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Mike Hays

Michael Hays is a 35-year resident of the Nyacks. Hays grew up the son of a professor and nurse in Champaign, Illinois. He has recently retired from a long career in educational publishing with Prentice-Hall and McGraw-Hill. Hays is an avid cyclist, amateur historian and photographer, gardener, and dog walker. He has enjoyed more years than he cares to count with his beautiful companion, Bernie Richey. You can follow him on Instagram as UpperNyackMike.

History

In the heart of Nyack during winter’s chill, the skating pond was a hub of excitement and joy. Located near the present-day intersection of...

History

On a frosty January day in 1866, the Rockland County Journal published a whimsical tale that captured the imaginations of Tarrytown and Nyack residents. It cheerfully...