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y, my how things have changed as we wind down 2020, albeit somewhat unexpectedly, as I look back upon my previous... “Letter from the Publisher” (December, 2019). While a new normal is yet to evolve, be assured that Rivertown will pick up where we left off, in fact, better than ever. I’ve said it before—that a magazine such as Rivertown will always be a work in progress and as such, it is never an ending process. We strive every day to give it our best, so that we can give you the best. Over the course of our paused absence, we decided to make a change in the management of Rivertown. We certainly recognize that the creative side is vital. Yet, we also needed to factor in more organization and streamlining which hopefully results in more efficiency. You will meet our new managing editor, Mike Grottola who came on board, just the way we imagine it should be… with tremendous passion for the magazine and a wealth of business experience. After six months of a restless hiatus, we are excited to get back to the business at hand—collaborating with our readers and our merchants to bring together a community that resounds. Rivertown is: “Eat, Shop, Live, Local,” and we will highlight those topics, as we always do with style and integrity. As our wheels crank up, we decided to let November be somewhat of an abbreviated issue, allowing us to renew our routines and coordinate with all of our suppliers, along with all the other “moving parts” in knowing we are back and full of energy to go on for another twenty years, serving our audience. We are looking forward… without forgetting the past. Forward is where we need to look and dwell, and Rivertown will do its part to tell those stories and help our clients grow their businesses… That’s what we do. Thank you for being patient. Yours Truly, Gary Harvey Publisher
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ill Batson, artist and illustrator of the Nyack Sketch Log was commissioned by Traylor Brothers in 2018 to create this drawing of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge under construction, alongside the Tappan Zee Bridge midway through its demolition. Batson made two visits to the worksite wearing a hard hat and steel toe boots, climbing the scaffolding erected to support the construction to the top of the suspension towers. After reviewing drone footage, he rendered this iconic image. Nyack Sketch Log appears every week on Nyacknewsandviews.com. In 2021, Batson will celebrate the 10th year of his column as well as his 500th sketch and short essay. Tale of Two Bridges mugs are available at nyackgift.com.
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WHAT’S INSIDE 14 WINING & DINING Rivertowns guide to good eats.
16 AUTHENTIC TEXAS BBQ Comes to Rockland County
25 RIVERTOWN RETAIL With Jeannine Deramo.
26 FOR THE LOVE OF FABRIC Blauvelt’s fifty-year success story.
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28 THE DOGS COME HOME Papaw’s is the place for dogs.
42 CALL ME CRAZY with Phil Bunton.
43 WHERE’S RIVERTOWN? Where in the world is Rivertown?
45 THE DREAM TEAM The Ask Adam team is a triple threat.
54 A CLEAN CUT From a very clean shop.
56 LENDING IN A COVID-19 WORLD Your concierge to local businesses.
58 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Find out what’s going on.
59 SHOPPING AND BUSINESS GUIDE Your concierge to local businesses.
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10 LETTERS OF LOVE To our Heroes, from our Neighbors.
18 SIGNS OF HOPE By local photographer Sharan Kaur.
32 SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT The Nyack Merchants United.
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elcome to Rivertown’s “comeback” issue. It’s hard to imagine better first words from us at Rivertown than a heartfelt “Thank you” to our community of “heroes,” which, before COVID, may have been less readily recognized. Beyond our immediate families are the anonymous heroes in our community. Clearly, our emergency services standout: police, fire, and medical professionals. They have directly saved our lives. And then, there are the other heroes who sold us our groceries, picked up our garbage, transported us to and from work, fed us from restaurant kitchens, delivered our Amazon purchases, and on and on. Most of these heroes did not have the option to stay home, to stay safe. So we embrace them and thank them! This edition thanks all of our heroes by capturing the words of our residents. See “Letters of Love.” It’s a highly personal and emotionally charged testament to all of our heroes. Our other feature focusing on small business, tips our hat to the economic engine that drives our towns and villages in Rockland and Bergen counties. They have struggled mightily to simply stay in place. Some, sadly, have succumbed to unbearable debt. Others have innovated curbside solutions. We thank and support our local businesses and continue to patronize them. Thanksgiving is my very favorite and quintessential American holiday. Pandemic notwithstanding, we have plenty to be grateful for. I’ve heard so many stories about families re-focusing on their own family lives and the blessings immediate family members bestow on each other. Sadly, some families have been shattered by death or severe illness. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who are grieving indescribable losses. Lastly, I’ve been blessed with the opportunity of being the new managing editor of Rivertown. My family moved to Rockland County in 2014, first to Piermont, and now settling in Nyack. I love this area and am very excited about evolving the magazine’s content, reach, and its goal to help our advertisers grow. Thanksgiving Day best wishes to our readers and advertisers. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions for future issues. Sincerely, Mike Grottola Managing Editor RivertownMagazine.com / 9
LETTERS OF LOVE
TO OUR HEROES FROM OUR NEIGHBORS “We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up… discovering we have the strength to stare it down.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
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Cousin Sylvia By Bill Batson
“We all have people in our family who are the glue, and the fuel tank and the rock.” orking the overnight shift, at any job, W at any time, is brutal. For fifteen years, my cousin rises while all others take their
rest, working with Patient Access at Nyack Montefiore Hospital. No matter the weather, or the aches and pains of a life of work, Sylvia shows up and does her job. Patient Access is where the rubber meets the road. She interacts with patients, families, doctors and nurses as an air traffic controller of sorts, making sure that people transition smoothly from the emergency to hospital rooms, if need be. Sylvia has the kind of voice that projects confidence and control. In a place where there is always an emergency, at only 5” 1,” she holds her ground, exuding the calm of a person who has seen and heard it all. Her cadence is always pleasant and professional. Then came the pandemic. In the war against COVID, health care workers charge the frontline every day. Saving lives while risking their own, unaware if the next shift will expose them to a deadly virus, becoming a vector aimed at their loved ones at home. Many measures are taken so that this doesn’t happen. But it must always linger in the back of your mind. I have always been impressed by my cousin, who is more of an older sister to me, but never as much as now. As she approaches her retirement, she marches off to work each night, bound by a code of greater value than just a paycheck. In the time that she should be rejuvenating and resting to return to the battle, she is caring for grandchildren, serving her church, Pilgrim Baptist, and cleaning and repairing a house that has been in our family for generations. We all have people in our family who are the glue, and the fuel tank and the rock. Let them know how valued they are and how much you admire them. Every magazine, newspaper, website and TV show should sing the praises of the healthcare heroes that are there when we need them the most. They would do what they do without fanfare or acknowledgement, but then the world would be poorer for not knowing the example they set. A dozen more Sylvias and the world would be a better place at once. Thanks, cousin. You are amazing! RivertownMagazine.com / 11
“Our world is full of heroes; we all know one, we all are ones ourselves.” By Samantha Finch & Baby AJ
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y husband is a first responder; thus, I am no stranger to worrying. Every night that my husband leaves for work, I always make sure to tell him to “be safe.” I beam with pride as I watch him leave. Yet as he heads to work, I pray that with whatever he faces out there, he will always make his way home. I count myself lucky each morning he walks into our bedroom and hands me a cup of coffee and gently takes our 9-month-old son to get ready for the day. I let out a sigh of relief and never take it for granted. I know there are a lot of elements to his job, many of which he faces alone, but being a first responder’s wife means you are constantly straddling a thin line. On one side, there is the feeling of immense admiration and pride, and on the other side, there is the feeling of paralyzing worry. Sometimes, the line shifts towards one side more than the other. But no matter how many times pride wins over worry, the worry is always there. Now, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, the worry side of the line is inching its way across the pride. Every night my husband leaves for work, I find myself thinking: Who will he run into? Will the person he is helping be sick? What about the co-worker next to him—what if he/she is a silent carrier? What if he catches the virus? Will he be okay? Will I catch it? Will our son? Would our son be okay—he is so little; he is so “new”? How can I take care of our son alone? How could he take care of our son without me? Afterall, we are a team. These questions flood my mind as I watch my husband leave each night because he is an essential worker. But then I remember my husband is a first responder, but that isn’t what makes him essential. He is essential because of who he is, not the profession he has chosen. In a career where he has to be strong both mentally and physically, he also has to be selfless, he has to be brave, he has to be a hero. Those attributes and a plethora of others are what make him essential to not only me, but to our community.
