Nyack E-News Updates - <h3>Nyack Weekly March 17, 2025</h3>

Wishing everyone a joyful and festive St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you're celebrating with friends, enjoying some Irish music, or indulging in delicious food, let’s keep the spirit local by supporting our amazing Nyack businesses.

Stop by a local pub for a pint, grab some festive treats from our bakeries, or enjoy a meal at one of our fantastic restaurants. For those who celebrate, may your day be filled with luck, laughter, and community spirit!

Hi all,

The big news last week was really, really big: The Village of Nyack won a $4.5 million NY Forward grant from New York State for downtown revitalization!

This was a highly competitive grant with nearly 40 applicants from just the mid-Hudson Valley region. It is also the largest New York State grant the Village has ever received. As I mentioned in our special announcement last Wednesday, we are deeply grateful to everyone involved in the application effort—especially our Village staff and the volunteer members of our application committee.

Three Key Things to Know About the $4.5M NY Forward Grant:

1. The grant will fund major downtown revitalization initiatives.

Our application identified several key projects we hope to fund, including:

A new HVAC system for the Angel of Nyack event space
Waterfront redevelopment (including a potential waterfront restaurant)
Improved walkability connections between downtown and the waterfront
Support for the Fire Department’s workforce housing for volunteer firefighters
Various beautification efforts (downtown murals, wayfinding signage, a makeover of the thruway underpass on Route 59)

2. The projects and their allocations are not “set in stone.”

While our application outlined these projects, nothing is final yet. A new committee and the state will review and vet all projects, meaning some allocations may change, some projects may be dropped, and new ones may be added. Think of this grant as a “line of credit” for downtown revitalization—each individual project still needs approval.

3. We are just at the beginning of a long process.

This is a transparent and public process involving:

The formation of a local committee
Engagement with the Department of State
Public input to refine and improve revitalization plans

This process will take at least a year before final allocations are determined. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to be involved and have your voice heard!

📌 Stay updated: Follow this newsletter, our Village Facebook page, and bookmark www.nyack.link/forward.

– JR

UPCOMING EVENTS

🕺 Nyack Center & Pride Center Dance Party

📅 Friday, March 21
⏰ 7:30 PM – Midnight
📍 Nyack Center
Join the "Take it to the Floor Nyack!" dance party with DJ Catch 22. This free event is open to everyone!

🎉 Grand Opening: Nyack Neighborhood Veterinary Practice

📅 Saturday, March 22
📍 122 Main Street

Dr. Chris Gaylord and his team are opening a new small-animal veterinary practice—the first in the Village in decades! Stop by for some swag, treats (for humans & pets), and a warm welcome.

Climate Risk & Resilience Workshop

📅 Monday, March 24
⏰ 7:30 PM – Midnight
📍 Nyack Center

Nyack International Film Festival

📅 Sunday, March 30 - Saturday, April 4
⏰ Click for Info & Tickets
📍Hotel Nyack, High Ave

SAVE THE DATES!

🚗☕ Salonniere’s “Coffee & Cars” Event

📅 Sunday, April 6
⏰ 7:30 AM -10:30 AM
📍 South Broadway (SoBro)

Enjoy coffee, treats, and classic cars at this morning event. South Broadway will be partially closed for a few hours to accommodate the event.

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt

📅 Saturday, April 19
📍 Memorial Park

The Village Board has approved an Easter Egg Hunt organized by Tyrone Williams. Mark your calendars—it’s going to be a blast!

🐕‍🦺👗 Dogs & Fashion on Broadway

📅 Saturday, April 26
⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM
📍 North Broadway (between High & Lydecker)

Hope Wade Designs presents a unique fashion show featuring both humans & dogs! For more details, email dogsandfashiononbroadway@gmail.com or call 845-729-0448.

⚡ The Big Plug-In: EV Celebration & Ribbon Cutting

📅 Saturday, May 10
⏰ 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Easter Veterans Square Parking Lot

Celebrate electric vehicles and the unveiling of new EV chargers. Special thanks to climate advocate Steve Sea for organizing this event.

🎶 Nyack Parks Conservancy Summer Concert Series

📍 Memorial Park
🗓️ Tuesdays: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5

For the first time, these concerts will feature food vendors and adult beverages. Big thanks to Chrissy Knapp & Nyack Parks Conservancy for making it happen!

That’s it for now—stay tuned for more updates, and we hope to see you at one (or all!) of these great events!

Nyack Water Board: Thursday, March 20, 4:30 PM, Village Hall. Meeting will be live streamed on Village of Nyack YouTube Channel

The water main on Fifth Ave, from North Midland to North Broadway, will continue to be under construction during the week of March 17, 2025. Unfortunately, Fifth Ave was not originally included in the water main project, but after experiencing multiple breaks, it became clear that replacement was necessary.

Fifth Ave was repaved in 2024, and we have received assurances from the contractor that the road surface will be restored to match the quality of the new pavement.

Additionally, Francis Ave, Central Ave, First St., Marion St., and Jefferson St. will be repaved once the water main project is complete, including a separate project for some sidewalk improvements. This work is expected to take place in 2026.


