Glitter Thicket Owner Larisa Schuckle

Glitter Thicket owner and Nyack native Larisa Schuckle is really living her truth. Before starting her business, she earned a degree in Animal Studies, worked at several farm sanctuaries, and was a humane educator – traveling to schools to teach students about the impact of food choices on individual health, animals, and the environment. Taken altogether, she was perfectly positioned to be the person to bring a vegan bakery to Nyack’s downtown.

“I wanted to offer people in the community affordable, healthy foods that have a lower environmental footprint and also help protect animals,” Larisa says. “Plant-based eating for me has been really delicious and joyful and I wanted to share that. I also wanted to create a space where local artists could share their work and be celebrated.”

In addition to a simple menu of vegan sandwiches, baked, goods and high tea, Larisa appeals to Nyack’s artistic vibe and strong sense of community by featuring an ever-changing collection of art from local makers, jewelry, gifts, and fairy houses. Customers are able to be surrounded by beauty while eating delicious food. In addition, the shop creates custom birthday and wedding cakes and hosts private fairy tea parties and other celebratory events upon request.

When asked “Why Nyack?” for her business, it is no surprise that creativity was at the forefront of Larisa’s reason.

“It is truly special how many different people from the community have been willing to showcase their work here, from jewelry, mustard, hat and perfume makers, to sculptors, authors, photographers, painters and potters,” Larisa states. “There are lots of creations to look at when you come in. There have also been many people who have been willing to share their skills and passions in the space and organize things like tarot nights, poetry clubs, discussion groups and open mic nights!”

Looking forward, Larisa hopes to continue hosting specialty events and being a gathering place for people to express themselves and celebrate. She tries to do a party for most nature-based holidays and select artistic events. She is hosting a closing reception for an artist on May 18th, a welcome party for a new artist on May 24th, and a Garden Tea Party at the First Reformed Church of Nyack on June 2nd. You can learn more about the aforementioned events and much more by following Glitter Thicket on social media @glitterthickett (Instagram) or visiting their website.

Glitter Thicket
88 Burd Street
Nyack, NY
845-596-7539
Open Thursday-Sunday 10am-5pm

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Adrienne Cromartie-Wolf

For My Father’s House Southern Cuisine owner Adrienne Cromartie Wolf, her restaurant is so much more than just that – it symbolizes a dream come true for both herself and her late father, Franklin Cromartie. Growing up, Adrienne worked alongside her dad in his catering business where he taught her everything that she knows. Unfortunately, Franklin succumbed to cancer before he could open his own business, but he passed the torch along to Adrienne to achieve their goal.

 

Adrienne has been an educator in the city for many years and prior to My Father’s House restaurant she had her own catering business which she started in 2005 – working church and other related events. After her father passed, her late mother, Cynthia, and nana, Lillie, encouraged her along her journey towards restaurant ownership and My Father’s House restaurant opened in 2021.

 

The restaurant offers classic southern soul food with a twist to a diverse group of patrons with soulfully vegetarian and vegan options influenced by Adrienne’s upbringing as a Seventh Day Adventist. Delicious food aside, Adrienne prides herself on creating a warm atmosphere for all customers.

 

Photo Credit: Eat Okra

“We work very hard to impart warmth and comfort reminiscent of family reunions growing up,” Adrienne says. “When you walk through our door, you are reunited with family members. We are dedicated to providing patrons with a memorable experience complete with delicious food, outstanding service, and even live Gospel and Jazz music on the weekends.”

 

So why Nyack? For Adrienne, the answer is obvious.

 

“Nyack has a rich history of African-American trailblazers and we thought this was an ideal community for us to carry on some of those traditions,” Adrienne stated. “We appreciated the diversity of the Nyack community and believed that it would enable us to offer a unique culinary experience and space that people from all different backgrounds can explore and enjoy.”

 

Looking forward, Adrienne plans to have MFHSC food trucks on the road. She is also looking forward to the annual Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events set to include a special menu and themed live music.

 

You can learn more about My Father’s House by visiting their website and following their Instagram page (@myfathershousesoutherncuisine).

 
 

Photo Credit: Joe Rand

My Father’s House Southern Cuisine

12 N. Broadway

Nyack, NY 10960

845-875-7345

 

Hours of Operation

Tuesday-Friday 4:00pm-9:00pm

Saturday 4:30pm-10pm

Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm

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Customers can stop by Metal & Stone Jewelers now through February 14th for the store’s “Wishlist Event” where they choose items for hopeful fulfillment.

