Ravena, New York
Ravena | ||
---|---|---|
FIPS code 36-60675 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0962229 | |
Website | http://www.villageofravena.com |
Ravena is a
History
The village of Ravena
In 1894, a post office was established in Coeymans Junction bearing the name Ravena. The name source of the post office (and ultimately the village) is unclear. Some believe that the village's proximity to cliffs on its western boundary lent to the area being referred to as the ravine. Others feel that a brand of flour, Raven, was the inspiration behind the name.[1]
The Israel Shear House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[5]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1920 | 2,093 | — | |
1930 | 1,963 | −6.2% | |
1940 | 1,810 | −7.8% | |
1950 | 2,006 | 10.8% | |
1960 | 2,410 | 20.1% | |
1970 | 2,797 | 16.1% | |
1980 | 3,091 | 10.5% | |
1990 | 3,547 | 14.8% | |
2000 | 3,369 | −5.0% | |
2010 | 3,268 | −3.0% | |
2020 | 3,271 | 0.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] |
According to the 2000 U.S. Census,
There were 1,380 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $42,875 and the median income for a family was $54,875. Males had a median income of $40,351 versus $26,865 for females. The
Education
The village of Ravena contains Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School and Middle School, as well as Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School in the Hamlet of Coeymans, one of two elementary schools in the district. The second elementary school, A.W. Becker Elementary, is located in the hamlet of Selkirk in the town of Bethlehem.
In addition to formal schooling, educational and entertainment information is available at the RCS Community Library[8] which is located at 95 Main Street in the village of Ravena. The library serves the residents of the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District in southeastern Albany County, New York State and is a part of the Upper Hudson Library System.[9] The library also provides in-house use of computers, photocopy and fax services to the public.
Commerce and industry
Cement plant
The village of Ravena is home to a
As of 2016, Holcim is completing a $300 million upgrade to its Ravena plant that includes a new dry-process cement kiln that will replace two 50-year-old wet-process kilns. The new kiln will use less coal and emit fewer pollutants, including a 66% reduction in mercury emissions, while increasing production capacity. It will also take less water from the Hudson River, getting most of its water from the nearby limestone quarry that feeds the plant.[13]
Faith Plaza
Faith Plaza is the local shopping center in Ravena. The plaza used to house a movieplex and arcade which were converted into a strip mall. The origins of the former Plaza Del Sol was an A&P grocery store. In the late 2004
Media
The News-Herald is Ravena's main newspaper, published weekly, which has designation for publication of legal notices.[14]
Recreation
Mosher Park is Ravena's main outdoor recreational area. It contains facilities for baseball, football, swimming, tennis, basketball, and picnics, with a skateboard park currently under development, though as of 2021 the skatepark has yet to be built.[15][16][17][18][19] Mosher Park was named after Dr. Mosher, a Ravena-based General Practitioner from the 1950s through 1980s. The pool and tennis complex at Mosher replaced the Ravena Pool in the early 1970s.
Law Enforcement
Police protection is provided by the Coeymans Police Department. The Ravena Police Department was merged with the Coeymans Police Department to improve efficiency. Eventually, it was determined to close the Ravena Police Department by referendum, at which point the Coeymans Police Department became the sole law enforcement agency for both the Village of Ravena and Town of Coeymans.
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are provided by the Ravena Rescue Squad. The Ravena Rescue Squad, formerly known as the Ravena Hose Company Rescue Squad, is a career agency. Formerly, the Ravena Rescue Squad was a volunteer agency, but due to lack of membership, it was decided by its board of directors to hire paid Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). Currently, there are two (2) EMT's on duty at all times. The Rescue Squad runs out of the EMS station on Bruno Boulevard in Ravena.
Fire and Emergency Services
Fire protection is provided to the Village of Ravena by the Ravena Fire Department as well as the Coeymans Fire Department. Both the Ravena Fire Department and the Coeymans Fire Department is a 100% volunteer organization. Along with fire protection, the Ravena Fire Department provides the residents of Ravena technical rescue services including vehicle extrication and technical rescue capabilities. Firefighters from the Ravena Fire Department are also trained to deal with certain levels of Hazardous Materials. Some Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are also provided by the fire department when the Ravena Rescue Squad is unable to respond due to being dedicated at other incidents. However in the event of a fire alarm activation at Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High/Middle School during school hours Ravena Fire Department, Coeymans Fire Department, Coeymans Hollow Fire Department, As well as Cornell Hook and Ladder (located in New Baltimore) will be dispatched all departments that have been named are volunteer departments.
References
- ^ a b c "History". Village of Ravena. Archived from the original on June 19, 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
- ^ "Officials, Village Boards". Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ 2020 Census, Ravena village, US Census Bureau
- ^ "U.S. Census Bureau Webpage, 2000 Census Data for Ravena, New York". Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2007.
- ^ RCS Community Library
- ^ Upper Hudson Library System members
- ^ "LafargeHolcim denies plans to cofire waste at Ravena". World Cement. January 12, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ^ "Update at Ravena Cement Plant to Clean Air". Albany Times Union. Retrieved July 29, 2008. [dead link]
- ^ "Update at Ravena Cement Plant to Clean Air". Albany Times Union. Retrieved July 29, 2008.
- ^ "New, less-polluting cement plant rises in Ravena". December 3, 2015.
- ^ Office of the Albany County Clerk Newspapers Designated for Publication of Legal Notices webpage Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Village of Ravena Mosher Park Complex Website Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "In Bob We Trust", Metroland, Vol. 28, No. 20, May 19, 2005.
- ^ Town of Coeymans, Town Board Meeting Minutes, July 7, 2004. Archived September 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Town of Coeymans, Town Board Meeting Minutes, February 14, 2005 Archived September 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Town of Coeymans, Comprehensive Plan Draft, May 24, 2006 Archived April 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine