2024-04-18 01:17
Enjoy our photographer and street fair connoisseur Andrea Swenson's latest photo essay from the kickoff to Nyack's street fair season on Sunday.
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Community news, views, events for Nyack, NY, a community on the left bank of the Hudson River about 20 miles north of New York City. Special focus on the arts, including the weekly Nyack Sketch Log feature which includes an original pen and ink drawing of a local landmark accompanied by an essay.
2024-04-17 09:00
The Barons of Broadway Series # 6 Welcome to the ongoing “Barons of Broadway” Series. In this episode, we delve into the last of the barons to build a North Broadway estate. Will… Read More
2024-04-12 13:42
SpringFest Street Fair returns on Sunday, April 14. Nyack Feasts, an annual week-long culinary celebration runs from April 15th through 21st for lunch and dinner.
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2024-04-10 09:00
Barons of Broadway #5 Welcome back to the illustrious world of Upper Nyack’s riverfront estates in the fifth installment of ‘Barons of Broadway.’ From the late 19th to earl… Read More
2024-04-05 13:41
The 12th Annual Nyack International Film Festival (NIFF) at Hotel Nyack runs through April 7 and features over 70 short and full length films.
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2024-04-03 09:00
Barons of Broadway #4 Welcome back to ‘Barons of Broadway,’ where we delve into the opulent world of Upper Nyack’s elite. From the 1880s to the 1920s, affluent barons trans… Read More
2024-04-01 17:47
On Saturday, March 30, a spirited bunch of bunnies took over the New York Boulders‘ home park, Clover Field, for their expansive annual Easter egg hunt. Nyack News & Views photogra… Read More
2024-03-29 16:00
The Nyack International Film Festival returns next month with shorts, documentaries and feature films from around the globe. Now in its 12th year, the festival will take place at Hotel… Read More
2024-03-29 14:42
The 12th Annual Nyack International Film Festival (NIFF) returns to Hotel Nyack. The festival opens with the world premier of David Kramer’s Jimi Hendrix, The Documentary at 8:30 on Mo… Read More
2024-03-27 09:00
Barons of Broadway #3 Welcome to the third installment of our series, ‘Barons of Broadway,’ where we immerse ourselves in the lavish world of the elite who once dominated the riv… Read More
2024-03-22 16:49
This week in the Villages, we look delve into all the empty storefronts downtown and look back at St. Patrick's Day festivities through the lens of our intrepid photographer.
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2024-03-22 14:25
Join Strawtown Studio at their Garnerville studios for an art-making Wind and Cheese event. This year’s ArtsRock Gala welcomes Sigorney Weaver. Rivertown Film will screen American Ri… Read More
2024-03-20 09:00
Barons of Broadway Series #2 Welcome to the second installment of our series, ‘Barons of Broadway,’ where we delve into the opulent world of the elite who once ruled the riverfro… Read More
2024-03-20 01:27
Take in all the action from Pearl River's 60th annual Rockland County St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday.
The post Rockland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pearl River Turns 60 ap… Read More
2024-03-15 18:50
This week in the Villages, we look at all the fun in store this St. Patrick's Day weekend and more.
The post Sláinte!(and other Rockland stories) appeared first on Nyack News & Vi… Read More
2024-03-15 17:29
If you stroll along Nyack’s Main Street retail district, you may notice quite a few empty storefronts – and a few more along North and South Broadway. Around 20 if you’re c… Read More
2024-03-15 14:41
Elmwood Playhouse presents Fun Home, a musical coming-of-age story and ArtRock presents The Cool Miss Peggy Lee with Alice Leon
The post Weekly Rec: Fun Home at Elmwood, ArtsRock Presents Th… Read More
2024-03-13 09:00
Barons of Broadway Series Welcome to the first installment of our series, ‘Barons of Broadway,’ where we delve into the opulent world of the elite who once ruled the riverfront e… Read More
2024-03-08 18:06
This week in the Villages, we look at Nyack's school board, which is expected to go into a special executive session Friday night after school district unions voted they had "no confidence"… Read More
2024-03-08 13:28
Commemorate international Women's Day with Bea Conner-Pohl's unique film-based theatrical event Illuminate the Darkness on Fri and an Embracing Equity event on Saturday in Spring Valley.
