History Smithsonian Hall Destroyed by Fire 75 years ago in 1948, a huge fire destroyed the old Smithsonian Hall, a famous landmark near the Nyack docks. Its name harkens back... Mike HaysNovember 30, 2023
History Rediscovering Nyack’s St. George Hotel (Part 1) Burd Street & the Birth of a Legend In the late 19th century, the epicenter of Nyack’s social scene was none other than the... Mike HaysOctober 12, 2023
History Captain John Lyon: The Mighty Voice of the Hudson River Captain John Lyon was a legendary figure who navigated the waters of the Hudson River for an astounding 71 years, never missing a single... Mike HaysSeptember 7, 2023
Nyack People & Places Nyack’s Now Forgotten Summer Resort Hotels Nyack-on-Hudson, as it liked to refer to itself in the 1870s, was a perfect place for a summer resort. Nyack sported at least 8... Mike HaysSeptember 22, 2022
History Nyack People & Places: John Lyon, Hudson’s Oldest River Captain by Mike Hays “A-l-l A-b-o-a-r-d” was announced so loud that it could be heard from the ferry landing to the top of the Nyack... Mike HaysSeptember 17, 2020