's unexpired term, won a one-year term to the board of trustees.

2012
In March 2012 incumbent Mayor Ansel-McCabe of the "Phoenix" party was defeated by Trustee Matthew Avitabile of the "Middleburgh First" party 53-46%. Thomas Wargo of the "Direct Democracy" party of Scribner Avenue received 1% of the vote.

2010
Trustee Avitabile and Trustee Bonnie Ingraham's seats were up for election. Trustee Ingraham announced that she would not seek re-election. Running for these two seats are Avitabile, Dr. Thomas Gruning of Grove Street and Paul Hayes of MT Path who had previously run in 1996. Elections were held on March 16.

Avitabile and Gruning were running jointly under the "Middleburgh First" party while Mr. Hayes was under the "New Beginning" party. His brother, former Mayor Gary Hayes, decided not to run.

The "Middleburgh First" Party received 88% of the vote while the "New Beginning" received 12%. Turnout was very high despite being an off-year election.

2008
Mayor William Ansel-McCabe won re-election over Assistant Fire Chief John Shaw in the top race that year. McCabe received several fewer votes than in 2004 and caucused with Trustees Bowman and Ingraham.

Trustee Gerald Bowman and Charles "Butch" Ingraham won re-election in a surprisingly tight race against political newcomer Andrew Adams. Adams came up short against the two incumbents in the three-way race. Ingraham's wife Bonnie was elected to a two-year term running unopposed.

Recent elections
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title: Middleburgh (village), New York


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Middleburgh, New York

Middleburgh is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 3,112 at the 2000 census.

The Town of Middleburgh contains a village called Middleburgh. The town is on the county's eastern border and is west of Albany.

History
Settlement took place circa 1712 near Middleburgh village, but the early years were marred by several competing claims to the site, once called Weiser's Dorf, named after its founder, Johann Conrad Weiser, Sr.

The American Revolution caused great hardship due to raids from British territory.

The town was formed along with the county in 1797 from the town of Schoharie and is one of the original towns of Schoharie County. It was called "Middletown" until 1801.

In 1881, the community of Middleburgh set itself off from the town by incorporating as a village.

In 1941 artist Mary Earley painted the oil and tempera mural Dance of the Hop Pickers in the Middleburgh post office. She had been commissioned by the Treasury's Section of Painting and Sculpture.

Notable people

 * Nicole Sullivan, actress/comedian who appeared in MADtv and The King of Queens.
 * Edward C. Sullivan, former member of the New York State Assembly and father of Nicole Sullivan.
 * Joseph Bouck, U.S. Congressman.
 * Arlington P. Van Dyke, former member of the New York State Assembly

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 49.3 square miles (127.6 km2), of which 49.2 square miles (127.4 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km2)  (0.16%) is water.

The eastern town line is the border of Albany County.

The Schoharie Creek flows through the central part of the town and is increased by the Little Schoharie Creek and Stony Creek by Middleburgh village.

The most prominent geological feature near the town is Vroman's Nose, which is actually in the adjoining town of Fulton and is a popular hiking destination.

New York State Route 30 intersects New York State Route 145 at Middleburgh village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,515 people, 1,383 households, and 945 families residing in the town. The population density was 71.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,676 housing units at an average density of 34.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.75% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.63% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88% of the population.

There were 1,383 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,063, and the median income for a family was $42,056. Males had a median income of $30,203 versus $23,448 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,560. About 11.5% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Middleburgh

 * Canaday Hill – An elevation in the eastern part of Middleburgh.
 * East Cobleskill – A hamlet on the town line in the northwestern part of the town, located on NY-145.
 * Huntersland – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town by Little Schoharie Creek. It was first called Huntersville.
 * Middleburgh – The Village of Middleburgh is in the southwestern part of the town at the intersection of NY-30 and NY-145.
 * Mill Valley – A valley at the western town line (Line Creek in this valley is the town line).
 * West Middleburgh – A hamlet by the southwestern town boundary and the west side of Schoharie Creek (also locally known as "Polly Hollow").

Politics
The current Supervisor of the Town of Middleburgh is James Buzon. He succeeded Denise Richards, who won reelection in 2007 without an opponent. Richards took office after Dick Hanson, who is widely regarded as a prime factor in Middleburgh's revitalization.

Middleburgh tends to vote overwhelmingly Republican.

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Richmondville (village), New York

Richmondville is a village in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 918 at the 2010 census.

The Village of Richmondville is in the center of the Town of Richmondville and is northeast of Oneonta.

History
The early village was the location of many mills and small factories. The village was incorporated in 1881.

