The Astronomy Club at Rockland Community College invites the public to see Saturn and the Moon through the college's high-powered telescopes on Wednesday April 1 from 8p-10p. Bring the family to see Saturn and the Moon through modern telescopes that Galileo could only dream about. This event is … [Read more...]
Hudson River Film at the Nyack Library tonight 6:30
The Nyack Library will show America’s First River: Bill Moyers on the Hudson Part 2: The Fight to Save the River tonight Tuesday March 31st 6:30 PM as part of its Quadricentennial Film Series. The film talks about the role of Hudson River Valley environmentalists in the birth of the modern … [Read more...]
Bottle Bill Brawl Over Increased Recycling
The new New York State budget includes expanding the recycling "bottle bill" to include water bottles and other beverages. But bottlers like Coca-Cola are opposed to the measure and are threatening to close plants if the bill is passed. … [Read more...]
It’s A Bird! No, it’s a Crane.
A construction crane several stories tall stopped traffic on South Broadway this afternoon in Nyack. According to contractors diverting traffic, the crane was lifting steel work on top of the building behind the Runcible Spoon in preparation for locating a cell tower. … [Read more...]
Be Part of Earth Hour TONIGHT!
Tonight, millions of people are going to participate in Earth Hour, an event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Households and businesses are to turn off their non-essential lights and appliances for an hour to raise awareness about climate change. The event started in Sydney in 2007, … [Read more...]
Gunderson steps down from Chamber
Bob Gunderson has stepped down as President of Nyack's Chamber of Commerce due to a dramatic increase of his job in NYC. He was semi-retired from one of the largest not for profit companies in the City, but his successor suddenly left, forcing him to resume duties as COO. It is a demanding job, … [Read more...]
Nyack’s Budget: Take 3
Budget meetings are not generally fun, but these days they are more depressing than usual. Last night was take 3 of 5 public budget meetings at Village Hall. On the agenda was public works, Friends of Nyack, and the Nyack Center. For an hour the discussion was between the Trustees and … [Read more...]
Nyack Parking Humor
Here is a funny story that could be Nyack (sent anonymously by a local)..... The other day I went into Nyack to run a few errands. I went into the local coffee shop for a snack. I was only there for about 5 minutes, and when I came out, there was this parking guy writing out a parking … [Read more...]
Some States Say: Wanna Buy A Bridge?
Florida officials are considering a private lease of the public I-75 Alligator Alley through the Everglades. Transportation officials are considering creative funding relationships to guarantee regular revenue and offload problematic projects -- like building a new Tappan Zee Bridge. Chicago … [Read more...]
Rockland To Pay More, Get Less
The Progressive Rockland blog reports eight school districts and two regional hospitals will lose some funding under proposed cuts in the 2009-10 New York State budget. Good Sam Hospital will be $7 million lighter Nyack Hospital will be trimmed by $5.3 million About $20 less for Nanuet, … [Read more...]
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