Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award for 10 transformational projects in the Village of Haverstraw. The projects focuses on improving the village’s historical, cultural, and natural resources, as well as increasing walkability. The award supports locally-led initiatives to rejuvenate Haverstraw’s downtown, including the development of housing, businesses, and improved recreational opportunities. The funding supports several goals and strategies outlined in the community’s Strategic Investment Plan, including enhancing walkability and connectivity to the waterfront and public places, increasing arts and cultural amenities, and expanding business and housing opportunities.
To learn more about our DRI process, visit this page.
Check in regularly for project updates. Links will be posted under each active project.
Extending a Public Trail and Stabilizing the Shoreline to Support Reuse of the Chair Factory Site
DRI Award: $4,000,000 – Construct a 3,000 linear foot walkway and stabilize shoreline with riprap and native plantings around the former Chair Factory site to support future mixed-use and mixed-income development.
See project page here.
Improving Connectivity with Construction of a Multimodal Ferry Station
DRI Award: $200,000 – Construct a shelter at the base of the NY Waterway Ferry Dock with multimodal transit options.
Enhancing the Village’s Outdoor Recreation Area
DRI Award: $400,000 – Construct two new public full-court basketball courts next to the Haverstraw Center to integrate into the surrounding park and outdoor recreation area.
Restoring and Expanding the Haverstraw Brick Museum
DRI Award: $1,500,000 – Renovate and expand the Haverstraw Brick Museum, including restoring an 1880s basement, and adding two new floors focusing on education, innovation and research, with a new rooftop garden.
See project page here.
Creating Educational Opportunities Through Installation of Harriet Tubman Statue
DRI Award: $201,000 – Install a permanent Harriet Tubman statue, improve accessibility and enhance landscaping at the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park.
Enhancing Main Street Through Installation of Murals
DRI Award: $180,000 – Create four murals in downtown Haverstraw at 2, 21 and 45 Main Street and 10 Rockland Street.
Revitalizing 49 West Broad Street with New Mixed-Use Development
DRI Award: $1,677,000 – Redevelop blighted site with a 5-story mixed-use building with approximately 55 residential units, café, and community space.
Establishing a Downtown Façade Restoration Fund
DRI Award: $577,000 – Establish a downtown façade restoration fund to preserve and restore commercial and mixed-use buildings in the downtown.
See project page here.
Establishing and Implementing a Branding, Marketing, and Wayfinding Initiative
DRI Award: $300,000 – Establish and implement a branding and marketing initiative with way-finding signage to help support locally owned businesses, boost tourism, enhance placemaking, and encourage walkability.
