This week in the villages: State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and State Assemblyman Mike Lawler are holding mobile office hours at Nyack Village Hall and at Orangetown Town Hall this week. Residents are invited to drop by with questions or concerns. The Villages of Nyack and South Nyack will hold board meetings. Summer Concerts Series’ continue in the Towns of Clarkstown and Orangetown. And Saturday is Clarkstown Day at Palisades Credit Union Park.
Nyack Area COVID Update for August 7
| 7-Aug | 31-Jul | 24-Jul | 17-Jul | 10-Jul | 3-Jul | |
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Active cases by community
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| Nyack | 20 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Valley Cottage | 8 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| West Nyack | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Piermont | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rockland County | ||||||
| 7 day postivity rate | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Active cases | 461 | 239 | 156 | 129 | 96 | 71 |
| Hospitalized | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| COVID-19 deaths (total) | 969 | 968 | 968 | 967 | 967 | 966 |
Source: Rockland County Health Department / NYS Health Department, 8/7/2021
To schedule an appointment for a 1st dose COVID-19 vaccine from any Rockland County Department of Health Clinic visit rocklandgov.com/departments/health/. To search for additional COVID-19 vaccination opportunities nearby visit vaccines.gov..
Village of Nyack
The Village Board of Trustees will hold a workshop via Zoom on Thurs, Aug 12, 2021 at 7p. Then, Zoom into the Village Board meeting at 7:30p.
State Assemblyman Mike Lawler is holding Mobile Office Hours at the Nyack Village Hall, 9 N Broadway on Thurs, Aug 12, 2021 from 2-5p. The community is invited to stop by with questions, comments, concerns, and recommendations for legislation.
School Supply Drive
State Assemblyman Mike Lawler, in conjunction with the St. Charles AME Zion Church in Sparkill, is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to collect school supplies for needy families and students across the 97th Assembly District. Supplies may be dropped off at Nyack Village Hall, 9 N Broadway, at Orangetown Town Hall, 26 Orangeburg Rd, or at several other locations.
Supplies needed include: backpacks, lunch boxes, no. 2 pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, highlighters, crayons, glue sticks colored pencils ballpoint pens, zippered pencil bags, 12” rulers, protractors, blunt tipped scissors, 3×5 index cards, 5×7 index cards, wide ruled loose leaf paper, spiral notebooks, subject dividers, 1” 3-ring binders, and pocket folders without fasteners.
Summer Food Program
Just a reminder: Nyack’s Summer Food Program is offering FREE breakfast and lunch to ANY child under 18 each weekday through September 3. There are two locations: Waldron Terrace and The Nyack Center. There is no sign-up, no application, no income requirement, and no identification needed. Masks are required.
Village of South Nyack
The Board of Trustees will meet on Tue, Aug 10, 2021 at 7:30p. Read the full agenda at Southnyack.ny.gov.
The Planning Board will meet on Wed, Aug 11, 2021 at 7:30p.
Village of Upper Nyack
The Architectural Review Board will meet tonight (Mon, Aug 9, 2021) at 6p.
A Flyer for Landscapers on the Upper Nyack Sound Law
A flyer for landscapers explaining the Village of Upper Nyack Sound Law is now available in both English and Spanish on uppernyack-ny.us.
Orange and Rockland Tree Maintenance
Orange and Rockland Utilities will be sending contractors from Nelson Tree Service to perform preventative maintenance to vegetation around power lines and poles throughout the village in the coming weeks. Additional information may be found on uppernyack-ny.us.
Save the Date – Public Hearing on Village of Upper Nyack Comprehensive Plan Adoption
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Upper Nyack will hold a public hearing on Thurs, Aug 19, 2021 at 7:30p at the Upper Nyack Village Hall, 328 N Broadway, to consider the adoption of the Village of Upper Nyack Comprehensive Plan. The full text of the Comprehensive Plan is available on uppernyack-ny.us. All interested parties are entitled to appear in person, or by agent, and speak on the subject matter at the public hearing. Comments and questions can also be provided via email before the meeting to Heather Candella, Village Clerk at village.clerk@uppernyack-ny.us.
Town of Orangetown
State Assemblyman Mike Lawler is holding Mobile Office Hours at the Orangetown Town Hall, 26 Orangeburg Rd, today (Mon, Aug 9, 2021) from 3-6p. The community is invited to stop by with questions, comments, concerns, and recommendations for legislation.
State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick is holding Mobile Office Hours at the Orangetown Town Hall, 26 Orangeburg Rd, on Wed, Aug 11, 2021 from 1-4p. A representative from the senator’s constituent service team will be present. The community is invited to attend and learn how the office can help you, ask about legislative initiatives & proposals, and alert the office about community issues.
”Rock the Park” Summer Concert Series
Join Orangetown’s Parks & Recreation Department for their “Rock the Park” Summer Concert Series in Veteran’s Memorial Park on Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 7:45p featuring Captain Fantastic, a tribute to the music of Elton John.
Town of Clarkstown
Summer Concert Series
Join the Town of Clarkstown for a Summer Concert Series show featuring Ob-la-di, a Beatles tribute band, on Wed, Aug 11, 2021 at 7:30p. The concert will be held at the Lake Nanuet Ballfield, 1 Lake Nanuet Dr and Blauvelt Rd. Residents should bring their own chairs or blankets.
Friday Lunchtime Concert Series
There will be a lunchtime concert in the Kevin Landau Park, Corner of Main St and Congers Rd, New City on Fri, August 13, 2021 from 12:15-1:45p featuring the band, Comfort in Style. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair and start your weekend on a high note.
Town of Clarkstown Day at Palisades Credit Union Park
Celebrate Clarkstown Day on Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at Palisades Credit Union Park, 1 Palisades Credit Union Park Dr, Pomona and watch the NY Boulders take on the NJ Jackals. Town of Clarkstown residents can purchase discounted tickets for $10 at offer.fevo.com. The Gates open at 4:30p and the game starts at 6:30p. There will also be fireworks after the game.
Life Guards Needed
The Town of Clarkstown is hiring certified lifeguards. Must be 16 years old. Applications can be found at the Recreation Administration Office located at 31 Zukor Road, New City, on town.clarkstown.ny.us, or you may call 845-639-6200.
