Percentage of Sedans that are Black
Today is the Ides of March, who in 1970 made famous the idea of the friendly stranger in the black sedan in their song Vehicle, inspired by anti-drug pamphlets passed out to high-schoolers warning about such things.
So I thought the world needed maps of places in New York State where there is a high percentage of sedans registered that are painted black. Black sedans are particularly popular in the Bronx and Westchester, but also in New York City more generally.
Lanesville, NY
Lanesville is a quiet, picturesque hamlet in the Town of Hunter, nestled within the Greene County portion of New York’s Catskill Mountains. Located along the scenic Mountain Cloves Scenic Byway, it sits between the popular destinations of Phoenicia and Hunter, offering a secluded retreat characterized by its "back-to-nature" atmosphere. The area is defined by its rugged, mountainous terrain, including the majestic Devil’s Path Range and the narrow Stony Clove Notch.
Historically a 19th-century logging and tanning center, Lanesville has evolved into a destination for farm-to-table dining, local craft breweries like West Kill Brewing, and rustic vacation rentals. It remains a "hidden gem" for those seeking the wild, "forever wild" charm of the Catskill Forest Preserve.
Walton 1948
Before the Pepacon and Walton reserviors in the Western Catskill Mountains.