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To My Husband & The Father of My Child
In the current state of the world, we must remember, it takes a strong person to work the frontlines of this pandemic, it takes a selfless person to value the safety of others over one’s own, it takes a brave person to go to work knowing what we know about this virus and all the potential dangers that come with it. It takes a hero to fight Covid-19, out there. My husband is a hero, but so is that nurse who just worked a 12-hour shift taking care of those whom are sick. The medical industry is full of heroes but so is the retail industry, with workers like my mother who are risking their health, daily, so we can all have the things we need. But let’s take it a step further; a hero is also the single mom working from home while juggling lesson plans with her kids. A hero
is the college senior, like my sister, who is finishing her classes online to not formally receive their diploma in May. A hero is the woman who just gave birth alone to protect her child, the hospital staff, and herself from the virus. Heroes are the members of our very own families, who keep us sane during this insane time. Our world is full of heroes; we all know one, and we all are ones ourselves. I urge everyone to take the time to thank those who are essential, in addition to the essential workers we know—those everyday heroes. Because we are all fighting this war, head-on, to preserve our ways of life. In a way, we are each essential to someone, and for that I thank you—for all that you are doing to keep us “living” and not just surviving.
My Heartfelt Thank You, Everyone By Rachelle Je-Sun Choi
been here before—on the IIn’vecuspMarch, of guilt and gratitude. I asked myself if I
am allowed to reserve emotions other than the first toward someone like me. I wasn’t a healthcare worker— but as a student who’d been pursuing a profession in the healthcare field, it could’ve been, but, again, that wasn’t me yet—nor was I infected. I had a home to return to. And, in moments, the most pressing emotion I could feel, in my immediate world, was bummed. When I evacuated my apartment, within a few days’ notice, months out from the finale of my college career, I was bummed to leave that life without so much a real chance at a proper goodbye, bummed to ‘graduate’ without everyone who had helped me make it this far right beside me, and bummed to see myself slow down. While rounding out my credits with one last course, by June, I masked and gloved up, pushing myself to swallow surprise surges of panic or fears on a job I was grateful to have but wasn’t a career; I served happy doses of ice cream and rang people up at a cash register behind temporary plexi. When July rolled around, I had heard of so much tragedy and injustice that I felt an immense guilt for ever having had magnified aspects of my own life and even worse, for having survived them all. In August, I asked myself if I was there yet—if, by this month, I had done enough noble deeds to be able to look in the mirror and say, without any semblances of guilt, “Hey you. Yeah, you. What’s up? How are you really doing? Just checking in.” I stopped intaking the news in June. I stabilized my underlying panic by July, and I had been on plenty of relaxing midday walks by September. By October, eight months in, I had ‘secured’ a way—some way—to
“I’ve also learned it’s okay to acknowledge pain and even the moments of sheer happiness within...”
keep crawling toward what felt like forward. Heck, I even came to finally enjoy, if I was allowed this, the ways my room has become my home and how the house has become my world. In this world, time is slow. I guess you can say that left me with slots in my schedule for unplanned travel— to outer space with The Little Prince, or even back to the office with Michael Scott. I would tell myself, no matter how scary this pandemic got and no matter how hard isolation was, I could, at the very least, close my door and take a deep breath. But it seemed like during 2020, the year of setbacks, I had not yet, at all, earned the honor of acknowledging or feeling any positivity toward myself. So what about you, someone you know, or someone in our communities: neither out there in the fiery thick of hospital corridors but also not quite immediately protected from our very true and individual anxieties, here; what about you, carrying unanswerables— not knowing where to place down emotions like this; what about those forging through the sudden loss of all security regarding everyday survival; what about those perhaps not on the frontlines of COVID-19 but on the very frontlines of our families’, dearest friends’, and our own immediacies and personal emergencies; what about you, wearing masks when you step out or you, staying indoors, making sacrifices, holding down the fort, and finding the wherewithal for continued productivity toward goals, that keep amounting to real differences; and what about each of you—who have just been giving this year your best shot? So far, at the doorsteps of November, I have learned to cross this cusp of gratitude and guilt, unapologetically. I have learned to lead my days and the rest of this year with grace toward all the
faces I’ve never seemed to notice like this before, within my world, maybe the passersby waving hello on walks or those anonymous adults and children painting flowers in primary colors, sending uplifting notes on small rocks at every curb. I’ve also learned it’s okay to acknowledge pain and even the moments of sheer happiness within—all the while in the pursuit of understanding these real emotions in others. If gratitude is a form of love, there is enough of it to go around; and I can spread it as far as I extend it beyond. I’ve learned that a lifetime may be finite, but the human spirit is unbounded. Each of us has a chapter marked unique in 2020. I am grateful for every part that we each played this year, within our smaller communities, continuing on, adjusting and re-adjusting and pivoting, one large family—as was necessitated by circumstance. Living on this side of the cusp, in unfettered gratitude feels right. Once we re-enter the world, our most testing and strenuous moments within a global pandemic behind us, we’ll all have learned more regarding the preciousness of every significant person in our lives and all those who had been in our peripheries— which is even, sometimes, where the seemingly unremarkable self (an all too convenient myth)—you, too, dwell. Where I’ll be until then: in the mornings, I’m in front of the mirror practicing finger-arrows and a wink, getting down with the energy I can only hope to emanate all-around, “Hey you. I see you. Yeah, you. Thank you …” RivertownMagazine.com / 13
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AUTHENTIC TEXAS BARBECUE COMES TO ROCKLAND COUNTY STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM RILEY
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xecutive Chef Taylor Randall Northcutt of Royal Ribs and Chicken located in the Windsor Grille is a national treasure. The International Chili Society chose him for creating the best chili in South Florida. He participated in the World Championship in Reno, Nevada. “I have spent 26 years in the restaurant business. At 15, I was busing tables, washing dishes, making bread, and working in the pantry. As time went by, I moved to grill/boil and became Sauté Chef and later learned to smoke meat. My dream is to be the “Best of the Best” in barbecue. When Jeff offered me this Executive Chef position, I was closer to realizing my dream of someday operating a #1 authentic Texas barbecue restaurant. I believe everybody deserves good food. What makes my barbecue, ribs, and chicken different from all the rest is the love and passion I put into my work,” said Taylor. “I was born in Bombay, India, and my dad worked as a diver in the Indian Ocean for a Houston oil company. I did my Chef’s apprenticeship in Florida, Houston, Chicago, and New York. At Royal Ribs and Chicken, we brine the chicken and slow cook our ribs and pork for 12 hours. We create everything from scratch, even our sauces and desserts. Others are opening cans.” For starters, try the award-winning Chunky Beef Chili topped with sour cream and cheddar cheese. A fan
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favorite is the St. Louis Smoked Ribs—spice-rubbed and slowly smoked to fall off the bone. We serve it with two sides and a corn muffin, and a full rack is only $25.95. And if you are looking for a healthy salad, try our Kale Watermelon—we serve it with massaged kale, watermelon, sliced, toasted almonds and green onions tossed in a light champagne lemon vinaigrette. I always thought that what was lacking in Rockland was authentic Texas barbecue.” In these unprecedented Covid-19 times, Jeff Weinberger, owner of the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Nanuet, said, “We have reinvented our Windsor Grille to best serve our loyal customers and those who would drive miles for their love of authentic Texas barbecue.” The Windsor Grille and Royal Ribs and Chicken are located at 425 East Route 59 in Nanuet. The restaurant offers curbside pickup and home delivery through Uber Eats, Grub Hub and Door Dash. If you choose to dine inside the beautifully designed dining room, call ahead for reservations. Jeff and his family have a legendary reputation for community involvement and have owned and managed the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Nanuet for over 25 years. “With Taylor’s talent and our commitment to being the best we can be in everything we do, Royal Ribs and Chicken will far exceed your expectations for the finest Texas BBQ you’ve had,” said Weinberger. E
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Real Superheroes Wear These Masks! Wear these charming mask necklaces to support those in the medical field. Doctors, nurses and first responders are our heroes in disguise. A portion of the profits will be donated to the American Red Cross. Each piece of alloy jewelry is lovingly handpoured, hand-polished, and hand-painted and retail at $15 each.
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Since June, Tree of Chocolate has been extending 15% for essential workers and healthcare personnel. Bring your ID to receive this discount through the end of the year and indulge in some decadent chocolates such as these Fall Leaves Dark Chocolate wrapped in beautiful colors of Italian foil. Also, keep an eye out for healthcare themed chocolate collections, coming soon.