Long Path Outfitters x West Mountain Guide Co. will be hosting a Valentine’s sunset hike to the top of Hook Mountain on February 16th. Sign-up now and the store will send you all the info you need. Cost includes expert guiding from West Mountain Guide Co and a camp meal from Good-to-Go at the top! Group will meet at 4pm. Headlamps for the hike down required, micro spikes strongly encouraged (and might be required depending on the weather!). Everyone who signs up gets a discount card to be used at the shop! You can find all the pertinent information here.

Tell someone you love them with a Valentine’s Day box of “I LOVE YOU” donuts from Boxer Donut & Espresso Bar. Order must be placed by February 11th for pickup on February 13th or 14th. You can find more information here.

Planning a visit to the area and looking to keep your visit simple? Hotel Nyack‘s own FARM Restaurant has a special Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu (3-courses, $75 per person) so that you can pair your stay with an easy meal before you hit the hay.

Photo Credit: Scott & Joe

Unsure what to get your special someone? You can never go wrong with food…or more specifically, a food tour by Joey G.’s Nyack Food Tours! You can view more details about the two tours happening during Love Week below – a Beers & Cheers Tasting Tour on Friday, February 9th and a Winter Comfort Foods Luncheon Tour on Saturday, February 10th. You can read more about the two tours here and gift cards are also available for purchase.

More into cheesy gifts? Scott & Joe only serves up the best kind of cheesiness and Valentine’s Day is no exception. This year, the shop is offering a special Valentine’s Day Collection featuring artisanal crackers with edible flowers, woody rosemary, fresh dill and chive, sour cherry pomegranate conserve, maritime lavender honey, hand-dipped dark chocolate figs, cremeux des citeaux triple cream brie, and a tiny fresh posy – all packaged in a beautiful pink box. Available while supplies last with some substitutions available. Pick-up is in-store on Wednesday, February 14th only.

Still in the mood to celebrate a little beyond February 14th? Check out the Dancin’ Machine 70s Disco Tribute Event at the West Gate Lounge on Friday, February 16th. Doors open at 8pm, admission is $20 – a perfect way to close out Love Week in town!

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As this year’s Valentine’s Day is right in the middle of the week, why not make it a “love week” spanning the weekends before and after with a string of dates in Nyack. Here are 10 ideas how to celebrate your love:

Photo Credit: Salonniere Coffee Bar

Photo Credit: Caroline Scimone

1-That’s Amore – Enjoy a glorious bowl of handmade pasta at DPNB Pasta & Provisions and then head up the street to see Italian American Reconciliation at the charming Elmwood Playhouse. To impress your date even more: enroll in an Italian conversation and culture class at Salonniere.

2-Paint the Town – Get inspired at the Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center and the Perry Lawson Gallery next door. Then head up to Black Parakeetz to paint, sip and sing yourself. Body painters? Get matching tats at Vanguard Tattoo and then toast them with a Boxer donut – or something stronger at the Old Village Inne.

3-Treasure Hunters – There are so many great thrift stores, antique stores and other unique stores to discover GOLD! Go on the hunt together. Map/List>>>>

Photo Credit: Boxer Donut & Espresso Bar

4-Global Travelers – Spin a globe and pick a cuisine. You’ll find all these international cuisines in our tiny village without having to book a plane ticket: Ukrainian, Tibetan, Dominican, Peruvian, Filipino, French, Vietnamese, Thai, Italian, Greek, Irish, Mexican, Japanese. Even Southern USA! Or book a tour with Joey G’s Food Tours to enjoy bites at many! To see the full restaurant list >>>

5-Jazz it Up – Swanky, dark bars at Hudson House, The Greekish and The Local get you in just the right mood to sway. Then head to Maureen’s Jazz Cellar or Casa del Sol for live music. All the music options coming up>>>

6-Your love is fire – Snap a cute pic of yourselves in front the historic main street fire house and grab a bite next door at La Dolce Vita. Anything bought at Genalisa Lingerie will help fan the flames.

Photo Credit: Scott & Joe

7-Hike hand in hand – Grab picnic goodies at Scott & Joe and cute mittens at Long Path Outfitters.