The Bunn–Tillapaugh Feed Mill and Richmondville United Methodist Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Richmondville is located at 42.63361°N, -74.56639°W (42.633838, -74.566627).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all land.

Interstate 88 passes through the village. State routes 7 (Main Street) and 10, along with County Road 22, intersect in the village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 786 people, 314 households, and 212 families residing in the village. The population density was 433.4 PD/sqmi. There were 344 housing units at an average density of 189.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.42% White, 1.15% Black or African American, 1.02% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 1.15% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.04% of the population.

There were 314 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,714, and the median income for a family was $40,577. Males had a median income of $31,538 versus $25,208 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,512. About 5.4% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Richmondville has historically been dominated by Republicans. However, in recent decades democrats like Betsy Bernocco (fmr. Town Supervisor) and Kevin Neary (Mayor) have made significant inroads winning elections in both the town and village of Richmondville.

During the 2009 elections on November 3, local Republicans regained control of the Richmondville Town Board, and Supervisor John Barlow (R) defeated his Democratic opponent by one vote. On March 16, 2010 – Village Trustees George Konta and William Lape were re-elected without opposition to the Village Board. John Barlow resigned as Supervisor in late 2010, and was replaced by Richard Lape.

In 2013, Mayor Kevin Neary ran unopposed. In 2011, Mayor Neary faced write-in candidate Timothy Knight. Neary won 106-9 (92-8%).

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Richmondville, New York

Richmondville is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 2,466 at the 2020 census. The town name was adapted from the name of a post office in its territory.

The Town of Richmondville has within itself a village called Richmondville. The town is at the western border of the county and is northeast of Oneonta.

History
The town was first settled circa 1764, near the community of Warnerville.

The "Battle of Cobleskill", fought during the American Revolution, actually took place in Richmondville.

The town was formed from part of the territory of Cobleskill in 1849. In 1851, the town added territory from the town of Seward.

In 1881, the community of Richmondville set itself off from the town by incorporating as a village.

Richmondville was, for many years, the location of the Central School for surrounding communities. The school, built in 1932, was originally called Richmondville Central School, educating children from K-12. The school now serves as an elementary school and was renamed the JOSEPH B.RADEZ Elementary School after its long-time school principal. The school is part of the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.2 square miles (78.3 km2), of which 30.2 square miles (78.2 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2)  (0.10%) is water. Elevations within Richmondville range from 920 feet along the Cobleskill-Richmondville boundary at Cobleskill Creek to 2,160 feet near the junction of Cross Hill Road and Dodge Lodge Road in the southeastern corner of the town.

Interstate 88 passes across the town. Before the construction of I-88, New York State Route 10 was a north-south highway into the village of Richmondville. Now NYS Rt 10 bypasses the village to the east and intersects NYS RT 7 at an interchange with I-88. New York State Route 7 runs concurrently with NY-10 through part of Richmondville.

The western town line is the border of Otsego County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,412 people, 968 households, and 686 families residing in the town. The population density was 79.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,141 housing units at an average density of 37.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.81% White, 0.70% Black or African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.83% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of the population.

There were 968 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,761, and the median income for a family was $38,466. Males had a median income of $30,466 versus $22,738 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,188. About 5.5% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Richmondville

 * Bear Gulch – A valley south of Richmondville village.
 * Beards Hollow – A hamlet south of Richmondville village, located at the southern town line on County Road 23. It is located in a valley, also called Beards Hollow.  Access to Old Beards Hollow is via Beards Hollow Road. This historic community was anchored by a church that still stands. Beards Hollow road connects to NYS Rt 10, south of the village of Summit while the eastern end of this road starts at NYS RT7 east of the village of Richmondville.
 * Brooker Hollow – The Terpenning–Johnson House and Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
 * Richmondville – The Village of Richmondville is in the central part of the town on NY-10 by the Interstate.
 * Warnerville – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town on NY-10, named after an early settler family. It was also called "Manns Valley."
 * West Richmondville – A hamlet in the western part of the town, located on NY-7 by the Interstate. It was formerly called "Caryleville."

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Schoharie (village), New York

Schoharie is a village in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 922 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Schoharie County. The name is a native word for driftwood.

The Village of Schoharie is in the southeast part of the Town of Schoharie and is west of Albany.

History
The village was first settled around 1718 by Palatine Germans.

The village was originally called "Brunnendorf," "Fountain Village," and "Sommersville." The first two names stem from a spring at the site of the early community.

The historic Middleburgh-Schoharie Railroad was half-based in the village.

Due to Hurricane Irene in August 2011 the Village experienced a flood which inundated large portions of the Village with up to 7 feet of water.

