Still often referred to by its original name, the newburghbeacon bridge, in 1997 the bridge was rededicated in honor of hamilton fish who was a governor of new york, lieutenant governor, united states senator from new york, u. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. The newburghbeacon ferry is a ferry service crossing the hudson river that connects. Mta news metronorth west of hudson service options. For all ny waterway info, please visit our website at. Newburgh beacon bridge photo archive new york state. The g bus is the city of beacon intercity line that starts and ends at the metro north train station, making various. Duchess county loop operates a shuttle service from the beacon train station to main st. Search for other transportation services in beacon on the real yellow pages. The newburghbeacon bridge, along with its approach highway a 10milelong stretch of i84 between the new york state thruway i87 in newburgh and us 9 in fishkill was opened to traffic on november 2, 1963. The newburghbeacon ferry service is suspended again tuesday due to icy conditions on the hudson river. Fall is bursting out in brilliant color and the best way to take it all in is by cruising up the hudson river aboard one of our stateoftheart seastreak catamarans. Newburghbeacon bridge 4124 route 9d, beacon, ny 12508. Autumn hudson river cruise to the newburgh waterfront seastreak.
Newburgh enclosures will host a discussion about new york stewart international airport and its potential as a catalyst for economic development in newburgh. East from end of newburghbeacon bridge also known as hamilton fish bridge at intersection of interstate rt 84 and rt 9d. Statue of liberty to newburgh 2 ways to travel via train. The nearest major airport is stewart international airport swf kswf. Autumn hudson river cruise to the newburgh waterfront. Current conditions, warnings and historical records. Find 5 listings related to bobs taxi of newburgh in beacon on. No other ferry on the hudson operates during the severe winters.
Although, i dont believe its called the hamilton fish bridgeits the newburghbeacon bridge. The right to operate ferries between beacon and newburgh was bestowed upon the ramsdell family by the heirs of alexander colden. They ran the ferry through the steamboat era until 1956 when nysba took over ferry services. It would be more profitable if the ferry suspended operations during the season of heavy ice, but that would entail discomfort and exposure to. Relax and enjoy an everchanging view of the fiery red, glowing orange and golden yellow foliage that makes autumn in the eastern united states such a scenic time of year. See 5 photos and 1 tip from 110 visitors to ny waterway ferry terminal newburgh. The bridge carries interstate 84 i84 and new york state route 52 ny 52 between newburgh and beacon. Past years have attracted 150250 swimmers, plus kayak escorts. May 23, 2018 1 of 14 the picturesque hudson river valley as seen from the hudson river in the spring of 2009, newburgh beacon bridge in the forefront. Rt 9d north hh reasonable lane width, shoulder mostly ok, as of august 2003 0. Beacon to newburgh 2 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, and foot. The ferry crossing gated community of condominiums is located in the city of newburgh ny. Hudson river newburghbeacon bridge tides updated daily.
East from end of newburgh beacon bridge also known as hamilton fish bridge at intersection of interstate rt 84 and rt 9d. Ferry crossing condominiums was founded in 2001, and is located at 350 n water st apt 6a in newburgh. Sep 24, 2014 autumn hudson river cruise to the newburgh waterfront. When nysba took over the beacon ferry in 1956, it had been in poor shape for years and soon became the last ferry route north of new york city. Loop on both sides of the hudson to cross both the walkway over the hudson and newburghbeacon bridges from beacon up to poughkeepsie, across to highland in the town of lloyd, then back down through marlboro to newburgh. The newburgh beacon bridge, along with its approach highway a 10milelong stretch of i84 between the new york state thruway i87 in newburgh and us 9 in fishkill was opened to traffic on november 2, 1963. There are 2 ways to get from statue of liberty to newburgh by ferry, train or bus.
Come aboard the river rose, an authentic stern driven mississippi paddle wheeler and enjoy a breathtaking cruise on the majestic hudson river. Hudson river narrated sightseeing cruise the river rose. Most of the ferry riders are commuters from the west side of the hudson river who have opted out of driving to new york city. Newburghbeacon ferries suspended with icy conditions on. The newburgh beacon ferry will operate on a regular weekday schedule. Aug 30, 2012 i have been commuting from beacon to gct for 17 years there is a 5. Consisting of two separate spans, the original northern span which carries westbound traffic, was opened on november 2, 1963, as a twolane one in each direction bridge.
Although, i dont believe its called the hamilton fish bridgeits the newburgh beacon bridge. Easy to see why it is so compelling to just sit in the 3 season sunroom. Huntington, ny and beacon, ny are in the same time zone edt. Hudson river newburghbeacon bridge weather forecast, ny. A great choice for condo living at an affordable price. In this case, the coordinates for newburgh and beacon ferry have been provided by. The beacon station is a commuter rail stop on the metronorth railroads hudson line, serving. Enjoy a beverage from our full service bar as you relax in the sun with your friends on our spacious upper deck.
Additional information is available at or by contacting al mercurio at 845 5656863. The deepest pier on the newburgh beacon bridge was set 163 feet below sea level. We host workshops, create podcasts, speak at conferences, and design community audio programs. As of midday on new years day, the metropolitan transportation authority announced the. It usually takes 16 minutes to reach newburgh, ny from beacon, ny which are 9. Ny waterway runs a hudson river ferry service between beacon and newburgh.
