Editing New Haven, New York

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'''New Haven''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Oswego County, New York|Oswego County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 2,856 at the 2010 census.

== History ==
The area was originally called "Vera Cruz." The '''Town of New Haven''' was taken from the [[Mexico (town), New York|Town of Mexico]] in 1813, before the founding of Oswego County.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Churchill |first=John Clares |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BskpAQAAMAAJ |title=Landmarks of Oswego County, New York |publisher=Higginson Book Company |year=1895 |pages=606–607}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Johnson |first=Crisfield |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jOspAQAAMAAJ |title=History of Oswego County, New York: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers |publisher=Higginson Book Company |year=1877 |pages=339}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|33.5|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|31.2|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|2.3|sqmi|km2}} (6.79%) is water.

The northern town line is formed by [[Lake Ontario]].

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1820= 1590
|1830= 1410
|1840= 1737
|1850= 2015
|1860= 2073
|1870= 1764
|1880= 1713
|1890= 1557
|1900= 1408
|1910= 1461
|1920= 1256
|1930= 1116
|1940= 1194
|1950= 1259
|1960= 1478
|1970= 1845
|1980= 2421
|1990= 2778
|2000= 2930
|2010= 2856
|estyear=2016
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 2,930 people, 1,063 households, and 781 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|94.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,378 housing units at an average density of {{convert|44.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.40% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.17% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.48% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.41% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.14% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.41% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 1,063 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,324, and the median income for a family was $44,900. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $21,632 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $16,957. About 7.2% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

== November 2023 Town Board Meeting Controversy ==

On November 21, 2023,<ref>https://newhavenny.com/images/meeting-minutes/2023/2023-11-21_Town-Board.pdf</ref> Michelle Allan Gregory, the vice president of the New York Coalition for Open Government, attended a town board meeting in New Haven, New York.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/open-government-advocate-jailed-after-new-haven-town-board-meeting/article_158f3830-8974-11ee-a5d1-f3ad2a6c2b91.html | title=Open government advocate jailed after New Haven town board meeting | date=November 22, 2023 }}</ref> During the meeting, the board moved into an executive session, prompting Gregory to ask if minutes would be taken.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newzjunky.com/police-blotter-report-for-thursday-november-23-2023/ | title=What happened overnight? Police blotter report for Thursday, Nov. 23 &#124; Newzjunky }}</ref> Her question, made out of turn, led Town Supervisor Dan Barney to ask her to leave the meeting.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/arrested-for-trespassing-at-a-public-meeting-it-s-possible-experts-say/article_7dba6b38-b3da-11ee-afd0-f3d87dca9a27.html | title=Arrested for trespassing at a public meeting? It's possible, experts say | date=January 16, 2024 }}</ref> When Gregory refused, law enforcement was called, and she was later arrested by Deputy Caitlyn Gregory of the Oswego County Sheriff's Office. The charges against her included criminal trespass, obstruction of governmental administration, and, later, disorderly conduct.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/police-arrested-2-women-after-new-haven-board-meeting-why-was-1-jailed/article_db49646e-9398-11ee-a8f7-6f5a40620d8a.html | title=Police arrested 2 women after New Haven board meeting. Why was 1 jailed? | date=December 6, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/new-haven-supervisor-makes-groups-naughty-list-again/article_4da8253a-9abb-11ee-8a63-f7d5f1343038.html | title=New Haven supervisor makes group's naughty list again | date=December 15, 2023 }}</ref>

