June is PRIDE month, many of you may have seen rainbows in the crosswalks throughout the village. These rainbows are the work of volunteers who come together to celebrate a month long celebration of diversity, acceptance and love. Just this past Sunday, many gathered for PRIDE Sunday in Haverstraw,…

We all pass by Montefiore Hospital and know that is there for us and our loved ones when we are sick, but maybe you don’t know of the other ways in which it gives back to our community. One of these ways is working to preserve and improve the environment. This past Spring, Montefiore was a sp…

The Annual Fireman’s Memorial Service was held this past Sunday, June 9th at Oak Hill Cemetery. Trustee Marie Lorenzini and I had the opportunity to attend this service and gather with friends, community members and family to commemorate those who have given their lives to save others. We lis…

It’s that time of year when things are happening outside and about Nyack - Art Walk, The African American Day Parade, Music on the Hudson, the Classic Car Night, fireworks and outdoor movies in the Memorial Park. We kick off the summer season, Friday June 14th with ArtWalk which runs through …

Over the summer, you will notice something new on the streets of Nyack - New MuniMeters! These new meters are “Pay-by-Plate”.  They will allow you to pay by coin, credit card and by an app on your smart phone. You can easily find the app in the app store under “Flowbird&rdquo…

Climate change is a global issue which has serious local implications, too. It threatens our infrastructure, our health, and our natural resources. Fortunately, there are things we can do in our community that can make a difference. I am inviting you -- residents, business owners, and community lea…

Over the next several months, the water infrastructure in the Village of Nyack and areas we service outside the village limits will undergo a series of renovations to replace selected water mains and valves . The work will optimize the flow of water into your homes and prevent any breakage due to t…

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has awarded the Village of Nyack $4.3 million for funding the “Safe Routes to School Project” for the Nyack Middle School under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) – Congestions Mitigation and Air Quality Improveme…

At a special press event during during Earth Week 2019 in Memorial Park, I looked at the river and our waterfront and reflected on what we are doing as a community to protect the beautiful resources we have. We were gathered with County and State officials and representatives from the NYS Departmen…