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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
7 km · about 10 min drive
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New Brighton
New York, United States · North America
About New Brighton
New Brighton works well as a base: 5 minutes from Emerson Hill, 7km from Statue of Liberty.
New Brighton is in New York, United States, with about 3,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Emerson Hill, about 4 km away.
New Brighton is a neighborhood located on the North Shore of Staten Island in New York City. The neighborhood comprises an older industrial and residential harbor front area along the Kill Van Kull west of St. George. New Brighton is bounded by Kill Van Kull on the north, Jersey Street on the east, Brighton andRead more
Castleton Avenues to the south, and Lafayette Avenue and Snug Harbor Cultural Center to the west. It is adjacent to St. George to the east, Tompkinsville to the south, and West New Brighton to the west.
The village of New Brighton was incorporated in 1866 as part of the town of Castleton and was divided into six wards. It originally stretched four miles (6.4 km) long and was two miles (3.2 km) wide, encompassing the entire northeast tip of the island from Tompkinsville to Snug Harbor, and included what is now St. George. The current neighborhood includes Hamilton Park, an enclave of Victorian-era homes developed before and during the American Civil War. The surrounding area includes several older churches, including St. Peter's Church, the first Roman Catholic parish established on Staten Island. The original New Brighton Village Hall, constructed in 1871 on present Fillmore Street, was ordered demolished in December 2003 and was demolished in February 2004. New Brighton public housing includes the Cassidy-Laffayette Houses and the Richmond Terrace Houses on Jersey Street.
New Brighton is part of Staten Island Community District 1 and its ZIP Codes are 10304 and 10301. New Brighton is patrolled by the 120th Precinct of the New York City Police Department.
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What is there to see near New Brighton?
Within an hour or so of New Brighton: Statue of Liberty (7 km), One World Trade Center (10 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (10 km), Brooklyn Bridge (11 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is New Brighton?
New Brighton is in New York, United States, about 4 km from Emerson Hill.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,421
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.6423, -74.0929
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from New Brighton
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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One World Trade Center
Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Tribute at the World Trade Center site featuring twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original towers.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Katz's Delicatessen
Lower East Side deli open since 1888, hand-carving some 15,000 pounds of pastrami a week under fluorescent light and salami-strung ceilings. You take a paper ticket at the door and guard it.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Moto Coffee Machine
A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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