The Lasell Hall, Old Lutheran Parsonage, Old Stone Fort, St. Paul's Lutheran Church Historic District, Schoharie County Courthouse Complex, and Schoharie Valley Railroad Complex are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Schoharie is located at 42.66694°N, -74.30944°W (42.667032, -74.30961).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.3 km2). None of the area is covered with water.

Schoharie is on Route 30 (Main Street) at the junction of County Roads 1A (Bridge Street) and 1B (Prospect Street).

The village is east of the Schoharie Creek.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,030 people, 448 households, and 254 families residing in the village. The population density was 623.8 PD/sqmi. There were 478 housing units at an average density of 289.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.86% White, 0.68% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 448 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,203, and the median income for a family was $50,750. Males had a median income of $34,000 versus $27,031 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,806. About 5.9% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Author Chris Hedges grew up in Schoharie.
 * NYS Assemblyman Pete Lopez lives in Schoharie and served as Town Supervisor.

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Schoharie, New York

Schoharie is an incorporated town in and the county seat of Schoharie County, New York. The population was 3,107 at the 2020 census.

The Town of Schoharie has a village, also called Schoharie. Both are derived from the Mohawk word for driftwood. The town is on the northeast border of the county and is southwest of Albany, and east of Oneonta and Cooperstown, both located in Otsego County. It is 170 miles [273 km] north from NYC.

History
This area was long occupied by indigenous peoples; in the historic period, the Mohawk people, one of the Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee, or Iroquois Confederacy, dominated this territory, ranging up to the St. Lawrence River and east to the Hudson.

Although the English claimed New York province after taking control from the Dutch, the first European settlements in this area were by Palatine Germans in 1713, after the area was first explored in 1710/11. These Germans were among nearly 3,000 German Protestant refugees who sailed to New York in 1710, on ships arranged by Queen Anne's government. They were refugees from the religious warfare along the border with France, and also had suffered the loss of crops from an extremely harsh winter in 1709, when the Rhine River froze. The English believed the German settlers could help develop the colony and granted them land to the west of English settlements.

Most of the Palatine Germans worked off their passage for several years in two work camps established along the upper Hudson River on property of Livingston Manor, owned by Robert Livingston. When given land, they cleared and established farms. In 1723, 100 Palatine families from the 1710 immigration were granted land just west of Little Falls in the Mohawk Valley under the Burnetsfield Patent. Palatine Germans founded other settlements in the valley, as noted in names such as German Flatts and Palatine Bridge. These frontier settlements were vulnerable to attack, but served as a defensive line during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.

Developed for agriculture, the Schoharie Valley was considered a bread basket of the colony because of the amount of wheat produced even during the American Revolutionary War. Raids led by Joseph Brant and his Iroquois allies destroyed most of the buildings in the town of Schoharie.

Schoharie was first known as a district in Albany County before Schoharie County was organized. Established as a town in Albany County in 1788, it became the founding town of the newly created Schoharie County in 1795. In 1797, part of the town was used to form the towns of Blenheim, Broome, Cobleskill, and Middleburgh. Similarly, area for the towns of Esperance and Wright were removed from Schoharie in 1846 as settlement increased in other areas.

Schoharie has continued since its early settlement as a largely agricultural community. Cheesemaking and the dairy industry were important in the 19th century, when products were sold to New York City. Artisan cheesemaking and related trades have been of increasing importance since the late 20th-century.

On August 28, 2011, the Town of Schoharie was flooded by Hurricane Irene. Schoharie Creek rose to record levels, resulting in massive destruction of roads, homes, and businesses within the Town. Due to the devastation of what was classified as a 500-year flood, federal agencies such as FEMA and the National Guard were called in to assess damages and provide relief, shelter and assistance to affected residents. Many farms in the area suffered severe economic losses due to animals lost or drowned in flood waters, barns deemed unusable, and fall harvest crops ruined.

The Becker Stone House, Becker-Westfall House, The Colyer House, Sternbergh House, and Westheimer Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Abraham Sternberg House was added in 2010 and Christian Hess House and Shoemaker's Shop in 2015.

On October 6, 2018, a limousine crashed in Schoharie, killing 20 people.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.0 square miles (77.6 km2), of which 29.8 square miles (77.2 km2) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.4 km2) (0.57%) is water.

Part of the northeast town line forms the border of Schenectady County.

Interstate 88 crosses the north part of the town. New York State Route 30 is a north–south highway. State Route 30A diverges from NY-30 near the north town line. State Route 7 parallels the Interstate across the north part of Schoharie. New York State Route 443 intersects NY-30 at Vromans Corners.

