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The town of Monroe NY is the most populated town in Orange County, NY with only 3% of the County's land mass but 43,000 residents.  Currently, the town encompasses three villages: Monroe, Harriman and Kiryas Joel.  It is important to note, though, that changes are coming to the area. In late 2017, ... » Learn More about Monroe

The town of Chester, which was named after Chester, England, includes the Hamlet of Sugar Loaf and village of Chester. Approximately 12,000 people live in the town, and 4,000 of those are located in the village. The village of Chester NY was incorporated in 1892. It claims to be the birthplace of ... » Learn More about Chester

The town of Warwick, New York is located at the southern edge of Orange County, partly abutting the state of New Jersey. The town of 31K residents totals 107 square miles and includes three villages: Greenwood Lake, Florida and Warwick. It also includes five hamlets: Sterling Forest, Amity, Pine ... » Learn More about Warwick

The town of Cornwall NY has existed since the late 1790s. It includes the village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, and the hamlets of Mountainville and Salisbury Mills. In terms of history, the area was settled by British; many who were Quakers. The area was a post for the shipment of agricultural ... » Learn More about Cornwall

The town of New Windsor, New York is located in the northern part of Orange County, near Cornwall and Newburgh. The town is home to 25,000 residents who live in an area of about 37 square miles. History In terms of history, the town New Windsor, New York was created in 1762 from the Precinct of ... » Learn More about New Windsor