Again, we urge residents to stay home as much as is possible. It is the only way to slow the spread of this virus. As always, we urge you to follow the instructions of health care providers. Wash hands regularly, please practice social distancing and check in via the telephone or email with friends and neighbors, particularly those you know are alone or vulnerable. Once again, we are a strong and united community and we will get through this difficult time if we all work together to help each other.

Business Owners - The Village & Visit Nyack wants to hear from you - Register your information here

We understand the concerns facing our downtown business owners and we are working with State and County officials for ways to reduce their burden now and, even more so, once the disease is on the wane. The State Liquor Authority has clarified the take out beverage changes and they are outlined here,

Here are some new Facebook Groups that have cropped up in a response to this crisis - find them on Facebook:

• Nyack Business Roundtable
• Orangetown Restaurants Offering Take-Out and Delivery

Rockland County has opened it's first drive-thru testing facility at the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area by APPOINTMENT ONLY. You must contact the New York State Department of Health Coronavirus 24-hour Hotline at 1-888-364-3065 for an appointment. If you are instructed to leave a message, all calls are returned promptly. Do not go to this testing site without an appointment - you will not be tested without an appointment.

The Mayor will also be joining the Nyack Center Community Chat on Friday at 10am. Residents interested in connecting with other members of the community during this isolating time or would like an opportunity to ask the Mayor questions can use ZOOM to join the conversation ZOOM CALL HERE

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