This healing, soothing Heavy Duty Hand & Foot Therapy Cream set is made in the Hudson Valley by Sallye Ander. The paraben and alcohol-free hand cream is the ideal treatment for everyday wears and tears and will cure hands from extensive washing and hand sanitizer use. The foot cream is a curative balm to relieve tired feet of cracked skin and inflammation. This helpful, restorative balm will relax those tense little tootsies and ease the pains of overworked arches and heels. For the month of November, mention Rivertown to purchase your set for only $28 (Retails at $36). pied à terre will deliver locally for free. Free shipping is available on purchases over $100. Gift wrapping is complementary!
Peace In Piermont
Paper Source (845) 405-4151 | papersource.com The Shops at Nanuet
Spread kindness and appreciation to the heroes that are keeping you safe and healthy! These blank note cards allow you to share your messages of thanks with healthcare workers and teachers. ($5.95 each)
Archive Home (845) 675-7464 | archivehomenyack.com Nyack
Archive Home carries a curated collection of modern, current, resale clothing and accessories. All items are in like-new condition and shopping second-hand helps to prevent millions of pounds of clothing from ending up in landfills! Buying resale is great for your wardrobe, your wallet AND the world! The best part? Healthcare employees and essential workers receive 20% off!
(845) 848-2600 | peaceinpiermont.com Piermont
Before or after a stressful day of serving others, relaxing the mind and centering the body is of utmost importance. Peace in Piermont is offering all essential and healthcare workers 30% off all classes and their online library for only $11/month (regularly $33). Simply email a copy of your work ID to receive your custom promo code. Namaste.
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FOR THE LOVE OF
FABRIC
BLAUVELT’S FIFTY-YEAR SUCCESS STORY
BY JEANNINE DERAMO | PHOTOS BY NINA SKOWRONSKI
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abrics were always in my life,” Cindy Ozanian muses. This passion is rooted in her childhood. “I grew up in Rochester, NY, and had a very wonderful relationship with my grandmother, who owned a bridal shop. She taught me and my sisters how to sew. We were always creating with fabrics.” That love propelled Cindy into a career as a buyer for Bamberger’s (cue a nostalgic nod). After becoming pregnant with her daughter, she took maternity leave from the fashion buying industry and spent her afternoons walking with the baby stroller. Prior to their current Route 303 location, Blauvelt Wallcoverings was then located on Western Highway, and Cindy would stop in to help her mother-in-law, and store founder, Rose Ozanian, with the shop. “She opened the business in 1972 and worked there until she was 92 years old.” Cindy learned the trade from Rose and gradually introduced decorating with fabrics to expand the business. “The most important element was to work with experienced window installers, upholsters, and paper hangers. Quality workmanship and customer service has always been our priority.” As we sit among luxurious fabrics and elegant wallpapers, discussing Cindy’s work, she says, thoughtfully, “Really, what I enjoy is creating beautiful rooms for my clients.” I instantly feel the need to switch hats for a moment and play customer: “I’m thinking of redesigning my living room. Where do
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I start?” She asks me a litany of questions, gathering her research to guide me properly. “What colors do you have in the surrounding rooms? How is the furniture arranged? What’s your style in those rooms?” Cindy next pulls out the Benjamin Moore paint deck and asks me to identify some colors that appeal to me. She also suggests I email her photos of the room, along with dimensions. “Then, I also suggest my customers pull photos of colors and styles and rooms that they like into a portfolio.” Once style and color palette are conceived, Cindy begins to research fabrics. “I don’t look at the price at first, I just pull everything that I think could work.” the next step will be to determine budget and narrow down from there. Cindy’s accessibility to top vendors include: Thibaut, Candice Olson, Fabricut, Kravet, and a multitude of others, at all price points. “I have accounts with almost every major company. And if a customer finds something from a small, lesser known supplier, I will call them and set up an account, no problem.” Decorating services at Blauvelt Wallcoverings & Fabrics Inc. include custom window treatments, bedding, headboards, slipcovers, and upholstery for residential and commercial projects. They house a voluminous library of wallcovering collections and fabric books for every project. “The current trend is for High Performance fabrics. We have an extensive book collection for this category.”
“Our wallcovering library includes 54inch commercial and residential for high traffic areas. Also, we have a representation of designs from the UK and high-end fabrics, wallcoverings and trims. We are a Hunter Douglas Alliance dealer, Graber dealer and Alta dealer for privacy shades that also offer motorization,” Cindy explains. Blauvelt Wallcoverings & Fabrics Inc. is open to customers wishing to explore their decorating options for their windows and walls. Cindy also communicates with clients via email. Many local designers source here for their projects, both small and large scale. “We have a loyal customer base that will call when they are ready for another decorating project. Plus, many of our clients have second homes that we have decorated.” It’s been nearly 50 years since Rose launched Blauvelt Wallcoverings. Years of dedication and investment in the industry, continued on by Cindy, surely speak to the fact that business is still thriving. Knowledge and expertise are but one part of the success equation—patience and perception of client needs is another. “You have to really read your customers. And with 40 years of experience, I’ve learned to do that.” S Blauvelt Wallcoverings & Fabrics Inc. 583 Route 303, Blauvelt, NY (845) 359-6355 blauvelt.wallcovering@verizon.net blauveltwallcovering.com
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DOGS COME HOME STORY & PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA FINCH
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apaw’s Dog House, a state of the art doggy day care experience, opened their doors last month in Nyack and are welcoming you and your pups. Owner, Marcell Marte, could not be more excited to bring the best “home away from home” retreat to the Rockland dog-parenting community. “Part of our mission is to emphasize that the way you treat your dogs at home is the same way we want to treat your dogs here. We want to provide the same love,” said Marte. “That’s why it is called Papaw’s Dog House. We want them [your furry children] to feel like they’re in their own home.” Marte, who grew up in the Dominican Republic surrounded by family pets, says the idea came to him from the desire to adopt a dog himself. “I came up with the idea about a year and a half ago because I wanted to have a dog. But, I didn’t know of a place with the services I plan to offer here. I wanted to make sure the dog would have a good quality of life.” Marte’s yearning to adopt a dog and give that dog the best life possible became the cornerstone of the creation of Papaw’s Dog House. This, compounded with an overall appreciation for animal life, a childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian, and a hospitality degree from Pontificia
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Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in Santiago, Dominican Republic opened his eyes to the possibility of building this “hotel for dogs.” “I swear I was driving one day, and the idea just came to me,” said Marte. “And then, everything came together.” After the initial idea came to mind, Marte immediately began researching everything from locations to services and products. Soon, the pieces began to fall into place,
and he moved forward with the creation of Papaw’s Dog House. “I live 25 minutes from here [Nyack], and I knew I wanted to be in Rockland County because where I live there is not a service like this,” said Marte. “I, then, went to visit a lot of places that offered similar services to see what people needed the most and what could be a little different,” Marte continued. Once he found the perfect location in the
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heart of Nyack, he had to consider how the services and space would function best for his four-legged visitors. Ever since, Papaw’s Dog House not only provides a pet-friendly play environment from 7 AM to 7 PM but also offers grooming services, essential medical services with a referred veterinarian, dog walkers, training services, and additionally an environmentally-friendly shop fully equipped with sustainable products to improve your pup’s quality of life and the overall health of the planet. To optimize the space, Marte focused on making the dogs feel comfortable. At Papaw’s Dog House, you will find an open floor concept, an abundance of natural light, a small store, a check-in area, a play area complete with faux grass, a relaxing room for dogs who need some privacy, and the grooming area. Perhaps one of the most unique amenities that Papaw’s Dog House offers is at-home care while you are away, after hours. This service is tailored to meet your needs and can include transportation and overnight visits at either your location or that of a Care Team provider. “Now, the world is changing, and everyone is taking care of themselves. In the same way, I want to do that for your dogs. I want people to know that Papaw’s Dog House comes from a place of love. We want our dogs to do well, live longer, and we want to give them the same love you give them at home,” Marte confirmed. Papaw’s Dog House 83 S Franklin St Nyack, NY (845) 595-8282 papawsdoghouse.com
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Let's Eat. Our mission is to delight every single guest with the most remarkable dining & hospitality experiences that will keep you returning. To reserve a table (845) 836-3398 autumnsparkill.com
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Small Business Spotlight Nyack Merchants United Story by Linda Garzia | Photos by Brian Keenan
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rt, culture, and community are just three of the aspects that join the Nyack Merchants United together. During one of the most confusing and concerning times of the decade, and a multitude of small businesses having to close their doors, these retailers and restaurateurs decided to rise above to save not only their shops, but what empassions them most: bringing people together. The Nyack Merchants United is composed of savvy, creative, intelligent business women who are striving not to survive, but to thrive. They are designers, community advocates, storytellers and pavement pounders who have worked mercilessly not just for their businesses, but for the community at large. With one goal in mind, they hope to mark Nyack as a safe place where people can shop, sip, and savor life. RivertownMagazine.com / 33
Maria Luisa Whittingham Maria Luisa Boutqiue
77 S Broadway #3836, Nyack
“...if we put in a little bit of time, and choose to have a unified message, then we can reach our people.”
