Developer K Hovnanian is promising a makeover for the Rockland Psychiatric Center. And Orangetown officials want to hear what you think of it. The deadline for comments is June 18. LoHud says this is the largest private development in Orangetown history. … [Read more...]
Feiner To Receive NYCLU Award
Nyack resident and free-speech advocate Irving Feiner will be honored by the NYCLU's Reproductive Rights Project on May 20. Feiner, who died in February at the age of 84, will posthumously receive the Myron Isaacs Community Service Award. As a young college student Feiner played a significant … [Read more...]
Nyack’s Swallows of Capistrano?
I have lived in Nyack for nearly a decade, and each day I find something new. One recent spring night, my daughter had a birthday party at the YMCA, so, as the sweet spring breeze blew toward the Hudson River, we walked intending to enjoy an evening in "Town." As we approached our destination, we … [Read more...]
Upcoming School Budget Vote
Superintendent Douglas is like an author on a book tour: traveling to events and groups to pitch its proposed 2009-2010 budget. Her message is that the district has worked hard to keep cost increases to a minimum. The budget-to-budget increase is .54% ($69.26 mm), although to property owners … [Read more...]
Riverspace Spring Benefit, Thu 5/14
Imagine tomorrow. Give today. Keep the doors open at Riverspace! There's a special event for Riverspace on Thursday, May 14, 6p-10p at the new Union Restaurant in Haverstraw. Join us for Latin music, food and festivity in honor of State Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee and Volunteer Family Program … [Read more...]
Houston Person Returns to Riverspace
Jazz aficionados will enjoy a wonderful night in the Riverspace café when legendary tenor and Nyack resident Houston Person returns on Friday, May 15 with shows at 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. as part of the Jazz Highlights program. This South Carolina native who has been playing some of the most … [Read more...]
Summer Play at Blue Rock School
Summer Play at Blue Rock School is a relaxing, yet enriching place for your child to spend summer days with a talented veteran staff. This 5-week program invites children ages 4 through 10 to explore art, drama, games, woodworking, reading, sports, nature and water play on our 3 acres of wooded … [Read more...]
New Charter School for Nyack & Valley Cottage
A charter school is an autonomous public school, independent from a school district. It is authorized by the state and operates under a performance contract (that is, the "charter agreement") that stipulates requirements that aim to improve student learning and achievement. A charter school … [Read more...]
Marriage & Other Odd Occurrences at Riverspace
Riverspace and The Deep End Productions present Marriage & Other Odd Occurrences on Sun., May 17, 5:00 p.m. Short Stories by Alethea Black , Directed by Elliott Forrest at Riverspace, 119 Main Street in downtown Nyack. The short stories to be read by Matthew Arkin (son of Oscar winning … [Read more...]
O’Town Historical Museum — Sale
Jewelry, silver, art, vintage & modern glass, prints, posters, ephemera, books, decorative arts, porcelain, pottery will be on sale at the Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives Semi-Annual Antiques & Collectibles sale. Visit the DePew House. 196 Blaisdell at Orangeburg Road on … [Read more...]
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