Nyack () is a

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located primarily in the

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of Orangetown in

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, United States. Incorporated in 1872, it retains a very small western section in Clarkstown. It is a suburb of

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lying approximately north of the

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boundary near the west bank of the

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, situated north of South Nyack, east of

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, south of Upper Nyack, and southeast of Valley Cottage. Nyack had a population of 6,765 as of the 2010 census.

Setting

Nyack is one of five southeastern Rockland County

s and

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s that constitute "The Nyacks" – Nyack,

, South Nyack, Upper Nyack and

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. Named after the Native Americans who resided there before

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, the village consists mostly of low-rise buildings lying on the hilly terrain that meets the western shore of the

. Adjacent South Nyack is the western terminus of the Tappan Zee Bridge, connected across the Hudson River to Tarrytown in

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by U.S. Interstate 87, an important commuter artery. The village is approximately in area, over 50% of which falls within the Hudson River. It is in the

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History

Native American stone relics and oyster middens found along the shore of the Hudson indicate today's Nyack was a favorite pre-Colonial

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spot. The first Europeans settled in there in 1675, calling the general area "Tappan". Harman Douwenszen is thought to be the first white settler. He came to America as a

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and grew up in Bergen, New Jersey. In the State Archives in Albany there is a 1687 letter on file petitioning Governor Dongan to buy a strip of land in the west hills of Tappan (today Nyack), in which he had lived on for 12 years. His petition was granted and he bought the land from the Native Americans. He called his farm New Orania (''Oranje'' in Dutch). This section of Nyack became known as Orangetown in 1683. The Tappan Register of 1707 claimed it was pronounced Nay-ack. Nyack became part of

in 1798. Harman's younger brother Theius changed the family name from Douwse ( Frisian for first son) to Talma ( Dutch for first son). His children became Talman and eventually Tallmans. The New Orania farm became the Tallman homestead, at the northeast corner of what is now Broadway and Tallman Place. The building was demolished in 1914. Letter dated 31 August 1687 on file at

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at Albany:

The humble Peticon of Harman Dowse of Tappan Neare Ye River Side, Alias New Orania farm ... your peticonr is a farmer that hath nothing wot comes by his hard labour but by God's Blessing out ye Produce and ye ground, and hath a family to provide for.

On the north wall of the Key Bank building at South Broadway and Burd Street in Nyack is a plaque installed in 1938 that reads:

The
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, from time immemorial, occupied these lands fronting the river shore. Here, in summer they lived upon fish and oysters. In Algonkian dialect spoken by them they called this location NAY-ACK which means the fishing place. The first settlement of
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within the limits of the present Rockland County, New York, took place in 1675 when Harmen Dowesen (Tallman), a young Dutchman of Bergen, New Jersey relocated here.

The Tallmans erected a

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upon a stream which still is known as Mill Brook. Abraham Lydecker purchased land from the Tallmans when there were but seven homes in Nyack in 1813. Nyack became an incorporated village in 1872 according to the same plaque on the Midland Trust Building. Three major industries once thrived in Nyack:

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quarrying for

buildings (–1840); boat building—

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, then pleasure craft and

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and II submarine chasers (ca. 1915–1948); and shoe manufacturing (ca. 1828–1900). Following the extension of the Northern Railroad of New Jersey into the community in the mid-19th century, rapid growth ensued. Because town government was no longer seen as an effective way to deal with the community's needs, village incorporation was discussed. Fearing higher

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, those in what would have become the northern part of Nyack village formed their own

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first, named Upper Nyack. Nyack village was incorporated, although without this northern portion. Residents in the southern part of Nyack village, however, soon became dissatisfied with the notion of paying taxes that more heavily benefited the rest of the village. After succeeding in dissolving Nyack's corporation, the southern portion of the former village incorporated as the village of South Nyack. The area between Upper Nyack and South Nyack was reincorporated thereafter, again as Nyack. The Nyack Rocklands were a minor league baseball team based in Nyack, New York. The Rocklands were unofficially nicknamed the "Rockies" and played as members of the Class D level North Atlantic League from 1946 to 1948. The Nyack Rocklands were an affiliate of the

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in 1947. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, Nyack was known for its

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and was the commercial center of Rockland County. In the 19th century, a number of factories manufactured shoes. The

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connected with

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, the population increased and Nyack's commercial sector expanded. In the 1980s, the village underwent a major urban revitalization project to commercialize the downtown area and to expand its economy. The

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Theatre was built, and the downtown area became home to many new business establishments. In 1991 the landmark court case '' Stambovsky v. Ackley'' ruled that a house at 1 LaVeta Place on the Hudson River was legally haunted and that the owner (but not the

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) was required to disclose that to prospective buyers. The owner, Helen Ackley, earlier had organized

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tours and was party to an article about it in ''

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''. After Ackley sold the house to another buyer there were no subsequent reports of hauntings. On August 10, 2010, Highland Hose Company No. 5, a two-story brick firehouse located at 288 Main Street, celebrated 100 years at the firehouse. The firehouse was built in 1910 – fifteen years after Highland Hose was founded. The company's 1949 Ahrens-Fox fire engine was polished to bright, gleaming red and is still in use after more than 50 years.

