{"id":375803,"date":"2026-10-17T20:41:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T20:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/375803\/"},"modified":"2026-10-17T20:41:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T20:41:01","slug":"new-york-department-of-state-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-13-million-downtown-revitalization-initiative-mixed-use-housing-project-in-haverstraw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/375803\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING FOR $13 MILLION DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE MIXED-USE HOUSING PROJECT IN HAVERSTRAW"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley today announced the groundbreaking of the $13 million\u202fVillage Square mixed-use housing project,\u202fa key piece of the Village of\u202fHaverstraw\u2019s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). This\u202fproject, which received $1.67 million in DRI funds, will\u202fturn a blighted site in the Village into a 5-story mixed-use building with 61 residential units, a caf\u00e9 and community space.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis groundbreaking marks an important step in Haverstraw\u2019s continued transformation, turning a previously underutilized site into a welcoming place for people to live, work and spend time in the heart of the Village,\u201d\u00a0said Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley. \u201cThrough the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, New York is supporting Haverstraw\u2019s vision for a more connected, accessible and vibrant downtown, while creating new opportunities for investment and growth. Projects like this show what is possible when State resources and local priorities come together to strengthen communities.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

This project, as well as the other projects funded by the DRI, are part of\u202fHaverstraw\u2019s dedication to enhancing walkability and connectivity to the waterfront and public places; increasing arts and cultural amenities; and expanding business and housing opportunities. By improving the overall experience\u202fof both its downtown and waterfront, the Village\u202fis supporting locally led indicatives to rejuvenate existing businesses, encouraging\u202fnew investment and increasing\u202factivity in the downtown area.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition to the\u202fmixed-use development, the following DRI projects are also being funded by the DRI in\u202fHaverstraw:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Extend Public Trail and Stabilize Shoreline to Support Reuse of the Chair Factory Site:\u202fConstruct 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.\u00a0Establish a Downtown Fa\u00e7ade Restoration Fund:\u202fEstablish a downtown fa\u00e7ade restoration fund to preserve and restore commercial and mixed-use buildings downtown.\u00a0Enhance the Village’s Outdoor Recreation Area:\u202fConstruct two new public full-court basketball courts next to the Haverstraw Center to integrate into the surrounding park and outdoor recreation area.\u00a0Establish and Implement a Branding, Marketing and Wayfinding Initiative:\u202fEstablish and implement a branding and marketing initiative with wayfinding signage to help support locally owned businesses, boost tourism, enhance placemaking and encourage walkability.\u00a0Create Educational Opportunities Through Installation of Harriet Tubman Statue:\u202fInstall a permanent Harriet Tubman statue, improve accessibility and enhance landscaping at the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park.\u00a0Enhance Main Street Through Installation of Four Murals:\u00a0Create at least four murals in downtown Haverstraw.\u00a0Expand the Haverstraw Brick Museum:\u202fExpansion includes restoring an 1880\u2019s basement and adding space focusing on education, innovation and research.\u00a0Activate the Main Street Pocket Park:\u00a0Develop a plaza with outdoor seating, tables and public gathering space to create a more active community space and provide visual improvements to the existing park.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Village of\u202fHaverstraw\u202fwas named the\u202fMid-Hudson Region\u2019s Downtown Revitalization Initiative winner for the\u202ffifth\u202fround in 2022. Other DRI winners in the region include Middletown, Kingston, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Ossining, Port Jervis, White Plains, Poughkeepsie and Yonkers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said,\u00a0\u201cHaverstraw\u2019s continued revitalization reflects the power of strategic state investment to unlock new housing, support local businesses and create stronger downtowns. Village Square will transform a long-underutilized property into new homes, commercial space and community amenities, building on the Village\u2019s momentum and helping create a more vibrant, connected and economically resilient downtown.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

MHREDC Co-Chairs Dr. Marsha Gordon and Dr. Kristine Young said,\u00a0\u201cVillage Square is an important step forward in Haverstraw\u2019s locally driven vision for a thriving downtown. By bringing new housing and commercial activity to the heart of the Village, this project will help strengthen the local economy, support greater foot traffic and complement the broader investments underway to make downtown Haverstraw an even more attractive place to live, work and visit.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Assemblyman Patrick Carroll said, \u201cThis groundbreaking represents continued meaningful investment in Haverstraw\u2019s future. By transforming this into needed housing, community space, and new local business, we are creating opportunities to strengthen our community for future generations. Thank you to Secretary of State Mosley and New York State for working with municipalities including Haverstraw to revitalize downtowns through the DRI initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n

Haverstraw Mayor Michael Kohut said, \u201cToday\u2019s groundbreaking is an exciting milestone for Haverstraw and a clear sign of the progress we are making to revitalize our downtown. The Village Square project will transform a previously blighted site into a vibrant mixed-use development with new homes, community space and opportunities for local businesses. We are grateful to Governor Hochul and Secretary Mosley for recognizing Haverstraw\u2019s vision and investing in our community through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. This project, along with the many other DRI investments underway, is helping us build a more vibrant, connected and welcoming downtown for Haverstraw residents and visitors.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Village Square Apartments Developer Avrom Schwartz said,\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m extremely pleased to be involved with this project that adds to the revitalization of Haverstraw. I thank the village, Mayor Kohut, the Rockland County IDA, and Governor Hochul for making this happen for the community.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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About the Downtown Revitalization Initiative<\/p>\n

The Downtown Revitalization Initiative was created in 2016 to accelerate and expand the revitalization of downtowns and neighborhoods in all ten regions of the state to serve as centers of activity and catalysts for investment. Led by the Department of State, with assistance from Empire State Development, Homes and Community Renewal and NYSERDA, the DRI represents an unprecedented and innovative “plan-then-act” strategy that couples strategic planning with immediate implementation. Through nine rounds, the DRI has awarded a total of $1 billion to 99 communities across every region of the State.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Photos Available Here\u00a0 New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley today announced the groundbreaking of the $13…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":375804,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[9,11,10,49,51,50],"class_list":["post-375803","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-new-york","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-headlines","tag-new-york-news","tag-new-york-state","tag-new-york-state-headlines","tag-new-york-state-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/375803","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=375803"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/375803\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/375804"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=375803"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=375803"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=375803"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}