I’m attaching the text of an ode I adapted/modified for the Hudson from an ‘Ode to an Irish river’. I have hopes the ode could be disseminated as part of Nyacks contribution to the planned 2009 Hudson-Champlain celebration. Copyright is under application. Feedback would be welcomed.

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Deck replacement work continues this week on the Tappan Zee Bridge Wed-Sat (June 18-21) this week as part of a planned project to replace 40 percent of the deck, focusing on the two right outside lanes in each direction from the Rockland County.

• Wed June 18: At 8p, the two right northbound lanes and an additional right northbound lane closing at 9p
• Thu June 19: At 10p ,the three right northbound lanes will be closed.
• Fri June 20: At 10p, the two right northbound lanes will close. An additional right northbound lane will close at midnight.
• Sat June 21: At 11p, the two right northbound lanes will be closed, with an additional right northbound lane closing at midnight.

Source: NYS Thruway Authority, June 16

Nyack Mayor John Shields is asking Orangetown, South Nyack and Upper Nyack to contribute funds to a community gangs-prevention program for The Nyacks at The Nyack Center. The funding will double the number of participants who can join the program. The program is in response to the April 16 mini-riot in South Nyack. Shields said the village would only contribute if the other communities agreed to chip in, too.

The Rockland County Youth Bureau has contributed $46,000 to fund 20 participants in the Youth Outreach gang-prevention program.

Source: Journal News, April 17

A construction worker was hurt today working at the construction site at the Route 59 ShopRite in West Nyack. The accident occurred when a corner post collapsed on the high lift in which the worker was sitting.

Source: Journal News, Brian Duddy

If you have been out of the loop on the plans, cost and possibilites of the Riverspace Downtown project, the Journal News offers a concise summary of what has been proposed.

Police evacuated the McDonald’s and two hotels in Central Nyack on Friday as a safety precaution as firefighters worked to cap a propane leak on Rt 59 and Waldron Ave.

Clouds of noxious fumes could be seen escaping from an underground propane tank for two hours at about 7pm Friday night. Local police, volunteer firefighters from seven surrounding communities and the Rockland County hazmat team worked together to arrange evacuation, dose the leak with water and eventually cap the leak by 11:45p.

Source: Journal News, Brian Duddy Photography

In honor of Rockland Shakespeare’s 10 year anniversary, we are proud to present

Titus Andronicus

The performance dates are:
July 11th, 12th, 13th and July 18th, 19th 20th 2008 at Rockland Community College

All shows will begin at 6:30pm and are Free!!

The Rockland Shakespeare Company recently celebrated its third ACOR (Arts Council of Rockland) nomination.

Thank you for all the support over these past ten years!
It has truly been an honor to serve the community of Rockland for all that time!! Thank you very much and we’ll see you all soon!

Early Morning in Nyack on the Hudson River, by Hudson Valley painter Jamie Williams Grossman, is one of the works created for the Hopper House’s third annual Artist in the Park event last weekend. Artists painted en plein air at Memorial Park and other locations in Nyack. Half of the proceeds from an auction of the finished works benefited the Hopper House.

Thursday through Sunday, it’s the third annual Art Walk in Nyack where merchants and public venues share their space with area artists. Rivertown Film will show “My Kid Could Paint That” to benefit Artwalk on Thursday at 7:30p.

See also: Journal News, June 10, Nyack Merchants Artwalk

How much is 4 acres worth in downtown Nyack? Should Nyack demand fair market price for its market share? No question here, responsible leadership needs to be clearer when identifying its goals and objectives. Continue reading →

The Riverspace Board presented a bold vision for a revitalized downtown Nyack Thursday night, presenting a $100 million plan for a “public spirited…community fueled” retail, commercial and residential development to replace the current arts center. The new plan includes two parking garages, a public piazza, a new arts center and new a restored street grid. Continue reading →