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s a creative and a businesswoman, Maria Luisa Whittingham is inspired by visual components of color and texture, which strikes as soon as you walk into her store. But what she is most inspired by is bringing people together. Maria opened the self-named boutique in 1987, just four years after moving to Rockland County. She began the Nyack Merchants United group to promote small businesses, by small businesses within the Nyack community. “I don’t think I could have continued to be in retail exclusively without the component of community partnership. At some point, it just wasn’t enough for me. I needed a component that made it more essential than being a retailer alone… and [having these partnerships] just makes it exciting to get up every morning.” But don’t be fooled, this isn’t Maria’s first rodeo when it comes to giving back to the community. A few years back, Maria began a give-back component to all the sales on her website, allowing customers to donate a percentage of their purchase to a charity of their choice, such as People to People, the Rockland Pride Center, the Nyack Center, and the MO by Maria Luisa scholarship fund. Now, with a grassroots effort of the Nyack Merchants United, Maria Luisa and her colleagues have a goal to unify the Nyack downtown businesses and restaurants and to create conversations that are, as she described, “sometimes difficult to have,” about how the pandemic has affected them and the community. “[The Nyack Merchants United] is all about: if we put in a little bit of time, and choose to have a unified message, then we can reach our people.” Maria has always strived to do better for the community right here in the heart of Rockland, as well as to make ripples in the world at large. “If I were to dig and find something positive from this [pandemic], it’s that… overall, it gave me time to plan that I may not have originally wanted to take… I’ve been learning that I can do so much more than I thought I could do… and am really appreciative of our team, that they choose to come in, to follow protocol, and put themselves out here. Everyone who works in retail is exposing themselves, so I am grateful for them.” We spoke about the masquerade contest, a fun way to promote safety in the spirit of Halloween in Nyack, instead of the famous Nyack Halloween parade. Maria wants to make it safe for everyone and is making an effort to learn the ins and outs of Zoom if the weather is more daunting. She also wants to emphasize the message that all of her exquisite clothing is ethically sourced and hand-selected. “If there is a product in my shop that I am offering to you, I want you to be able to know, and I want to tell you where it is made, how it’s made, and why I chose to bring it into the store… [I want to feature the local artist, the American artist, the certified fair trade, and speak on the families from around the world who are creating the products that we sell.” Maria is 100% passionate about Nyack succeeding in this pandemic and feels they are 100% behind her as well. You can find Maria Luisa at 77 South Broadway Street in Nyack, Tuesday through Sunday, about 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. If we, as a community, can just put in a little bit of our time and efforts, we can discover a significant change in Nyack, Rockland, and our world. 34 / Rivertown Magazine November 2020
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Marcella Mazzeo Salonniere Coffee Bar 79 S Broadway, Nyack
“I am driven to bring people together.”
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arcella was a professional consultant 11 years before setting up this unique coffee shop with a vision all its own. The years in her previous career required her to be a jack of all trades and to be incredibly adaptive—and this sure came in handy when the pandemic hit hard in early March of this year. Fortunately, Marcella built her business plan based on high risk, about a year ago, and this high-risk planning prepared her for what none of us expected and what the pandemic brought in a hurricane of force. “When I had to build back hours, my amazing staff stepped in to help figure out how we could continue to grow from here. The vision of Salonniere was to provide the Nyack community with premium quality coffee and baked goods that came locally from the Hudson Valley area; and, in addition, some of the products come from Italy, baked on-site,” Marcella stated. “But the ultimate part of that vision was a [European style] salon that would bring people together for conversation.” She also intended on hosting storytelling workshops, as a secondary component of the business to inspire exchanges within the community. She went on to say, “There’s a saying in Italian which is ‘ci prendiamo un caffè?’ This means ‘Let’s go get coffee and talk this out.’ The salon was meant for those conversations that could simply resolve this or that over five minutes.” Luckily, the Nyack Merchants United emerged from the streets of North and South Broadway and came together with members of the local government—with the main goal in mind of increasing foot traffic to the shops and restaurants of South Broadway, safely, during the pandemic. “We want to promote Nyack as a safe space to shop, sip, and savor life,” Marcella beautifully stated. The mayor of Nyack, Don Hammond, was also involved with the Nyack Merchants United, speaking with them weekly on their goals and visions. Marcella mentioned that they are loosely known as the “Broads of Broadway,” because all of the business owners happened to be on North and South Broadway Street and happened to be awesome ladies. Marcella emphasizes, though, that it is “non-exclusive” and truly hopes for more small businesses to come together and become a part of it. Visit Salonniere at 79 S. Broadway Street in Nyack to be inspired and to indulge in great coffee and riveting conversation.
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Laura Graham
Partner at Archive Home 79 S Broadway, Nyack
“It came full circle. Even though it’s hard to ask for help, people want to help each other.”
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here is more than meets the eye at Archive Home—it is an operation of three partners, starting with Laura, who discovers each piece of clothing, interior designer Meryl Foster who hand-selects unique items for the home, and Jan Blakesberg who designs and creates original jewelry, each running their separate businesses as a collective beneath one roof. Laura has always been a thrift shopper, bargain hunter, and a vintage and sales shopper. She learned to be this way out of necessity when she was young and living in the wealthy area of Greenwich, Connecticut, where finding new clothing at affordable prices was difficult, but discovering timeless pieces in a thrift store was easy. “Many of the women in that area would wear a beautiful piece once or twice, or maybe even not at all and donate to the local churches or hospitals,” she stated. And now, Laura has turned necessity into something much more. “It was always a passion of mine to look good without spending a lot of money,” she said. Her ability to find beautiful pieces has developed her artistic eye for design, all while maintaining 100% sustainability and fair trade in the marketplace, which is enormous both environmentally and economically. Laura is also thrilled to be a part of Nyack Merchants United and to be supporting other women-owned local and sustainable businesses. The jewelry pieces Jan Blakesberg creates are all ethicallysourced. She crafts them in the Upper West Side of New York City and brings her eye for design to Nyack’s heart. Her portion of the store is called Everyday Luxury NYC, formerly called A Charmed Life, and focuses on everyday jewelry made with 22k and 18k gold with precious and semi-precious stones. The home design pieces that Meryl Foster selects by hand come from all over the world. You can find beautiful pieces of ceramic, glassware, tables, accents, and more from Australia, Spain, India, and wherever else Meryl gained inspiration from. During the pandemic, when it was hard to go out thrift shopping or boutique hunting, many of Laura’s clothing came from the locals. Her savvy brought her to post on Facebook seeking donations, and that’s when the community was able to give back to her. “It came full circle. Even though it’s hard to ask for help, people want to help each other.” Luckily for our Nyack shoppers, the holidays are near, and with the second-hand stigma behind itself, people can enjoy purchasing precious gifts from the South Nyack hub. Initially starting as a pop-up on upper Main Street in Nyack, we are thrilled that Archive Home is here to stay. You can find them now closer to the water at 79 ½ South Broadway Street in Nyack. Because of the pandemic, their hours are currently a little foggy, but you can usually find them open 12 PM to 5 PM Thursday through Sunday. But if you call Laura, she will come down from her house in upper Nyack and open the door for you to peruse the boutique goods. She has implemented many safety precautions, such as a UV sanitizing wand for the clothing, disinfectant for the shelves, and hand sanitizer, for the folks. Laura said to me, “This coalition of merchants that has emerged from this crushing time for retail has been a bright light, and everyone has been so supportive of each other. We understand now what a special town Nyack is.”
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Marie Somos Somos Jewelers
78 S Broadway, Nyack
“I get inspired by many different things. I’m surrounded by nature, so there is inspiration all around me.”
