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COMMUNITY PROFILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

SCHOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

DAY CARE/PRE-SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

MEDICAL FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

PUBLIC UTILITIES/GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - LOCAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - REGIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

RESTAURANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

LIBRARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

COLLEGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

VETERINARIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

GOVERNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS . . . . . 14

EMERGENCY NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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The Town of Fishkill is nestled in New York State’s lush Hudson Valley, 75 miles north of New York City. Located in majestic Dutchess County, it is bordered to the west by the Hudson River, to the east by Connecticut and to the north and south by Columbia and Putnam Counties, respectively. It is a town steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty.

Dutchess was one of the original ten counties in New York formed in 1683. It was at this time when two New York City merchants named Francis Rombout and Gulian Verplanck bought 85,000 acres in the county from the Wappinger Indians. This land was rich in beaver, had fertile plains and a stream flowing into the Hudson River that provided food as well water-borne transportation. Dutch settlers named the stream Vis Kill, which means “streams full of fish” in Dutch, with the area surrounding the stream coming to be known as The Fishkills. The town of Fishkill was officially incorporated i n 1788.

The intrigue and charm of more than three centuries of New York history are captured forever in the town of Fishkill and the surrounding area. You can tour the Van Wyck Homestead Museum, visit the birth place of Franklin Delano Roosevelt or stroll through sunny meadows and formal gardens surrounding the elegant Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, overlooking the legendary beauty of the Hudson River.

History and gracious homes are only part of this beautiful area. There are also a number of cultural and recreational opportunities to take part in. You can grab your clubs and play a round at one of the areas 18 challenging golf courses, hike on the scenic Appalachian Trail, or attend a minor league baseball game at Dutchess Stadium. Don’t miss an opportunity to take in a Broadway show at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House, or enjoy a performance at the outdoor amphitheater at Vassar College.

In all, whether it’s a summer fair or a winter carnival, at Van Wyck Meadows you will enjoy the prestige, convenience, and renowned beauty of the town of Fishkill and Dutchess County.

Condo AssociationVan Wyck Meadows Condo AssociationMcGrath Realty Inc . 444-D Old Post Road Bedford, N .Y ., 10506(914) 234-0300

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PUBLIC

ELEMENTARYGrades (K-5) Fishkill Elementary School Principal – Andrew McNally (845) 897-6780 1.3 miles • less than 5 minutes

Brinckerhoff Elementary School Principal - Ursula Platz(845) 897-6800 2.8 miles, 7 minutes

MIDDLEGrades (6) Myers Corners Elementary SchoolPrincipal – Robert Memmoli(845) 298-52606.0 miles • 12 minutes

JUNIOR HIGHGrades (7-8)Van Wyck Junior High SchoolPrincipal - Steve Shuchat(845) 227-17009.9 miles • 16 minutes

SENIOR HIGHGrades (9-12)John Jay High SchoolPrincipal – Joseph Mangiaracina (845) 897-67004.7 miles • 8 minutes

Is bus service provided for all grades? Yes Does homeowner pay extra for this service? No

PRIVATE

ELEMENTARY/ HIGH SCHOOLGrades (K-12) Randolph School845-297-56006.5 miles • 14 minutes

ELEMENTARY/ HIGH SCHOOLGrades (K-12)Poughkeepsie Day SchoolDirector – Mary Jane Yurchak (845) 462-760014.2 miles • 20 minutes

Is bus service provided for all grades? No

PAROCHIAL

ELEMENTARY/ MIDDLEGrades (K-8)St. Mary Mother of the Church SchoolPrincipal – Elizabeth Carufe(845) 896-95612 miles • 5 minutes

ELEMENTARY/ MIDDLEGrades (K-8)St. ColumbaPrincipal - Sister Anne Daniel, O .P . (845) 227-77776.5 miles • 14 minutes

SENIOR HIGHGrades (9-12)Our Lady of Lourdes High SchoolPrincipal–Brother Michael Mullin, FMS, (845) 463-040013.7 miles • 20 minutes