Beacon to newburgh 2 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, and. Loop on both sides of the hudson to cross both the walkway over the hudson and newburghbeacon bridges from beacon up to poughkeepsie, across to highland in the town of lloyd, then back down through marlboro to newburgh 41 miles, hilly, 2800 vertical feet feels like 3200 feet, hill index 4. Jan 01, 2018 the newburghbeacon ferry service is suspended again tuesday due to icy conditions on the hudson river. In this case, the coordinates for newburgh and beacon ferry have been provided by the geographic names information system gnis. It offers a pretty nice view of storm king, pollepel island where bannermans castle is, and breakneck ridge to the south but not much to the north. Transportation archives a river of opportunities, newburgh, ny. Spectators can watch from the newburgh or beacon side. See 7 photos from 56 visitors to newburgh beacon ferry. Newburghbeacon bridge is a cultural feature bridge in dutchess county. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. This airport has domestic flights from newburgh, new york and is 11 miles from the center of newburghbeacon bridge, newburgh, ny another major airport is westchester county airport hpn khpn, which has domestic flights from white plains, new york and is 54. The unobstructed river views from the main level show off the hudson river at her best. I84 westbound going over the hudson river on the newburghbeacon bridge.
Rail and ferry service at beacon was severely disrupted by hurricane irene in. Instead of driving over the bridge and trying to snag a coveted parking spot at the beacon metronorth train station, they hop on the ferry and arrive on the beacon side, just steps from the local and express trains that will whisk them into new york city for work. The deepest pier on the newburghbeacon bridge was set 163 feet below sea level. But beyond that, its just a better and quicker way of crossing the river than by ferry, which is the way we did it when i was young. Newburghbeacon bridge cultural feature bridge in dutchess county.
In 201617, the historical society presented an exhibit, this way to the ferry, tracing the history of the newburghbeacon ferry from its inception in 1743 to its closing upon the completion of the newburghbeacon bridge in 1963. Posts about newburgh fishkill ferry written by renewburgh. New york state bridge authority newburghbeacon bridge page. The newburghbeacon ferry and the haverstrawossining ferry, which are operated by new york waterway under contract to metronorth, will operate on their regular schedules. Let our captain and crew make your special day out a memorable one aboard the river rose sightseeing cruise prices. Nbb historic ferry the beacon nbb historic ferry the.
Both ferries offer departures that are timed to connect with specific trains on metronorths hudson line. Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in newburgh and beacon ferry. House of representatives from new yorks 6th congressional district, and. Ferry service suspended, metronorth switches to buses mid. Great newburghtobeacon hudson river swim 2017 this. From my grandparents home movies, a short clip of the ferry from newburgh to beacon, ny in the 1920s.
The hamilton fish newburghbeacon bridge is a cantilever toll bridge that spans the hudson river. The hamilton fish newburghbeacon bridge is a cantilever toll bridge that spans the hudson river in new york state. Newburgh beacon bridge photo archive new york state bridge. The sound and story project records the stories of everyday people. On may 17th at atlas studios in newburgh, aerial futures. Mar 14, 2007 from my grandparents home movies, a short clip of the ferry from newburgh to beacon, ny in the 1920s. See 7 photos from 56 visitors to newburghbeacon ferry. I have been commuting from beacon to gct for 17 years there is a 5.
The last ferries, the dutchess, the orange, both built by newburgh shipyards and the beacon maintained ferry service until sunday, november 3, 1963, one day after the opening of the original newburgh beacon bridge. Splashin takes at the riverfront marina at 40 front street in newburgh at approximately 11. Major airports near newburghbeacon bridge, newburgh, ny. Look around and you will enjoy some pretty amazing views of the hudson river and the newburgh beacon bridge. The newburghbeacon ferry is a ferry service crossing the hudson river that connects newburgh with beacon, new york it carries passengers between the two cities during rush hour, primarily transporting commuters from the west side of the river at newburgh to the commuter train station on the east side at beacon where they can catch metro north hudson line service to grand central terminal. The point that we are using is located at these gps coordinates latitude. Detailed forecast tide charts and tables with past and future low and high tide times. The primary coordinates for newburghbeacon bridge places it within the ny 12508 zip code delivery area. There are 3 ways to get from beacon to newburgh by ferry, taxi or foot.
It would be more profitable if the ferry suspended operations during the season of heavy ice, but that would entail discomfort and exposure to its patrons if. Relax and enjoy an everchanging view of the fiery red, glowing orange and golden yellow foliage that makes autumn in the. The last ferries, the dutchess, the orange, both built by newburgh shipyards and the beacon maintained ferry service until sunday, november 3, 1963, one day after the opening of the original newburgh. The ferry service connects the new york boroughs of manhattan, brooklyn, queens, and the bronx to provide critical transportation links for areas currently. Hudson river newburghbeacon bridge weather forecast updated daily. Click here for effective september 30, 2019 march 27, 2020.
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