ORANGE COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE NEUHAUS ANNOUNCES COOLING CENTERS AVAILABLE COUNTYWIDE

Release Date: July 01, 2026

For Immediate Release Contact: Rebecca Sheehan
June 30, 2026 Phone: (845) 907-2332

Stay Safe During Extreme Heat
County Executive Neuhaus Announces Cooling Centers Available Countywide

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus is reminding residents that cooling centers are available countywide as temperatures continue to rise. To help protect the community during periods of extreme heat, the County has activated a network of public, air‑conditioned facilities, including libraries, community centers, and senior centers, where residents can safely cool off. These centers are open to all Orange County residents, with a focus on supporting older adults, individuals with health conditions, and anyone without access to adequate cooling at home.

“With the high temperatures and dangerous heat indexes that are forecasted, I am urging residents to look out for one another and take precautions, including utilizing our local cooling centers, if necessary,” said Neuhaus. “It’s essential to spread the word to those who may need help. Please share this information, check on your neighbors, especially the elderly, and stay hydrated and safe.”

Residents are encouraged to:

Stay indoors during peak heat hours (11:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.)
Drink plenty of water throughout the day
Avoid strenuous outdoor activity
Never leave children or pets in vehicles

Residents should call ahead to confirm hours before visiting a cooling center.

Cooling Center Locations

Crawford Town Hall: 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush
845‑744‑2020 | Call for hours

Echo Grace Church: 2839 State Route 94, Washingtonville
845‑496‑4372
Mon–Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Fri: Closed | Sat: 4:30p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Sun: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Goodwill Church: 2135 State Route 208, Montgomery
845‑457‑5959
Sun–Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Sat: Closed

Goshen Public Library and Historical Society: 366 Main Street, Goshen
845‑294‑6606
Mon – Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Fri: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Sat: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Sun: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Middletown Thrall Library: 11–19 Depot Street, Middletown
845‑341‑5454
Mon – Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Sun: Closed

8–10 Mulberry Street: Middletown
845-281-9519
Mon – Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Sun: Closed

Monroe Free Library: 44 Millpond Parkway, Monroe
845‑783‑4411
Mon/Tues/Thurs: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Wed: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Fri: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.| Sat: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Sun: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Municipal Center: 1 Municipal Square, Walden
845‑778‑2177
Mon – Fri: 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Closed weekends

Newburgh Free Library: 124 Grand Street, Newburgh
845‑563‑3600
Mon – Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Fri/Sat: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Sun: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Otisville Fire Department: 60 State Street, Otisville
845‑386‑5172 | Call for hours

Port Jervis Free Library: 138 Pike Street, Port Jervis
845‑856‑7313
Mon/Tues/Thurs: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Wed/Fri: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Rec Department Activity Center: 401 Washington Street, Newburgh
845‑565‑3230
Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed weekends

Town of Chester Senior Center: 81 Laroe Road, Chester
845‑469‑7000 ext. 332
Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Closed weekends

Town of Mount Hope Town Hall: 1706 Route 211 West, Otisville
845-386-2211
Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Town of Wallkill Community Center: Wes Warren Drive, Middletown
845‑742‑2671
Mon – Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Town of Woodbury Community Center: 3 Coach Wilson Trail, Highland Mills
845‑928‑9588 ext. 6
Mon – Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Village Hall of Warwick: 77 Main Street, Warwick
845‑986‑2031
Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed weekends

Village of Chester Police Substation: 78 Brookside Avenue, Suite 140, Chester
845‑469‑4681
Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Village of Florida Senior Center: 3 Cohen Circle, Florida
845‑651‑7815
Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed weekends

Village of Goshen Senior Center: 100 Trotter Circle, Goshen
845‑294‑8545
Call for hours

Village of Greenwood Lake Senior Center: 132 Windermere Avenue, Greenwood Lake
845‑477‑8482
Tues – Fri: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Closed Sat–Mon

Village of Monroe Hall: 7 Stage Road, Monroe
845‑782‑8341
Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Warwick Town Senior Center: 132 Kings Highway, Warwick
845‑986‑1124
Call for hours

Wawayanda Senior Citizens Building: NY‑284, Slate Hill
845‑355‑3068
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Tues/Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Albert Wisner Public Library: 1 McFarland Drive, Warwick
845-986-1047
Mon-Thurs: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Sun: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cornwall Public Library: 395 Hudson Street, Cornwall
845-534-8282
Mon - Thurs: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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