The… Read More
2024-03-06 09:00
Nyack’s Union Hall, an Italianate building predating the Civil War, stood for 83 years as a silent witness to the evolution of a community. Located on Main Street just west of Broadway… Read More
2024-03-01 15:36
Illuminate the Darkness, Women of Color, Voices for Change Rivertown Film welcomes Illuminate the Darkness, Women of Color, a unique film-based theatrical event, to The N… Read More
2024-03-01 15:09
Enjoy the visual sweetness of Maple Sugar Day at Marydell Faith and Life Center in Nyack.
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2024-02-28 08:00
Balance Rock captivated all who beheld it or stood atop it. People journeyed from nearby and faraway places, by horseback, wagon, or on foot, to behold this scenic wonder that rivalled Hook… Read More
2024-02-23 17:05
This week in the Villages, we look at local Black artists who weave together family and cultural histories into powerful quilts. Plus, other Nyack and Rockland-centric stories, links, notes… Read More
2024-02-23 16:19
A fracas breaks out at a Human Rights Award ceremony. No, that’s not the start of a cynical joke, it’s what happened when Joseph M. Coe was being inducted into the Rockland Count… Read More
2024-02-23 15:47
ArtsRock Presents a Classical Candlelight Concert at the First Reformed Church The viola da gamba quartet PARTHENIA brings early music into the present with a ravishing sound on F… Read More
2024-02-21 09:00
In the heart of Upper Nyack lies a poignant tale of resilience and endurance, encapsulated in the life of Peter Williamson—the final living individual to have experienced the shackles… Read More
2024-02-16 19:00
This week in the Villages, we look at the flags flying in Nyack for Black History Month, a three-year homicide investigation that led to a Rockland man's arrest, and some snow day sled gifti… Read More
2024-02-16 15:33
Strawtown Studio Presents Winter Crystals Workshop You will explore the wonder and beauty of crystalline forms often found in our winter landscapes – from snowflakes, to ice crystals… Read More
2024-02-15 02:11
Leading up to Valentine’s Day 2024, our photographer and camera-wielding Cupid Andrea Swenson went looking for love in the form of heart-shaped gestures and events throughout Rockland… Read More
2024-02-14 09:00
The tantalizing taste of pancakes drizzled with maple syrup is a quintessential American delight. But have you ever experienced the pure, natural essence of maple sap, the very foundation of… Read More
2024-02-09 18:37
The Nyack 2030 Climate Solutions Fair brought together 45 exhibitors and over 125 attendees on Wednesday in the fight against climate change. Organized by the Nyack Climate Smart Committee… Read More
2024-02-09 17:10
Rockland activists sent a letter demanding an investigation into why social workers called police to the home of a 19-year-old in crisis.
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2024-02-09 17:10
Sean Harris was a Black Central Nyack resident and Rockland Community College engineering student when he died after a long and intense standoff with police in May 2023. He had been wielding… Read More
2024-02-09 15:20
Annual Black History Month celebration at Nyack Center, African Dance at the YMCA
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2024-02-09 02:19
Joe Garreffa is someone you may be hearing a lot about around Nyack these days. His smile and electric energy are blessings to be around and he shares them in the many eclectic contributions… Read More
2024-02-08 09:00
In Nyack’s sweet history, Patisserie Didier Dumas, Temptations, and Tree of Chocolate now stand as the torchbearers for Valentine’s Day treats. However, the village has a long le… Read More
2024-02-02 17:16
Solange Knowles is in the house. Like literally, she can’t get enough of her new home in Nyack. “I moved to a little town called Nyack… so I moved there and now that… Read More
2024-02-02 15:06
Jump for Joy Jazz Concert for Kids Enjoy an afternoon of family friendly music at Jump for Joy, a jazz concert for kids with Rockland Conservatory of Music faculty member, the incomparable v… Read More
2024-02-01 09:00
