Find Newburgh Phone Directory

The Newburgh phone directory pulls from public records held by city departments, Orange County offices, and New York State agencies. Newburgh is a city in Orange County on the west bank of the Hudson River. City Hall sits at 83 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550, and houses most city offices. The City Clerk, assessor, building department, and records management office all keep files that contain names, addresses, and phone numbers. You can search these records through FOIL requests, online property tools, and state databases. New York's Freedom of Information Law gives you broad access to government records.

Newburgh City Hall Departments

Newburgh City Hall at 83 Broadway is the hub for city government records. The City Clerk at 845-569-7311 handles vital records, meeting minutes, local laws, permits, and FOIL requests. The City Council can be reached at 845-569-7301. These offices maintain records that list names and addresses of residents, business owners, and people involved in city proceedings.

The Assessor at 845-569-7333 keeps property data for every parcel in the city. The city uses Image Mate Online to provide free public access to real property information. You can search by owner name, address, or parcel number. Results show assessed values, tax maps, property photos, and comparable sales. This is one of the easiest ways to find who owns a property in Newburgh and get their mailing address.

Code Compliance and Building at 845-569-7400 handles permits, inspections, and violations. Every permit application is a public record listing the property owner and contractor. The Comptroller at 845-569-7320 keeps financial records. Planning and Development at 845-569-9400 maintains records about zoning, development proposals, and site plans. Each of these offices creates records that tie names to addresses.

The Records Management office at (845) 569-7350 coordinates city-wide record keeping. They can help you figure out which department has the records you need. This is a good first call if you are not sure where to start your search.

Public Safety Records in Newburgh

The Newburgh Police Department at 845-569-7405 maintains incident reports, arrest records, and accident reports. Incident reports name the people involved and their addresses. Arrest records show charges and booking details. Traffic accident reports list driver names, home addresses, and insurance information. You can request copies through FOIL.

The Fire Department at 845-562-1212 keeps inspection records, fire investigation reports, and EMS run data. Building inspection reports note the property address and owner. Fire investigation files can contain witness names and contact information. These records are subject to FOIL, though some details may be redacted for ongoing investigations.

Public Works at 845-565-3297 handles road projects, utility records, and infrastructure data. The Recreation Department at 845-565-3230 keeps records of programs, permits for park use, and facility reservations. Even recreation records can contain names and contact information for people who have registered for city programs or reserved city facilities.

FOIL Requests in Newburgh

New York's Freedom of Information Law applies to every department at Newburgh City Hall. You can request any record the city holds. Submit a written request to the City Clerk at 83 Broadway. Describe what records you want. Use specific names, dates, and document types.

The city must respond within five business days. Copy fees are 25 cents per page for standard documents. In-person inspection is free. For requests that take more than two hours of staff labor, the city can charge at cost. They will notify you of fees before doing the work.

If your request gets denied, appeal within 30 business days. The NYCLU FOIL Toolkit has sample letters for requests and appeals. The NYS Committee on Open Government offers free help with disputes. They can advise you on your rights and sometimes contact the agency on your behalf to resolve the issue.

Newburgh's Fiscal Recovery and Public Records

Newburgh has gone through a notable fiscal turnaround. The city won more than $10 million in state funding for housing and infrastructure projects. Moody's Investor Services upgraded the city's credit rating to A1 from A3. That is a significant jump. Newburgh also earned the top score for municipal fiscal health six years in a row. It is the only city in New York State to do that.

Why does this matter for phone directory searches? Financial records tied to these grants, contracts, and projects are all public. Construction contracts list company names and contact addresses. Grant applications name the recipients and their details. Budget documents and audit reports are public too. The Comptroller's office at 845-569-7320 has most of these records. Planning and Development at 845-569-9400 has records related to housing and infrastructure projects.

The city's recent reassessment is another useful source. Municipal-wide reassessments update property values and ownership records. The recent sales data documents contain property transfer information including buyer and seller names and addresses. You can access this through Image Mate Online or by contacting the City Assessor directly at 845-569-7333.

Orange County Records

Orange County holds many records covering Newburgh residents. The Orange County Clerk in Goshen records deeds, mortgages, liens, and business certificates. Each filing shows party names and addresses. Land records go back decades and are among the strongest public sources for finding someone's address.

Court records for Orange County are part of the New York State Unified Court System. Supreme Court, Family Court, and City Court records all list party names and addresses. Some case information is searchable online through eCourts. Civil and criminal case indexes are the most accessible.

The county Board of Elections maintains voter registration records. These show each voter's name, home address, and party enrollment. You can do individual lookups at the board's office. The Orange County District Attorney publishes information about cases that sometimes names defendants with address details from court filings. The county sheriff keeps jail records and civil process filings, all subject to FOIL.

State-Level Record Sources

The NYS Department of State Corporation Search is free and shows any registered business with its agent name and filing address. The Department of Health holds vital records going back to 1881 for events outside NYC. The Division of Criminal Justice Services runs criminal history checks for $65 with fingerprinting required.

The Office of the Professions has a free lookup for licensed professionals including doctors, nurses, and lawyers. Results may show a practice address. The NYS Department of State FOIL page explains how to request records from any state agency directly.

Federal courts cover Newburgh through the Southern District of New York. The PACER system lets you search bankruptcy, civil, and criminal filings. Each case lists party names and addresses. PACER costs 10 cents per page with a quarterly fee cap. Bankruptcy filings are especially detailed because they list all assets, debts, and creditors with contact information.

Nearby Cities with Phone Directory Pages

Newburgh sits along the Hudson River in Orange County. Several nearby cities have phone directory pages on this site.

Middletown is about 20 miles west, also in Orange County. They share the same county clerk and court system. Poughkeepsie is across the Hudson River in Dutchess County. The Newburgh-Beacon Bridge connects the two sides of the river. Poughkeepsie uses Dutchess County resources for property and court records rather than Orange County.