Community news and opinion for Nyack, NY
by Owen Voutsinas-Klose My family is about to solve an age old riddle: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? For us, it's the chicken. And it's arriving sometime in early March. My family and I have decided to raise chickens in our backyard. Three breeds of chickens will be delivered to … [Read more...]
Rockland County, Oct 31 -- It's unseasonably cold, wet and dangerous out tonight with fallen branches which might be disguising live power lines. And County Executive Scott Vanderhoef says Trick or Treaters should wrap up their business by sundown. "I urge residents who plan to go … [Read more...]
Rockland County will host an Oct 17 public meeting to present new programs to ensure the safety and well-being of children, youth and families. "New Roads to Safety and Self-Sufficiency: Presentations on Family Assessment Response, T.E.E.N. WORKS, and PINS Diversion Services will feature speakers … [Read more...]
By Jennifer Hausler The tragic news that an eight year old boy was abducted and murdered in Brooklyn two weeks ago has many parents debating the merits of allowing children to walk unsupervised through city streets. It was the first day the boy was allowed to walk the seven blocks home … [Read more...]
by Carlo Pellegrini We have received calls from parents scrambling to find placements for their children because the camps that they registered with closed or reduced enrollment because of the economy. We want Rockland families to know that we still have some slots available in our circus arts … [Read more...]
by Terri Kayden Strawtown Studio’s Summer Waterways Adventure Program offers a four week program where young outdoor adventurers venture out to local streams and waterways to learn new earth skills, create art with nature, discover plants and animals and make new friends while getting wet and … [Read more...]
by Katie Rosa Marchese Mario The Magician, Nyack's resident magician, brings his special brand of D.I.Y. magic classes to West Nyack's Steeltoes Dance Studio this summer. Mario will be teaching a series of classes geared towards grades K through 2nd. Each class will include instruction on how … [Read more...]
Are you whistle worthy? Love the sun and the outdoors? Instead of flipping burgers or working in retail for the summer, apply now to be a NYS Park Lifeguard! In this rewarding position, you can help keep thousands of swimmers safe this summer. The Palisades Region of New York State Parks & … [Read more...]
Get outside this weekend and remember a time before ice cream and cold drinks in the summer. Celebrate Rockland Lake's "frozen" history at the fifth annual Knickerbocker Ice Festival on Sat-Sun Jan 29-30. In 1835, three businessmen came upon a frozen lake in Rockland County, cut out a sloop load … [Read more...]
There's a FREE CONCERT for Kids by THE BOSSY FROG BAND at the Nyack Farmer's Market on Thursday September 23rd at 11a! Tell your friends, neighbors and tadpoles. To hear The Bossy Frog Band go to www.Bossyfrog.com. $5 CDs at the show when you mention Nyack News and Views! … [Read more...]
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