Nyack News And Views

09/09/2026

The next installment in a series from Mike Hays which explores ’s history from A to Z features a hidden astronomical observatory atop West Hook Mountain.

Nyack History A to Z Hidden near a group of trees on a lonely ridge above Upper Nyack lies the rectangular stone foundation of one of Rockland County’s most unusual landmarks. In 1891 attorney Richard Dickinson “Major” Jewett built a private astronomical observatory atop West Hook Mountain, th...

09/04/2026

Our roundup of events this week includes a screening of The Forgotten Occupation and a remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/09/weekly-rec-the-forgotten-occupation-9-11-25th-anniversay-music-across-the-hudson-and-more/

09/04/2026

On a bustling Sunday afternoon on Broadway in downtown Nyack, Maureen's Jazz Cellar brought their masterful musical taste out onto the street for the annual Nyack Jazz Festival. Our soulfully sophisticated photographer, Andrea Swenson, documented the event.

Check out our latest photo essay from the annual Nyack Jazz Festival, where Ravi Coltrane rocked the block.

09/02/2026

The next installment in a series from Mike Hays which explores ’s history from A to Z features the Nyack Ice House which once stood at 90 Clinton AVenue in South Nyack.

Nyack History A to Z A Century of Keeping Nyack Cool For more than a century, the Nyack Ice House stood at 90 Clinton AVenue in South Nyack. Many long-tine residents remember stopping at the small peaked building to pick up bags of ice for picnics and summer outings. The Nyack Ice House operated the...

09/01/2026

After a prestigious career as an orthodontist, Nyack artist Dr. Allen Steinman turned to drawing portraits, now numbering over 600.

After a prestigious career, Nyack artist Dr. Allen Steinman turned to drawing portraits with no formal training

08/28/2026

Our roundup of events this week includes an outdoor screening of Hitchcock’s Psycho, the Lighthouse swim across the Hudson, the Nyack Jazz Festival, and more. https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/weekly-rec-hitchcocks-psycho-hudson-swim-nyack-jazz-festival-and-more/

08/28/2026

Here's our monthly listing of plays and films you won't want to miss in September and beyond.

A documentary about poet Mary Oliver; plays opening at Elmwood Playhouse, Antrim Playhouse, and Penguin Rep; an ArtsRock Staged Reading; free films at the Nyack Library; Lafayette Theater, and more

08/28/2026

Welcome to our next edition of Rocklandia where we entertainingly exploring local news, politics and culture while maintaining our sanity.

Welcome to our latest episode of Rocklandia, a new column entertainingly exploring local news, politics and culture while maintaining our sense of humor.

08/26/2026

The next installment in a series from Mike Hays which explores ’s history from A to Z features The Hudson House of Nyack. The Hudson House continues to serve the public more than a century after it opened as a firehouse, jail, and seat of village government.

Nyack History A to Z Stewardship of a Nyack Landmark Hudson House ranks among the village’s most architecturally distinguished public buildings. Today it operates as a restaurant and cocktail bar. Yet behind its pressed tin ceilings and brick walls lies more than a century of local history. Built ...

08/21/2026

Our roundup of events this week includes services for Wilbur Aldridge, Porch Fest, a discussion on discovering identity, the season finale of the Jazz in the Garden Series, and more. https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/weekly-rec-wilbur-aldridge-funeral-porch-fest-batson-talks-kenya-and-more/