The Schoharie Creek flows northward out of the town to the Mohawk River. The Cobleskill Creek enters Schoharie Creek by Old Central Bridge in the northwest part of the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,299 people, 1,314 households, and 883 families residing in the town. The population density was 110.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,435 housing units at an average density of 48.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.30% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 1,314 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,576, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $31,737 versus $25,603 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,676. About 3.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and other locations in the Town of Schoharie

 * Barton Hill – A location in the northeast part of Schoharie.
 * Central Bridge – A hamlet and census-designated place at the north town line on NY-30A. The George Westinghouse, Jr., Birthplace and Boyhood Home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1986.
 * East Cobleskill – A hamlet at the west town line at County Road 1A and NY-145.
 * Howes Cave – A hamlet at the west town line north of Cobleskill Creek on County Road 8.
 * Old Central Bridge – A hamlet in the northeast part of the town on NY-7 by Interstate 88.
 * Schoharie – The Village of Schoharie is on NY Route 30 adjacent to Schoharie Creek in the southeast part of the town.
 * Schoharie Hill – An elevation northwest of Schoharie village, south of the Interstate.
 * Sidney Corners – A location in the northwest corner of the town at the junction of NY-7 and County Road 70.
 * Terrace Mountain – An elevation northwest of the Village of Schoharie.
 * Vroman Corners – A location north of Schoharie village on NY-30 at NY-443. It was named for an early Dutch settler.

Notable people

 * George Westinghouse was born at Central Bridge in 1846. He became an inventor, developing the railway air brake. He also funded development of alternating current power and promoted its use over the rival direct current power system.
 * Author Chris Hedges grew up in Schoharie, where his father was the pastor of a Presbyterian church. He writes about the town in Losing Moses on the Freeway: The 10 Commandments in America (2005).
 * Pete Lopez, a politician and New York Assemblyman, is a long-time resident of Schoharie. He was elected as the Supervisor of the Town of Schoharie and served for years before becoming County Clerk.

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Lodi (village), New York

Lodi is a village in Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 291 at the 2010 census.

The Village of Lodi is in the north part of the Town of Lodi and is northwest of Ithaca, New York. It owes its name to the Italian city of Lodi.

Lodi Point State Park is west of the village on the shore of Seneca Lake.

History
This part of New York was in the territory of the Seneca tribe until the Sullivan Expedition drove them away. The area was then assigned to the Central New York Military Tract used to pay soldiers for service in the American Revolution. The Lodi Methodist Church, designed by noted church architect Warren H. Hayes (1847–1899), was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Geography
Lodi is located at 42.61337°N, -76.82408°W (42.613366, -76.824082).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.5 km2).None of the area is covered with water.

Lodi is in the Finger Lakes District of New York.

New York State Route 96A and New York State Route 414 intersect at the village.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 291 people, 118 households, and 81 families residing in the village. The population density was 485.0 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 118 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 27.1% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 20, 5.8% from 20 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,417, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,108. About 21.2% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over.

Housing
There were 142 housing units at an average density of 236.7 /sqmi. 16.9% of housing units were vacant.

There were 118 occupied housing units in the village. 97 were owner-occupied units (82.2%), while 21 were renter-occupied (17.8%). The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.0% of total units. The rental unit vacancy rate was 0.0%.

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Lodi, New York

Lodi is a town in Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 1,469 at the 2020 census.

The Town of Lodi is in the southwest part of the county and is northwest of Ithaca, New York. The town contains a village also named Lodi. Both owe their names to the Italian city of Lodi.

History
The area was occupied by members of the Seneca tribe until 1779 when the Sullivan Expedition destroyed their villages, including a Seneca orchard at Lodi Point. The town became part of the Central New York Military Tract. The first settler arrived around 1789. In 1799, in the area of Brokaw Road, a group of New Jersey Dutch farmers settled to form a Dutch Reformed community, eventually having two churches. Remnants of one of these churches is the McNeil Cemetery located in the area of Brokaw Road. The New Jersey Dutch settled into the area for several generations and eventually their churches combined with several other churches to form the United Presbyterian Church of Lodi. Descendants of these original Dutchmen reside in the town today.

In 1826, Lodi was set apart from the Town of Covert. The town's post office was established in 1820 and originally used the town name "De Mott's Corners" (after the town's postmaster and shopkeeper) before officially changing to "Lodi" in 1829. It initially shared the "Lodi" name with a community in what is now Collins, New York (which was known as "West Lodi" to differentiate the two) before that community changed its name to Gowanda.

Lodi Point was a popular stop for lake steamboats in the 19th century.

