Civics is not just for high schoolers, civic involvement is for everyone. Lawyers, doctors and other professionals take continuing education classes. We as citizens need to hone in on our skills to support our community. It is part of what it means to be American, contributing to a greater good, building a sense of unity in the neighborhood in which we live. This is what the American Creed series represents – it defines what it means to be American through the eyes of its cit

As part of our weekly initiative honoring women who have made unique and significant contributions to our Nyack community, we’re proud and happy to recognize Diana Green, in her 20th year as Founding Artistic Director of the Children’s Shakespeare Theatre. A true Renaissance woman, Diana has directed over 65 full-length productions and also serves as the company’s fight choreographer and costume designer. Diana studied at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA, holds a BS in Jour

Why are all those pink markings on the roads in Nyack? Throughout the Village utility surveyors have been marking the location of underground utilities. This underground utility survey is the starting point of a multi-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to replace Nyack’s aging water distribution system. The CIP will provide a time-line of projects to replace water mains and the valves that control the flow of our potable water. The Nyack Village Board has approved up to $10

Congratulations to Don on receiving the endorsement of the Working Families Party. Dear Candidates for Local Office, I am very pleased to inform you that the Working Families Party has endorsed your candidacy. A Working Families Party endorsement is the progressive seal of approval. It tells the voters in your community that you are a candidate we can really count on to fight for the issues that matter most: from fair funding of our public schools and living wage jobs, to en

Beginning this spring, paid parking will be a little be easier in the Village of Nyack. The current muni-meters will be replace by Pay-by-Plate parking meters that will accept credit, debit cards, and coins. You will also be able to pay via a new smartphone app — and, if necessary, add time to the meter via the app without having to return to your car. To see how it will all work, watch this instructional video.