New York state has beauty in its parks and structures! With several of the most popular tourist destinations located not only in NYC but WNY and Upstate as well, New York as a state has it all. Still with all its beauty there are some areas that struggle to maintain a comfortable life. Here are the 10 Poorest Towns in New York with residents living below the poverty line.

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    Monsey, New York

    37.87 % of the population lives below the poverty level.

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    Westbrookville, New York

    38.85 % of the population lives below the poverty level.

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    East Schodack, New York

    39.55 % of the population lives below the poverty level.

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    Harris, New York

    39.60 % of the population lives below the poverty level.

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    Bronx, New York

    41.04 % of the population lives below the poverty level.

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    Kauneonga Lake, New York

    50.00 % of the population lives below the poverty level.

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    4

    Conewango Valley, New York

    52.61 % of the population lives below the poverty level.

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    White Sulphur Springs, New York

    58.45 % of the population lives below the poverty level.

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    Portlandville, New York

    60.60 % of the population lives below the poverty level.

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    Thompsonville, New York

    66.66 % of the population lives below the poverty level.

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