In April 2024, charges against Gregory and a companion, who was also cited for trespassing, were dismissed due to speedy trial violations. Following the dismissal, both women pursued civil legal action against the town of New Haven.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/new-haven-town-supervisor-threatens-more-legal-action-against-open-government-advocate/article_3be6f466-34b7-11ef-80db-2ff0462b3a4b.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawG4CIpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX1lfzkxDR0oAVY94HzHS_RzaB1X_ktm4qrknUyytGppY-94aDgFTaXHrA_aem_KbS6LSJsVhuzGkwF7Ipvfw | title=New Haven town supervisor threatens more legal action against open-government advocate | date=June 28, 2024 }}</ref> The incident raised significant concerns about the interpretation and enforcement of public meeting laws and the training of law enforcement officers in constitutional rights.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/two-women-cleared-of-criminal-charges-in-new-haven-plan-to-sue/article_92aeccb0-706c-11ef-9458-ffe8709f69dd.html | title=Two women cleared of criminal charges in New Haven plan to sue | date=September 11, 2024 }}</ref>

The incident sparked great controversy within the community, many outraged citizens who viewed police-worn body cam footage strongly condemned the Deputy for incorrectly asserting that Gregory was required to provide physical identification, even though New York law does not mandate this unless there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.<ref>https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/140.50</ref><ref>https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/195.05</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/in-ny-you-aren-t-always-required-to-give-police-your-id/article_a1a79d34-b184-11ee-b3d2-93e24ac43594.html | title=In NY, you aren't always required to give police your ID | date=January 13, 2024 }}</ref> The incident drew significant public outcry, with critics accusing Barney of abusing his power and targeting Gregory for personal reasons.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/10-month-new-haven-trespassing-saga-began-long-before-arrests/article_3b78ba56-7052-11ef-9fd3-5be5ca8c4da3.html | title=10-month New Haven trespassing saga began long before arrests | date=September 11, 2024 }}</ref> Many called for his removal from office, describing his actions as petty and undemocratic. Online reactions also raised concerns about transparency and accountability in local government, with the New York Coalition for Open Government placing Barney on its "naughty list" for the second consecutive year. The incident was featured on the November 25, 2024 episode of ''Audit The Audit'', a popular Civil Rights Podcast with over 3 million subscribers where it was announced Gregory filed a civil lawsuit against the city of New Haven.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6z7qvOL_q8 | title=This Female Cop is a HUGE Liability! Massive Lawsuit Incoming! | website=[[YouTube]] | date=November 25, 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2017/11/oswego_county_town_council_charged_with_illegally_hunting_deer_from_motor_vehicl.html | title=Oswego County town official charged with illegally hunting deer from motor vehicle | date=November 27, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.observertoday.com/news/local-region/2024/01/open-government-group-unveils-naughty-and-nice-list/ | title=Open government group unveils "Naughty and Nice List" }}</ref>

== Communities and locations in New Haven ==
*'''Austin Corners''' &ndash; A location in the southeastern corner of the town.
*'''Butterfly Corners''' ("Butterfly") &ndash; A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
*'''Cummings Bridge''' ("Cummings Mills") &ndash; A location in the southeastern corner of the town.
*'''Demster''' &ndash; A hamlet north of New Haven village on [[List of highways numbered 6|Route 6]].
*'''Demster Beach''' &ndash; A hamlet on the [[Lake Ontario]] shore.
*'''Hickory Grove''' &ndash; A location on the shore of Lake Ontario.
*'''Johnsons Corners''' &ndash; A location in the southeastern corner of the town.
*'''New Haven''' &ndash; The hamlet of New Haven is on [[New York State Route 104|Route 104]]. It was once called "Gay Head."
*'''New Haven Station''' &ndash; A location north of New Haven village.
*'''Pleasant Point Crossing''' ("Pleasant Point") &ndash; A hamlet west of Demster.
*'''Sala''' &ndash; A hamlet near the southern town line, southwest of South New Haven.
*'''South New Haven''' &ndash; A hamlet southwest of New Haven village.
*'''Vermillion''' &ndash; A hamlet on the southern town line, south of Butterfly Corners.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyoswego/towns/newhaven/1895landmarks.html 1895 History of New Haven, NY]
*[http://www.rworr.net/stations/newhaven.html RW&O Railroad, New Haven, NY]
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