The Journal News reports that Nyack's taxi services are overcharging for local fares to try to keep pace with rising gas prices. And the village is considering a fare increase to help out. In Nyack, the local government that wants to talk about a fare increase, Mayor John Shields said. That is … [Read more...]
Capsized Boat in Hudson by Rockland Lighthouse
Marine units from Rockland and Westchester joined helicopters combing the Hudson above and below the water yesterday looking for one or boaters after a 38 foot $300,000 "cigarette boat" was found capsized near the Hudson River IAO Rockland Lighthouse Sunday morning. The rescue operation was called … [Read more...]
A Retro-Nyack re-designed as a “Transit Village”
Urban planning can be alot like fashion: what was once old is now new, again. Transit Villages are designed to build shops, housing, and offices together in areas that are well served by public transportation, much like older downtown districts. An alternative planning approach which avoids urban … [Read more...]
Youthfest at Memorial Park on Tuesday
Youthfest opens The Friends of The Nyacks "Mostly Music" series on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008. Everyone is invited to Memorial Park will host an evening of fun, games, food, and music featuring local bands and free burgers from 6p to 9p. Scheduled events include: 6:00pm - FREE burgers and hotdogs … [Read more...]
Rockland Week In Review: June 20, 2008
LoHud presents a weekly video podcast, Rockland Week In Review, covering the top stories from the week ending June 20, 2008. Nyack stories include Nyacks Seeks Anti-Gang Funds from Other Nyacks Steelworker Hurt at Rt 59 Shoprite … [Read more...]
Nyack’s Proposed Zoning Ordinance
The Village is in the process of updating its zoning ordinance. It is a pithy 164 page document. It is currently open for your comments. The cover page of the document, written by the Nyack Zoning Code Revision Committee, says that "EACH and EVERY comment received by the Committee, whether … [Read more...]
TOR Bus Stop at Artopee Way Will Move for 2 Weeks
Starting Monday, June 23, Transport of Rockland (TOR) buses in Nyack will pick up and drop off on South Franklin Street instead of Cedar Street during the rebuilding of Artopee Way and the parking lots in Nyackâs business district. The temporary bus stop will be on South Franklin Street between … [Read more...]
“I am the river” Ode
I'm attaching the text of an ode I adapted/modified for the Hudson from an 'Ode to an Irish river'. I have hopes the ode could be disseminated as part of Nyacks contribution to the planned 2009 Hudson-Champlain celebration. Copyright is under application. Feedback would be welcomed. … [Read more...]
TZB Deck Repairs This Week After 10p
Deck replacement work continues this week on the Tappan Zee Bridge Wed-Sat (June 18-21) this week as part of a planned project to replace 40 percent of the deck, focusing on the two right outside lanes in each direction from the Rockland County. Wed June 18: At 8p, the two right northbound lanes … [Read more...]
Nyacks Seeks Anti-Gang Funds from Other Nyacks
Nyack Mayor John Shields is asking Orangetown, South Nyack and Upper Nyack to contribute funds to a community gangs-prevention program for The Nyacks at The Nyack Center. The funding will double the number of participants who can join the program. The program is in response to the April 16 mini-riot … [Read more...]
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