8-Early risers – Love lives in the pancakes at Strawberry Place and the Breakfast and Burger Club. And loads of ooooh la la at Patisserie Didier Dumas.

9-Book Worms Unite – Grab a latte at the Art Café and the historic Andrew Carnegie-donated Nyack Library. Stroll over to the Carson McCullers House. And then browse Nyack’s three local book sellers: Pickwick, Big Red Books, and Main Street Beat.

10-Love & Games – A cozy living room to play board games, pour your own craft brews, and nibble delicious Vietnamese fare at Mekong District.

And if lots of dates go really well…hey…get a room at Hotel Nyack and/or get married or renew your vows in a beautiful setting & for a good cause with The Angel Nyack!

Photo Credit: Nyack Seaport – Rick Helman Photography

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“We are both passionate amateur cyclists who love good coffee,” Michelle says. “We felt that cycling and coffee are intrinsically linked so we merged the two worlds.”

Located at the end of the Mario Cuomo Bridge inside the former South Nyack Village Hall, the café welcomes cyclists (of course), hikers, walkers, work from home employees needing a change of scenery, families with children, and last but not least, pets. In an area of town where there are no other food and drink establishments within the immediate vicinity, this sweet spot offers its customers a selection of nearly everything one could want – fair trade organic coffee from New Jersey’s Fair Mountain Coffee Roasters, teas, baked goods, sandwiches, fruit salads, vegan overnight oats, smoothies, ice cream, and fruit popsicles. Besides the culinary draw, the shop has a large private parking lot, tons of bike racks, spacious indoor and outdoor seating areas, a big deck with an outdoor ordering window, and an original fireplace which is always lit on cold days.

“Everyone is welcome at our café,” Mario says. “We were lucky that we were almost instantly accepted in the local community.”

Prior to opening Coffee Ride, Mario worked in the food industry for over 14 years and is a contractor; Michelle does product development in the corporate world. The two of them fell in love with Nyack after years of bike riding around the area and visiting local shops and restaurants. Taken together, the dynamic duo was able to create a beautiful space with free WiFi, a rustic modern décor, and a cozy ambiance.

When asked about the future of their business, the Pemberthys are optimistic about the potential for growth and community building.

“I see our café thriving,” Michelle says. “We would love to open multiple locations and work with other local businesses for collaborations and unique events. We have a family-friendly pumpkin and face painting event coming up at the end of this month and a local chess club that meets here every Friday afternoon. We hope to host more adult events this winter along with promoting different group rides and much more! We also rent out our space for private events.”

Coffee Ride Café is located at 282 South Broadway and open daily 7am-5pm. You can learn more about current promotions and events by following their social media pages @coffeeridecafe (Instagram) and Coffee Ride Café (Facebook). To place pickup orders online, click here!

Photos courtesy of Michelle Pemberthy / Coffee Ride Café

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Good things come in small packages, so the saying goes…but good things also come in fall packages! So, if you want a small, fall package, look no further than Nyack. Our village packs over a hundred businesses and a rich array of recreational, entertainment and cultural opportunities into just over one walkable square mile. For autumn in particular, Nyack has a full calendar of events and family-friendly activities to help you celebrate the season to the fullest.

“Nyack is the perfect place to enjoy the Hudson Valley’s autumn glow,” said Thomas Schneck, President of the Visit Nyack Board. “We encourage everyone to combine Nyack events with our special blend of memorable experiences. Nyack offers it all – in a beautiful, memorable riverside community.”

Whether you are a fall enthusiast or go into hibernation mode as soon as the temperatures begin to drop, Nyack has a little something for everyone. Read more below for a sampling of our autumnal offerings!

Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack

Live theatre and wildlife coexisted on Nyack’s stage for the Phoenix Festival. (Photo courtesy of Phoenix Theatre Ensemble)

In 2022, Nyack joined the roster of world-class arts events with  Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack, an annual celebration of classical theater, music, local culture, and the creative spirit of community. Over its five inaugural weekends in September and October 2022, the Festival presented both live and outdoor performances against the majestic vistas of the Hudson River and the lively, jazzy riverside village of Nyack. In 2023, the critically-acclaimed Festival expanded its programming to include four indoor and outdoor productions, partnerships with Children’s Shakespeare Company and Emotions Physical Theatre, and special events all over downtown Nyack. The Festival also offers a spotlight for local Nyack nonprofits, along with opportunities for students and volunteers to get up-close and hands-on with live performance. Stay tuned for more information on Phoenix Festival 2024!

