I moved to one of the 'worst cities' in the US

THE city that once hosted the dawning of America has been left to crumble after decades of industrial decline and harrowing crime earned it the title of murder capital of the US. On her first visit to Newburgh, New York , Long Island native Cher Vickers was struck with loneliness, but left inspired to rebuild the town. 7 Once known for its rich American history and beautiful architecture, Newburgh, New York, has been left to crumble after decades of industrial decline Credit: The US Sun 7 In 2011, Long Island native Cher Vickers visited the abandoned town and swore to revitalize the town to its former greatness Credit: The US Sun 7 Vickers and many others in the town are working to revitalize abandoned buildings with local businesses Credit: The US Sun 7 One of the small business owners is Newburgh Brewery co-founder Paul Halayko, who says the city is in the middle of an exciting time Credit: The US Sun Lying 60 miles north of Manhattan in the beautiful Hudson Valley, Newburgh should be the perfect location for a weekend getaway.