Old Nyack, though not the North Pole, was no stranger to winter wonders. Beyond the famed ice bridge connecting it to Tarrytown, Nyack was a hub for the exhilarating sport of sleigh racing d… Read More
2024-01-26 18:18
Who is responsible for the death of Sean Harris? The 19-year-old Central Nyack resident and Rockland Community College engineering student ended up dead after a lengthy and intense standoff… Read More
2024-01-26 15:06
WONDER GIRLS, a non-profit, after-school program for middle, high school, and college girls with a mission to build confidence, leadership, community and business skills powers back up for i… Read More
2024-01-26 15:06
WONDER GIRLS, a non-profit, after-school program for middle, high school, and college girls with a mission to build confidence, leadership, community and business skills powers back up for i… Read More
2024-01-26 14:47
After some two-dozen emotional and heated public testimonies on Tuesday night, Nyack’s school board voted unanimously to remove the name and references to a decorated and deceased Nyac… Read More
2024-01-25 09:00
Embarking on a journey through Nyack’s rich history, we unveil the riveting tale of the Nyack Rowing Association (N.R.A.), a charismatic crew that once graced the waters of the Ta… Read More
2024-01-19 15:20
Edward Hopper House will open an exhibition of new work by David Salle on Saturday, January 20, 6:00-8:00pm. The exhibition includes the first presentation of a selection of Salle&rsq&hell…Read More
2024-01-18 09:57
By the middle of January 125 years ago, some 800 workers and 1,800 horses assembled at Rockland Lake to begin the annual ice harvest, once Rockland County’s largest and most well-known… Read More
2024-01-12 16:30
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day The 40th annual Interfaith Commemorative Service will take place on Monday, January 15th at 2pm at Pildrom Baptist Church, 80 Franklin Street, Nyac… Read More
2024-01-12 03:26
Our indefatigable and intrepid photographer Andrea Swenson spent 2023 capturing the beautiful diversity of Rockland County one snapshot at a time.
The post Our Favorite Rockland Photos of 20… Read More
2024-01-11 09:00
An 1866 article in the Rockland Country Journal playfully mentioned the approval of a bridge across the Tappan Zee by Tarrytown and Nyack Villagers on January 7, purportedly constr… Read More
2024-01-05 03:26
This week in the Villages we look at our most popular stories of last year. Plus, other Nyack and Rockland-centric stories, links, notes, and updates.
The post Our Most Popular Stories of 2… Read More
2024-01-04 09:00
Marydell Faith and Life Center in Upper Nyack provided summer camps for inner-city kids during and after the Depression, offering them fresh air, nature, education, and religious experiences… Read More
2023-12-29 17:29
This week in the Villages we look at the evolution of Nyack's most famous and inspirational maker. Plus, other Nyack and Rockland-centric stories, links, notes, and updates.
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2023-12-29 15:23
Closing reception Patrick Michael Dennis at Modern Druid with live DJ music of Friday, Three year-end giving recommendations
The post Weekly Rec: Closing Reception at Modern Druid and Year… Read More
2023-12-28 09:00
Kathie Bennewitz, Executive Director of the Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center on North Broadway in Nyack, highlights that Edward Hopper, renowned for his portrayal of houses, had… Read More
2023-12-22 15:53
“I’m trying to build a community around Big Red,” said Richie Fulco, owner of Big Red Books, on Main Street in downtown Nyack.
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2023-12-22 15:39
Evening browsing at Big Red Books of Friday, Free parking for holiday shopping in the Main Municipal parking lot on Saturday, December 23rd
The post Weekly Rec: Free Parking in Nyack, Eveni… Read More
2023-12-21 09:00
As Christmas approached 150 years ago, foggy days and nights compelled the closure of steamboat travel to Haverstraw. The roads just outside Nyack consisted of deep, soft mud. Unlike the pre… Read More
2023-12-20 10:14
We caught Santa Claus and a cast of Victorian era characters inside Sloatsburg's Harmony Hall during an early holiday party.
