New Square, New York, residents are part of a tight-knit Hasidic Jewish community united by a shared heritage and history. Incorporated as a village in Ramapo in 1961, New Square was founded by Rabbi Jacob Joseph Twersky, and it takes its name from the Ukrainian town of Skvyra. Today, real estate rarely comes on the public market, and residents of the small yet densely populated Rockland County hamlet still maintain the traditions and beliefs of the village’s founders.
New Square is named after the Ukrainian town Skvyra, where the Skver Hasidic group originated.
Homes in New Square tend to be close together, fostering a sense of community.
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Kosher stores in walking distance
The village of New Square’s small footprint means it’s walkable, with most things just minutes away on foot, including local stores, bakeries and synagogues. Many kashrut-abiding supermarkets and grocery stores here allow residents to stock up on fresh produce and essentials to support a kosher lifestyle according to their religion’s dietary laws.
New Square Supermarket provides groceries in New Square, New York.
Fresh produce and essential home items can be found at New Square Supermarket.
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New York's third most densely populated suburb
New Square’s growing population is accommodated by simple multifamily buildings, most of which are regulated by the local synagogues. Multiple families often occupy single-family houses, while the majority live in apartment buildings. The proximity to neighbors within complexes and townhouses helps foster a sense of community.
New Square's homes offer families comfort and a peaceful atmosphere.
New Square has a mix of older and newer homes.
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Private, faith-based education
Though New Square students are zoned for the East Ramapo Central School District, most children attend the private Yeshiva Avir Yakov school. It has a B overall rating from Niche and provides the neighborhood’s students with a prekindergarten through 12th-grade education, with separate campuses for boys and girls. The local children’s park on the corner of Zitomer Street and Truman Avenue is a recreational haven featuring playground structures and slides.
New Square's Children's Park is perfect for kids looking to play.
Convenience to Palisades Interstate Parkway
Residents who commute to work may take Route 45 or Palisades Interstate Parkway to surrounding neighborhoods and New York City, getting to Upper Manhattan in under an hour.
New Square Transportation is a well-known ride service catering to residents' needs.
The Palisades Interstate Parkway connects New Square to the rest of New York and New Jersey.
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