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he Somos family has been in the jewelry industry since 1917, and there are many different things that Marie has been exposed to that have shaped who she is and the pieces she creates. For example, she mentioned how an entire piece was created after something as simple as a child’s toy. “When my son was young, he had a sword. I looked at it, and immediately, I saw a design in that, so I created a pin that looked like an offshoot of it. When you’re creative, anything can spark your imagination.” Marie is extremely passionate about what she does, at this point, feels removed from the struggles she had to go through to now own her jewelry store. As a woman in 1975 starting in a competitive male-centric climate within this business, she fought for her place as a prominent and respected artist in the jewelry industry. She began working for her father in their family-owned business, first and foremost, as strictly manufacturers selling to other jewelry stores. The other jewelry stores wouldn’t want to talk to her. They would only want to speak to her father or her brother. “You had to have tough skin and not let certain things get under your skin because you had to play ball with everybody.” Despite the sexism in the industry, she was able to power through and do what she loved. “I am what I am in pieces I create. My job, to me, is not a job. It’s my life.” I asked Marie about her thoughts on joining together with the Nyack Merchants United, a cohort of women figuring out ways to rise above the challenges that the coronavirus pandemic has created. They unified to look for ways to collectively support one another and promote Nyack as being open, safe, and a peaceful place to shop and dine. Marie noted, “We are all in this collective boat together to try to make people understand it is safe to come to Nyack.” The Nyack Merchants United are working mercilessly to establish Nyack as a safe place to shop and dine and promote Nyack businesses, restaurants, and raise funds for the community at large, not to mention take proper precautions. Marie said, “There is certainly strength in unity… Being united is a good thing mentally for everybody, too. If you’re able to share your thoughts and anguishes, it’s more comforting than trying to climb the mountain by yourself… [in a way], the pandemic will bring people a lot closer together, and hopefully, there will be more compassion and understanding towards one another.” I share this sentiment with Marie and hope we can continue to coalesce. With the holidays coming around the corner, I asked Marie what makes jewelry special. “Jewelry is more than just a present. It has an emotional attachment… if I asked every woman about every piece of jewelry she owned, she could probably tell me who gave it to her and for what occasion… Jewelry… you would know who gave it to you, and you have it for generations. It’s a very inspirational gift.”
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to the bathroom, the family expects me to walk out with a cake. Being quarantined with a talkative child is like having an insane parrot glued to your shoulder. My wife purchased a world map and then gave me a dart and said, “Throw this and wherever it lands— that’s where I’m taking you when this pandemic ends.” Turns out, we’re spending two weeks behind the fridge. Ran out of toliet paper and started using lettuce leaves. Today was just the tip of the iceberg; tomorrow romaines to be seen. If I keep stress-eating at this level, the buttons on my shirt will start socially distancing from each other. The World Health Organization announced that dogs cannot contract COVID-19. Dogs previously held in quarantine can now be released. So what I’m saying is: WHO let the dogs out. I’m not talking to myself, I’m having a parent-teacher conference. This morning, I saw a neighbor talking to her cat. It was apparent she thought her cat understood her. I came into my house, told my dog— we laughed a lot. Day 121 at home, and the dog is looking at me like, “See? This is why I chew the furniture!” What’s the difference between COVID-19 and Romeo and Juliet? One’s the coronavirus, and the other is a Verona crisis. What do you call panic-buying of sausage and cheese in Germany?
The worst-case scenario. • Why don’t chefs find coronavirus jokes funny? They’re in bad taste. • Now I know why dogs are so excited to go for walks... Anything to get out of the house! • Yeah, I have plans tonight. I’ll probably hit the living room around 8 or 9. • When the grocery store clerk asks me if I want the milk in a bag, I always tell him, “No, I’d rather drink it out of the carton!” • Teacher: Kids, what does a chicken give you? Students: Eggs Teacher: Very good now. What does the pig give you? Kids: Bacon Teacher: Excellent, now what does the fat cow give you? Kids: Homework • Why do cows have hooves instead of feet? Because of the lactose. • What did the mother cow say to the baby cow? “It’s pasture bedtime.” • Why did the chicken cross the road? Because the chicken behind it didn’t know how to socially distance properly.
So a hearty welcome back to Rivertown. We hope you’ll enjoy this issue and find out all the good stuff you’ve been missing this summer. Stay well. Stay healthy. Stay masked. L
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Clockwise from top: Father Dennis Donovan, SDB, of West Nyack, New York with friends aboard the MS Zuiderdam, Holland America Line, in Cartagena, Colombia. Vivian and Jim Kalchbrenner of West Nyack, New York celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in Kauai, Hawaii. Carol Baretz and family visiting the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama. Beth and Brian Raines of New City, New York with Stu and Kathy Wasserman of Tappan, New York. L RivertownMagazine.com / 43
“ASK REED” TIGHE
“ASK RYAN” PAIGE
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HOME + DESIGN POWER BROKERS
ASK ADAM’S RYAN PAIGE, REED TIGHE, & ADAM BLANKFORT MAKE BUYING A HOME
AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3...
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“ASK ADAM” BLANKFORT
dam Blankfort, Ryan Paige and Reed Tighe of the “Ask Adam” Team work tirelessly to bring sellers and buyers together at exquisite properties throughout Rockland, Orange and Bergen Counties. From storybook historical gems to modern masterpieces, the award-winning team specializes in marketing the most unique homes in the Hudson Valley. The “Ask Adam” Team knows when a place is cool. It doesn’t matter if it’s $200K or $20M—it has that ineffable something that makes real estate a retreat, a property a paradise, a house a home. It’s that creative sensibility that makes the team so effective with buyers who are looking for something they can’t quite put their finger on. It’s a vibe, and you either get it or you don’t. The team offers a smooth ride along the way, turning what can be a stressful trek into a shared exploration, discovery, and celebration when they hit that property trifecta—the right place, the right time, the right buy. Even cooler when done with a bit of style... With listings averaging less than 30 days on the market, patented technology, and the highest list-to-sale price in Rockland County, it is no wonder the “Ask Adam” Team has recently been recognized by Bill Raveis himself, as he awarded the group for ranking as the #2 affiliate team in the entire company, out of 4200 agents. Rivertown decided to sit down with the busy team and highlight just a few of their imaginative new listings, offering very distinct lifestyles, only 30 minutes from New York City. RivertownMagazine.com / 45
HOME + DESIGN EXCLUSIVE
Photo Credit: Pedro Sousa © 2020
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“Finding Nebo” Arguably one of the most prestigious, secluded, private roads in Rockland County, 50 Mt Nebo Road is the ultimate escape: surrounded by a handful of hidden homes of artistry, immersed in the beauty of the Hudson Valley, yet only 20 minutes to the GW Bridge. This “Chalet Contemporary” sits like an oil painting on nearly two acres of tranquility. Enter through the private driveway, this tucked away 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath “Shangri-La” evokes peace & creativity with vaulted ceilings, a magnificent kitchen, cozy living room with wood-burning stove, brick arched veranda/carport, master bedroom with loft, studio/office and more... Here, it is like living in a perpetual mural that changes by the season: a prime retreat for the peak of foliage, a Woodstock lodge feel in the winter, and a magical place to garden and relish the outdoors in spring and summer. Award-winning South Orangetown Schools complete the package. A stone’s throw to incredible hiking & parks, minutes to kayaking, the Hudson River, and all of the restaurants & shops in the bustling river town Villages of Nyack & Piermont. A unique opportunity to feel “so far away,” while living only 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan…
“Finding Nebo” LISTING AGENTS Adam Blankfort: 845.641.3255 Ryan Paige: 845.825.4778
50 Mt. Nebo Road, Orangeburg 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1.91 acres $639,000
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HOME + DESIGN spotlight Upper Nyack 3 Riverton Drive 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, river views $899,000
LISTING AGENTS Adam Blankfort: 845.641.3255 Ryan Paige: 845.825.4778
“Riverton Romance”
Just 27 minutes north of the G.W. Bridge, your new lifestyle awaits at this premier 4,000+ SF Upper Nyack river view gem. This luxurious energy-efficient home was built by a premier builder; it will be like living in new construction, with a flexible floor plan that offers abundant natural right, dramatic Hudson River and Hook Mountain views, expansive deck perched high above the Hudson Valley, and an abundance of space to create the ideal live/work environment. With plenty of room for further expansion between the partially finished walk out basement and oversized attic, this home can offer close to 6,000+ SF of living space. The river view Chef’s kitchen features stainless appliances with breakfast nook and opens into a family room with gas fireplace. With hardwood floors throughout, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home boasts a formal living room, library and home gym.. It neighbors the quaint Village of Nyack, filled with exquisite restaurants, shops and cafes, boating on the Hudson River, and hiking/biking in Hook Mountain, with miles of trails along the water—all at your disposal within minutes…
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HOME + DESIGN spotlight Piermont 351 Piermont Ave 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, water access $689,000
LISTING AGENTS Ryan Paige: 845.825.4778 Adam Blankfort: 845.641.3255
“Sweet On The Creek” For all of the nature lovers and creatives in search for inspiration or a serene work from home environment… Anyone looking for a tranquil escape from the everyday bustle of city life, or simply those who yearn for something unique and beautiful, your sanctuary awaits. Rumored to be the childhood summer house of legendary actress Anne Bancroft, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom paradise nestled along the Sparkill Creek, surrounded by enchanted gardens and enveloped by the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley, culminates in the most fairytale-esque like setting, only 25 minutes from NYC.
