Community news and opinion for Nyack, NY
The Village Board approved a budget which will include a sharp rise in parking ticket prices from $12 to $25. If the unlucky recipient pays the ticket within four days it will be reduced to $15. The new prices will take effect September 1. … [Read more...]
In November of 2007, Nyack hired Dean Dykeman to conduct a tree inspection for village's 300+ trees. (see PDF Report) The contract was for only $3,000 so it was a "drive-by" visual inspection with no measuring, borings, etc. The report suggested removing about 20 trees and dozens in dire … [Read more...]
Click to Enlarge Ever wonder how to get rid of your pile of batteries, your old paint cans, computer, oil, etc.? Rockland County has a facility to take all your old electronics and nasty substances. It's located on Firemen's Memorial Drive in Pomona, right off of Exit 12 of the Palisades. … [Read more...]
Nyack, N.Y.––The Rev. Patricia Ackerman, founder of Over the Rainbow Institute for Living Ethics, in partnership with leaders throughout Rockland, is inviting the community at large to an event in Nyack’s Memorial Park by the river entitled Healing The Moment: Reclaiming Our Youth and … [Read more...]
The Journal News says parking tickets are up since Muni Meters were installed but the actual number of paid violations is flat. The Nyack Parking Authority wrote 14% more citations this year than last in 2007, however, many of the initial violations during this transition period were subsequently … [Read more...]
Click on the image below The Village Board has authorized bonding for a major reconstruction project for the public off-street parking along Artopee Way, behind Riverspace. About half of this $700k capital project will be dedicated to fix drainage issues, which is currently flooding Nyack Plaza … [Read more...]
Nyack will have many events from Earth Day on April 22 to the big day on Saturday, April 26 with a community cleanup and parade. See more information HERE. … [Read more...]
Written by Nan Gunderson for the Nyack Villager At their March 6 meeting, the firm of Hakim Associates sat down with Nyack's Streetscape Steering Committee to unveil their design concept for our downtown. The plan consists of new lighting, repaved sidewalks, additional bump-outs to accommodate … [Read more...]
Nyack, April 17 -- Police told local residents in South Nyack to stay indoors Tuesday afternoon to avoid a fight involving 40-50 people in two gangs which resulted in injuries and possibly two stabbings. Orangetown police said some of the participants were armed with knives, bats and an ax. One of … [Read more...]
Written by Nan Gunderson for the Nyack Villager Did you know that residents are responsible for replacing the curbs adjacent to their property line? Did you know the Village of Nyack has a program that splits the cost of replacing a crumbling curb? How this works-First, you need to get on … [Read more...]
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