Indian Point Update
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) firmly rejected an effort by Indian Point’s owner to reverse a landmark federal ruling, that the facility cannot be relicensed until legally-required analyses of its ability to control severe accidents are completed. NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s office, which gets the credit for the victory, announcing the ruling in... Read More
Progress in Memorial Park
The rebuilding of Nyack’s Memorial Park by the river is underway. The plan is to make the 11-acre riverfront park greener and more useful. Near the park’s entrance, construction of the new basketball court has begun, paid for with a $97,000 NY State grant. Nyack will match the grant with in-kind services by its Public Works Department. The current plan, as funds become available... Read More
Worries about Lead in Drinking Water
Nyack’s Water Department informed its 15,000 customers in Nyack, South Nyack, Central Nyack & West Nyack that in November it found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes and buildings. This may be due to a change in water chemistry, causing lead to dissolve from the pipes and enter the drinking water of a few homes in the area. Although lead has not... Read More
ooops! Correct website: www.SunshinePlumbingAndHeating.com
We apologize to Ralph Spano of Sunshine Plumbing and Heating, Inc. for printing an incorrect website address in our New Kids on the Block column in January 2012. The correct website is—www.SunshinePlumbingAndHeating.com Read More
Thanks to Nyack Villager Volunteer
Every month after The Nyack Villagers are received in your mailboxes, we deliver the remaining copies to local businesses, libraries and other establishments from New City to Piermont. Joyce Bressler, our office manager, is in charge of the operation. She is often accompanied by her friend, Julia Ann Colt. The two have it down to a science: Julia helps Joyce bundle the packets.... Read More
Newly remodeled Dish Restaurant and Café
Newly remodeled Dish Restaurant and Café hosted a crowded grand re-opening party in mid-January at which Chef / owner, Alexandra Lopukhin (below right) presented a delightful selection of dishes from her new menu, along with a sampling of her own handmade ice creams. Everyone enjoyed the food and all were eager to come back for a meal. The new setup has nice comfortable tables... Read More
Book Talk by Joyce Bressler
Stories of Courage, Hope & Compassion by Rev. Richard L. Deats Nyack resident Richard L. Deats, peace ac- tivist, minister and author, recently published his 9th book, Stories of Courage, Hope & Compassion, drawing on a lifetime of experience and world travels as ambassador of peace and nonviolence, Methodist minister and representative of the Fellowship of Reconciliation,... Read More
New Year’s Traditions Around the World
In Scotland (the home of Auld Lang Syne), they celebrate Hogmanay (pronounced hog-mah-NAY) shortly after midnight on New Year’s eve. Neighbors visit one another, bringing small gifts—coal for the fire or shortbread. It is considered especially lucky if a tall, dark, handsome man is the first to enter your house after the new year is rung in. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebration... Read More
