Why visit Sidney
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Mount Moses, Andrew Mann Inn and Pioneer Cemetery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Sidney
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sidney
Sidney is a village in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 3,900 at the 2010 census. The village is in the western part of the town of Sidney.
From the Wikipedia article Sidney (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Andrew Mann Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic inn located at Unadilla in Otsego County, New York
Pioneer Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Cemetery in Sidney, New York, United States
Sidney Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
National historic district located at Sidney, Delaware County, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes8
China Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
1 Mang Drive, Sidney
Tu-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
History
The area now known as Sidney was inhabited by the Husatunnuk prior to its "purchase" from Goldsboro Banyar, of Albany, in 1771 by Rev. William Johnston, Presbyterian, born in Dublin, Ireland. The town was then called "Johnston" settlement until its renaming in 1801.
It is located nearly equidistant from Oneonta to the northeast, in the direction of the state capital Albany, and Binghamton to the southwest via I-88. Its position on the Susquehanna River makes it witness to the annual General Clinton Canoe Regatta.
The largest local employer today is Amphenol followed by Keith Clark though the latter is reported to be closing.
Its local hospital, now part of Bassett A.O. Fox Hospital – Tri-Town Campus, has been closed except for the daytime critical care center. Two other outpatient clinics are also present nearby.
The town continues to maintain its own local schools, library, EMS and fire district.
Pioneer Cemetery and the Sidney Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Sidney (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
15 Liberty Street, Sidney
First Congregational Church
Church · Congregational · 0.9 mi
1 Bridge Street, Sidney
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Sidney
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 11°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 12°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 19°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 32°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 52°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 57°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 55°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 48°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 20°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for E Sidney (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Delaware County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sidney Municipal Airport (SXY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Bainbridge 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Unadilla 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Afton 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Oxford 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Norwich 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Deposit 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Greene 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Oneonta 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- West End 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Windsor 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- New York - Andrew Mann Inn - 20190908101206, Enigs, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pioneer monuments, Renee2k, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sidney Municipal Building Sidney NY May 09, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
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