Community news and opinion for Nyack, NY
by Bill Batson At the end of this month, Grace Episcopal Church will conclude the celebration of 150 years of worship. A building that survives nearly 150 years had to be expertly designed and constructed from the best materials. When a church celebrates a triple jubilee, generations of dedicated … [Read more...]
by Jocelyn Jane Cox I recently acquired a limited edition print by Nyack artist and illustrator, Shawna Handke. It’s called, “The Lone Bird and his Trees.” I first saw Shawna’s work at the new location of Maria Luisa Boutique on South Broadway last February. While Maria was getting the … [Read more...]
by Bill Batson Nyack Center operates from the oldest surviving house of worship in our village, the First Presbyterian Church. The original sand stone building that stood on this spot was erected on land deeded by Peter Depew in 1816. It was torn down and replaced by today’s familiar wooden … [Read more...]
by Kipp Jarden The plans to fast track a new Tappan Zee Bridge don't include any of the previously promised trains or buses to ease congestion. But they do include shoulders and a dedicated lane for emergencies -- be they political or otherwise. Illustrator Kipp Jarden is a Nyack native with a … [Read more...]
Nyack, Dec 4 -- The "As Others See Us" series looks at stories about Nyack as others see us from articles and stories in blogs and news media. Here are two recent posts which give us two views of how Nyack's Edward Hopper viewed the world. One is from a fellow artist, the other provided by a … [Read more...]
A two-story Georgian Revival Style house, with a living room, hall, kitchen, two bedrooms, bath, and furnished attic can be yours for the holidays. But you can't buy it or move into it. Unless you are very lucky or very, very small. The Historical Society of the Nyacks is raffling a hand-crafted … [Read more...]
by Bill Batson I was one day away from visiting the Occupy Wall Street encampment at Zucotti Park. I was visiting a friend near Central Park on Monday November 14 and intended to make OWS my next stop. I wanted to see it all for myself without the filter of cable news: the occupiers, the library, … [Read more...]
by Rachel Astarte Piccione Nyack Writers' Workshop wants your feedback! NWW currently meets every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. at Lift Nyack Yoga & Wellness Center (42 Main Street). We're looking to include another day and/or time to our schedule. If you're a writer who would like to … [Read more...]
by Bill Batson It might seem like a strange place to park my patriotism, but the Nyack Post Office is one of the reasons why I love this country. On July 4th, I set out to find a symbol of our constitutional democracy and completed this drawing under a blistering mid-day sun. Now, several months … [Read more...]
by Bill Batson Earlier this month, a super-sized rat was seen near the corner of Main Street and Midland Avenue in Nyack, NY. No doubt, some motorists were startled. And others – maybe mystified or just amused. Some even honked their horns at the sight of a 12 ft. tall inflatable rat keeping an … [Read more...]
Meet James Simon, author of
FDR and Chief Justice Hughes,
during his interview for C-SPAN at Pickwick Books on Saturday
February 11 from 5-7p.
Pickwick Books
8 S. Broadway Nyack, NY
845-358-9126
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