Is bus service provided for all grades? Yes Does homeowner pay extra for this service? No

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DAY CARE/ PRE-SCHOOL

Children’s Ark Child Development Center201 Main St . Fishkill(845) 897–3611 1 mile • less than 5 minutes

Tots – N – Us Day CareOld Hopewell Rd . Hopewell Junction (845) 897-3611 5.7 miles • 12 minutes

Fishkill Baptist Nursery SchoolRoute 82 Fishkill(845) 896-92093 miles • 7 minutes

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Wal-Mart Shopping PlazaApproximately 2 minutes from the community. It contains these types of stores: Super Wal-MartWal-Mart PharmacySam’s Club Fishkill PlazaApproximately 5 minutes from the community. It contains these types of stores: Key Bank Shop Rite Blockbuster VideoBagel CafeRite Aid Drugstore

CONVENIENCE STORES

Mobil On-The-Run Rt . 9 Fishkill1 mile • 2 minutes

GROCERY STORES

Shop Rite Fishkill Plaza, Rt . 9 1.5 miles • 5 minutes

A&PRt . 52 Fishkill 2.5 miles • 6 minutes

Super Stop & ShopAlpine Commons Shopping Center, Rt . 9 Wappingers Falls5 miles • 8 minutes

SHOPPING MALLS

Ransley SquareMerritt Blvd . Fishkill1 mile • 2 minutes

It contains these types of stores: StarbucksPanera Bread VerizonCold Stone CreameryChase BankSubway Poughkeepsie GalleriaRt . 9 Poughkeepsie7.5 miles • 15 minutes

It contains these types of stores: Macy’sJCPenneySearsBest Buy

Danbury Fair MallBackus Ave. Danbury, CT25 miles • 35 minutes

It contains these types of stores:Macy’sLord & Taylor H&MSearsJCPenney

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St. Francis Hospital

241 North Rd . Poughkeepsie (845) 483-500014 miles • 20 minutes

Vassar Brothers HospitalReade Place Poughkeepsie (845) 454-850015 miles • 20 minutes

Vassar Brothers Medical CenterColumbia Place Poughkeepsie (845) 454-85001 miles • 5 minutes

HOSPITALS

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CABLE T.V.Advanced Broadband (877) 533-4237

Cablevision (845) 297-3333

Verizon Fios (877) 866 8523

ELECTRICCentral Hudson (845) 452-2700

GASCentral Hudson (845) 452-2700

TELEPHONEVerizon (845) 890-7100

TRASH Service provided by H.O.A.

RECYCLING Service provided by H.O.A.

SEWERTown of Fishkill (845) 831-7800

WATERTown of Fishkill (845) 831-7800

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Church of St. Denis Rev. William B. Cosgrove

602 Beekman Rd . Hopewell Junction (845) 227-8382

Church of St. Columba Rev. Msgr. Gerardo Colacicco835 Route 82 Hopewell Junction(845) 227 – 8380

Congregation Schomre Israel Rabbi Eric N. Kaye118 Park Ave . Poughkeepsie (845) 454-2890

Temple Beth-El Rabbi Jonathan M. Case 118 Grand Ave . Poughkeepsie (845) 454-0570

Fishkill Baptist Church Pastor Robert EcklerRt . 82 Fishkill(845) 896-9386

Our Savior Lutheran Church Pastor Rev. John M. Young1400 Rt . 52 Fishkill(845) 897-4423

Fishkill United Methodist Church Rev. Peggy Ann SauerhoffElm St . Fishkill(845) 896-9810

Beacon Hebrew Alliance 55 Fishkill Ave .Beacon(845) 831-2102

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AIRPORTS

Dutchess County AirportMiles: 7Minutes: 10

Westchester County AirportMiles: 45Minutes: 55

Stewart International AirportMiles: 13Minutes: 20

LaGuardia International AirportMiles: 70Minutes: 85

BUSES

Leprechaun Bus Line

5 minutes • 2 miles70 minutes to White PlainsCost per trip: $5 .50Round trip cost: $11.00Commuter Book: 40 Trips for $149 .00Departs every 30 minutesTel # for info: (800) Magic17 DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

