"Freedom Colors," by Turkish muralist Sitki Dogan, is the first of four murals commissioned by Haverstraw Riverwide Arts as part of a public art initiative funded by New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). Selected through a statewide Call for Artists in 2023, the mural is located in the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park at 41 Clinton Street. Created in partnership with the Haverstraw African American Connection and the Village of Haverstraw, the mural celebrates the African American community's lasting contributions to the history and development of Haverstraw. Dogan, whose work appears in cities around the world, said, "My goal was to tell the story of the African American connection to the development and history of Haverstraw. I hope the art speaks to that."

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“Haverstraw Taking Flight” Mural #2
November 2024

“Haverstraw Taking Flight,” by Muralist Sitki Dogan is located at 21 Broadway.

“Haverstraw: River to Ridge” Mural #3
December 2025

“Haverstraw: River to Ridge,” by Muralist J. Kenneth Leap is located at 61 Maple Ave., across from Cosgriff Fire Station.

Inspired by weeks spent exploring the village—walking its historic streets, dining in local restaurants, studying its architecture, and hiking High Tor—Leap created a colorful portrait that celebrates Haverstraw's history, community, landmarks, and spectacular landscape stretching from the Hudson River to the ridge of High Tor. Leap is a nationally recognized muralist and stained-glass artist with more than 35 years of experience creating public art.

The mural is composed of four connected panels featuring:

Historic Fire Station No. 3 – Honoring Haverstraw's proud volunteer firefighting tradition.

Hudson River & High Tor – Celebrating the village's iconic riverfront and dramatic natural landscape.

Community & Local Restaurants – Capturing the energy, culture, and gathering places that make downtown Haverstraw unique.

The Haverstraw–Ossining Ferry at Night – A tribute to the village's enduring connection to the Hudson River, with shimmering reflections and the ferry crossing the evening water.

Follow the artist: @j.kennethleap