Haverstraw, New York

About Haverstraw

Haverstraw, NY is a close-knit town located in southeastern New York, home to 12,445 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Haverstraw is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.98 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,285 residents per square mile.

📰 Haverstraw News Today

• West Haverstraw, New York DailyVoice.com · Aug 17
• Townhouse project under review in West Haverstraw Westfair Communications · Aug 5
• SERIAL KIDNAPPER AND CONVICTED RAPIST EDUARDO HERNANDEZ SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS IN PRISON FOR KIDNAPPING ANOTHER WOMAN IN HAVERSTRAW Rockland County District Attorney · Jun 3
• Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction at $53M Affordable Housing Development in Rockland County Homes and Community Renewal (.gov) · Jun 9
• Mary Ann Pileggi Obituary (2026) - West Haverstraw Village, NY - George M. Holt Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Haverstraw Unique

• The only place in America named Haverstraw — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,445.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Haverstraw

• Harbors Cafe — american (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Haverstraw

• Haverstraw Beach State Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Haverstraw

• HAVERSTRAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🗺️ Map of Haverstraw

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