The Festival is hosted and produced by the Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, an internationally recognized leader in creative contemporary theater and winner of multiple prestigious awards for excellence in theater arts. Founded in New York City in 2004, the Ensemble is proud to make Rockland County its second artistic home. PTE Artistic Director Elise Stone and PTE Executive Director Craig Smith serve as the Festival’s leadership, engaging local, county and New York State institutions, educational organizations, businesses and non-profits in support of the Festival.

Nyack’s Famous Street Fairs

Anyone who knows Nyack knows the street fairs – five each year in spring, summer, and fall – a Nyack tradition for well over three decades. Maybe even the most seasoned veterans of the village have lost track of the years, but the basic premise has remained the same: Crafts, jewelry, food, live music, clothing, gifts, art, antiques, specialty items — offered by hundreds of vendors and local merchants. Thousands of people come. Many come back – and stay.

Nyack Halloween Parade

Every year, the Village of Nyack and the Chamber of Commerce proudly present the most hair-raising Halloween celebration this side of the Hudson — ranked by Travel Channel as one of the Top 10 Halloween parades nationwide. Dancing ghouls, marching bands, wild costumes, fantastic floats, live entertainment, and more. Great prizes for the best floats and costumes.

Rockland Fashion Week (Photo Courtesy of Hope Wade)

Rockland Fashion Week

Produced by Nyack’s Hope Wade Designs, Rockland Fashion Week (RFW) tfocuses on Rockland as a growing hub for fashion design and manufacture, and includes local pop-up shops, as well as educational sessions on the “business of fashion” at local middle and high schools around the county. A mini fashion show (including one for dogs) leads up to the main event. RFW culminates in a gala runway event at Palisades Center in West Nyack featuring local fashion designers.

Nyack’s Weekly Farmers Market: Thursdays,  8am-2pm

Families love the Farmers Market, every Thursday year-round featuring live music, fresh goods from local farms and artisans, and plenty of kid-friendly activities.

In addition to the aforementioned events, Nyack makes it easy to combine events with shopping, dining, or recreation in a day trip or whatever a weekend itinerary might require. One draw for shoppers who like to marry a good deal with a good meal is the tempting array of casual eateries and fine dining establishments that put Nyack on the map as a haven for food enthusiasts.

“Nyack is a top destination for dining in the Hudson Valley,” said Mark Davidoff, Visit Nyack Board member, and director, Rockland Community College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center. “Our village is a hub for both culinary arts education, and for the final product – the best food on the plate for the discerning diner.”

Local hotels offer package stays with discounts and specials at restaurants, shops and personal service establishments.  The river is Nyack’s jewel in the crown – majestic Hudson vistas from the shore, hikes at the river’s edge or Hook Mountain ridge, or fun on the river itself – sailing, kayaking and water sports as summer stretches into fall.

Here’s a quick drone’s-eye view:

Photo Courtesy of RCC Culinary Institute

Dining and food: Nyack offers 50+ restaurant options from pubs to world-class gourmet menus for those who like choice; themed food tours for those who like to explore; award-winning cooking classes at the Culinary Arts Institute for those who like to make their own; and a year-round Farmers Market every Thursday for those who want to connect with food, farms, friends and fun.

Shopping: Nyack is a hub for the unique, one-of-a kind, hard-to-find-anywhere-else purchase. Also, a place for buyers who are interested in sustainably sourced goods, original fashion, handmade items (which customers may help create) and, overall, a personal shopping experience – often delivered with a sense of humor, always with plenty of time to browse, discuss and decide.

Entertainment and the arts: Nyack’s bustling night-and-day life offers theater and music of all genres, classic plays, musicals, jazz, rock, blues, drumming, karaoke, open mic nights, salsa music and dancing, classical concerts and a cluster a music-related businesses offering music lessons, instruments, and recording capabilities. Nyack is also home to a thriving art community, hosting contemporary art shows, workshops, curated film screenings, poetry reading, art classes and camps for kids, pop-up art events and more.