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HOME + DESIGN spotlight New City 6 Glen Eagles Court 6 bedrooms, 4.5 full baths, 1.95 acres RECENTLY SOLD FOR $1,110,000 LISTING AGENTS Reed Tighe: 845.548.6280 Adam Blankfort: 845.641.3255
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HOME + DESIGN spotlight West Nyack 334 Germonds Road 5 bedrooms, 2.5 full baths, 2.5 acres UNDER CONTRACT $699,000 LISTING AGENTS Adam Blankfort: 845.641.3255 Reed Tighe: 845.548.6280 50 / Rivertown Magazine November 2020
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LISTING AGENT Ellen Hillburg: 914.772.5858
LISTING AGENT Robin Miller: 845.596.0459
LISTING AGENT Adam Blankfort: 845.641.3255
Nestled in a mature landscaped setting, this 1920 Colonial is updated and refreshed with a calm, Zen-like aesthetic, seamlessly blending contemporary living with warm charm and a serene sensibility. The heated pool and expansive decking offers unobstructed panoramic views of the Hudson River and the Mario Cuomo Bridge. Riverviews abound in most rooms on all three levels…
Enchanted riverfront enclave in South Nyack: an exciting waterfront lifestyle awaits you! As you enter the front door, you will be amazed by the the open airy rooms with spacious windows overlooking pool and dock, sweeping views of the river and bridge. Rooms flow seamlessly for easy entertaining, house sits 35’ above the river.
Founded before the days of Prohibition, “OD’s Tavern” stands proudly near the intersection of Broadway and Main Street, just a short walk to the Hudson River. Bring your culinary vision to this iconic Nyack landmark mixed-use building, with a 66 seat restaurant downstairs, full basement, plus a railroad style 2 bedroom apartment with 20’ x 20’ deck, overlooking the Hudson, and front balcony perched above Main St.
Upper Grand View 7 Shadyside Ave, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths $998,000
South Nyack 5 Edgewater Ln, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths $1,250,000
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4 & 5 WATER STREET NAPANOCH
A Tantalizing Remnant of the Hudson Valley’s Indestructible Industrial Past
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STORY BY AMIE BUTCHKO | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY WILLIAM RAVEIS
his 100-year-old newspaper clipping highlights a story about the famed, even then, Bevier House of Napanoch, New York, one of the very first homes in the area, circa 1710. On the market today in beautifully renovated glory, it features, in addition to a gorgeous front porch sprawling antique, an old paper mill on grounds that originally housed the Bevier Gristmill built in 1754 to assist local farmers. It would launch an industrial revolution in this town that would carry through the next 200 years, with the mill being used for continued commercial purposes into this past century. Constructed on the rushing banks of the Roundout Creek, it innovatively leveraged the use of the natural water power there to fuel early flour production and then a national distribution of highly desired tissue paper into the 1970s. As you can imagine, the property offers stunning private views of the gurgling waterfalls to this day, audible through the many windows around the home. The home features floor to ceiling original glass and thick, wooden shutters from long ago. The
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riverbank is still a luxury to wade in or laze next to during a mid-afternoon picnic, for a summertime swim, or simply for poetic inspiration. Inside the mill, one can find artifacts of a fantastic past, mind-blowing to nearly anyone with interest in what used to be. Inside the home, one will similarly find the aesthetics of a rich and careful restoration, executed with a precision for historical detail and its preservation. Wide plank floors, lathe and plaster, exposed ceiling beams, stonework walls and fireplaces galore are all here within this rare time capsule of the past. The home could easily suit a myriad of buyer intentions from summer home to B&B. But one thing is for sure: it will delight those who live or stay within. The current owner regales, “It is a country home,” referencing the boards on the rustic front porch. It was always built to celebrate simplicity and the raw beauty of its surroundings. See the delights unfold before your very eyes and walk straight into the past while luxuriating in its modern amenities. Mingle alongside the architectural perfections designed centuries ago. Nothing else to do here now but enjoy.
Sanford Glazman is an Associate Broker at William Raveis Baer & McIntosh in the Warwick, New York office. He specializes in equestrian and historic and unique homes. Sandy is pleased to offer the boutique real estate experience to his valued customers, in everything he does. This amazing, antique home is right in his wheelhouse. Schedule a visit to walk these storied grounds with him today. Call (845) 987-2000 to set up your private tour and hear more about this unique property.
MAKE THE MOVE 4 & 5 WATER STREET, NAPANOCH, NY 3 Bedrooms
Built in 1707
3.5 Baths
4,564 Square Feet
4.7 Acres
Asking $579,900
Sanford Glazman William Raveis Baer & McIntosh Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker Sanford.Glazman@raveis.com (201) 394-0169
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A CLEAN CUT FROM A VERY CLEAN SHOP BY STEVE ZUCCATO | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY D.S.Z. BARBERS
hen D.S.Z. Barbers Inc. first opened, our vision was to bring something new and unique to the New York suburbs. We wanted to create a barbershop that had style with a specific look and a fun environment for our clients. Anyone can build an aesthetically pleasing storefront but what also separates D.S.Z. from other barbershops is how clean and professional our shop runs. As New York State licensed Master Barbers, it’s our job— no, our responsibility—to provide people with fresh cuts, fades, and styles they’ll be proud to walk out of our shop wearing. We are indebted to our customers to provide tremendous and enjoyable services. But our responsibility to our clients doesn’t just stop at aesthetics—it, without a doubt, includes safety. That means that we must provide a safe, clean, and sanitary experience for our customers. As the proud owner of D.S.Z., Steve would like all of our clients always to feel comfortable and safe when they step foot into our barbershop. While some barbershops close one day a week to do a deep clean, we maintain keeping our doors open seven days a week by performing a two-hour deep clean EVERY day, seven days a week
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after closing. D.S.Z. employs a full-time maintenance coordinator, Diego Zegarra, who oversees our shop’s daily sanitation and sterilization. Throughout each day, he ensures all of the waiting areas are thoroughly cleaned, chairs are disinfected, bathrooms are scrubbed down, and that we are fully stocked with disinfecting cleaners and supplies. In addition to Diego’s endless hours of hard work, all of our Master Barbers have completed the N.Y.S. Infection Control Course which teaches them preventive training regarding contagious diseases. This course helps to ensure that our barbers know about the danger of contagious diseases and know how to prevent transmission from one client to another. Our tools are disinfected between clients, and we exercise reasonable care while working to ensure our clients and our staff’s safety. Each client is given a freshly laundered towel around their neck before using a clean barbering cape. We have shampoo sinks at every station for our customers to request a rinse after their service, so they feel clean when they leave our barbershop. We always have and always will take the sanitation of our equipment and implements very seriously. Hairbrushes, combs, and all other tools are kept clean and sanitary at all times and undergo thorough cleansing after serving each customer. After handling a customer, our combs and straight razors are effectively cleaned in Barbercide, which is effective against viruses. Our tools are sanitized with Andis Blade Spray, which is a certified
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owner of D.S.Z. Barbers Inc in Nyack, (845) 348-1500
disinfectant. During our shaving services, a new, medical-grade platinum blade is used for each client. At this time, every D.S.Z. employee and client is required to wear a face mask while being present in the barbershop. As we continue to work toward the new C.D.C. guidelines, customers can only remove their masks during hot towel shaves and beard trims service. During this time, the barber performing the service is also required to wear a face shield. Our barbering chairs comply with social distancing requirements and are all six feet apart. As our country steps up their views about cleanliness and sanitation, please know this has always been part of our regular operations at D.S.Z. We will also continue to improve and go a step above what is regulated to keep our clients looking fresh, feeling safe, and of course, happy in our controlled environment. R
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ASK THE LENDER
SCOTT FORMAN DIVISIONAL VICE PRESIDENT LENDING IN A COVID-19 WORLD It is no big news to anyone that quite a bit has changed in the past few months. Our norms have all shifted, both personally and in business. Kids are learning on iPads or in masks, and doctors are performing virtual appointments. Here are my answers to the most common questions we have received, given the real estate and lending market’s current climate. Have lending guidelines changed? If your job has maintained stability and income has not decreased, it is business as usual. The only additional steps you can expect are extra employer verifications to ensure employment and income security. Unfortunately for those who received a lot of overtime, bonus, or tips before COVID-19 and that have now diminished, we may wait to qualify you until we see that normalized again. Is there going to be a massive increase in foreclosures and short sales due to the unemployment rate? RealtyTrac reported that over 800,000 families in the US lost their homes to foreclosure between 2007-2009 due to the Great Recession. With a similar situation taking place currently in the state of unemployment, many ask if history could repeat itself. Although we see a direct comparison with the unemployment rate, what differs is our preparedness. In 2007-2009 banks were not prepared for such a big market shock. Since then, banks have learned their lesson and now have
programs to help support families stay in their homes. Now, they have processes, procedures, and an entire department called loss mitigation dedicated to helping people struggling with financial hardships and avoiding foreclosure. Should I buy it or wait? As always, I think this comes down to how motivated you are. Interest rates are historically low.
