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“BURGLARS HAVE BEEN HERE!” — Postmaster Doersch’s cry broke Nyack’s quiet dawn. Newspaper Headlines on April 23, 1895 from Nyack’s two evening daily’s. “Burglars...
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It’s unclear why the Nyack Postal Service chose April Fools’ Day in 1899, to switch from post office pickups to home delivery, but the...
News
Not only was it the hottest 4th of July on record but it was also the loudest, proudest, and longest 4th of July parade ever in...
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The hand-painted, WPA-era murals that cover most of the upper part of the high-ceiling, art deco-style Nyack Post Office have survived intact for nearly 90...
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by Mike Hays It’s unclear why the Nyack Postal Service chose April 1, 1899 as the day to switch from having villagers picking up...
History
by Mike Hays “Burglars have been here,” Philip Doersch, Nyack postmaster, shouted to his assistant when he opened the door to his private office...
News
by Mike Hays The difficult times the US Postal Service is currently weathering has renewed Americans’ appreciation for the vital service. But this week...
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by Mike Hays It’s unclear why the Nyack Postal Service chose April 1, 1899 as the day to switch from having villagers picking up...
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The 150-year Saga of the House You Know As Home to Art Café by Mike Hays The Art Café and the red-and-blue painted Italianate-style house...
History
by Mike Hays The hand-painted, WPA-era murals that cover most of the upper part of the high-ceiling, art deco style Nyack Post Office have...