SAVE THE DATE: Safe Harbors 7th Annual Gala

Thursday, September 19, 2013 | Leave a comment

September 19, 2013

Safe Harbors of the Hudson, an innovative and award winning non-profit in the City of Newburgh, will be celebrating its 7th annual gala, Thursday, September 19. This year, we are thrilled to be honoring Safe Harbors Founder and Executive Director Tricia Haggerty Wenz as Newburgh’s 2013 Cornerstone of the Community. We will be celebrating Tricia’s incredible impact on the community and the success and growth of her inspired project, Safe Harbors’ Cornerstone Residence, Ann Street Gallery and Ritz Theater. We are especially excited to be hosting this special event in a new venue…the Newburgh Brewing Company located in the heart of the City’s historic downtown.

more details will be coming soon…

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Safe Harbors Hosts Informational Tours

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 | Leave a comment

Safe Harbors of the Hudson, a large scale redevelopment project in the City of Newburgh which combines housing and the arts, will be hosting monthly informational tours. The next scheduled tour will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at 9 am.

Safe Harbors, whose mission is transforming lives and building communities through housing and the arts, purchased the old Hotel Newburgh in 2002 and turned the blighted eyesore into the Cornerstone Residence. Named Supportive Housing Network of New York’s “Residence of the Year” in 2007, the Cornerstone is home to 128 adults including the formerly homeless, veterans, those living with mental health diagnoses, artist and low income working adults in need of affordable housing. The project also includes the Ann Street Gallery, a contemporary arts venue, and the Ritz Theater Lobby, live performing arts space.

The tours will highlight how Safe Harbors transformative supportive housing, award-winning contemporary art gallery and performing arts theater is instrumental to the revitalization of downtown Newburgh. All attendees will be entered in a drawing to win free tickets to an upcoming concert at the Ritz!

Tours, which will last approximately one hour, will be held monthly on a rotating basis, the second Tuesday at 9am followed by the second Thursday at 4pm. The 2013 tour schedule follows:

June 11 – 9am
July 11 – 4pm
August 13 – 9am
September 12 – 4pm
October 8 – 9am
November 14 – 4pm
December 10 – 9am

For more information on Safe Harbors of the Hudson, call (845) 562-6940, email

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All District Art Show

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | Leave a comment

Newburgh Enlarged City School District

The Newburgh Enlarged City School District’s Fine and Performing Arts Department and Safe Harbors of the Hudson present the 2013 All District Art Show at the Ritz Theater. The art show runs through May 31, and artwork can be viewed every day from 9 AM – 5 PM.

The art show presents the work of over 200 students from Balmville Elementary School, Fostertown School, Gardnertown School, Heritage Middle School, Horizons-on-the-Hudson, Meadow Hill Elementary School, Vails Gate High Tech Magnet School, Temple Hill Academy and South Middle School.

Safe Harbors is proud to host the art show and help showcase young, local talent. Safe Harbors, whose mission is transforming lives and building communities through housing and the arts, purchased the old Hotel Newburgh in 2002 and turned the blighted eyesore into the Cornerstone Residence. Named Supportive Housing Network of New York’s “Residence of the Year” in 2007, the Cornerstone is home to 128 adults including the formerly homeless, veterans, those living with mental health diagnoses, artists and low income working adults in need of affordable housing. The project also includes the Ann Street Gallery, a contemporary arts venue, and the Ritz Theater Lobby, a live performing arts space.

Please click here for a complete list of all participating students and schools.

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Off Broadway Run Results and Thank You to Our Sponsors

Monday, May 20, 2013 | Leave a comment

Congratulations to all of our Off-Broadway Run winners and finishers! We hope to see you all at next year’s race!
Download OVERALL RACE RESULTS here.

Download AGE GROUP RESULTS here.

photos from the day, coming soon!

