Community news and opinion for Nyack, NY
by Cliff Weathers The Indian Point Nuclear Facility in Westchester County threatens the drinking water to more than 11 million people in the region, according to a report released by an environmental advocacy group. Leaked radioactive contaminants in the event of even a minor mishap could put … [Read more...]
by Bob Dillion The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has accepted United Water's Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Haverstraw desalination plant as complete. This does not indicate the DEC's approval of United Water's plan, but that now, after 2 1/2 years … [Read more...]
New City, August 17 -- NYS Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange) spent Wednesday in New City with the Rothstein family and learned a little bit about how tricky the health care system can be for a typical family. Carlucci is working on legislation that requires emergency medical facilities to … [Read more...]
It's been a tough summer for Hudson River enthusiasts, with July and August sewage spills and a Riverkeeper/Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory report last week that says the river was untouchable 25 percent of the time between 2006 and 2010. But if you think it's tough living near the river, just be … [Read more...]
On Friday, August 12, Westchester County issued a warning for boaters, swimmers and fisherman to stay away from the Hudson because of sewage spewing into the river in Ossining, NY. The following opinion piece from Chairwoman Cornell was received prior to this news. by Harriet Cornell, Chairwoman, … [Read more...]
Pomona, August 12 -- For the second time in the past four weeks the Rockland County Health Department is warning residents to avoid contact with the Hudson due to sewage in the river. On July 22, the alert was as a result of a fire and sewage spill into the river from NYC's North River Wastewater … [Read more...]
The health of the Hudson has come a long way since 1976 when the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) banned commercial fishing of striped bass in the lower Hudson River. On a summer weekend you can see people fishing at Nyack Beach State Park and other locations and even a few brave … [Read more...]
By Jenni Laurita It’s inevitable that we all grow older, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we have to grow up, too. Here's one childhood memory you can relive any day which is both good fun and good exercise, too. Three years ago I picked up an adult-sized hula hoop, giving it a whirl for … [Read more...]
by Ariel Brogno When Nicholas Concklin started farming Kakiat Patent Lot #1 in 1711, farming was the mainstay of the local economy. Today, the 300 year-old Orchards of Concklin is now one of three active farms in the Rockland County. Farm to Table fans can share that history as well as tasty … [Read more...]
7/29/2011 Update: Read Riverkeeper's blog for an update on last week's no-swim ban on the Hudson River. Nyack, July 28 -- The Rockland County Department of Health has lifted the Hudson River advisory regarding swimming, fishing, kayaking and any direct contact with the Hudson River. The river … [Read more...]
"Building Sketches"
Sat February 11 from 10a-12n
$25 workshop fee includes all materials.
Class size is limited - call for reservations.
Please dress in messy clothing!
Vincent's Ear
Art Supplies • Exhibits • Workshops
85 S Broadway
Nyack (845) 358-3476
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