Geography

According to the

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, the village has a total area of , of which is land and (51.88%) is water. Nyack is on the west bank of the

, north of the Tappan Zee Bridge. The village is also home to Hook Mountain and has hilly terrain, especially along the shore of the river.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 6,737 people, 3,188 households, and 1,511 families residing in the village. The population density was 8,749.1 people per square mile (3,378.1/km²). There were 3,288 housing units at an average density of 4,270.0 per square mile (1,648.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 63.8%

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, 26.3%

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, 0.2% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 2.7% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 8.6% of the population. There were 3,188 households, out of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.0% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.6% were non-families. 42.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.93. In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males. The median income for a household in the village was $54,890, and the median income for a family was $69,146. Men had a median income of $50,043 versus $35,202 for women. The per capita income for the village was $32,699. About 2.2% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Roads

Nyack is located along the

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, in its concurrent section with Interstate 87 and Interstate 287, just to the north of the Tappan Zee Bridge, now officially named the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Other important arterial roadways include U.S. Route 9W and New York State Route 59.

Rail

Nyack was formerly served by the Northern Branch of the

, with service to Pavonia Terminal in

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in 1958 and the

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operated the train after 1960.) Passenger service was discontinued in 1966, and the rail line has been converted into a walking path. As a result, Nyack no longer has direct passenger rail service. The nearest railroad stations with current passenger service are Tarrytown 8 miles away and

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5.8 miles away.

Bus

Nyack is served by the

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(known colloquially as Hudson Link), which connects Nyack with rail stations in Tarrytown and White Plains. The bus station is located adjacent to the municipal parking lot on Artopee Way. Nyack is also served by Rockland Coaches 9T buses to the

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and 9A buses to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal in

. The Rockland Coaches main bus stop is located at the intersection of South Broadway and Cedar Hill Avenue. A secondary stop is located at the intersection of Midland Avenue and Castle Heights Avenue. Local bus transit is provided by

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Vessels

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Landmarks and places of interest

* Edward Hopper House Art Center – 82 North Broadway – This home of the realist painter

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was built in 1858. One room is devoted to materials about Hopper's work and life in Nyack. Three other rooms provide space for monthly exhibits by local artists. The restored garden is the setting for

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concerts on summer evenings. (

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) * First Methodist Episcopal Church of Nyack 1812–1813 (

) * John Green House – Main Street – Built in 1817 by John Green of local sandstone, now covered with

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, painted yellow. This is the oldest house standing in Nyack. Green started the first lumber yard in Nyack and later opened a store. House is a private residence. *Memorial Park, a short walk from downtown, has a children's playground, a cement

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s, a

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and a butterfly garden.

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and

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can be launched from the shores of the park into the Hudson River. Memorial Park hosts many special events including weekly music concerts in the summer, numerous festivals and outdoor movies. * Nyack Library – 59 South Broadway - the 1903 Carnegie Library building. * Nyack Post Office – 48 South Broadway - The 1932 building is a rare example of an American post office constructed between the world wars in the

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architectural style. The post office is located on South Broadway in the center of the village. It serves the 10960 ZIP code, which covers South Nyack and Upper Nyack in addition to the village. The building was listed on the

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in 1988. (NRHP) *Nyack-Tarrytown Ferry – foot of Main Street – begun 1834 by Isaac S. Blauvelt on a vessel named ''Donkey'', an Anglo corruption of Dutch ''dank je'', or "thank you". The ferry remained in service until the opening of the Tappan Zee Bridge in the 1950s. This spot was also the start of the Nyack Turnpike, the first direct highway across Rockland County. * Oak Hill Cemetery – 140 N. Highland Avenue (Rte. 9W) – since 1840. Dedicated on June 27, 1848, it reflected a change from small family and religious burial grounds to community cemeteries. Graves include founders of Nyack, playwright

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and his wife, actress

, scientist and inventor William Hand, and artist

. *Pickwick Bookshop - 8 S. Broadway. A local bookstore open in the village since 1945. Sells old classics and new bestsellers. *

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Center – 143 North Broadway. A cross