Scott Forman is a Divisional President for CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc., managing a lending group of 40+ locations nationwide. Forman grew up in Rockland County and currently resides in New Jersey where he is the Co-President of The Montvale Chamber of Commerce.
For example, in many cases, the rate reduction on a $500K mortgage from 3.875% to 2.75% is a savings of almost $310 per month and may allow you to purchase a larger or more expensive home. Regardless of today’s economic environment, you may be glad you locked in a historically low interest rate. The best advice I can give is don’t buy a home based on what’s going on in the market or news. Buy based on your motivation and where you are personally and financially. As always, we are here to answer any additional questions you may have. Stay safe and well. R
Thank you to everyone who has sent in their questions! If we pick yours to answer, we will send you a $100 Home Depot Gift Card. E-Mail: info@FormanTeam.com * All loans subject to underwriting approval. Certain restrictions apply. Licensed Mortgage Banker — New York State Banking Department. Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. NMLS 3029, Scott Forman NMLS 12460 (nmlsconsumeraccess.org).
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649 S. Mountain Road List Price: 1,200,000 New City, NY. Clarkstown Schools! Magical setting on S Mountain Rd! Incredible 4 bed, 5.5 bath custom Colonial with S Mountain Rd's natural beauty as its backdrop. Through double front doors, this home flows effortlessly throughout the 3,500+ SF of living space, plus a full finished lower level. The two-story skylighted eat-in-kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances & a massive center island overlooks the gardens. Luxurious 1st floor primary suite is a retreat, featuring custom built-ins with a window seat, dual closet spaces for plenty of storage, & a spa-like bathroom with Whirlpool tub, walk-in shower & double sinks. The 2nd bedroom on the 1st floor has its own private bathroom, in addition to a fireplace & sliders that lead out to the back deck. The 2nd level offers a beautiful open sitting area, 2 additional bedrooms, each with their own private bathrooms & huge walk-in cedar closets. Relax in your hot tub & listen to the waterfall trickling down from your gazebo, nestled amongst almost 2 acres of mature specimen landscaping. Welcome home!
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NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY 5 David Greene: Slices Of Time Piermont Fine Arts Gallery Piermont, 4PM SATURDAY 7 FREE Family Concert - Ella’s Basket Jazz for Kids, Shriley Crabbe Vocals Online, 2PM–3PM SATURDAY 7, SUNDAY 8 Down to Earth Holiday Open House Down to Earth Living Pomona, 9AM–5PM TUESDAY 10 Palisades Institute of Dominican College Presents Defining the Future Online, 8:30AM—10AM WEDNESDAY 11 RBWN Managing Stress and Finding Calm in Everyday Life Online, 12PM–2PM SATURDAY 14 The Judith Tulloch Band Gardiner Brewing Company Gardiner, 4PM Rock Tavern HVFG Coffeehouse with Grampa Joe’s Washboard Band Rock Tavern, 7PM–10PM SUNDAY 15 WMCHealth Stronger Together Virtual Walk/Run Series Westchester Medical Center Online FRIDAY 18 Carnegie Concert “Trinity Ensemble” Nyack Library Nyack, 7:30PM SATURDAY 21 ArtsWestchester Virtual Arts Gala Online, 6PM “Virtual” Awaken Wellness Fair Online, 11AM–4PM SUNDAY 22 Virtual Appraisal Day Rockland Center for the Arts Online, 12-4 PM TUESDAY 24 Meditation For Peace and Healing The Nyack Library Online, 11AM–12PM
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ON-GOING EVENTS SUNDAY 8, 15, 22 Prenatal Yoga, 8 Week Series Peace In Piermont Piermont, 1–2PM SUNDAY 8, 15, 22 Mommy + Me Yoga, 8-week Series Peace In Piermont Piermont, 2:30PM–3:30PM THRU NOVEMBER 21 Fire & Indigo Exhibit: Works by Gerardo Castro Rockland Art Center West Nyack
NOVEMBER 14 — DECEMBER 20 Hudson Jazz Festival: Special Edition Celebrating Alice & John Coltrane Hudson Hall Hudson FRIDAY 27 THRU DECEMBER 13 “Hopes and Dreams” by Sharon Klass Piermont Fine Arts Gallery 1PM
SHOPPING & BUSINESS GUIDE See our full list of Rivertown approved businesses at RivertownMagazine.com ACUPUNCTURE
AUTOMOBILES & MOTORBIKES
CLEANING
New City Acupuncture & Wellness Center 125 South Main Street, New City 845-579-2428 newcitywellness.com
Advanced Limousine Service 294 Harrington Ave, Closter 201-768-7900 advancedcarservice.net
Merry Maids 50 North Harrison Avenue #11, Congers 845-684-4322 merrymaids.com
ART CENTERS Bell-ans Center of Creative Arts 4 Bell Lane, Orangeburg 845-596-0870 bellans.com Penguin Rep Theatre 7 Cricketown Rd, Stony Point 845-786-2873
ASSISTED / SENIOR LIVING Artis Senior Living 146 Red Schoolhouse Road Suite D, Spring Valley 877-385-6725 theartistway.com/rivertown Dowling Gardens 190 Kings Highway, Sparkill 845-365-1662 Dowlinggardens.org Nyack Ridge 476 Christian Road, Valley Cottage 845-268-2712 845-268-6861 nyackridge.com Promenade at Chestnut Ridge 168 Red Schoolhouse Road, Chestnut Ridge 845-620-0606 promenadesenior.com Promenade Senior Living at Blue Hill 582 Veterans Memorial Drive, Pearl River 845-735-6846 promenadesenior.com
ATTORNEYS DeMoya & Associates 163 S Main Street, New City 845-639-4600 demoyalaw.com Gary Lipton, Esq 55 Old Turnpike Road, Suite 304, Nanuet 845-624-0100 garyliptonlaw.com
Audi Nyack 127 Route 59, Nyack 845-689-3399 audinyack.com Clarkstown International Collision 95 Route 304, Nanuet 845-627-3100 cicautobody.com Kevin’s Ace Repairs 52 Main Street, Nyack 845-358-4975
ANTIQUES / COLLECTIBLES Awesome Antiques 2 B Franklin Avenue, Pearl River 845-499-4593, 845-920-1244 awesomeantiques.wixsite.com
BEAUTY SKinCo 200 East Eckerson Road Suite 280, New City 914-980-4701 skincobeauty.com
BED AND BREAKFAST Bricktown Inn 112 Hudson Avenue, Haverstraw 845-429-8447 bricktowninnbnb.com
CLOTHING Dusty Rose 70 S Main Street, Suite 2, New City 845-638-1133 Letitia’s Bridal 730 NY-304, New City 845-425-3330 letitiasonline.com Maria Luisa 77 S Broadway, Nyack 845-353-4122 marialuisaboutique.com
COMPUTER EagleTech Computers 62 S. Main Street, Pearl River 845-735-1381 eagletechcomputers.com
CONFERENCE CENTERS HNA Palisades Premier Conference Center 334 Route 9W, Palisades 845-732-6000 hnapalisades.com
CONSTRUCTION
CARPET / FLOORING
APEX Contracting and Remodeling Solutions Inc 457 North Liberty Drive, Tomkins Cove 914-262-7077
Carpets Plus Color Tile 205 Route 9W, Congers 845-267-0800 carpetsplusofny.com
