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On July 4, 1919, under a blazing summer sun, Nyack staged the most spectacular Fourth of July celebration in its history. At the heart...
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For 63 years, Tom Vasilow and his brother Chris churned out oceans of ice cream and rivers of chocolate at the Eagle Confectionery at...
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Few passersby on quiet Haven Court realize that a century ago, the land beneath their feet offered a revolutionary retreat: a country club run...
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With a feast of melons, crackers, corn, potatoes, and 20 kegs of clams, Sylvan Grove became an instant success. A brass band from Verplanck’s Point...
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One of the saddest events in Nyack’s history unfolded when the melodic bells of the Bell Memorial Tower in South Nyack fell silent. Demolished...
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It may seem impossible, but it’s true: a glass house once stood in Nyack, built by a sun-worshipping naturist. In 1927, Evelyn Word Provost...
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Chrystenah, named in honor of the mother of its owners, was among the most beautiful and fastest steamboats on the lower Hudson River during...
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On June 1, the serene, flower-filled grounds of Marydell, nestled beneath Hook Mountain in Upper Nyack, will host an unforgettable fundraiser for the Edward Hopper...
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Barons of Broadway #34 In this episode of Barons of Broadway, we return to 18 Castle Heights as it undergoes a remarkable transformation from a...
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Barons of Broadway #33 The Victorian gem at 18 Castle Heights Avenue in Upper Nyack, designed by Horace Greeley Knapp, has a rich history....