Biking Nyack Beach State Park (Photo Credit: Caroline Scimone)

Recreation: Opportunities for hiking, biking, and river sports in Nyack are among the best in the Hudson Valley. Access to the Governor Mario M. Cuomo bridge path is within minutes of the village — with sweeping views of the river to the north and south. For those who want to get their toes wet, launch your kayak from Nyack Beach State Park or board sailing charters from Nyack marina. Hiking-wise, you can “find your long path” through guided hikes organized by Long Path Outfitters in collaboration with West Mountain Guide Co. and take in stunning river views and unlimited leaf-peeping opportunities. For those who want to ‘catch some air,’ there’s always the option for a quick spin at the riverside skateboarding park, recognized by ‘skaters’ as one of the best in the region.

Culture and history: Home to civil rights leaders, artists, writers, Nobel Prize winners, movie stars, and many far-from-ordinary hard-working people, Nyack has a deep multicultural history with fascinating stories to tell. Those stories are well told by the Historical Society, Nyack Library, Hopper House Museum and other organizations, offering tours, exhibitions and special programs – all accessible in town, online, or via phone.

Relaxation and personal services: With all the activity going on in Nyack, it’s still possible to relax in one of the village’s top-flight salons, spas or barber shops offering premium personal care services. See visitnyack.org for information.

Enjoy life. Enjoy Nyack.

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In 2017, while working at Gypsy Donut, the stars aligned and Brown was able to purchase the business on North Franklin Street to serve as the first location for Boxer. A few years later, in 2022, Brown moved the business across the street to a larger location with a full kitchen, outdoor seating area, and expanded bike parking.

For Brown, the quality of the donuts and beverages served is the top priority.

“We make every donut by hand every day from scratch,” says Brown. “Whenever possible, we buy local. All of our specials are super seasonal based on what we get our hands on at peak ripeness. Nothing artificial, no preservatives. Our strawberry glazed donut is pink because of the strawberries ‒ no food coloring or extracts required. Our coffee is roasted fresh ground and brewed to order. All our coffee flavorings are made in house as well. This allows us to really fine tune the quality, sweetness, and variety that we offer.”

When asked why he chose to ground his business in Nyack, Brown’s answer is simple – the community.

“Purchasing the shop I was already working for certainly had a lot to do with [choosing Nyack],” Brown says. “But, moving here for college I absolutely fell in love with the people. I’ve made lifelong friends; I met my wife here and now we’re raising a family here. This little village got its hooks in us the minute we moved here and it’s been an absolute joy to live and work here ever since.”

Looking forward, Brown hopes to open multiple locations and product placement in other shops throughout the tri-state area. He encourages customers to check the store’s social media for any updates, like possible pop-ups and collaborations with other local businesses in the near future.

“We love the little spot in Nyack we’ve carved out. Couldn’t ask for a better community or customer base.”

You can visit Boxer Donut at 17 North Franklin Street seven days a week from 7am to 7pm.

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For those seeking a healthy dose of feel-good outdoor fun, Nyack is just the place.

 

Located 24 miles north of New York City on the banks of the Hudson in beautiful Rockland County, Nyack offers great opportunities to share time and enjoy life with family and friends – hundreds of experiences and events all season long that make for great day trips, weekend get-aways and longer stays.

 

“Rockland is the gateway to the Hudson Valley,” said Lucy Redzeposki, Rockland’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism. “The county is rich in history, culture and natural beauty, with much to offer visitors from local communities and from around the world. Nyack is a great introduction.”

 

Views of the river – from nearly every angle – are spectacular. It’s also easy to experience the river itself. Boat charters and water sports launch from Nyack’s marina at the east end of Main Street.

 

Photo Courtesy of Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center

A visit to Nyack would be incomplete without a meal in one of Nyack’s top-flight restaurants, casual eateries or cozy pubs, paired with shopping in the village’s one-of-a-kind boutiques. For those interested in the arts, a visit to the Edward Hopper House Museum and Study Center or a show at the Elmwood Playhouse are within steps of the village center. For those with kids, Memorial Park boasts a shaded playground and a splash pad open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The weekly Farmers Market is itself an event, with live music, activities for the kids and fresh goods from local farms and artisans.

 

“Nyack is a treasure trove packed into an area of just over one walkable square mile,” added Nyack Mayor Don Hammond. “Your list of activities in and around Nyack might include hiking Hook Mountain, walking or biking across the Governor Mario Cuomo Bridge, or a leisurely riverside stroll in Nyack Beach State Park on an easy, level path right at the edge of the Hudson.”

