General Information
Tivoli, New York, is a beautiful little village located in the northwest part of the Town Red Hook in Northern Dutchess County, in the Mid Hudson River Valley. The region was settled in the late 1600's by the Dutch under the Schuyler Patent. The village of Tivoli was formerly known as Upper Red Hook Landing. Another community, "Madalin", was contiguous to Upper Red Hook Landing. Tivoli was incorporated in 1872, consolidating Upper Red Hook Landing and Madalin. The population of Tivoli is approximately is 1,200. The village itself is about 1.8 square miles. Tivoli is about 65 miles south of Albany (the state capital), 47 miles from Danbury, Connecticut, and 85 miles from New York City. Schools The Red Hook Central School District is attended by students from the town, villages and hamlets of Barrytown and Annandale on Hudson and the Village of Tivoli. There is a single elementary school, Mill Road School, for grades K-5, Linden Avenue Middle School for grades 6-8, and Red Hook High School for grades 9-12. Government Tivoli has a mayor, a deputy mayor, and three trustees. Town meetings are held at the Watts dePeyster Hall, built by General John Watts dePeyster.
Things to Do
Tivoli is close to Bard College and the Richard B. Fischer Performing Arts Center. Tivoli has a great Mexican restaurant called Santa Fe, as well as a small intimate restaurant called Madalin's Table, which offers a great bar and wonderful food. The Tivoli Artists Co-op has rotating shows of the works of local artists. Kaatsbaan, a permanent international dance center, is located in Tivoli. It is dedicated to the growth, preservation and advancement of dance. Just a few short minutes north of Tivoli is the beautiful Clermont State Park, which was home to the Livingston family, a wealthy and very influential family in the Hudson Valley
Housing
No matter what lifestyle you seek you can find it here. Tivoli offers family friendly neighborhoods, homes with a river or mountain views, horse properties, large estates and luxury homes, small, affordable condominiums and quaint village homes
Airports
Tivoli is serviced by the 3 major New York City airports in addition to 3 regional airports. Albany International Airport in Albany, Stewart Airport in Newburgh and Westchester County Airport in White Plains.
Weather
The Mid Hudson valley area has four distinct seasons all with their own appeal. Spring and summer bring lush green foliage to our mountains and farmlands and the river beckons boaters to enjoy the scenery. In the fall the Hudson Valley is a blaze of color and in winter our moderate snowfall is wonderful for sledding locally or skiing and snowboarding in the nearby Catskill and Berkshire mountains.
Surrounding Towns
Tivoli is surrounding by many other beautiful towns all with their own unique personalities. They are: Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Hyde Park, Milan, Germantown, Staatsburg, Pine Plains, Clermont, Stanford and Staastburg. The major shopping centers are located in Kingston and Poughkeepsie.
Take a look at this great home for sale in the Village of Tivoli!
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The Woods is a wonderful place to live....I know that because my husband and I live here. It is truly care free living. No lawn mowing, no snow shoveling, no leaves to rake and no gutters to clean. The grounds are a burst of color in the spring filled with flowering trees, they turn lush and green in the summer and the fall the grounds area a blaze of color. There are seven ponds on the property which give a very tranquil feeling.
You can walk to the village of Rhinebeck and all it has to offer. Great restaurants, shops, a movie theater, plenty of places to bank or get your haircut. There is a wonderful Farmer's Market from May to October and many events at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds for all kinds of interests.
The Woods offers 3 different styles of condominiums. There is a two story -one bedroom, 1.5 bath with den, a two story two bedroom 2.5 bath with den and a single story with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. There is a clubhouse you can rent out for special events, a pool with a lifeguard and a tennis court. Below is a unit I currently have for sale. Take a look at the tour and come take a look. Priced at $345,000. I would love to have you as my neighbor!
There is an article in the Poughkeepsie Journal today about the town of Stanford updating their master plan. There are several other towns in the area doing this now also.
It is nice to read that the residents of the town have been encouraged to participate and help shape the future of their town. You can read the entire article here: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090422/OPINION01/904220301
Give me a call if I can help you with selling or buying a home in the Mid-Hudson Valley. You can reach me at 845-224-5238 or check out my website at www.realestaterhinebeckny.com
Disclaimer: The information provided herein is supplied by Diana Corcoran and is subject to change without notice. The "Rhinebeck/Red Hook Real Estate Blog by Diana" does not guarantee or is any way responsible for its accuracy, and provides said information without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Entries on this blog represent the opinions and ideas of the author. This blog does not express the views of Realty-Executives Williams-Sykes Realty , Inc or those of the principal broker.
