When a 200 pound piece of granite goes missing, it’s pretty obvious that it just didn’t walk away by itself.

A $12,000 outdoor sculpture has been reported stolen from the Hopper House on North Broadway in Nyack. The Journal News describes it as a gray granite sculpture, about 25 inches wide, 10 inches thick and 8 inches high, in a U-shape which has been on display outside the building for a year.

Source: Journal News

The TZx, Clarkstown Mini-Trans and Spring Valley Jitney buses take a holiday on July 4th. But Transit of Rockland (TOR) buses will be in service with a Sunday schedule (Loop #1 and Loop #2 will operate a Saturday schedule).  Coach USA’s Rockland Coaches (Red & Tan Lines) buses will operate a Sunday schedule.

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It appears the public will soon be able to enjoy an alcohol-free, poop-free,  and smoke-free Memorial Park.  Dog owners can no longer let their pets run off leash, and now it looks like smokers will be prohibited from lighting up at Memorial Park.

One of the agenda items at last week’s Village Board meeting was to modify the municipal code and add to the the top of the  list of prohibited acts in Memorial Park: “Carry or possess any lit tobacco product.” (see proposed law)

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“It is a way to show the world, to show the people, that we have some good art, we have a very rich culture and that we have … good things,” says Joseph Desmaret, who has organized a July 5 show of more than 40 artists from Haiti.

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The Romp Story continues — from the Journal News to local TV stations.  It is one of those irresistible themes for the media, like chum to sharks, mixing a grand David vs. Goliath concept with mud wrestling.  Looking at the Nyack Social Scene list serve, or the letters in the Journal News, it is clear that there is some misunderstanding about the regulatory process, and a local government’s authority.  Unfortunately the media reports on the drama, but not the underlying facts. Continue reading →

Almost seven miles of the Bronx River Parkway will close to cars and open to bikers,  joggers and walkers from the County Center in White Plains, south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers from 10a to 2p on Sunday 6/27. Parking is available at the County Center lot in White Plains for a fee of $4.

Future dates for Bicycle Sundays are September 13, 20 and 27.

Source: Westchester County

You can fish for free this weekend in New York State.

Anglers can fish license-free on Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28. It’s an annual event every year on the last weekend in June. First-time fisherman or a seasoned veterans can take advantage of the many fishing spots throughout New York state. “Better yet,” says Clarktown Clerk David Carlucci, “why not test your fishing skills out at the picturesque fishing spots right here in Clarkston?”

You  can get more information on where to wait with your bait locally at Rockland Lake and Nyack Beach or throughout the state at ILoveNewYork.com.

See also: TheDailyMail, NYS DEC: Where To Fish

Summer is here!  The Friend’s of the Nyack’s Summer Concert Series starts this weekend.  The kickoff event will feature Danna Banana and The Nyack High School Jazz Combo.  The season’s calendar can be found here.

The series is now  on Sundays at 5:30pm, still at Memorial Park.

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Tomorrow night is “Late Night” in Nyack, where many of the shops are open late and have specials.  At least that seems to be the case.  Maria Luisa Boutique sent out to their mailing list an announcement saying that between 5pm – 8pm you can get 20% off and a free glass of wine.

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The Wed 6/24 Journal News includes an update on painting  the facade of The Romp Store on Broadway since last week’s Nyack Architectural Review Board meeting. There is also a heated debate related to Romp about the merits of art, free speech and civil discourse on the Yahoo NyackSocialScene group and NyackNewsAndViews.

The ARB asked Romp Store owner Carol McIlmurray to submit color choices for review within three days and to replace the artwork see-through glass within two weeks. The painting, which has continued since last week’s ruling, is considered a fire hazard that violates a cease and desist order issued by the village prior to the ARB meeting.