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Middletown is known as one of the hottest spots
in Orange County today for good reason. With a fast-growing downtown
sector, numerous shopping centers and cultural options, and one of
the area’s most outstanding school systems, Middletown has it all.
Located near the intersection of Interstate Route 84 and Route 17,
Middletown is easily accessible to New York City by train, car or
bus. Thousands of people take the many commuter trains and buses to
New York City and the greater metropolitan area each day. In
addition to Middletown’s award-winning school district, the city
features one of the leading community colleges in the country,
Orange County Community College. Founded in 1952, OCCC features some
of the most challenging courses available in the Hudson Valley.
Middletown has a significant commitment to the economic success of
its business community. Through the Office of Economic and Community
Development, a Small Business Revolving Loan Fund has been in place
for more than a decade. This program has provided more than 100
businesses in excess of $2 million dollars in loans to small
businesses throughout the city. With numerous cultural, arts and
crafts events, ethnic festivals, as well as the historic Paramount
Theater, Middletown is truly a city in full bloom.
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