New York State DMV Dutchess County, Wappingers Falls BranchHollowbrook Park, Suite 3B 15 Myers Corners Rd .(845) 298-4620

MAJOR HIGHWAYS

Rt . 84, Taconic Parkway, NYS Thruway

RAILROADS

METRO North – Beacon Station12 minutes • 7.5 miles70 Minutes to NYC – Grand Central StationCost per trip: $11 .75Round trip cost: $23.50Commuter Book: Month Book for $235 .00Departs approx. every 25 minutes at peak timesTel # for info: (800) 638-7646

METRO North – New Hamburg13 minutes • 8 miles72 Minutes to NYC – Grand Central StationCost per trip: $11 .75Round trip cost: $23.50Commuter Book: Month Book for $235 .00Departs approx. every 25 minutes at peak timesTel # for info: (800) 638-7646

AMTRAK 41 Main St., Poughkeepsie (800) 872-724514 miles • 25 minutes

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DAY CAMPBrinkerhoff Day Camp Brinkerhoff Elementary SchoolRt . 52, Fishkill3 miles • 6 minutes

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIESCross Winds Equestrian S . Parliman Rd, Lagrangeville(845) 223-743316 miles • 25 minutes

GOLF COURSE SEMI-PRIvATE Branton Woods178 Stormville Rd . Hopewell Junction(845) 223-16009 miles • 15 minutes

Beekman Country Club11 Country Club Rd. Hopewell Junction(845) 226-770011 miles • 15 minutes

Casperkill Country Club2230 South Rd. Rt. 9 Poughkeepsie(845) 433-222210 miles • 15 minutes

The Links at Union Vale138A North Parliman Rd . Lagrangeville(845) 223-100016 miles • 25 minutes

PARK LOCAL Geering Park

Geering Way, Fishkill(845) 831-33713 miles • 5 minutes

Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Pavillion, Playground

COUNTYBowdoin County Park85 Sheafe Rd . Wappingers Falls(845) 298-46008 miles • 13 minutes

Walking Trails, Baseball and Soccer Fields, Educational Programs

STATE Clarence Fahnestock State ParkRt . 301 Carmel(845) 225-720712 miles • 15 minutes

Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Beach, Fishing, Boating James Baird State Park122D Freedom Rd . Pleasantville(845) 452-1489 14.2 miles • 20 minutes

Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Pavillions

Stonykill Farm & Environmental Education Center79 Farmstead Lane Wappinger Falls(845) 831-8780 6 miles • 10 minutes

Environmental Education, Outdoor Programs & Events

NATIONAL Appalachian Scenic TrailTrail runs through Clarence Fahnestock State Park .

RECREATION CENTERFishkill All Sport Fitness and Racquetball Club17 Old Main St . Fishkill(845) 896-56781 mile • less than 5 minutes

Basketball, Indoor and Outdoor Pools, Full Gym, Racquetball

TENNIS

PUbLIC Americana Tennis and Sports Club190 Old Sylvan Lake Rd .Hopewell Junction(845) 226-873312 miles • 20 minutes

5 Indoor and 17 Outdoor Courts

Recreational facilities within 30 minutes of your home.

