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Nyack People & Places

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

Nyack People & Places

by Mike Hays On a warm Saturday night in August 1893, 75 people gathered at the popular Victorian boarding house run by the Lydeckers...

News

by Bill Batson Today is the eighth anniversary Nyack Sketch Log. Since 2011, I have published nearly 400 columns. The flow of ink forming...

News

by Mike Hays Imagine the aroma of millions of fresh strawberries. Fresh strawberries have always been a treat, but they were even more so...

Politics

Just a few days before election day, here is your four step-guide for harnessing democracy. (It can be fun!) 1. Mark you calendars for Tuesday,...

History

by Mike Hays A century ago, near downtown Nyack, the Haven Country Club was a retreat for professional women. Nyack had two other country...

News

by Jocelyn Jane Cox Raise your hand if you’re having “trust issues” when it comes to politicians. Raise your hand if it seems to...

History

July 8, 1887: Nyack turns on electric streetlights by Mike Hays Following Independence Day 131 years ago, nighttime Nyack was suddenly illuminated by streetlights....

History

by Mike Hays The beautiful Nyack Rowing Association boat house reduced to splinters. River Road washed out. Memorial Park covered with debris. The Hook...

History

by Mike Hays There’s a new look on Main Street. The Mainstream Commons storefront is gray and orange, a 1950s retro look crossed with...