1. (Architecture) denoting, relating to, or resembling the style of architecture that was used in W Europe from the 12th to the 16th centuries, characterized by the lancet arch, the ribbed vault, and the flying buttress. See also Gothic Revival.
For other uses, see Hastings (disambiguation). Hastings is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 9,450 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Hastings Curtiss, a prominent citizen and member of the State Assembly in 1824. The Town of Hastings is on the south border of the county.
Hastings-on-Hudson-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 39% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 5/28/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 35.3 miles away from the Hastings-on-Hudson village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.