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Queen Anne building, it was built by Julia and Garret Blauvelt, a physician, surgeon and director of Nyack Hospital, in 1882 and given to the

in 1915. During

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and the

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, the center was a hub for food and blood drives, gathering of clothes and supplies for shipment overseas. Helen Hayes, who lived nearby, was chairwomen of the war fund drive during World War II. Camp Shanks, one of the military's major wartime staging areas, relied heavily on the Red Cross volunteers and services. Today the center continues to provide clothing, food and shelter in times necessity and emergencies. The center has also provided certification courses in

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and lifesaving skills since

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. *River Rowing Association (RRA) – In 1881, Julian O. Davidson, a local artist and marine painter, founded the Nyack Rowing Association (NRA), which was dedicated to the sport of

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(two-oared rowing). The grand boat house, built in 1882 was designed by William Smith and built in the Stick style architecture found in many river homes in the village. *Riverspace Arts in Nyack – 119 Main Street. Home of the Rockland Symphony Orchestra * St. Paul's United Methodist Church – 134 South Broadway, South Nyack - A

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church built in 1894. (NRHP) * Tappan Zee Playhouse – 20 South Broadway – (NRHP) It was demolished in April 2004. *Pretty Penny — 235 North Broadway — A Victorian river home that was formerly owned by American actress

and comedian

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Historical markers

*First Milestone from Nyack, Route 59 and Mountainview Avenue, Central Nyack * Couch Court, 46 South Broadway * Edward Hopper House Art Center, 82 North Broadway *First Reformed Church, 18 South Broadway *Historic

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, 298 Main Street * Historic Underground Railroad, 176 Main Street * Memorial Park, Piermont and DePew Avenues * Liberty Street School, Cornerstone Placement, Depew Avenue near Liberty Street * Nyack First Settlement, 17 South Broadway * Nyack Library, 59 South Broadway *Oak Hill Cemetery, 140 North Highland Avenue * "Pretty Penny," 235 North Broadway

Education

serves Nyack. Nyack High School is the village's high school. Nyack was also home to

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, a Christian

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and one of the four colleges in the United States affiliated with the

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church. *

** In 2018, ranked 68 Best School Districts in Nyack by Niche's. **In 2021, Nyack Schools changed their mascot from the Indians to the Redhawks. The

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operates Catholic schools in Rockland County. St. Ann Parish School in Nyack closed in 2003. staffed by the Sisters of St. Dominic.

Notable people

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, classical trombonist *

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, suffragist and pacifist *

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, actor * Thomas Berger, novelist *

Coheed and Cambria Coheed and Cambria are an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York, formed in 1995. The band consists of Claudio Sanchez (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Travis Stever (guitars, vocals), Josh Eppard (drums, keyboards, backing vocals), ...

, rock band formed in 1995 in Nyack *

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, artist and sculptor * Welles Crowther, an equities trader and 9/11 hero *

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, actor, musician, writer, and director *

Dorothy Delay Dorothy DeLay (March 31, 1917 – March 24, 2002) was an American violin instructor, primarily at the Juilliard School, Sarah Lawrence College, and the University of Cincinnati. Life Dorothy DeLay was born on March 31, 1917, in Medicine L ...

, violinist and teacher * Aaron T. Demarest, carriage manufacturer *

Jonathan Demme Robert Jonathan Demme ( ; February 22, 1944 – April 26, 2017) was an American filmmaker. Beginning his career under B-movie producer Roger Corman, Demme made his directorial debut with the 1974 women-in-prison film '' Caged Heat'', befo ...

, Director *

Terrence Fede Terrence Fede (born November 19, 1991) is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Marist. Early years Fede was born to Haitian pa ...

, Miami Dolphins defensive end *

Wilson P. Foss Jr. Wilson Perkins Foss, Jr. (circa 1881 – November 17, 1957) was an American art collector, art dealer, and businessman. As a knowledgeable collector of Eastern art and vice-president of art dealers Parish Watson & Co. for 23 years, he helped est ...

, art collector and businessman * Ryan Grant, NFL running back *

, actress * Matt Hennessy, NFL center for the

Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) NFC South, South division. The Falcon ...

, painter *

Michael E. Horowitz Michael Evan Horowitz (born September 19, 1962) is an American attorney and government official. He is the Inspector General of the United States Department of Justice. Early life and education Horowitz is the son of Anne J. and Fred Horowitz. ...

, United States

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* Joe Humeres, professional skateboarder * Sakina Jaffrey, film and television actress * Zita Johann, actress *

Van Johnson Charles Van Dell Johnson (August 25, 1916 – December 12, 2008) was an American film, television, theatre and radio actor. He was a major star at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during and after World War II. Johnson was described as the embodiment ...

