prohibition Archives - Nyack News & Views

Nyack People & Places: OD’s Survived Prohibition But Not the Pandemic

by Mike Hays O’Donoghue’s Tavern, a village favorite for over 100 years, has decided to close its doors due to the economic toll the...

Mike HaysMay 7, 2020

by Mike Hays Prohibition became official nationwide 100 years ago on January 17, 1920. Hollywood portrays the prohibition era of the 1920s as one...

Mike HaysJanuary 16, 2020

by Mike Hays Finding the right wine to serve with Thanksgiving turkey is a perennial challenge. But in 1919, it was easy. New York...

Mike HaysNovember 28, 2019

Nyack Mayor Jen White hosts her monthly “downtown” meeting for Nyack businesses on Mon Dec 3 at 9a on the 2nd floor of Nyack’s...

News & Views StaffDecember 2, 2012

Nyack, Nov 3 — It took 14 years and ratification by 43 states to end prohibition in the United States. In Nyack it took...

News & Views StaffNovember 4, 2012

by Bill Batson Over the vocal opposition of several owners of local bars and restaurants Orangetown Police Chief Kevin Nulty and the Village Board...

News & Views StaffNovember 3, 2012

Nyack Nov 1 — On Wed night a 6p-5a curfew was instituted to discourage Trick Or Treating as most Nyack streets were dark and...

News & Views StaffNovember 1, 2012