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About Shady, New York

Shady is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Shady is located at 42.0665°N, 74.1593°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12479.

Shady rests in a hollow, a quiet collection of houses and farms cradled by the rolling hills of Ulster County. It lies 28.1 miles north-north-west of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 334°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-south-east of Edgewood. Here, the Catskill Mountains begin their grand ascent, their slopes cloaked in a dense tapestry of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery hues in autumn and stand stark and skeletal against the winter sky. The land itself is a testament to glacial sculpting, a terrain of valleys and ridges where the air, especially at dusk, carries the damp, earthy scent of loam and decaying leaves. Small streams, born from the mountain springs, meander through meadows and woods, their soft murmur a constant undercurrent to the stillness. Shady is a place where the sky feels vast, a broad canvas stretching from the eastern ridgelines to the western peaks, often painted with the dramatic brushstrokes of passing weather. The history of Shady is deeply entwined with the land, a story of hardy settlers who cleared forests for farms and found sustenance in the fertile soil and the bounty of the surrounding wilderness. Generations have worked this earth, their livelihoods tied to the rhythm of the seasons, cultivating crops and raising livestock. The local economy, while perhaps less robust than in decades past, still holds onto its agricultural roots, with small farms dotting the landscape, their produce often finding its way to local markets. There’s a quiet pride in this enduring connection to the land, a sense that the spirit of those early pioneers still breathes in the very air of Shady. While not a bustling hub, the character of Shady lies in its understated resilience, a testament to a way of life that values community and the enduring strength of nature.

About This Shady Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shady, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.06648, -74.159309. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Shady and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Shady includes the ZIP code (12498), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Shady is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.