Orangetown

Orangetown is a town in Rockland County, New York, United States. Located on the western bank of the Hudson River, it fronts the river opposite Bergen County, New Jersey. The name derives from the Dutch House of Orange-Nassau, in honor of William III of Orange. The town includes several incorporated villages and numerous hamlets and unincorporated areas along the river, notably Nyack, South Nyack, and Piermont.

History and government: The area was settled in the colonial era by Dutch and English colonists. It was formed as a town in the post-Revolutionary period and has since grown as a residential and commercial community along the Hudson. Orangetown is governed by a Town Board headed by a Town Supervisor.

Geography and transportation: The town covers riverfront and hillside terrain. Major roads include the Palisades Interstate Parkway and U.S. Route 9W, with the Hudson crossing via the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge near Nyack to connect with Westchester and New York City commuters. Orangetown is bordered by Clarkstown to the north, Ramapo to the east, and the Hudson to the west; across the river lies Bergen County, New Jersey.

Education and communities: The town is served by multiple school districts, including the Nyack Central School District and the Pearl River Central School District, which cover portions of the town. Nyack is notable for its historic waterfront and arts scene; Piermont also hosts shops and studios along the waterfront.

Notable features: Orangetown has numerous parks and riverfront amenities, historic districts, and access to recreational trails along the Hudson, contributing to its role as a residential and commuter town within the New York metropolitan area.