Port Jervis
Mainstream America
and Center for Skilled Manufacturing
Prepared by
Kathleen Hendrickson,
Director, Community Development Agency
Community Profile
The
City of Port Jervis reflects Mainstream America not only in the mix of its nearly 10,000
residents - almost evenly divided among families, seniors and the young - but also in the
time-honored tradition of self-reliance and commitment to hard work.
Set on
the majestic Delaware River, Port Jervis' scenic and historic attractions makes it both a
favorite tourist destination and great place for residents to live, work and play. But its more than scenery and history which makes
Port Jervis so attractive. As the center of
industry in the Tri-State Region, Port Jervis serves as the business address for a diverse
group of manufacturers offering a centralized location, skilled labor force and excellent
municipal services for companies to do business. The
availability of industrial land and ample supply of fresh water at lower cost compared to
other municipalities in the Region also adds to a company's bottom line which is why so
many manufacturers call Port Jervis their home.
With
easy access to I-84 and other major highways, the strategic location of Port Jervis
provides superb transportation links to manufacturing firms on the move. The City's direct access to rail via the
Norfolk-Southern network and close proximity to major airports also provides businesses
with easy connections to regional and international markets which makes Port Jervis a true
"global" city.
Community Profile
LOCATION
The
City of Port Jervis, a 2.5 square mile municipality located in the western end of Orange
County, New York, represents the employment and cultural hub of the Tri-State Region. The
City's location (at the nexus of New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) also serves as a
major center for transportation with easy access to highway, rail and air transportation.
Port Jervis, commonly referred to as a "River City," is located in the valley of
the Northern Appalachian Mountains (at the Shawangunk Ridge), surrounded by the Neversink
and Delaware rivers.
AMENITIES
The
city's greatest resource is its scenic beauty making it a popular tourist attraction. Each
year, thousands of people visit our parks and campgrounds and enjoy the many activities of
the Delaware River including fishing, canoeing and rafting.
During the winter months, residents and visitors also have easy access to several
ski resorts including Masthope, Tanglewood and Shawnee in Pennsylvania as well as Holiday
Mountain in Sullivan County, New York and Great Gorge resort in nearby Vernon Valley, New
Jersey. Major tourist events sponsored by the
city of Port Jervis are the "Dazzle on the Delaware" and "Fall
Foliage" Festivals which celebrates the city's natural beauty as well as the Arts
Walk summer fest, an annual event held in the city's downtown district.
MUNICIPAL
SERVICES
As a
AAA-rated municipality, the City maintains a stable tax base while providing its residents
with water, sewer and trash removal as well as fire and police protection. Serviced by
three reservoirs, Port Jervis has an abundant supply of fresh water for both residential
and commercial use. Utilities for city residents and its business partners are supplied
by Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) and Citizens Telecom. O&R offers a
wide range of business support services for local commercial users including utility rate
discounts and incentive programs. Citizens Telecom features the "Talking Yellow
Pages" or "Tele-Tips" which provides area residents and visitors useful
information pertaining to city services and activities.
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