 

For visitors looking for evening entertainment, live music and comedy shows abound in the center of town while Nyack’s hotels offer comfortable accommodations for weekday and weekend overnight stays.

 

Photo Credit: Chris Carroll

“Nyack is all about enjoying life,” said Nyack Chamber President Roger Cohen. “And now is the time to get out and celebrate the season.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Next up on the Nyack agenda:

 

June 19 – Juneteenth Celebration

June 27 – Music on the Hudson (Tuesday series launch)

July 4 – Fourth of July Fireworks

July 6 – Jazz in the Garden (Thursday series launch)

July 7-8 – Basketball Tournament

July 8 – Rockland Masters Rowing Regatta

July 9 – Street Fair

July 10 – Classic Car Night

A complete list of events and dates can be found here.

 

Nyack events are supported by Visit Nyack, the Nyack Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Nyack, Rockland County Economic Development and Tourism, I LOVE NY, and by local businesses.

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Courtesy of Nyack Fresh Market / Wilson Bermeo

Nyack’s downtown has nearly everything anyone could possibly want, but for the past 40 years there’s been one thing missing from the village’s business lineup: a supermarket. The grand opening of Nyack Fresh Market in late February saw that need fulfilled and a dream made real by longtime Rockland County entrepreneur Wilson Bermeo.

Bermeo, who immigrated to the U.S. from Ecuador in 1995, started out in the food business by selling produce out of his minivan. “I would go house to house throughout Spring Valley, day-in and day-out, trying to get regular customers,” Bermeo recounts.

“After two years, the business had grown so much that I was able to purchase a truck, and then, eventually, my first supermarket in Spring Valley,” Bermeo added. “I named it Huerto del Eden, which translates to ‘Garden of Eden.’”

Building on that success, Bermeo’s American dream has expanded to include three more food businesses – a produce distribution company called D&K Produce, Spring Valley Supermarket and Pomona’s Mount Ivy Diner. Bermeo set his sights on Nyack prior to the pandemic because he has always loved the village and, especially, the diversity of the community.

Ongoing feedback from customers is key to Bermeo’s business strategy.

Courtesy of Nyack Fresh Market / Wilson Bermeo

“As with all of my other businesses, my goal is to bring products to the community that reflect the desires of its people,” Bermeo said. “Nyack is very diverse, so we offer a variety of items from different cultures. We’re always encouraging our customers to tell us what they’d like to see so we can be sure to get it for them. We want to make sure everybody knows that they’re welcome here.”

Given Bermeo’s Ecuadorian heritage, the store carries a healthy helping of Latin American staples such as Tropicala’s queso blanco, La Ricura pupusas de chicharron and crema de Honduras. In addition to Latin American specialties, longtime Nyack residents and recent city transplants alike can appreciate the Junior’s cheesecake and Urban Meadow coconut custard pies that Bermeo supplies.

Customers interested in special deals can check the store’s weekly circular and follow the store on their
Facebook page for the most up-to-date promotions, which currently include a summer raffle event. For every $20 spent at the store, Nyack Fresh Market will give customers one free ticket toward the chance to win a 2023 Toyota Corolla SE. The winner will be announced on August 6^th at 9:00 pm.

Since opening at the end of February, Bermeo has made it a priority to ensure that his customers are happy and sure to return. In addition to carefully curating his product, he’s reached out to the village to explore ways to enhance parking options near the store. As a result, the Nyack Parking Authority has adopted – on a trial basis – a policy of “one hour free parking” in the RiverSpace/Main parking lot adjacent to the Fresh Market.

The one hour free parking policy applies for one visit per day per vehicle. Shoppers using this option don’t need to visit a Munimeter or use the ParkMobile app, unless they want to extend their parking session or return to the lot later in the day during the hours of enforcement (10:00am, to 7:00pm, Monday-Saturday).

“The one-hour free option is in addition to the existing long-term metered parking available in the RiverSpace lot,” said Nyack Mayor, Don Hammond. “The intent of the new policy is to facilitate convenient access to nearby shops and, of course, the Fresh Market.”

“It’s an experiment,” added Hammond. “”The Village Board will be reviewing the change over the summer.”

