History “E” is for the Empire Hook & Ladder Company Nyack History A to Z The Empire Hook & Ladder Company Number One holds a significant place in Nyack’s history as one of its... Mike HaysJuly 29, 2026
History “D” is for the Depew House Nyack History A to Z Few families shaped early Nyack more than the Depews. From riverfront industry to railroads and real estate, their influence... Mike HaysJuly 15, 2026
History “C” is for the Clarkstown Country Club Nyack History A to Z In 1919, a country club unlike any other arrived in Upper Nyack.The Clarkstown Country Club, the first group to... Mike HaysJuly 8, 2026
History Nyack’s Independence Centennial The largest event in Nyack’s history.” Rockland County Journal, July 8, 1876 Cannons boomed. Train whistles shrieked. Church and school bells rang across the... Mike HaysJuly 1, 2026
History “B” is for Burd Street Nyack History A to Z Discovering the village, one letter at a time This new series explores Nyack’s history through the alphabet, highlighting the... Mike HaysJune 24, 2026
History “A” is for the Arch Bridge Nyack History A to Z explores the village’s past one letter at a time. This week, national attention focused on the underground tunnels beneath... Mike HaysJune 17, 2026
History The Strawberry Express How Rockland County farmers rushed millions of berries to New York City In early June, the air along Nyack’s waterfront carried a signal that... Mike HaysJune 3, 2026
History The Mystery of Sugar Loaf Hill A landform once stood in downtown Sparkill. Not a distant ridge or Hudson River bluff, but a steep, flat-topped rise beside the railroad tracks.... Mike HaysMay 27, 2026
News Nyack Sketch Log: Mount Moor Memorial Day Event Moves Indoors Due to inclement weather, today’s Mount Moor event will be moved inside the Palisades Mall. The ceremony will be held at the east court... Bill BatsonMay 25, 2026
Arts Nyack Sketch Log: The Bear Some neighborhood landmarks are intentional. Others simply happen. Bill BatsonMay 21, 2026