“Is it Halloween yet?” Not quite. But Halloween is a question haunting kids of all ages, especially those who want to get a jump on crafting their costumes for the big event in Nyack. After a two-year pandemic halt, the famous parade is coming back on Saturday, October 29. (Rain date Sunday, October 30.) Festivities begin at 3:00 pm and continue into the evening. Nyack’s…
Nyack’s fall season is in full swing with a packed calendar of events and family-friendly activities running through the fall season. “Although the pandemic is not entirely in the rearview mirror, the village has come back strong,” said Roger Cohen, President, Nyack Chamber of Commerce. “Signature events are once again on the agenda – including street fairs and yes, the…
Rockland Community College Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center: Fun for Foodies, Service to the Community, Education for a New Workforce Rockland Community College (RCC) Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center is all about the power of the food industry as a major employer, magnet for creativity and, potentially, a driver of positive community change. Education for a new generation of workers is…
Elizabeth & Dave: Farm to Seaport Elizabeth and Dave met during the pandemic online. In February 2022, he proposed – and they decided they didn’t want to wait to get married! While their first love party took place at Locanda Verde in Manhattan with 50 guests, they wanted to celebrate with their extended families as well – Elizabeth’s in Nyack and…
Once upon a time, Casey and Brian were living in Queens and planning a wedding on Long Island. Along comes the Delta variant and the added twist of remote work and they soon found themselves moving to Nyack and savoring regular meals at the Hudson House. New wedding plans began to take shape: they’d take full advantage of the beautiful…
Night and Day, Love Lost and Found through the Eyes of Cole Porter opens on Sept 16 and runs through Oct 6 at Nyack’s own Elmwood Playhouse. Tucked away in a Berkshires mansion circa 1930, two couples discover hidden intimacies and face the fragility of their decadent lifestyle under the watchful care of an enigmatic butler. Broadway World hails this musical…
Naudia & Nathan: Pure Joy at Hook Mountain Fully reflecting their deep love of family and the great outdoors, Naudia and Nathan chose Nyack Beach State Park for their summer wedding. The couple and their 130 guests gathered on the “Upper Plateau” – a broad field that sits near the base of Hook Mountain. It’s flanked by dramatic cliffs and…
It began in 1995 with one little girl who was suffering from cancer. Central to her fight against the disease was a beloved “blankie” she took for comfort to over two years-worth of grueling hospital visits and intensive chemo sessions. Her story inspired the creation of “Project Linus” – named for the blanket-loving character in Charles Shultz’ Peanuts® cartoon. The…
This June, Nyack was bursting with Pride! There were so many amazing events to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Nyack and Rockland County. On Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 6pm, the Nyack NAACP, the Rockland County Pride Center, and the Village of Nyack dedicated Bayard Rustin Way This special Street Dedication Ceremony was open to the public and immediately followed by the Annual Block Party Celebrating the Black LGBTQ+…
Thinking of a weekend getaway? Take Travel Lens blogger Jomar’s advice and come to Nyack to get away from the city! Nyack is as easy to get to as it was a total escape, making it the perfect place for a quick weekend getaway from New York City. Read the full story from Travel Lens. Learn more about the businesses…
