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The owners of Julius Petersen Boatyard, which has a maritime history that stretches past Revolutionary times, want to sell.
Historic boatyard's future on Upper Nyack residents' minds; hearing Thursday
Angry residents of Upper Nyack are expected to pack a public hearing Thursday to oppose a plan by the village board that would permit residential use in the commercial district where the historic Julius Petersen Boatyard is located.
Upper Nyack synagogue plans expansion
The Congregation Sons of Israel in Upper Nyack plans to open a new Hebrew school building and modernize its existing space.
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Save boatyard from condo development
Re a Nov. 18 Community View, "Is historic boatyard bullying village into allowing housing?": I am saddened, and indeed outraged, at the potential disappearance of one of the most historic and beautiful sites on the Hudson River - Petersen's Boatyard at the bottom of Van Houten Street in Upper Nyack.
Volunteers, onlookers gather for log bench project at Upper Nyack park
Volunteers gathered Sunday to help revitalize Nyack Beach State Park by building log benches.
ORANGEBURG: The Orangetown Town Board adopted its 2010 budget this week on a 4-1 vote, with Town Board member Michael Maturo voting no.
'Lumberjack' festival to be held at Nyack Beach State Park
UPPER NYACK - It's probably the ultimate in 'green' recycling. Take a dead or downed tree, use a two-man saw and traditional tools to craft a rustic bench, then place the seating in a public setting.
UPPER NYACK: A sex offender who had intercourse with a 11-year-old girl in 1994 has not officially changed his address to permanently live in Upper Nyack, Clarkstown police said Friday.
Sex offender moves into Upper Nyack neighborhood
A 51-year-old sex offender has moved into his father's house on Castle Heights Avenue, according to the state offender registry, police and neighbors.
Two Westchester hikers rescued on Hook Mountain
UPPER NYACK - Two hikers had to be rescued on Hook Mountain Saturday after loose rocks made their descent too risky.
Bedford Audubon Society sets fall field trips
The Bedford Audubon Society will host events on the following dates. For information or registration, contact Joan Becker at jebecker@bedfordaudubon.org, call 914-232-4806 or visit www.bedfordaudubon.org. • Oct.
Free and cheap fall fun in the Hudson Valley
Fall is ideal for picking perfect pumpkins, hayrides and haunted houses, and of course, finding fabulous falling leaves.
Rockland's oldest fire company to celebrate milestone anniversary
SOUTH NYACK - The year was 1834, and the population of Rockland County was estimated by the census - held four years prior - as just short of 10,000 people.
If you've ever wondered about the Nyacks before the days of the Tappan Zee Bridge and what life was like on Rockland's riverfront, the Historical Society of the Nyacks exhibit, "Fish & Ships," is a place to get answers.
Patrick Farm: Town must keep zoning, covenant
As a resident, taxpayer, voter and citizen of the Town of Ramapo, I am 100 percent against the proposed Patrick Farm multi-family apartment project, and urge the Town of Ramapo to disapprove it.
Neabore commissioned as second lieutenant
UPPER NYACK: Stacey William Neabore graduated from St. John's University, College of Professional Studies, with a Bachelor of Science degree on May 17.
Clarsktown spruces up to become pedestrian friendly, attract businesses
Clarkstown wants to spruce up New City's downtown to make it pedestrian and shopping friendly, part of the town's ongoing effort to revitalize its various constituent parts.
More than 560 customers in Valley Cottage, Congers and Upper Nyack lose power
A transformer blew last night, cutting electricity to more than 560 customers in Valley Cottage, Congers and Upper Nyack, officials said.