Sen. David Carlucci on February 19 held an informational meeting at the Valley Cottage Library concerning the proposal to expand Hook Mountain State Park by acquiring the Marydell property of Upper Nyack through the State Trust for public Land. Thirty acres of the land, owned since 1924 by the Sisters of our Lady of Christian […]
All are welcome to attend the grand opening of the Center for Muslim Life at Rockland Community College on Thursday, February 25, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Student Union, Toom 3201. Halal food will be served. For more information contact [email protected].
The Nyack Library will launch the first seed library in Rockland County, the Nyack Seed Exchange, next weekend. A seed exchange or seed library allows community members free access to seed that is grown or acquired by other community members for use in their home gardens. It allows gardeners to share seeds without having to […]
BY JENNA HUTCHINS PHOTOS BY JOSEPH CONSOLI A few thousand turned out this past weekend to celebrate Rockland Lake State Park’s 50th anniversary and witness the potential revival of the Knickerbocker Ice Festival. The festival began in 2007 on the eastern bank of Rockland Lake celebrating the lake’s role in the history of the Knickerbocker Ice […]
Calling children of all ages! The 18th annual YouthFest is taking place at Rockland Community College on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Thousands of families are expected to flock to the event for a fun-filled day of entertainment, activities, interactive educational exhibits, food and more. In its 18th year, YouthFest highlights include live performances by local arts […]
BY CAROL MCILMURRAY NYACK-Next time you go to Starbucks, don’t forget to bring your ID. Nyack now is serving wine and beer to its usually caffeinated clientele. While the café is usually filled with bookworms and computer tech people, it now will welcome those in need of a nice glass of red wine or a […]