General Information
Hyde Park, New York, is a beautiful town located in Northern Dutchess County, New York, in the Hudson River Valley. The Hudson River borders Hyde Park on the East.
The area known as Hyde Park today was originally settled in 1742 by Jake Stoutenburg and was known as Stoutenburg. In 1812 the town was officially named Hyde Park.
The population of Hyde Park is approximately 21,000 according to the 2000 census. Hyde Park is approximately 40 square miles. The local people recognize certain areas of Hyde Park by different names but none are separate municipalities. These areas include East Park, West Park and Staatsburg.
Hyde Park has a town center along Route 9 and there you will find the town hall, the library, shopping, dining and all the routine services such as banking, gas stations, dry cleaners and doctor's offices.
Hyde Park is about 65 miles south of Albany (the state capital), 47 miles from Danbury, Connecticut, and 85 miles from New York City. Hyde Park is about 8 or 9 miles from the Taconic State Parkway and is therefore easily reached from New York City.
Poughkeepsie borders Hyde Park on the south and there you will find the county offices, the Galleria Mall, the multi plex movie theater and the Mid Hudson Bridge which will give you access to the New York State Thruway.
Schools
Hyde Park is served by the Hyde Park Central School District. The district services about 4,500 students in five K-5 schools, one middle school and one high school.
Government
Hyde Park has a Town Government and it is managed by a Town Supervisor.
Things to Do
Hyde Park is home to many wonderful historic sites. Among them are the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt which includes the Presidential Library, Valkill which is the home of Eleanor Roosevelt, the Vanderbilt Mansion and the Mills Mansion.
Also located in Hyde Park is the world famous Culinary Institute of America where many of the world's finest chefs study. The CIA has 5 restaurants that are open to the public year round and a wonderful gift shop/book store.
Housing
Hyde Park offers a mix of homes including homes from the 1800's, 1900's and even new construction. There are many small subdivisions in Hyde Park, several condominium complexes, a fifty five plus community and several apartment complexes.
Newspapers
The local newspapers are:
Airports
Hyde Park is serviced by the 3 major New York City airports in addition to 3 regional airports. Albany International Airport in Albany, Stewart Airport in Newburgh and Westchester County Airport in White Plains.
Weather
The Hyde Park area has four distinct seasons all with their own appeal. Spring and summer bring lush green foliage to our mountains and farmlands and the river beckon boaters to enjoy the scenery. In the fall the Hudson Valley is a blaze of color and in winter our moderate snowfall is wonderful for sledding locally or skiing and snowboarding in the nearby Catskill and Berkshire mountains.
Surrounding Towns
Hyde Park is surrounded by many other beautiful towns all with their own unique personalities. They are: Rhinebeck, Clinton, Staatsburg, Salt Point, Pleasant Valley, Red Hook and Poughkeepsie. The major shopping centers are located in Poughkeepsie.
April is Autism Awareness Month. The Anderson Center for Autism is in
Staatsburg and 
they provide invaluable services to children and adults with Autism and spectrum disorders. Did you know a new case of Autism is diagnosed every 20 minutes? Did you know that more children will be diagnosed with Autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined? To learn more about autism and spectrum disorders you can go to www.autism.com
Give me a call if I can help you with selling or buying a home in the Rhinebeck, NY area. You can reach me at 845-224-5238 or check out my website at www.realestaterhinebeckny.com Disclaimer: The information provided herein is supplied by Diana Corcoran and is subject to change without notice. The "Rhinebeck/Red Hook Real Estate Blog by Diana" does not guarantee or is any way responsible for its accuracy, and provides said information without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Entries on this blog represent the opinions and ideas of the author. This blog does not express the views of Realty-Executives Williams-Sykes Realty , Inc or those of the principal broker. 
Coppola's Italian & American Bistro on Albany Post Road in Hyde Park is doing their part to help raise funds for the Anderson Center. Drop by for lunch or dinner on Thursday April 30th and mention The Anderson Center and a portion of what you spend on food and drink will be donated to the center. Please mention the Anderson Center when paying your check so your participation will be included in the fund raiser.
So, go enjoy some great food and help make a difference in the lives of the children and adults The Anderson Center serves.
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