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AMUSEMENT PARKSix Flags Great AdventureJackson, N .J . (732) 928-2000 120 miles • 2 Hours

Rye PlaylandPlayland Parkway Rye (914) 921-0370

SWIMMINGSplashdown2200 Rt . 9 Fishkill (845) 896-66063 miles • 5 minutes

BEACHESClarence Fahnestock State Park12 miles • 15 minutes

Sylvan Lake12 miles • 15 minutes

Connecticut Beaches Long Island Sound 1 hour Connecticut Beaches Atlantic Ocean 2 hours

New Jersey Shore 2 hours

BOATINGChelsea’s Cottage Landing MarinaNew Hamburg(845) 831-57779 miles • 15 minutes

Great Hudson Sailing Center, Inc.Rhinecliff Dock West Haverstraw(845) 429-155730 miles • 45 minutes

SKI AREAHunter Mountain(888) HUNTERMTN70 miles • 1 hour, 20 minutes

Ski Windham(800) SKI-WINDHAM80 miles • 1 hour, 40 minutes

OTHERDutchess County RenegadesMinor League Baseball1090 Rt . 9D Beacon(845) 838-00947 miles • 13 minutes

Blue Sky Balloons1090 Rt . 9D Beacon(888) 999-24616 miles • 12 minutes

Recreational facilities within two hours of your home.

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FINE DININGAroma Osteria114 Old Post RoadWappingers Falls(845) 298-67904.5 miles • 10 minutes

Le Chambord2737 Route 52Hopewell Junction(845) 221-19416 miles • 11 minutes

Culinary Institute of AmericaRt . 9 Hyde Park(845) 471-660817 miles • 25 minutes

FAMILYCharlie Brown’s Steakhouse18 Westage Dr . Fishkill(845) 896-26661 miles • less than 5 minutes

Ruby TuesdayWestage Dr . Fishkill1 miles • less than 5 minutes

FAST FOODWendy’sRt . 9 Fishkill1 miles • less than 5 minutes

Taco BellRt . 9 Fishkill1 miles • less than 5 minutes

TAKEOUTWing Sing Chinese Rt . 9 Fishkill(845) 896-68881 mile • less than 5 minutes

Pizza and Stuff Rt . 9 Fishkill(845) 897-20101 mile • less than 5 minutes

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PUBLICBlodgett Memorial Library37 Broad Street, Fishkill1.5 miles • less than 5 minutes

COLLEGEMarist College Library (see below)

Dutchess Community College Library(see below)

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COMMUNITYState University of New York Dutchess Community College53 Pendell Rd . Poughkeepsie(845) 431-800017 miles • 25 minutes

State University of New York Dutchess Community College South CampusHollowbrook Plaza, Building #4Wappingers Falls(845) 298-07555.5 miles • 10 minutes

STATEState University of New York at New Paltz75 S . Manheim Blvd .(845) 257-212140 Minutes

PRIVATEMarist College3399 North Rd . Poughkeepsie(845) 575-300015 miles • 25 minutes

Vassar College124 Raymond Ave Poughkeepsie(845) 437-700015 miles • 20 minutes

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Companion Animal HospitalRt . 9 Fishkill(845) 896-48303 miles • 6 minutes

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American Cancer Society(845) 452-2635

American Legion Post(845) 831-7750

American Red Cross(845) 471-0200

Big Brothers/Big Sisters(845) 452-1758

Boy Scouts(845) 497-7337

Four – H(845) 340-3990

Girl Scouts(845) 452-1810

Historical Society(845) 227-4136

Town Community Center(845) 831-7800

For information on other Social Service Organizations contact the Town Hall at (845) 831-7800

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Sylcox Health Facilities and Adult DayNewburgh(845) 564-1700

ASSISTED LIVINGWingate Nursing Home3 Summit Ct. Fishkill(845) 896-15002 miles • 5 minutes

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MUNICIPAL BUILDINGTown of Fishkill401 Rt . 52 Fishkill(845) 831-7800

POST OFFICEMain Street Fishkill1.5 miles • less than 5 minutes

VOTER REGISTRATION (800) 367-8683

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Town Supervisor - Joan A. Pagones

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Board of Health (845) 486-3400

Dog Licenses(845) 831-7800

Public Assistance(845) 486-3190

Public Safety Police Dept(845) 896-1110

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POLICE911

FIRE911

FIRST AID911

POISON CONTROL(800) 336-6997