May 22, 2012

A Final Endorsement

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by J.C. Brotherhood Murphy, the former faux mayoral candidate, regular April 1st NyackNewsAndViews.com contributor and our favorite Big Dog, passed away on Oct 17. It is with deep sadness and regret that we learn of former Mayoral candidate Murphy’s untimely death.  He brought much joy and … [Read more...]

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Earthquakes and Panthers (Oh My!)

The blogosphere, that imaginary space between the stratosphere and the Dark Side of The Moon, produced two strange tales last week about wild animals and future acts of god in our corner of the Lower Hudson Valley. The mysterious wild animal known as the Piermont Panther has reappeared. It was … [Read more...]

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Dog Can’t Run at Kakiat Park Until Fall

Kakiat Park in Montebello and its popular dog run will be closed until further notice. A construction project is underway to replace several wooden footbridges that cross the Mahwah River. Work will continue through mid-September. … [Read more...]

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Murphy For Mayor: A Dogged Pursuit of Public Office

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Nyack, April 1:  It's official. The Nyack mayoral race has gone to the dogs. Murphy Zornow has decided to run for public office. It seems like the past 12 months in Nyack could have been The Year of The Dog with canines taking to the streets on issues from the controversial No Swim Zone at … [Read more...]

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Nyack’s Mardi Gras Dog Masquerade

Goliath - Photo by Arnold Roufa

Who says Nyack is no fun!  Mardi Gras is in full swing.  Saturday was the scene of many wacky activities, including the dog masquerade. The winner was an exceptional dog named Goliath, who apparently wore those shades for two hours without flinching. (photos by Arnold … [Read more...]

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Let My Puppy…Go!

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Nyack dog owners, frustrated by the ban on off-leash pets in Memorial Park, may soon have a safer, fenced in area to romp, sniff and doo those things they do. The Nyack Parks Conservacy is working with South Nyack officials about opening a dog run at the Elizabeth Street Park by the Thruway in South … [Read more...]

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Memorial for the “Mayor of 3rd Ave”

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A group of over 30 neighbors met yesterday to share stories about how a very special cat touched their lives. I hope when I pass on that I have had such an impact on people. Here is a story written in Chester's memory by Rosemary Serluca-Foster: No matter what room of the house I was in, I heard … [Read more...]

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In Clarkstown, Man (Really) Does Bite Dog

The Journal News reports than Clarkstown is putting dogs -- and their owners -- on a short leash. And yes, the pun was intended. A new law limits leashes to eight feet and nuisance barking to 10 minutes between 7a and 10p and five minutes after 10p. Fines for improper canine supervision have been … [Read more...]

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URGENT…male pit-mix dog found on 9 W

Hello Nyack... About 11:45 this morning, my husband saw a dog get hit at the intersection of 9 W and Old Mountain Road, by the blinking light. The dog was male, seemed to be a pit mix and had an invisible fence collar. THERE WAS NO NAME TAG OR MICRO-CHIP. THE DOG MAY HAVE BEEN WITH … [Read more...]

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Dogs Deserve Their…Doo?

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Here's another story about dogs and what they doo -- or can't do -- at Memorial Park. When Village Trustees Denise Hogan, Richard Kavesh, Marie Lorenzini and Louise Parker voted earlier this year against changing village law to allow off-leash dogs before 9am in Memorial Park, they touched a nerve … [Read more...]

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