Nyack E-News Updates - <h3>Nyack Weekly June 2, 2025</h3>

Before we get to this very special weekend we have coming up, I wanted to remind everyone that TONIGHT is the first Public Workshop we are holding about getting public input on the $4.5M New York Forward grants we received in March. This is YOUR first (but not only) opportunity to share your thoughts on what kind of projects you’d like to see get funded by the Local Planning Committee.

Remember that the Local Planning Committee is just starting a long six-month process of identifying, reviewing, and then recommending projects for funding to the state, and we will be regularly providing public meetings to ensure transparency and public input.

The workshop is at the Rockland BOCES Gym (the old Nyack High School) at 151 N. Midland, starting at 6:30PM. We’ll have about a half-hour introduction, and the rest of the time you can engage in the workshop and share your thoughts.

We have a very special weekend coming up, with the Saturday African-American Day Parade and Festival and the Rockland Pride Sunday, both of which are highlights of our year in the Village. Details are below. I’ll be marching in both parades, along with many of my colleagues, and hope I’ll see many of you there.

Also, on a practical matter, pay close attention to the “no parking” signs that will come up this week to warn you about parking on the downtown streets this weekend.

The Pride Sunday and African-American Day Parade are parts of what is shaping up to be a jam-packed week and weekend:

I wanted to give a shout out to my friend, colleague, and honorary Nyacker (he’s a “Southie”) Thomas Schneck, accepted an award last night at the Rockland Business Association Dinner on behalf of Visit Nyack for the amazing work they do to promote our little village. This was long overdue – literally, because the award was originally made in 2020, but the dinner was canceled because of COVID. I’m glad Thomas and Visit Nyack finally got the award, and congratulations to Ken Zebrowski and Al Samuels at Visit Nyack for bringing back their annual awards event.

🎉 Celebrate Culture, Unity, and Joy at the African American Day Parade & Festival in Nyack! 🎉

🗓 Date: Saturday, June 7
🕛 Parade Begins: 12:00 PM sharp
📍 Parade Route: Starting at Memorial Park → West on Depew Avenue →Right onto Franklin Street → Right onto Main Street →East on Main Street and back into Memorial Park

Get ready, Nyack! The streets will come alive with color, rhythm, and pride as the African American Day Parade & Festival returns — bigger, bolder, and more vibrant than ever!

🌟 THE PARADE
Join the community as we kick off a jubilant celebration of heritage with local dance troupes, marching bands, cultural organizations, and community leaders.

🎶 THE FESTIVAL (Immediately Following in Memorial Park)
Once the parade marches into Memorial Park, the celebration continues with:

🎤 Live Music & Performances
From soul to gospel, R&B to hip-hop, spoken word to jazz — local and regional performers will light up the stage all afternoon long.

🍗 Delicious Food Vendors
Treat yourself to classic soul food, Caribbean cuisine, BBQ, and other tasty treats.

🎨 Family Fun & Activities
Kids’ zone, art stations, games, and community booths make it a perfect day for the whole family.

✨ A CELEBRATION FOR EVERYONE
Whether you’re celebrating your heritage or standing in solidarity, this day is for you. Come out and honor the contributions, resilience, and excellence of the African American community — past, present, and future.

🌈 Celebrate Rockland Pride Sunday in Nyack – June 8, 2025

A Day of Fun, Inclusion, and Community for All Ages

Rockland Pride Sunday in Nyack is a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, offering a day of entertainment, inclusivity, and family-friendly activities.

🎉 Event Highlights

Parade Kickoff: The festivities commence with a parade stepping off at 11:30 AM from Memorial Park, featuring a diverse array of participants including local organizations, elected officials, and community members.
Live Entertainment: Enjoy performances by special guest artists throughout the day.
Family-Friendly Activities: Children can partake in free activities such as a bounce house, face painting, and an arts and crafts tent, fun for all ages.
Vendors and Shopping: Explore a variety of local vendors offering unique products, food, and crafts, perfect for shopping and dining.
Contact: For more information, email pride@rocklandpridecenter.org or visit the Rockland Pride Center website at rocklandpridecenter.org

🗓️ Upcoming Village Meetings & Events

📌 Monday, June 2
Planning Board Meeting
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Village Hall

📌 Thursday, June 5
Business Council Meeting In-person or by zoom
http://www.nyack.link/zoom
🕔 5:15 PM
📍 Village Hall

Village Board of Trustees Meeting
YouTube meeting livestream access link (public comment is in-person only): Village of Nyack YouTube Channel
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Village Hall

📌 Friday, June 6
DPW Bulk Trash Collection Day
🗑️ Curbside pickup by the Department of Public Works
📍 Village-wide – Have items out according to DPW guidelines


