• Advanced Esthetics by SkinProNicole: A Skincare Sanctuary in Nyack

    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 […]

  • Village Pizza Loves Its Village

    For Village Pizza owner Tony Pali, his shop is more than just a pizza joint—it’s the culmination of a lifelong passion for pizza, steeped in rich family tradition and guided by a desire for excellence.   Tony’s journey to Village Pizza began in the Bronx, where the he was raised in a family deeply rooted […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Grow Room: Cultivating Plants and Passion in Nyack

    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.   […]