Meantime, Bermeo encourages customers to download the ParkMobile app to their phones as a convenient way to cover parking as needed. (A one-hour stay costs $1.05.) He also reminds customers that parking in Nyack is free before 10:00am and after 7:00pm Monday-Saturday, and free all day on Sunday. What’s more, Bermeo has a dozen “customer-only” free spaces on the south side of his building.

Courtesy of Nyack Fresh Market / Wilson Bermeo

“We’re excited to welcome the Fresh Market to Nyack, and we’re happy to provide support,” said Hammond.

“Having a grocery store will bring more business to town and benefit the many families who live in both the village’s longstanding residences and newly constructed apartments,” added Roger Cohen, President, Nyack Chamber of Commerce. “The store helps make Nyack more self-sufficient. What’s more, the synergy between the Fresh Market and the Nyack Farmers Market, which is held in the lot next door every Thursday, is a big plus.”

When Bermeo was asked what he was most excited about, it was the simple fact that he was finally able to open and provide this much needed service to the Nyack community – despite the many fits and starts created by the pandemic. “If you work hard, all of your dreams can come true.”

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Photo Courtesy of Black Parakeetz

A popular host on the CBS Shop Local Saturday program, Elliott celebrated Black History month on the show with interviews featuring members of Nyack’s vibrant community of Black-owned businesses – including Black Parakeetz: Paint, Swig and Sing! on Main Street, as well as Teagevity and Rebecca’s Paradise, regulars at the weekly Nyack Farmers Market.

Links to the video interviews are available here:

Black Parakeetz

Teagevity

Rebecca’s Paradise

While filming at Black Parakeetz, owners Terry and Naomi Clarke took Elliott on a tour of their establishment, which boasts an art lounge for painting experiences (no prior experience needed), a karaoke lounge (also no prior experience needed), and a bar/kitchen offering a menu of specialty foods and art-and-music-themed cocktails hand crafted by Terry.

As Terry and Naomi describe it, Black Parakeetz is an experience-based venue for curated gatherings of every kind – birthday celebrations, pre-wedding parties, holiday get-togethers, music and theater events and corporate meetings, to name just a few possibilities. Terry cites a recent art-themed team-building workshop as an example.

Black Parakeetz is not your ordinary “party place,” so Naomi encourages everyone to stop by the business at 298 Main Street, and visit the Parakeetz website, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook pages. “We’re everywhere and we’re here!”

Photo Courtesy of Teagevity/Preston Powell

As part of his Nyack tour, Elliott also interviewed Preston Powell, owner of an artisanal boutique tea company – Teagevity – at the Nyack Farmers Market.

Powell, who happens to be the grandson of Abyssinian Baptist Church Pastor and politician Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., credits his time sipping “comfort drinks” like coffee and tea in church as the original driving force behind his love for tea. He also says the idea to start his business came to the fore when one of his martial arts students suggested he sell the tea that he was serving after class.

Powell carefully sources his teas from organic growers, offering a wide range of special blends created to promote health and longevity. ”I tell people ‘don’t buy tea from strangers,’” Powell said. According to Powell, his customers are neighbors, friends, family. “That’s what I love about the Nyack Farmers Market…it’s all about community.”

Elliott also had a conversation with Annie Rebecca Roberts of Rebecca’s Paradise, another shop at the Nyack Farmers Market. Roberts creates organic, plant-based skincare products.

Photo Courtesy of Rebecca’s Paradise

Sharing a thread with Powell’s story, Roberts’ experiences growing up in an ecofriendly family environment shaped her business concept and mission. Her grandmother was a skincare professional in Jamaica.

“It’s very important to know what you’re ingesting or applying to the skin,” said Roberts.

With Rebecca’s Paradise skincare products, customers can be confident that they’re caring for their skin naturally, and don’t have to worry about harmful toxins, which are not uncommon in commercially produced lotions and soaps.

“Customers support me because they like what I do, and they like that the products are clean beauty.”

You can view the full interviews with the Clarkes, Powell and Roberts below. For more information about the Nyack Farmers Market, click here.

Also featured earlier in the year on the CBS Shop Local program include Nyack’s Pickwick Book Shop and the Hickory Dickory Dock boutique, a purveyor German handicrafts, clocks and decorative goods sourced from Europe.

Click below for Pickwick and Hickory Dickory Dock interviews.

Pickwick Bookshop

Hickory Dickory Dock

We hope to see more Nyack businesses in the spotlight for future CBS Shop Local segments!

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