The post When Santa Claus came to Rockland in a Victorian Era Ma… Read More
2023-12-19 14:40
For more than 18 years, Weld Realty poured skill and relentless passion into matching creative, artistic individuals and families with the unique houses that they could truly feel at home in… Read More
2023-12-15 15:53
Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) Affordable Art & Pottery Bazaar until Dec. 22nd, Ceramics and Textiles by John Curley at Perry Lawson Gallery
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Weekly Rec: Affordable Art And Pottery Bazaar At RoCA, Ceramics And Textiles At Perry Lawson Gallery
2023-12-15 15:53
Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) Affordable Art & Pottery Bazaar until Dec. 22nd, Ceramics and Textiles by John Curley at Perry Lawson Gallery
The post Weekly Rec: Affordable Art and… Read More
2023-12-15 08:54
We were on hand to capture the Christmas spirit at Nanuet's annual tree lighting event last weekend.
The post Budding Music Stars Rock the Nyack Center appeared first on Nyack News & Vi… Read More
2023-12-14 12:24
In 1826, the audacious notion of a village of just two hundred souls embarking on the construction of a steamboat raised eyebrows. Yet, the completion of the Nyack Turnpike opened up new hor… Read More
2023-12-08 16:56
Tenants in the Village of Nyack will soon have a new tool in the struggle against rising rents and hard-to-come-by housing units. The board voted unanimously in November to cap rent increase… Read More
2023-12-08 16:55
Two chorale concerts in Nyack on Sunday and the screening of a documentary initiated by Jonathan Demme on Wednesday at Rivertown Film
The post Weekly Rec: Winter Chorale Concert, Messiah at… Read More
2023-12-08 09:08
We were on hand to capture the Christmas spirit at Nanuet's annual tree lighting event last weekend.
The post Rockland Around the Christmas Trees appeared first on Nyack News & Views Read More
2023-12-08 01:40
The Compost Carrot teaches mulch mowing techniques to Rocklanders and more actionable environmental news.
The post The Latest Green News Roundup for the Rivertowns appeared first on Nyack N… Read More
2023-12-07 09:00
The Tappan Zee Playhouse, housed within a historic 1911 movie theater located at the corner of South Broadway and Church Street, drew crowds to downtown Nyack from 1958 to 1976. This venue h… Read More
2023-12-01 15:13
The Nyack Chamber of Commerce presents a celebration of family, friends and giving on Sunday, December 3, at 5:00pm in the gazebo in Hezekiah Easter Veteran's Memorial Square.
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2023-12-01 09:07
Who let the dogs out in Suffern? Well, in fact, the Taconic Hills Kennel Club held a dog show at Rockland Community College in early November. While not quite Westminster, this event feature… Read More
2023-12-01 01:24
NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK – Sun River Health will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new health center known as Sun River Health New Rochelle on Friday, December 8. Refreshments will… Read More
2023-11-30 09:11
75 years ago in 1948, a huge fire destroyed the old Smithsonian Hall, a famous landmark near the Nyack docks. Its name harkens back to its more famous ancestor, the Smithsonian Institute in… Read More
2023-11-24 16:35
Happy Thanksgiving weekend from Nyack News & Views! We appreciate you! In celebration of the holiday season, please enjoy these fall photos from the Lower Hudson Valley
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2023-11-24 14:30
Music for Life Presents Everyone Should be in a Band Music For Life Creative Arts Therapy/Jeffrey Friedberg is having the world premiere of their documentary, Everybody Should Be In A Band… Read More
2023-11-17 22:44
As events in the Middle East unfold over 5,000 miles away from Rockland County, the conflict could not be more palpable on the streets of Nyack.
