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For almost 125 years, Nyack College and its predecessor, the Missionary Training Institute, held prominence on the northern slopes of South Mountain in South...
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Marydell Nature Preserve, a remarkable addition to Upper Nyack’s green spaces, has emerged as a hidden gem within the community. Spanning eight acres of...
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Performing elephants, gaily garbed singers, flame-lit dancing near a rock grotto, lectures, piano recitals, and movies brought the 4th of July weekend in 1932...
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In 1883, shortly after its incorporation, the Village of Nyack wasted no time in establishing a comprehensive set of ordinances to govern its residents....
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Bicycling continues to grow in popularity year after year, with various types of bikes sharing the narrow streets of Nyack. From road bikes to cargo...
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The Nyack Lighthouse, a prominent waterfront landmark visible from the old Tappan Zee Bridge, captured the imagination of Nyack residents in the mid-20th century. However,...
History
The Wayside Chapel stood as a picturesque postcard scene, capturing the hearts of all who laid eyes upon it. In the autumn, the chapel’s...
News
At midnight on May 29, four huge ceremonial watch fires will light up Rockland County night skies as they have for the last 35...
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Edward Hopper’s famous painting Nighthawks is one of the most iconic American paintings of the 20th century. The question arises as to whether Hopper depicted an actual...
Nyack People & Places
Nearly 200 years ago, a fire destroyed a large Catholic seminary and church in Upper Nyack just before it opened. Surprisingly, some cheered when...