Community news and opinion for Nyack, NY
By Tina Traster Walking around Rockland Lake recently, I thought I’d taken a detour to the Galapagos. Several mature and magnificent herons and egrets were escorting a huge flock of young birds across the southern end of the lake, a few short flaps at a time. It appeared to be a flying … [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...]
by Dave Zornow Upper Nyack, May 19 -- Over 120 original works of art inspired by parks, historic sites in the region and views from surrounding areas will be on display this weekend (5/20-22) at "Hooked on The Hook" at Nyack Beach State park during the annual Artists In The Park (AiP) … [Read more...]
by Dave Zornow Main Street in Nyack will undergo a block by block facelift this summer beginning in June. Sidewalks, crosswalks, overhead lighting and trash receptacles will all get a new look complemented by a new road surface in October. Crews will start at Franklin and Main Street -- in … [Read more...]
This Sunday there will be some frosty fun for the whole family at Memorial Park in Nyack when swimmers will take a dive for charity in the 4th annual Penguin Plunge. In addition to the chilly entertainment, there will be music, clowns and even feats of strength, too. From 12n-2p, volunteers will … [Read more...]
Spring is almost here, and the Nyack Community Garden will soon be opening for the season. For all those interested in obtaining information and applications, email nyackcommunitygarden@gmail.com or snail mail at PO Box 864 Nyack NY 10960. See also: A Visit To Nyack Community Garden, … [Read more...]
For the first time in many years, Rockland Lake is frozen. But the park service says this ice is only for looking...not for skating, walking or fishing. Rockland Lake staff confirmed that visitors to the state park can only admire the ice. Police were called to "escort several people off the ice" … [Read more...]
by Catherine Friesen Last Friday night I accompanied four children under the age of 12 on a dark cold February evening to search for things that go hoot in the night. Accompanied by a neighbors’ intrepid 11 year old daughter, my three kids and I ventured to Stony Point Battlefield for a … [Read more...]
Where has all the snow fall gone? Just look down by the river in Nyack and you find it neatly stacked up in piles up to 15 feet high in Memorial Park. It's only fair that mother nature and the Hudson take back some of this unwanted gift. Winter season to date, the village has spent $62,000 on … [Read more...]
by Peter Klose Join the River Rowing Association on Saturday Sept 11 as it hosts the Hudson River Challenge. It started as a dare from River Rowing Association Directors to the members of the RRA -- could they row from the George Washington Bridge to the Nyack Marina? Undaunted, … [Read more...]
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