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2023-11-17 22:26
While the Tappan auto parts distribution plant has been serving car dealerships in the tri-state area with things like grills, windshields and seat covers since the 1970s, wages have not alw… Read More
2023-11-17 15:45
RoCA Gala Celebrates 76 Years Rockland Center for the Arts will hold its fundraising gala on Friday, November 17 from 6:00 – 10:00pm at the View on Hudson, 101 Shad Row, Piermont. The… Read More
2023-11-16 09:00
In the brisk autumn of 1873, as leaves carpeted the streets of Nyack, a watershed moment unfolded in the history of the town. Hon. William Voorhis, a visionary leader, took the helm as… Read More
2023-11-14 02:52
Rockland County veterans, along with currently serving military members, family, friends, and local politicians gathered at Mt. Moor cemetery in West Nyack to celebrate Veteran’s Day o… Read More
2023-11-10 15:43
Veteran’s Day at Mount Moor Cemetery Buffalo Soldiers of Rockland County and the friends of Mount Moor Cemetery will hold a Veteran’s Day service on Saturday, November 11 at noon… Read More
2023-11-09 09:00
Note: My annual Veteran’s Day tribute to my parents and the Greatest Generation. Never forget! As I stand on Piermont Pier today at the Camp Shanks Memorial Plaque, I’m transport… Read More
2023-11-08 06:16
Rockland voters went to the polls Tuesday to elect leaders for dozens of county, town, and village roles — a new mayor for Nyack, a historic shift in the county legislature, and a retu… Read More
2023-11-07 03:55
With early voting season in the books and no national races, we'll find out how engaged Rockland voters are this fall.
The post 9,274 and Counting as Early Voting Ends, Nov. 7 Election Day… Read More
2023-11-03 16:42
Nyack Library Book Sale Bibliophiles near and far should flock to the Friends of the Nyack Library book sale, Saturday, November 4, 10:00-4:00pm (Early Bird 9:00am-10:00am) and Sunday, Novem… Read More
2023-11-03 02:00
A look at environmental news and events in Nyack and other Lower Hudson Valley rivertown communities.
The post Green (Yellow, Orange, Red) News Roundup for the Rivertowns in November appear… Read More
2023-11-02 09:00
Recap In the previous parts of the history of the St. George Hotel, we examined its founding, learned about its founder, restauranteur George Bardin, and uncovered what life was like at the… Read More
2023-11-02 00:48
With early voting under way, we have everything you need to know about casting your ballot in Rockland County leading up to election day on Nov. 7.
The post Your Guide to Voting in Rockland… Read More
2023-10-30 11:54
Thousands of spirited revelers descended on downtown Nyack for its annual Halloween parade on Saturday. Enjoy the action in pictures.
The post Creatures, Cuteness and Canines Highlight Nya… Read More
2023-10-27 13:56
Nyack’s 34th Annual Halloween Parade Don your most daring costume for the best small town Halloween Parade in American on October 28, 2023 at 5:30pm! Sch… Read More
2023-10-27 01:46
An annual tradition, students from Nyack High School painted store fronts with Halloween themes throughout the Village’s downtown in preparation for the big parade on Saturday night. O… Read More
2023-10-26 09:00
Hiking, Cycling, Coaching, & More Recap In the previous parts of this history of the St. George Hotel, we examined its origin, and learned about its founder, restauranteur George Bardin… Read More
2023-10-25 18:53
Chris Patsos, an attorney living in Brooklyn, was working from an office in Manhattan when Covid was designated a global pandemic in March 2020. His sub-lease would be terminating in August… Read More
2023-10-20 13:35
Looking for a one-of-a-kind find? Look no further than Nyack’s Secondhand Shop Hop on October 21st. Shoppers can collect passes at Main Street Beat (95 Main Street) and make… Read More
2023-10-20 11:29
Our photographer and pumpkin-spirit-channeler Andrea Swenson documented all the gourd-augmented fun this week.
The post Welcome to New York’s ‘Pumpkin World,’ Right Here i… Read More
2023-10-19 09:00
Bardin’s Famous Gilded Age Restaurant Recap In the heyday of Nyack, if you sought the pulse of the town, the St. George Hotel was the epicenter. Dating back to 1885, when Nyack was a f… Read More
2023-10-13 14:27
Featuring over 20 live theater, dance and music performances presented by top NYC professionals on indoor and outdoor stages, the Phoenix Festival opened on September 28 and runs through Oct… Read More
2023-10-13 12:00
This week in the Villages we take a look at the best sports squad in Rockland -- the Tappan Zee High School girls soccer team -- and preview the general election coming in November. Plus, mu… Read More
2023-10-12 09:00
Burd Street & the Birth of a Legend In the late 19th century, the epicenter of Nyack’s social scene was none other than the St. George Hotel. Founded in 1885 during Nyack’s z… Read More
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