, actor *

Mondaire Jones Mondaire L. Jones (born May 18, 1987) is an American lawyer and politician who was the U.S. representative for from 2021 to 2023. The district includes most of central and northwestern Westchester County and all of Rockland County. A member of t ...

, first openly gay Black congressman * Mike Kellin, actor *

Joseph A. Komonchak Joseph A. Komonchak (born on March 13, 1939) is a Catholic priest and theologian, ordained on 18 December 1963 for the Archdiocese of New York. He is Professor Emeritus of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of ...

, Roman Catholic priest and theologian *

Chuck Loeb Charles Samuel "Chuck" Loeb (December 7, 1955 – July 31, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist and a member of the groups Steps Ahead, Metro and Fourplay. Early years and education Loeb was born in Nyack, New York, near New York City. At a ...

, jazz musician *

George Marshall George Catlett Marshall Jr. (December 31, 1880 – October 16, 1959) was an American army officer and statesman. He rose through the United States Army to become Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Chief of Staff of the US Army under Pre ...

, conservationist *

, playwright * James MacArthur, actor *

Devin McCourty Devin McCourty (born August 13, 1987) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Rutgers and was selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2010 NFL Dra ...

, New England Patriots starting safety *

Jason McCourty Jason McCourty (born August 13, 1987) is a former American football cornerback who played 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round, 203rd overall, in the 2009 NFL Draft, he also played f ...

, Miami Dolphins starting cornerback * Carson McCullers, author *

Toni Morrison Chloe Anthony Wofford Morrison (born Chloe Ardelia Wofford; February 18, 1931 – August 5, 2019), known as Toni Morrison, was an American novelist. Her first novel, '' The Bluest Eye'', was published in 1970. The critically acclaimed '' S ...

, author *

, talk show host and actress * Regret the Hour, Indie rock band * Norman Rose, stage, television, and film actor *

Charles Samuels Charles Samuels (September 15, 1902 in Brooklyn, New York – April 27, 1982 in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico) was an American journalist, and writer best known for his biographies of celebrities, He penned as-told-to autobiographies for Bust ...

, writer and journalist *

Michael S. Schmidt Michael S. Schmidt (born September 1983) is a two time Pulitzer prize winning American journalist, author, and correspondent for ''The New York Times'' in Washington, D.C. He covers national security and federal law enforcement, has broken seve ...

, journalist *

Jim Shooter James Shooter (born September 27, 1951) is an American writer, editor and publisher for various comic books. He started professionally in the medium at the age of 14, and he is most notable for his successful and controversial run as Marvel Comi ...

, comic book writer and former EIC for Marvel comics *

Fabrizio Sotti Fabrizio Sotti (born April 27, 1975, Padova, Italy) is a guitarist, composer, producer and songwriter. In addition to jazz, Sotti plays in the styles of bebop, jazz fusion, soul, hip hop, R&B and pop. He has worked with the likes of Al Foster, R ...

, jazz guitarist and music producer * Glynis Sweeny, cartoonist * Sub Urban (born 1999), singer, songwriter and producerCingrana, Joe
"Ctrl+ALT+Del 'Pick of the Week': Sub Urban - 'Freak' ft. REI AMI"

WNYL WINS-FM (92.3 MHz) is a radio station licensed to New York, New York and owned by Audacy, Inc. WINS-FM simulcasts an all-news radio format branded as "1010 WINS on 92.3 FM"; with the call sign phonetically pronounced as "wins". The station's ...

, June 8, 2020. Accessed April 6, 2021. "Danny Maisonneuve, professionally known as Sub Urban is a 19-year-old visionary singer/songwriter and record producer. Born in Nyack, New York to a Taiwanese mom and a French-Canadian dad, and raised in the suburbs of Ridgewood, New Jersey nearly all of his life, Danny began producing music digitally at the age of 15." * Henry D. Todd, U.S. Navy rear admiral *

Robert Ward Robert Ward may refer to: Politicians *Robert Ward (MP for City of York) * Robert Ward (1754–1831), Irish MP for Wicklow Borough, Killyleagh and Bangor * Robert Ward (American politician) (1952–2021), American lawyer and politician * Robert Wa ...

, composer *

Sarah Weeks Sarah Weeks (born March 18, 1955) is an American writer of children's books, perhaps best known for the novel '' So B. It'' which has won several juvenile literature awards. In 2007 it won the Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award and Willia ...

, author

References

External links

Historical Markers and War Memorials in Nyack, New York

Village of Nyack official website

Nyack Chamber of Commerce

VisitNyack.org
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