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🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Nyack! 🍀 Wishing everyone a joyful and festive St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you're celebrating with friends, enjoying some Irish music, or indulging in delicious food, let’s keep the spirit local by supporting our amazing Nyack businesses. Stop by a local pub for a pint, grab some festive treats from our bakeries, or enjoy a meal at one of our fantastic restaurants. For those who celebrate, may your day be filled with luck, laughter, and community spirit! Sláinte! ☘️💚 MAYORS MESSAGE Hi all, The big news last week was really, really big: The Village of Nyack won a $4.5 million NY Forward grant from New York State for downtown revitalization! This was a highly competitive grant with nearly 40 applicants from just the mid-Hudson Valley region. It is also the largest New York State grant the Village has ever received. As I mentioned in our special announcement last Wednesday, we are deeply grateful to everyone involved in the application effort—especially our Village staff and the volunteer members of our application committee. Three Key Things to Know About the $4.5M NY Forward Grant: 1. The grant will fund major downtown revitalization initiatives. Our application identified several key projects we hope to fund, including: A new HVAC system for the Angel of Nyack event space Waterfront redevelopment (including a potential waterfront restaurant) Improved walkability connections between downtown and the waterfront Support for the Fire Department’s workforce housing for volunteer firefighters Various beautification efforts (downtown murals, wayfinding signage, a makeover of the thruway underpass on Route 59) 2. The projects and their allocations are not “set in stone.” While our application outlined these projects, nothing is final yet. A new committee and the state will review and vet all projects, meaning some allocations may change, some projects may be dropped, and new ones may be added. Think of this grant as a “line of credit” for downtown revitalization—each individual project still needs approval. 3. We are just at the beginning of a long process. This is a transparent and public process involving: The formation of a local committee Engagement with the Department of State Public input to refine and improve revitalization plans This process will take at least a year before final allocations are determined. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to be involved and have your voice heard! 📌 Stay updated: Follow this newsletter, our Village Facebook page, and bookmark www.nyack.link/forward. – JR UPCOMING EVENTS 🕺 Nyack Center & Pride Center Dance Party 📅 Friday, March 21 ⏰ 7:30 PM – Midnight 📍 Nyack Center Join the "Take it to the Floor Nyack!" dance party with DJ Catch 22. This free event is open to everyone! 🎉 Grand Opening: Nyack Neighborhood Veterinary Practice 📅 Saturday, March 22 📍 122 Main Street Dr. Chris Gaylord and his team are opening a new small-animal veterinary practice—the first in the Village in decades! Stop by for some swag, treats (for humans & pets), and a warm welcome. Climate Risk & Resilience Workshop 📅 Monday, March 24 ⏰ 7:30 PM – Midnight 📍 Nyack Center Nyack International Film Festival 📅 Sunday, March 30 - Saturday, April 4 ⏰ Click for Info & Tickets 📍Hotel Nyack, High Ave SAVE THE DATES! 🚗☕ Salonniere’s “Coffee & Cars” Event 📅 Sunday, April 6 ⏰ 7:30 AM -10:30 AM 📍 South Broadway (SoBro) Enjoy coffee, treats, and classic cars at this morning event. South Broadway will be partially closed for a few hours to accommodate the event. 🐰 Easter Egg Hunt 📅 Saturday, April 19 📍 Memorial Park The Village Board has approved an Easter Egg Hunt organized by Tyrone Williams. Mark your calendars—it’s going to be a blast! 🐕‍🦺👗 Dogs & Fashion on Broadway 📅 Saturday, April 26 ⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM 📍 North Broadway (between High & Lydecker) Hope Wade Designs presents a unique fashion show featuring both humans & dogs! For more details, email dogsandfashiononbroadway@gmail.com or call 845-729-0448. ⚡ The Big Plug-In: EV Celebration & Ribbon Cutting 📅 Saturday, May 10 ⏰ 11 AM – 1 PM 📍 Easter Veterans Square Parking Lot Celebrate electric vehicles and the unveiling of new EV chargers. Special thanks to climate advocate Steve Sea for organizing this event. 🎶 Nyack Parks Conservancy Summer Concert Series 📍 Memorial Park 🗓️ Tuesdays: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5 For the first time, these concerts will feature food vendors and adult beverages. Big thanks to Chrissy Knapp & Nyack Parks Conservancy for making it happen! That’s it for now—stay tuned for more updates, and we hope to see you at one (or all!) of these great events! Upcoming Meetings: Architectural Review Board: Wednesday, March 19, 7 PM - 9PM, Village Hall Nyack Water Board: Thursday, March 20, 4:30 PM, Village Hall. Meeting will be live streamed on Village of Nyack YouTube Channel Reminders: Water Main Project Schedule: Fifth Ave Water Main Replacement The water main on Fifth Ave, from North Midland to North Broadway, will continue to be under construction during the week of March 17, 2025. Unfortunately, Fifth Ave was not originally included in the water main project, but after experiencing multiple breaks, it became clear that replacement was necessary. Fifth Ave was repaved in 2024, and we have received assurances from the contractor that the road surface will be restored to match the quality of the new pavement. Additionally, Francis Ave, Central Ave, First St., Marion St., and Jefferson St. will be repaved once the water main project is complete, including a separate project for some sidewalk improvements. This work is expected to take place in 2026. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our infrastructure.

You can contact us at (845) 358-0548, or visit www.Nyack.gov.