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,…

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…

Fay & Tai Nham (Photo Credit: Tania Savayan) Nestled in the heart of Downtown Nyack, Mekong District is far from your typical Vietnamese restaurant. This vibrant eatery combines a modernized take on Vietnamese cuisine with unique features like Rockland County’s first self-pour beer taps and weekly live music, making it a standout spot for food…

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…