School Budget Passes; Kaplan, Hughes Join BOE
Nyack, May 15 — Voters elected two new school board members tonight and passed the yearly budget with almost 8 of 10 voters voting yes.
When the new board is reorganized in July, sitting trustees will be welcome two new faces while saying goodbye to a 12 year veteran. Dan Kaplan and Karen Hughes will join the board. Incumbent Claudette Clarke finished third in the race for two open seats. Read More
Mother’s Day Started As A Day for Activism
by Lisa Levart
Mother’s Day in America didn’t begin as a commercial holiday, but as a call for peace and women’s activism. In 1870, horrified by the human devastation from the Civil War, Julia Ward Howe — better known as the author of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” — conceived of an International Mother’s Day in which women would come together and promote “the great and general interests of peace.” Women need to rally, thought Julia Howe, so that their sons would no longer be sent to war to kill other mothers’ sons. Read More
Hear “Heart Stopping” Classical Music Mastery on May 24
by Peter Danish
ArtsRock is capping off another successful season with a final gala concert featuring the legendary Eroica Duo. Audiences around the world respond with standing ovations to what critics call the “heart stopping mastery” of the Eroica. They have been called the single most sought after classical ensemble in the world, and ArtsRock is bringing them to Nyack on May 24. Read More
Spotlight on Business: Building Your Business Takes Teamwork
by Glen Keene, JD, CPC
Lawyer and professional coach Glen Keene gives practical tips to businesses about improving customer and employee relationships and expanding their customer base and more.
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Every business, from the soloprenuer to the large multi-national corporation, needs a team to be successful. No one can do it all by themselves, although some may try. Those who do try to do it all usually fail, but not for lack of trying. It’s a case of, maybe, trying too hard, of trying to do too many things. There is only so much time in the day and only so many things we can do ourselves. As a small business owner you need to concentrate on the core of your business. Read More
Gromack: O&R Doesn’t Deserve A Rate Increase
by Alex Gromack
Clarkstown Supervisor Alexander J. Gromack testified before the NYS Public Service Commission on March 28 concerning Orange and Rockland’s request for a rate increase.
I have to confess that I have mixed feelings about this hearing. With all due respect to the PSC Commissioners, I sincerely doubt whether anything that is said here today on behalf of the rate payers will have any real impact on the final rate decision.
I don’t think anyone in this room really expects the PSC to completely deny O&R’s rate increase. They will get a rate increase just like they got an 8.4% increase in electric rates for 2009, an additional 8.4% in 2010 and another 12.1% in 2011. They will get a rate increase just like they got a 9.7% increase in gas rates in 2009 and 2010 and 2011. That is a 32% increase in gas over 3 years. Read More
School Budget Passes; Kaplan, Hughes Join BOE
Nyack, May 15 — Voters elected two new school board members tonight and passed the yearly budget with almost 8 of 10 voters voting yes.
When the new board is reorganized in July, sitting trustees will be welcome two new faces while saying goodbye to a 12 year veteran. Dan Kaplan and Karen Hughes will join the board. Incumbent Claudette Clarke finished third in the race for two open seats. Read More
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School Budget Passes; Kaplan, Hughes Join BOE
Nyack, May 15 — Voters elected two new school board members tonight and passed the yearly budget with almost 8 of 10 voters voting yes.
When the new board is reorganized in July, sitting trustees will be welcome two new faces while saying goodbye to a 12 year veteran. Dan Kaplan and Karen Hughes will join the board. Incumbent Claudette Clarke finished third in the race for two open seats. Read More
Hear “Heart Stopping” Classical Music Mastery on May 24
by Peter Danish
ArtsRock is capping off another successful season with a final gala concert featuring the legendary Eroica Duo. Audiences around the world respond with standing ovations to what critics call the “heart stopping mastery” of the Eroica. They have been called the single most sought after classical ensemble in the world, and ArtsRock is bringing them to Nyack on May 24. Read More
Nyack Sketch Log: The Underground Railroad
by Bill Batson
Joseph Mitlof created this shrine to the Underground Railroad in Nyack in 2004. As founder of the Historic Underground Railroad Society, Mitlof has been the driving force behind three historic markers situated along the path of the Nyack Brook that commemorate what some have called the first civil rights movement in America. For Mitlof, the telling of the story of the Underground Railroad is not just an effort to preserve buildings and erect plaques, but an opportunity to celebrate an event that he believes “epitomizes the concept of people helping other people.” Read More
Spotlight on Business: Your Voice Counts Too!
by Glen Keene, JD, CPC
Lawyer and professional coach Glen Keene gives practical tips to businesses about improving customer and employee relationships and expanding their customer base and more.
Your business is a collaboration between you as the owner(s), your employees, vendors, suppliers, and many others, including your customers, client or patients. It’s a collaboration — and an opportunity for you to contribute and to be heard. Read More
Mother’s Day Started As A Day for Activism
by Lisa Levart
Mother’s Day in America didn’t begin as a commercial holiday, but as a call for peace and women’s activism. In 1870, horrified by the human devastation from the Civil War, Julia Ward Howe — better known as the author of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” — conceived of an International Mother’s Day in which women would come together and promote “the great and general interests of peace.” Women need to rally, thought Julia Howe, so that their sons would no longer be sent to war to kill other mothers’ sons. Read More
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Thurs in T’Town: Indian Point NRC Hearings
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hosting a public meeting at the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown on Thu May 17 at 7p about the safety of Indian Point nuclear facility in Buchanan, NY. The following announcement was provided by the Sierra Club of Rockland County. Additional information is also … [Read More...]
Carnegie Room Jazz: Simone Zanchini Trio
The Simone Zanchini Trio with Mike Holober plays in The Carnegie Room at the Nyack Library on Fri May 18 at 7:30p. A modern master of the accordion, Simone Zanchini is continually expanding its expressive potential in jazz and improvisatory music, as well as other styles. Hear this exciting … [Read More...]
Sunday: Nyack Street Fair
Nyack's Famous Street Fair is Sunday May 20 from 10a-5p, rain or shine. It's sponsored by The Art, Craft & Antiques Dealers Association of Nyack (ACADA). Dogs are not allowed at Nyack's Street Fairs. … [Read More...]
How To Handle With Care: Books, Docs, Photos
Learn about the proper storage and handling of archival materials at the Nyack Library from 10a-12:30p on Mon May 21. The proper storage and handling can greatly affect the life and health of the books, documents and photographs in your collections. … [Read More...]
HIgher Ground at Rivertown Film
Rivertown Film will screen “Higher Ground” at Nyack Center on Wednesday night, May 23, at 8p. A tight knit community is thrown off kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith and Higher Ground makes its gentle, thoughtful way across the burned-over terrain of America's culture … [Read More...]
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