• Glitter Thicket Shines Light on Vegan Delicacies & Local Makers

    Glitter Thicket Owner Larisa Schuckle Glitter Thicket owner and Nyack native Larisa Schuckle is really living her truth. Before starting her business, she earned a degree in Animal Studies, worked at several farm sanctuaries, and was a humane educator – traveling to schools to teach students about the impact of food choices on individual health, […]

  • Christine Cordey Salon Cuts Out a “Happy Place” for Clients on South Broadway

    As a third-generation stylist, Christine Cordey Salon owner Christine Locurto always knew that this industry was “in her blood.” She has been behind a chair since she was 17 years old and began her career in Warwick, NY – it was there that she learned that living and working in a small community was what […]

  • Lemmonade Shop is Sweet on Helping Women Find Secondhand Fashion Treasures

    Photo Credit: Laura Graham/Lemmonade Shop Clothing and closets have always played a significant role in Lemmonade Shop owner Laura Graham’s life. Growing up in Nyack as the child of a single mom, Laura became an avid secondhand shopper out of necessity. Her early experiences taught her the value of quality, affordable fashion. Laura went on […]

  • Julie Stapen Photography: Nyack’s Visual Storyteller Through Light and Lens

    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 […]

  • Visit Nyack Commercial Contest – Calling All Creatives!

    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 […]

  • Affordable Housing in Rockland County: The Hot Topic of 2025

    By Thomas Ossa Nanuet, NY – In just the first week of 2025, the need for affordable housing for Rockland County has already dominated many the conversation of future construction projects. The conversation reached this new height early in the year after a recent major sale of the Shops at Nanuet, first reported by Rockland […]