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Hi all, Before we get to this very special weekend we have coming up, I wanted to remind everyone that TONIGHT is the first Public Workshop we are holding about getting public input on the $4.5M New York Forward grants we received in March. This is YOUR first (but not only) opportunity to share your thoughts on what kind of projects you’d like to see get funded by the Local Planning Committee. Remember that the Local Planning Committee is just starting a long six-month process of identifying, reviewing, and then recommending projects for funding to the state, and we will be regularly providing public meetings to ensure transparency and public input. The workshop is at the Rockland BOCES Gym (the old Nyack High School) at 151 N. Midland, starting at 6:30PM. We’ll have about a half-hour introduction, and the rest of the time you can engage in the workshop and share your thoughts. Please join us! BIG WEEK AHEAD We have a very special weekend coming up, with the Saturday African-American Day Parade and Festival and the Rockland Pride Sunday, both of which are highlights of our year in the Village. Details are below. I’ll be marching in both parades, along with many of my colleagues, and hope I’ll see many of you there. Also, on a practical matter, pay close attention to the “no parking” signs that will come up this week to warn you about parking on the downtown streets this weekend. The Pride Sunday and African-American Day Parade are parts of what is shaping up to be a jam-packed week and weekend: Pride Center Chorus June Concert at the Angel, Thursday June 5^th, 6:30PM. www.nyack.link/pridechorus. Friday is First Friday, so it’s time for the Nyack Art Collective members art exhibit with a reception from 7PM - 8PM at Burger Loft. www.nyackartcollective.com The Secondhand Shop Hop returns on Saturday with lots of participating shops, running from 11AM-5PM. @nyackvintage on Instagram. The Nyack Flower Market is back in Easter Square on Saturday from 10AM-2PM. @nyackflowermarket on Instagram. Local author Jeanine Cummins will be at Big Red Books on Saturday from 1PM-3PM for a meet-and-greet and book signing. www.bigredbooks.net. During Pride Sunday, Creative Arts workshop will be having the “Fun Fest,” a program for kids from 1:30PM-4:30PM at the Nyack Center with arts & crafts, face painting, games, and more. www.nyackcenter.org. Also during Pride Sunday, Music for Life Creative Arts will have a drop-in concert at the Angel at 3PM. Sunday night, you can listen or (or join in with!) the All Together Now Chorus for their Spring Concert at Living Christ Church in South Nyack (7PM). CONGRATULATIONS TO VISIT NYACK I wanted to give a shout out to my friend, colleague, and honorary Nyacker (he’s a “Southie”) Thomas Schneck, accepted an award last night at the Rockland Business Association Dinner on behalf of Visit Nyack for the amazing work they do to promote our little village. This was long overdue – literally, because the award was originally made in 2020, but the dinner was canceled because of COVID. I’m glad Thomas and Visit Nyack finally got the award, and congratulations to Ken Zebrowski and Al Samuels at Visit Nyack for bringing back their annual awards event. 🎉 Celebrate Culture, Unity, and Joy at the African American Day Parade & Festival in Nyack! 🎉 🗓 Date: Saturday, June 7 🕛 Parade Begins: 12:00 PM sharp 📍 Parade Route: Starting at Memorial Park → West on Depew Avenue →Right onto Franklin Street → Right onto Main Street →East on Main Street and back into Memorial Park Get ready, Nyack! The streets will come alive with color, rhythm, and pride as the African American Day Parade & Festival returns — bigger, bolder, and more vibrant than ever! 🌟 THE PARADE Join the community as we kick off a jubilant celebration of heritage with local dance troupes, marching bands, cultural organizations, and community leaders. 🎶 THE FESTIVAL (Immediately Following in Memorial Park) Once the parade marches into Memorial Park, the celebration continues with: 🎤 Live Music & Performances From soul to gospel, R&B to hip-hop, spoken word to jazz — local and regional performers will light up the stage all afternoon long. 🍗 Delicious Food Vendors Treat yourself to classic soul food, Caribbean cuisine, BBQ, and other tasty treats. 🎨 Family Fun & Activities Kids’ zone, art stations, games, and community booths make it a perfect day for the whole family. ✨ A CELEBRATION FOR EVERYONE Whether you’re celebrating your heritage or standing in solidarity, this day is for you. Come out and honor the contributions, resilience, and excellence of the African American community — past, present, and future. 🌈 Celebrate Rockland Pride Sunday in Nyack – June 8, 2025 A Day of Fun, Inclusion, and Community for All Ages Rockland Pride Sunday in Nyack is a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, offering a day of entertainment, inclusivity, and family-friendly activities. 🎉 Event Highlights Parade Kickoff: The festivities commence with a parade stepping off at 11:30 AM from Memorial Park, featuring a diverse array of participants including local organizations, elected officials, and community members. Live Entertainment: Enjoy performances by special guest artists throughout the day. Family-Friendly Activities: Children can partake in free activities such as a bounce house, face painting, and an arts and crafts tent, fun for all ages. Vendors and Shopping: Explore a variety of local vendors offering unique products, food, and crafts, perfect for shopping and dining. Contact: For more information, email pride@rocklandpridecenter.org or visit the Rockland Pride Center website at rocklandpridecenter.org 🗓️ Upcoming Village Meetings & Events 📌 Monday, June 2 Planning Board Meeting 🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Village Hall 📌 Thursday, June 5 Business Council Meeting In-person or by zoom http://www.nyack.link/zoom 🕔 5:15 PM 📍 Village Hall Village Board of Trustees Meeting YouTube meeting livestream access link (public comment is in-person only): Village of Nyack YouTube Channel 🕢 7:30 PM 📍 Village Hall 📌 Friday, June 6 DPW Bulk Trash Collection Day 🗑️ Curbside pickup by the Department of Public Works 📍 Village-wide – Have items out according to DPW guidelines

You can contact us at (845) 358-0548, or visit www.Nyack.gov.