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

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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>>>>

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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.

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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!

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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.

 

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“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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Maya Sargent and Viviana Villalva, graduate students in Fordham University’s Public Media and Journalism master’s program, took a little jaunt to the west side AKA the best side of the river to talk to members of Nyack’s small business community. They spent a day exploring the village and speaking with two long-standing Nyack business owners, John Dunnigan of Pickwick Bookshop and Maria Luisa Whittingham of Maria Luisa Boutique about what makes Nyack such a great place to set up shop.

Enjoy the full video here.

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One of the most anticipated features of the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is its dedicated shared-use path, which will provide new access for cyclists and pedestrians to cross the Hudson River, offering an exciting new recreational opportunity in Rockland and Westchester counties.

When completed in late 2019, wayfarers will enjoy a 12-foot wide path located on the northern side of the westbound span of the new bridge. Separated from traffic by a concrete barrier, the path will also feature six scenic overlooks across the length of the 3.1-mile crossing.

Check out the live webcams that are capturing on-going construction for the path, and associated improvements at both Rockland and Westchester Landings, and click here to watch an animated video of the 3.6-mile path:

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The bridge will be fully open in 2018, with a walk/bike path connecting the east and west banks of the Hudson River. For the first time, you’ll be able to cross from Nyack to Tarrytown on foot or with pedal power. Until then, however, the Tappan Zee Express bus service is the way to go – and with new weekend service additions, it’s easier than ever!

Our New Tappan Zee Bridge page has updated info about this massive infrastructure project, with links to some of our favorite photos and videos. Share your own with us on Facebook and Instagram!

Bonus link: the LoHud’s editorial and creative team has put together this 4-minute time lapse of the bridge construction.

Artist’s rendering of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, looking south

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The TZx connects Nyack with the Tarrytown and White Plains train stations (as well as other points in Rockland and Westchester). The bus stops just outside the station to pick up and drop off passengers connecting with Metro North commuter trains. With the expanded service there will be a total of 32 trips each day.

Cost to ride the TZx is $3.00 one-way, with volume-discounted and senior/disabled reduced fares also available.

Quick Links:

Tappan Zee Express Schedule

Metro North information

Nyack Calendar

Itineraries to plan your trip

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Friday

• It’s the First Friday of November and Nyack’s monthly one-night downtown arts festival includes a group show titled Relationships plus live music at 8p at Prohibition River, 82 Main St. Head to the after-party for percussive world music and dance at 9p at Casa del Sol, 104 Main St. An artist reception for Chris Dabagian starts at 6p at Edward Hopper House, 82 N. Broadway. Presented by the Nyack Art Collective at various venues throughout downtown from 6-8p.
• Celebrate the centennial for the revered social justice organization the Fellowship of Reconciliation. The evening includes a wine and cheese reception, the debut screening of a 25-minute Centennial Film at 6:30p and the unveiling of the Tower for Peace. 5:30p at Fellowship of Reconciliation, 521 N. Broadway, Nyack.
• The Children’s Shakespeare Theatre presentsRosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard. Fri & Sat at 7p at Children’s Shakespeare Theatre, 32 Old Tappan Rd, Tappan.
• Alfred Hitchcock Presents Macabre MurderMysteries, three one-act plays by the master of macabre, murder and mystery. Fri & Sat at 8p atNyack Village Theatre, 94 Main St.

Saturday

• Attend the opening reception for works by and Michael Garber. Falk’s expressive paintings are those of the natural world and Garber is drawn to landscapes as they are transformed by changing light. Music by pianist Yashar Yaslowitz. 2-5p at Union Arts Center, 2 Union St, Sparkill.
• Union Arts Center throws an autumn rockabilly dance party featuring Finn and the Sharks. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. 7:30p at Union Arts Center, 2 Union St, Sparkill.
• The River Skye Band performs at 7:30p at Bourbon St, 132 Main St.

Sunday

• The Burr Johnson Trio entertains with a blend of jazz, funk, blues, and rock. 1:30p at Valley Cottage Library, 110 NY-303.
• Sparkill Salon Concerts presents pianist Magdalena Baczewska as she explores the music of Italian masters who developed the art of the piano. 3-5p at Union Arts Center, 2 Union Ave, Sparkill.
• Don’t miss Zephyr Teachout speaking on Climate Change Solutions as well as live music by Bethany and Rufus and a mock variety show called A Solar Home Companion. 3p at Temple Israel Center, 280 Old Mamaroneck Rd, White Plains.
• The Historical Society of the Nyacks’ Fall exhibition features the photographs of the construction of the original Tappan Zee Bridge taken between 1952 – 1955 by Leonard Cooke of Nyack. Exhibit runs every Sunday through Nov 29. 1p at 50 Piermont Ave, Nyack.

Next Week

Dine in the Nyack area during Fall Hudson Valley Restaurant Week and take advantage of prix-fixe menus at a discounted price. $20.95 lunch; $29.95 dinner. Participating Nyack restaurants include Two Spear Street, 8 North Broadway, Broadway Bistro, Hudson House, Prohibition River, Sour Kraut, Velo Bistro Wine Bar and Wasabi.

Tuesday

The Arts Council of Rockland invites you to join Bill Batson and Janey Tannenbaum forIdea City, a discussion for artists and those who love the arts on how to enhance and expand the cultural community. 6:30-8p at Nyack Boat Club, 59 Gedney St, Nyack. Light refreshments will be served.

The Nyack Weekender is published every Friday in collaboration with Nyack News & Views — Nyack’s #1 source for local news and information.

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Visit Nyack and enjoy watching an engineering marvel rise from the Hudson River.

Tappan Zee Bridge / Nyack from County of Rockland on Vimeo.

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Nyack’s Memorial Park on the Hudson has a wonderful view of the crane and the bridge, viewable now. Our new viewing platform is scheduled to open in June — stay tuned for opening celebration announcements.

Get an up-close-and-personal look at the construction project via our friends at Nyack News & Views.

Video via The New NY Bridge, www.newnybridge.com

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