Nicole Giordano-Velez’s journey to founding Advanced Esthetics by SkinProNicole began years before opening her doors. As a licensed esthetician and former laser technician at Nyack’s Lazur La Vie, Nicole spent over a decade mastering advanced skincare treatments. Her experience with Procell Therapies and Circadia Skincare fueled her passion for helping clients transform their skin. Seeing…

For owner Lindsey Arnell, The Grow Room (TGR) isn’t just a business – it’s a family tradition rooted in passion. Opened in 1996 by her father, Steve, this unique shop has been serving Nyack’s gardening enthusiasts for nearly three decades. Lindsey worked alongside her father throughout the years and eventually took over in 2007.  …

Visit Nyack Commercial Contest – Calling All Creatives! Tourism supports all our small businesses in Nyack. Help us spread the word about our magical place – especially to folks in NYC and the tri-state area. Create up to a 5 minute commercial to attract guests and visitors to Nyack. Show the beauty, the quirks, the stories, secrets, and soul that make Nyack special. Be bold, be edgy, be…

Julie Stapen (right) & her family.(Photo Credit: Meghan Aragao) For Julie Stapen, photography is more than a career—it’s a lifelong passion. Her journey began in fifth grade when she got her first camera and took every photography class available. This early enthusiasm led her to study visual arts in college, where she focused her senior thesis…