The Queen's Castle was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.8 square miles (103.1 km2), of which 34.2 square miles (88.6 km2) is land and 5.6 square miles (14.5 km2) (13.76%) is water.

The west town line, delineated by Seneca Lake is the border of Yates County, and the south town line is the border of Schuyler County. The town is in the Finger Lakes District of New York.

Located on the Eastern shore of Seneca Lake, Lodi is home to award-winning vineyards and accompanying wineries.

New York State Route 96A intersects New York State Route 414 at the Village of Lodi.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,550 people, 633 households, and 421 families residing in the town. The population density was 68.4 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.4% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 633 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 20, 4.8% from 20 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 32.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,036, and the median income for a family was $55,391. Males had a median income of $45,000 versus $26,492 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,812. About 10.7% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Housing
There were 981 housing units at an average density of 28.7 /sqmi. 35.5% of housing units were vacant.

There were 633 occupied housing units in the town. 545 were owner-occupied units (86.1%), while 88 were renter-occupied (13.9%). The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2% of total units. The rental unit vacancy rate was 9.2%.

''NOTE: It is common for resort communities to have higher than normal vacant house counts. Many are vacation homes which are seasonal and not regularly occupied.''

Communities and locations in the Town of Lodi

 * Cat Elbow Corner – A location on the south town line.
 * Caywood – A hamlet in the southwest part of the town near Lamoreaux Landing.
 * Finger Lakes National Forest – Part of the Finger Lakes National Forest is located in southern Lodi.
 * Kelly Corners – A location at the east town line.
 * Lamoreaux Landing – A lakeside hamlet in the southwest part of the town.
 * Lodi – The Village of Lodi is in the north part of the town at the junction of NY-96A and NY-414.
 * Lodi Center – A hamlet south of Lodi village on County Road 137.
 * Lodi Point – A projection into Seneca Lake.
 * Lodi Point State Park – A state park in the western part of the town line at Lodi Point.
 * Lodi Station – A location near the north town line on County Road 131.
 * Mill Creek – An important stream in the town that flows west into Seneca Lake.
 * Townsendville – A hamlet in the southeast part of the town on County Road 146.

Notable people

 * Cornelius Cole, former US Congressman
 * George W. Cole, major general by brevet in Union Army during American Civil War
 * John De Mott, former US Congressman
 * Thomas S. Flood, former US Congressman
 * Jehiel H. Halsey, former US Congressman
 * Nicoll Halsey, former US Congressman
 * Silas Halsey, former US Congressman
 * Stanley Wagner (1927–2010), founder of Wagner Vineyards.

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Ovid (village), New York

Ovid is a village in Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 602 at the 2010 census. The town was named by a clerk interested in the classics (see Ovid).

The Village of Ovid is within the Town of Ovid, but a small portion is in the Town of Romulus, and is southeast of Geneva, New York.

History
Ovid and the surrounding area was part the lands controlled by the Iroquois. The Sullivan Expedition of 1779 drove away or killed many of these natives to reduce their raiding in support of the British. After the American Revolution the village was in the Central New York Military Tract, used to compensate soldiers.

Ovid was the first county seat of Seneca County, and a courthouse was erected in 1806. When adjacent towns were created from Ovid and placed in other counties, Ovid was seen as being too far from the county center, and Waterloo became the county seat. Later, Waterloo itself became located on the northern fringe of the county when new towns created there were assigned to new counties. The ultimate solution was to make both Ovid and Waterloo county seats.

The village was incorporated in 1816, but dissolved in 1849, and then re-incorporated in 1852.

The David and Mary Kinne Farmstead, Seneca County Courthouse Complex at Ovid, Edith B. Ford Memorial Library and Aaron Wilson House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Ovid is located at 42.675°N, -76.82667°W (42.6775, -76.8243).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.1 km2), none of which is covered with water.

The village is in the Finger Lakes District, lying between Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake.

New York State Route 96, New York State Route 96A, and New York State Route 414, along with County Road 139, converge at the village.

Simpson Creek flows through the village to Seneca Lake.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 602 people, 251 households, and 145 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,505.0 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.7% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 251 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.9% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 20, 7.6% from 20 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $42,955. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $36,477 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,255. About 4.0% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Housing
There were 283 housing units at an average density of 707.5 /sqmi. 11.3% of housing units were vacant.

There were 251 occupied housing units in the village. 153 were owner-occupied units (61.0%), while 98 were renter-occupied (39.0%). The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5% of total units. The rental unit vacancy rate was 8.3%.

Notable people

 * Silas M. Burroughs (politician), former US Congressman
 * Silas Halsey, former US Congressman

title: Ovid (village), New York