Nyack News And Views

12/17/2025

Brooke Malloy poses that the only people surprised by what women are saying out loud right now are the ones who benefited from our quiet and women who understand that protecting our communities will always matter more than protecting anyone’s ego..

The views expressed in this article are those of this independent writer and not the Nyack News & Views editorial staff. We welcome submissions from anybody who is interested in publishing their thoughts, ideas and perspectives about issues facing our community, both large and small. Please send to [email protected] with detailed contact Information.
https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2025/12/the-era-of-manageable-women-is-over-in-rockland-county/

12/17/2025

In today’s , Mike Hays shares the top ten Nyack People & Places stories of 2025 ranked by views and reader comments.

Another year of digging up Nyack’s hidden stories, from wild amusement parks to swimmable beaches, forgotten airports, and Gilded Age mansions. Thank you for reading, sharing, debating, and helping bring our history to life. History isn’t dry. It’s who we are. As Mark Twain said, “The past...

12/12/2025

Frank LoBuono watches evil triumph as the good do nothing.

The views expressed in this article are those of this independent writer and not the Nyack News & Views editorial staff. We welcome submissions from anybody who is interested in publishing their thoughts, ideas and perspectives about issues facing our community, both large and small. Please send to [email protected] with detailed contact Information.
https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2025/12/when-good-people-do-nothing/

12/12/2025

Our roundup of events this week includes holiday music, more holiday shopping, tea tastings and service, a Christmas Pageant, Nyack’s Menorah lighting, the beloved Handel’s Messiah sing along at Grace Church, the annual Blank-Fest, and more.

Our roundup of events this week includes holiday music, more holiday shopping, tea tastings and service, a Christmas Pageant, Nyack’s Menorah lighting, the beloved Handel’s Messiah sing along at Grace Church, the annual Blank-Fest, and more.

12/12/2025

Downtown lit up with holiday spirit last Friday during the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Lights celebration. Our lovingly lit photographer Andrea Swenson captured all the sparkling splendor of the event.

Get into the holiday spirit with scenes from Nyack's celebration in our latest Photo Shoot.

12/10/2025

In today’s , Mike Hays shares the story of Charles McElroy who was one of the most influential builders in South Nyack.

During the Gilded Age, only a few carpentry shops in Nyack were responsible for constructing the beautiful Victorian homes that are still revered today. Among these craftsmen was Charles McElroy, a man who, after learning the carpentry trade locally, became one of the most influential builders in So...

12/09/2025

Progressive Foot Care is conducting its 18th Annual Holiday Shoe Drive for the Homeless. We are partnering with The United Way of Rockland, as well as The United Way of Westchester and Putnam.

Please drop off all types of footwear, especially children’s boots and sneakers, to help support the less fortunate in our community.

Footwear can be dropped off at either office location until December 15th:

95 Church Street, Suite 210, White Plains, NY 10601 914-328-8000

242 North Main Street, New City, NY 10956 845-354-2700

Progressivefootcareny.com

12/03/2025

In today’s , Mike Hays shares the story of Nyack’s first theater, the Lyceum.

With one of the most distinctive storefronts in downtown Nyack, the Lyceum Theater at 142 Main Street opened in June 1911—just six months before the larger Broadway Theater debuted. Over the next decade, these two entertainment venues competed fiercely for audiences until a merger brought them und...

11/28/2025

Frank LoBuono reflects on how a joyful day dedicated to gratitude turns sorrowful and leads to more questions than answers.

The views expressed in this article are those of this independent writer and not the Nyack News & Views editorial staff. We welcome submissions from anybody who is interested in publishing their thoughts, ideas and perspectives about issues facing our community, both large and small. Please send to [email protected] with detailed contact information.
https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2025/11/being-thankful/

11/28/2025

A family Thanksgiving in an unlikely place.

While others were preparing to pile on the pounds at Thanksgiving, I was heading to a hospital to see my father, who had been unable to eat or drink anything, for weeks. His doctors had diagnosed him with a stomach flu, but to me the more likely, and more terrifying, diagnosis was that the esophagea...

11/28/2025

Our roundup of events this week includes plenty of artisan shopping, Hombody Books’ first birthday celebration, the lighting of Nyack’s holiday lights, and more.

Our roundup of events this week includes plenty of artisan shopping, Hombody Books’ first birthday celebration, the lighting of Nyack’s holiday lights, and more.

11/25/2025

Project Joy, People to People - Feeding Rockland's Hungry’s annual holiday gift program which provides holiday gifts to more than 1,200 children from low-income Rockland County families, is officially underway. Learn how you can make the season brighter for children right here in our community.

Project Joy, People to People’s annual holiday gift program, is officially underway and we’re excited to invite you to be part of it! Every year, Project Joy provides holiday gifts to more than 1,200 children from low-income Rockland County families who rely on our food pantry. For neighbors fac...