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors:
MOUNTCO Construction
Mid Hudson Times
Unitex, CDPHP
Lynn Warren Landscaping
Thomas Hazard Renovations
Koch Group & Company, LLP
Mobile Life Support Services
American Felt & Filter Co.
Integrity Benefits
School Aid Specialists
Independent Living, Inc.
Laser & Cosmetic Surgery Specialists, PC
Leo’s Restaurant and Pizzeria
Rank & Smith CPA’s PC
Alexis Diner
Arctic Glacier
B&M Homestyle Catering
Chris’ Deli
Dabrusin Auto Parts, Inc.
Dr. John O’Brien, DDS
Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy,
Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd PLLC
F.E.A.S.T. at Round Hill
Galati Pools & Spas
Heights Lumber Center, Inc.
John Poggioli, Attorney
Liberty Locksmith of
Orange County
Loughran’s Irish Pub
Mama Theresa’s
New York Life
Insurance Company
Newburgh Auto Spa
Newburgh Sharks Swim Club
Nick, Luke, Jack, Sodie & Milo
Pizzeria Mr. Cris
Rider, Weiner & Frankel, P.C.
Sally’s Fish Market
Taco Hombre – Warwick, NY
The Silverstone Family
Theresa Brown
The Vinyl Resting Place
Toshiba Business Solutions
William A Smith & Son, Inc.
Zafar Produce Inc.

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7th Annual Safe Harbors Off-Broadway Run, Race for a Strong Community

Sunday, May 19, 2013 | Leave a comment

Join Safe Harbors of the Hudson and sponsors MOUNTCO Construction, Mid Hudson Times, Unitex, CDPHP, Lynn Warren Landscaping, Thomas Hazard Renovations, Koch Group & Company, LLP, Mobile Life Support Services on Sunday, May 19th for the 7th Annual Safe Harbors Off-Broadway Run, Race for a Strong Community. Enjoy a fun spring day of exercise, refreshments, prizes and the chance to raise money for a wonderful cause by completing the 5K Run or Kids Fun Run.

The Off-Broadway Run is a proud participant in the Hudson Valley Grand Prix 5K Series for the first year! The 5K course boasts stunning views of the Hudson River and the famous architecture of Newburgh’s historic district. The 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM at the corner of Broadway and Grand Street, and ends at Safe Harbors of the Hudson at The Cornerstone Residence 111 Broadway. The Kids Fun Run starts immediately after the 5K Run.

Free t-shirts will go to the first 200 registrants and pre- and post-race refreshments will be provided. Race-day registration is from 8:00-8:45 am in the Ritz Theater Lobby (next door to The Cornerstone Residence) at 107 Broadway. Entry fee for the 5K Run is $25, Students K-12 $10 and Kids Fun Run (only) is FREE.

Cash prizes will be given to the 1st place male and female runner in the 5K. Prizes will be given to the 2nd and 3rd place male and female runners in the 5K. Ribbons will be given to every child participating in the Kids Fun Run. The top 3 male and female runners in each age division will receive recognition. The School Challenge trophy will be awarded to the school with the most registrations. Two Corporate Challenge trophies will be presented: one to the corporate team with the most members (must have a minimum of 3 participants) and one to the team with the fastest combined times.

The 5K course is USATF-certified and race times will be chip-timed by NYC Runs.

NEW THIS YEAR!
Pre and Post Race Stretch Clinic
with certified yoga instructor Juliana Marchesano from Monroe Yoga and TaiChi

8:30 am (pre race):
10-20 min. yoga stretch intervals

9:30 am (post race):
10-15 min. yoga stretch intervals
and continuing until 10:30 am as runners cross the finish line

Juliana began her yoga journey seeking rehabilitation for a running injury. She was immediately enthralled by the grace, strength and focus of the practice. Experiencing heightened energy and inner happiness, Juliana is honored to share her wisdom of yoga, volunteering her services throughout the local community, giving individuals the personal knowledge and balance to transform their lives in small yet significant ways. She also currently teaches at Monroe Yoga and TaiChi. For more information on Monroe Yoga and TaiChi please visit www.monroeyogaandtaichi.com

Download the REGISTRATION FORM, click here For more information contact June Henley at or (845) 784-1110. Register online at www.NYCruns.com click here.