CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT is a group which opposes building a new Tappan Zee Bridge. To paraphrase an old saying, those who don't learn from the past are doomed to repeat their mistakes in the future. When the lower level of the George Washington Bridge was built, it was … [Read more...]
Nyack Parking: Between the lines?
This post was originally placed on the Nyack Social Scene Yahoo listserv. Thanks to the posters and the the keepers of that user group for allowing us to repost this notice here. Is there a plan to eliminate the white lines that emarcate parking spaces on broadway and main streets? Ditto for the … [Read more...]
Busted. 25 (and counting) arrested in Nyack coke raid
I'm sure you've all read by now about the big event in Nyack on April 9th. It's all in the LoHud article, but I would like to bring your attention to this paragraph: The investigation centered on the self-proclaimed "Building 3 Crew," referring to the men who hung out behind Building 3 on Hudson … [Read more...]
Muni Meters: Italian-style
I just got back from a trip to Italy. It is a curse of an urban planner to be thinking about work while traveling to foreign cities. I'm always noticing urban design elements, and this time I was particularly focused on the parking situation. I noticed that in Italy, there are muni meters … [Read more...]
Nyack School Lunch Program
What is going on with the school lunch program in the District? My daughter attends elementary school in Nyack. I recently tried to find out what kind of chocolate milk was being sold in the District, and what kind of yogurt is being sold. I was worried about high fructose corn syrup and … [Read more...]
This Town Should Be Going To The Dogs!
By Murphy Zornow, Golden Retriever At Large Special Correspondent, NyackNewsAndViews.com Nyack, NY, April 1, 2008 -- If cars can park and so can teenagers, why can’t dogs park, too? Recently, Nyack’s been in the news over two issues near and dear to the hearts (and peds) of my brethren: … [Read more...]
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