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 to spend years helping friends find … [Read more...] about Lemmonade Shop is Sweet on Helping Women Find Secondhand Fashion Treasures
Nyack
Nyack /ˈnaɪ.æk/ (
listen) is a village located primarily in the town of Orangetown in Rockland County, New York, United States. Incorporated in 1872, it retains a very small western section in Clarkstown. It is an outer suburb of New York City lying approximately 19 miles (31 km) north of the Manhattan boundary near the west bank of the Hudson River, situated north of South Nyack, east of Central Nyack, south of Upper Nyack, and southeast of Valley Cottage.
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, animals, and the environment. … [Read more...] about Glitter Thicket Shines Light on Vegan Delicacies & Local Makers
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 she was meant to do. After getting married, Christine was itching for a … [Read more...] about Christine Cordey Salon Cuts Out a “Happy Place” for Clients on South Broadway
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 … [Read more...] about Visit Nyack Commercial Contest – Calling All Creatives!
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 on photography, spent a … [Read more...] about Julie Stapen Photography: Nyack’s Visual Storyteller Through Light and Lens