May 22, 2012

Nyack’s Interchange Shortchanged By TZB Plans

One of two proposed reconfigurations for I-287 Exit 10 in S. Nyack. This plan was abandoned with the bridge-only approach announced by the governor in Oct, 2011.

by Arthur H. Gunther III Ever wonder why there's a 360 degree exit ramp to reach South Nyack on I-287 West after crossing the Tappan Zee Bridge?   It's all part of a never executed 1950's plan to connect the NJ Turnpike to the Tappan Zee Bridge. SOUTH NYACK, N.Y. -- Ever since President … [Read more...]

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Help for Hacienda

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The owner of Hacienda World in downtown Nyack suffered a catastrophic illness last week. Karim Deen is in the hospital recovering from surgery following a ruptured appendix. He's facing a mountain of medical bills -- and because he's a sole proprietor of a Main Street business, Hacienda has been … [Read more...]

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How To Make A Donut (Shop) — Part IV

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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 We’ve begun what I’m … [Read more...]

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How To Make A Donut (Shop) — Part III

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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. Some weeks are harder … [Read more...]

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How To Make A Donut (Shop) — Part II

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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. Anyone who has had … [Read more...]

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As Others See Us: Tappan Zee Bridge Storefront For Sale

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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. The Tappan Zee Bridge I-287 Environmental Review space has been … [Read more...]

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How To Make A Donut (Shop)

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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 … [Read more...]

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First Test For New Nyack Snow Policy

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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. Village … [Read more...]

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

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by Dave Zornow 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 … [Read more...]

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Nyack Sketch Log: Vincent’s Ear

Nyack Sketch Log: Vincent's Ear. ©2012 Bill Batson

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 … [Read more...]

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