Fallsburg, New York

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Fallsburg, New York
Town
Fallsburg, New York

Location within the state of New York

Coordinates: 41°44′N 74°36′W / 41.733°N 74.600°W / 41.733; -74.600
Country United States
State New York
County Sullivan
Area
 • Total 79.0 sq mi (204.6 km2)
 • Land 77.6 sq mi (201.0 km2)
 • Water 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2)
Elevation 1,168 ft (356 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 12,870
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 12733
Area code(s) 845
FIPS code 36-25241
GNIS feature ID 0978951
Website http://www.townoffallsburg.com

Fallsburg is a town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The town is in the eastern part of the county. The population was 12,870 at the 2010 census.

History

Fallsburg takes its name from a waterfall on the Neversink River and was established in 1826.[1] The town is in the heart of a once popular predominately Jewish summer resort area known as the Catskills Borscht Belt.[2]

Geography

The east town line is the border of Ulster County, New York. It is also bordered by the Town of Thompson, the Town of Neversink, and the Town of Liberty.

The town is known for many small lakes, ponds, wooded areas, and former dairy farms.

Major bodies of water in the Town of Fallsburg include: Loch Sheldrake, also known as Sheldrake Pond, Echo Lake, Evans Lake, Morningside Lake, Pleasure Lake, East Pond, and the Neversink River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 79.0 square miles (205 km2), of which, 77.6 square miles (201 km2) of it is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of it (1.73%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18301,173—
18401,78251.9%
18502,62647.4%
18603,33326.9%
18703,206−3.8%
18802,945−8.1%
18903,0413.3%
19002,974−2.2%
19103,78227.2%
19204,76926.1%
19304,716−1.1%
19405,68220.5%
19506,32111.2%
19606,7486.8%
19707,95917.9%
19809,86223.9%
199011,44516.1%
200012,2316.9%
201012,8705.2%
Est. 201412,845[3]−0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 12,234 people, 3,761 households, and 2,478 families residing in the town. The population density was 157.6 people per square mile (60.9/km²). There were 6,661 housing units at an average density of 85.8 per square mile (33.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 75.19% White, 15.56% African American, 0.43% Native American, 1.17% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 5.04% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.53% of the population.

There were 3,761 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 133.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,036, and the median income for a family was $39,216. Males had a median income of $31,949 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,744. About 15.9% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.2% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Luzon Environmental Services is a large employer in Fallsburg.

Arts and culture

Annual cultural events

Fallsburg celebrates Francis Currey Day each year in honor of Francis S. Currey and other military veterans. Currey received a Medal of Honor for his bravery in World War II.[6][7][8]

Tourism

The Living Torah Museum, an Orthodox Jewish museum, has a branch of the museum in Fallsburg. [9]

Parks and recreation

Several parks and golf courses are located in the area, including Terry Brae Golf Course,[10] Lochmor Golf Course,[11] Pines Golf Course,[12] Morningside Park and Mountaindale Park.[13] International retreat center Shree Muktananda Ashram is also located in Fallsburg. The center provides a location for students of Siddha Yoga to practice the daily practices of sadhana.[14]

Government

Fallsburg is strongly Democratic.

Town Supervisor: Steve Vegliante (D)

Town Board: Arnold Seletsky (D), Mike Weiner (D), Nate Steingart (D), and Joe Levner (D).

Town Justices: Ivan Kalter (D) and Bobby Scheinman (D).

It is represented at the county level by Legislators Gene Benson (D) and Cora Edwards (D).

On the state level, Fallsburg is represented by Senator John Bonacic (R) and Assembylwoman Aileen Gunther (D).

On the federal level, Fallsburg is represented by Congressman Chris Gibson (R) and Senators Chuck Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).

Education

Primary and secondary schools

The Fallsburg Central School District serves the town of Fallsburg. The district is the "Home of the Comets".[15] Schools in the district include Benjamin Cosor Elementary School and Fallsburg Junior Senior High School.[16]

Colleges and universities

Two colleges in the area serve Fallsburg. Sullivan County Community College is located in Fallsburg and is a two-year community college.[17][18] Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe is a private rabbinical college located in South Fallsburg.[19][20]

Summer camps

Stagedoor Manor is a performing arts summer camp located in Loch Sheldrake, New York. Each summe Stagedoor Manor holds three three-week-long sessions that start in late June and end in late August. Approximately 280 campers, ranging in age from 10 to 18, attend each session.[21][22]

Public libraries

The Fallsburg Library serves the town and is located in South Fallsburg. It has been in operation since 1991.[23]

Infrastructure

Two correctional facilities are located in the area and operated by the New York State Department of Correctional Services. Woodbourne Correctional Facility is a medium security men's prison located in the hamlet of Woodbourne, New York and Sullivan Correctional Facility is a maximum security prison for male inmates located in Fallsburg.[24]

Notable people

Communities

Characteristic pine forest at Fallsburg
Lake Nityananda, on the property of the Shree Muktananda Ashram, Fallsburg

References

  1. ↑ "Fallsburg". Sullivan County Historical Society. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  2. ↑ "The Crumbling Beauty Of New York's 'Borscht Belt' Resorts [PHOTOS]". Business Insider. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "Resolution J4696-2011". New York Senate. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Hurleyville salutes local war hero Francis Currey". Local Media Group, Inc. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Town of Fallsburg comes together for tenth annual Francis Currey". Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Catskills: Living Torah Museum". The Yeshiva World. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Terry Brae Golf Course". Terry Brae Golf Course. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Lochmor Golf Course". Lochmor Golf Course. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Pines Hotel & Golf Club". WorldGolf.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  13. ↑ "MORNINGSIDE & MOUNTAINDALE PARKS". Town of Fallsburg, NY. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Siddha Yoga". SYDA Foundation. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Fallsburg Central School District". Retrieved 2009-04-19.
  16. ↑ "Fallsburg Central School District Schools". GreatSchools.org. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Sullivan County Community College". 50States.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Sullivan County Community College". Sullivan County Community College. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe". universities.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe". The College Board. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  21. ↑ "Stagedoor Manor". Stagedoor Manor. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  22. ↑ "http://variety.com/2014/scene/features/stagedoor-manor-summer-camp-gives-teens-taste-of-the-arts-1201167042/". Variety. Retrieved July 30, 2014. External link in |title= (help)
  23. ↑ "Fallsburg Library". Fallsburg Library. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  24. ↑ "Facility Listing". Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  25. ↑ "Francis S. Currey". New York Senate. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  26. ↑ "Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County Present Andrew Neiderman". THE CATSKILL CHRONICLE. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  27. ↑ "PALEN, Rufus, (1807 - 1844)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress,. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  28. ↑ "Louis Project".

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