Origin of Name: Henry Hudson adn his crew reportedly found themselves off Cruger's Island when the "Haalve Moone" made its famous voyage in 1609. The hook-shaped island
and/or the red foliage of the autumn leaves combined to form the name.
In case of emergency:
Dutchess County Sheriff, 845-486-3800
Fire and Ambulance, 845-758-2171
Red Hook Village Police, 845-758-6780
Utilities:
Bell Atlantic, 845-890-7100
Central Hudson Gas & Electric, 845-452-2700
TCI Kingston Cable System, 845-331-1711
Citizens Telecom, 845-875-3535
Parks and Recreation:
Recreation Park, Linden Avenue, 845-758-6065
Libraries:
Red Hook Public Library, 845-758-3241
Tivoli Free Library, 845-757-3771
Points of Interest:
Hudson River
Tivoli Bays
Spring Lake
Village Green on Route 9
Historic Sites:
Elmendorph Inn
Rokeby Estate
Montgomery Place
Bard College
Famous Residents:
Eleanor Roosevelt
General Egbert Benson
Seven Oaks Realty 985 Route 376, Brookmeade Plaza Wappingers Falls, NY 12590