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As Others See Us: Tappan Zee Bridge Storefront For Sale

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:05:21 +0000

StreetsBlog is running a caption contest for one of the empty storefronts in Nyack. Like many small businesses with a "For Sale" sign in the window, this shuttered storefront started with high hopes and ended with broken dreams.

How To Make A Donut (Shop)

davidjschloss — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:00:37 +0000

by David Schloss

Three Nyack familes who have been friends for decades are starting a new business from scratch, making donuts from scratch. Here's a progress report on Gypsy Donut And Espresso Bar, scheduled to open in late March on N. Franklin Street in downtown Nyack.

As the second week of Gypsy Donut’s operation drew to a close we find ourselves up to our elbows in work, both literally and figuratively. Having finally gotten power and gas on into our space we started the task of cleaning and it’s a daunting task, partially because of what general contractors like to call “Site Conditions.”

First Test For New Nyack Snow Policy

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:55:15 +0000

Nyack, Jan 20-- The first storm of the season will be another first, too: how vehicle owners in Nyack respond to the village's new snow policy. The village's new snow policy requires cars to be moved off the streets and out of the way of plows whenever a snow emergency has been declared.

New Nyack Business: “A donut…and a dream”

Dave — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:30:56 +0000

Nyack, January 15 -- The three local families behind Gypsy Donut and Expresso Bar want their new Nyack business to be a community effort. The entrepreneurs are asking family, friends and village residents to support their efforts to open in late March in the space formerly occupied by Gracie's Ravioli on Franklin Street. You might call their cause "Give me a donut... and a dream."

Nyack Sketch Log: Vincent’s Ear

Bill Batson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:51 +0000

by Bill Batson Until recently, painters in Nyack were second-class artisans. Nyack’s musicians could fine-tune their instruments at Long Island Drum Center. Local writers could always haunt the stacks at Pickwick Book Shop. Our thespians were able to find an audience at Elmwood Playhouse. But Edward Hopper, were he alive today, could not have bought a paintbrush in his hometown. Tracy Kachtick-Anders appreciated this irony when she came to Nyack two years ago. In September, Tracy opened the doors of Nyack’s only art supply store.

2011 Images of Nyack

Dave — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:30:01 +0000

Nyack, Dec 30 -- If a picture can conjure a thousands words, here are some of the more memorable photos, illustrations and graphics in 2011. Without further ado and the thousand words, here's our look back at 2011.

Nyack’s Chamber Means Business

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:00:58 +0000

by the Chamber of Commerce of the Nyacks The year 2011 has been challenging for businesses, families and workers across the United States. Despite this, here in Nyack, we’re fortunate to have an active and thriving downtown, many successful work-from-home entrepreneurs, several regionally significant non-profits, and thousands of energetic and engaged residents. Many of these people are members of the Chamber of Commerce of the Nyacks. The Chamber had an exciting year, and it’s our hope that we’ve contributed to keeping Nyack a bright spot in Rockland County and in the tri-state region.

2011: One More Saturday Night

Dave — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:05:28 +0000

Here's a directory of more than a dozen restaurants and venues in and near Nyack offering New Years' Eve events on Sat Dec 31.

Nyack Sketch Log: Pickwick Book Shop

Bill Batson — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:00:25 +0000

by Bill Batson San Francisco has City Lights, New York City has the Strand and Nyack has the Pickwick Book Shop. The experience of shopping at Pickwick has changed little since it first opened in 1945. A seemingly infinite number of titles are crammed into a dense thicket of shelves. Books cover the floor and walls, arching as they approach the ceiling in ponderously tall stacks, in the way that trees canopy in a rain forest. At the center of this untamed landscape of literature is Pickwick’s owner, Jack Dunnigan.

No-Stress Parking for Locals

owenv — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:43:58 +0000

by Owen Voutsinas-Klose Have you ever got a parking ticket in Nyack? It is pretty annoying and can cost $15 and up for any of the offenses. One possible solution to this problem is to have residential parking passes.