Empire State Builders & Contractors 18 West Route 59, Nanuet 845-425-0003 empirestatebuilders.com
CHIMNEY CLEANERS
Frank Fuchs Construction Garnerville 845-893-5448 frankfuchsconstruction.com
Pete’s Chimneys & More 845-267-3333 petesrooftop.com
CHURCHES/SYNAGOGUES
Mediation Associates of NY & NJ, LLC 877-666-9601 starrmediation.com
Tappan Reformed Church 32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan 845-359-6506 tappanreformed.rcachurches.org
Starvaggi Law Offices 845-589-9456 starvaggilawoffices.com
The Reform Temple of Rockland 330 N Highland Avenue, Upper Nyack 845-358-2248
COUNTRY CLUBS Edgewood Country Club 449 Rivervale Road, Rivervale 201-666-1200 edgewoodnj.com Falkirk Estates 206 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley 845-928-8060 falkirkestate.com
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DANCE STUDIO Coupe Theatre Studio 430 Market Street, Nanuet 845-623-2808 coupedance.com Studio Jacked Dance Company 149 Main Street, Unit K, Nanuet 845-623-5225 studiojacked.com
DENTISTS / ORTHODONTICS Dental365 2195 S Main Street, New City 845-354-6969 godental365.com Pavone Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Anthony G. Pavone, DDS, MD, FACS 2 Medical Park Drive, Suite 6, West Nyack 845-675-8008 pavoneoms.com Ramapo Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery 84 Rt. 59, Suffern 845-357-2070 ramapomaxsurgery.com Rockland Smile Builders 1 Mariner Way, Monsey 845-362-7645 rocklandsmilebuilders.com Smile More Dentistry 140 Oak Tree Rd, Tappan 845-675-1512. dentist-tappan.com Stony Point Dental, PC 32 S. Liberty Drive, Stony Point 845-942-1600 stonypointdental.com Smile More Dentistry 140 Oak Tree Road, Tappan 845-675-1512 dentist-tappan.com
DOCTORS Clarkstown Pediatrics 35 Smith Street, Nanuet 845-623-7100. 200 E Eckerson Road, New City 845-352-0527. Stony Point 845-786-5776. clarkstownpeds.com Clarkstown Medical Care 301 North Main St. New City 845-638-0400 Dr. Igor Elman, DO 7-C Medical Park Dr., Pomona 845-846-8209 mdvip.com/igorelmando Gramercy Pain Management 67 S. Main Street, Pearl River 845-368-0800 gramercypain.com Hudson Valley Audiology Center 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 205, Pomona 845-406-9990 hudsonaudiology.com 60 / Rivertown Magazine November 2020
Hudson Valley Wellness Associates 16 Liberty Sq., Stony Point 845-429-3100 rocklandweightloss.com Steven M Sockin M.D.,PC: Allergy and Asthma Care 500 New Hempstead Rd #C, New City 845-362-3222 Rockland Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc 2 Strawtown Road, West Nyack 845-727-1340 rocklandent.com Walk-In Medical Urgent Care 236 South Main Street, New City 845-678-3434 urgentcareofny.com Dr. Jeffrey Wechsler 153 Franklin Tpk, Mahwah 201-529-5999
EDUCATION Nyack Head Start of Rockland 845-358-2234 Spring Valley Head Start 845-352-6671
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING Hush Electrical Contracting 14 Wayne Street, Haverstraw 845-942-4874; cell: 845-721-3476. hushcorp.com
ENTERTAINMENT Pine Ridge Dude Ranch 30 Cherrytown Rd, Kerhonkson 866-600-0859 pineridgeduderanch.com New City Bowl & Batting Cages 90 N Main St., New City 845-634-4977 Nyack Boat Charter 845-535-1675 nyackboatcharter.com
EYE CARE Eyevolution 42 S Franklin St, Nyack 845-353-4701 eyevolution.com
FINANCIAL ADVICE Chestnut Investment Group 4 Executive Boulevard, Suite 204, Suffern 845-369-0016 chestnutinvestment.com O’Brien Capital Management 48 Burd Street, Suite 209, Nyack 845-358-4930 obriencm.com Wells Fargo Advisors 17 Squadron Boulevard, New City 845-638-4400 home.wellsfargoadvisors.com
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS / EQUIPMENT Bullet Security 400 East Route 59, Nanuet 845-627-0300 bulletsecurityinc.com Inter County Alarm Systems 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage 845-268-8900 intercountyalarm.com
FLOWERS & PLANTS Amaryllis Event Décor 35 Industrial Parkway, Northvale 201-750-3327 amarylliseventdecorators.com
FUNERAL HOMES Sorce Funeral Home 782 West Nyack Road, West Nyack 845-358-4433 sorcefuneralhome.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN Arlene Levine Design 3 Main Street, Nyack 917-312-7002 arlenelevine.com The Artist’s Palette 52 Omni Court, New City 845-721-9529 theartistspalette.com
GUTTERS Gary’s Gutter Service 4 Gala Court, Congers 845-450-1006 garysgutterservice.com
HAIR & NAILS DSZ Barbers Inc. 140 Main Street, Nyack 845-348-1500 dszbarbersinc.com Euphoria Hair Gallery 740 W. Nyack, Nyack 845-512-8961 euphoriahairgallery.com G.C. Hair & Co. 8 First Street, New City 845-499-2552 gchairco.com Hair by Andrea 908-391-7704 hairbyandreanyack.com Maureen’s Hair Studio 646 Main St. Sparkill 845-365-3257
HEARING Advanced Audiology of NY 102 E Route 59, Nanuet 845-501-7337 advancedaudiology.com
Hudson Valley Audiology Center 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 205, Pomona 845-406-9990 hudsonaudiology.com
HOME INSPECTION
KENNELS
MORTGAGES
Lighthouse Home Inspections 11 Clifford Court, Nanuet 845-596-4353
Musbro Kennels Ranch House 183 NY-303, Orangeburg 845-359-4550 musbrokennels.com
CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc 102 Chestnut Ridge Road Suite 200, Montvale 201-505-0843 formanteam.com
HEALTH & FITNESS
Furniture Medic 382 Route 59 Tall Pines Industrial Park, Airmont 845-674-2329 furnituremedic.com
KITCHEN & BATH
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 50 Main St., White Plains 914-286-4911 wfhm.com
The Outside In 29 Ferdon Avenue, Piermont 845-398-0706 theoutside.in
Grande Central Showroom 575 Chestnut Ridge Road Spring Valley 845-573-0080 centralplumbingspec.com
Mind.Body.Massage 1 South Broadway, Suite B, Nyack 914-772-4176 christeycurran.massagetherapy. com JCC Rockland 450 W Nyack Road, West Nyack 845-362-4400 jccrockland.org Lazur LaVie 267 Main Street, Nyack 845-623-6140 lazurlavie.com Nyack CBD Boutique 48 Burd Street,#204, Nyack 917-863-2084 Nyack YMCA 35 S Broadway, Nyack 845-358-0245 rocklandymca.org Rosemary Narcisi Anne Penman Laser Therapy Center 99 Main Street, Nyack 845-675-7900 annepenman.com nyacknyannepenman@gmail. com Varsity House Gym 337 Blaisdell Rd, Orangeburg 201-767-1305 varsityhousegym.com Wholeness Center 7 New Lake Road, Valley Cottage 845-268-7532 wholenesscenter.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT Beckerle Lumber 219 Route 303, Orangeburg 845-359-4633 Blauvelt Wallcoverings & Fabrics LLC. 583 Route 303, Blauvelt 845-359-6355 Maye’s Painting & Powerwashing 845-735-1001 Nyack Wide Plank Floors 48 Burd Street, Nyack 845-358-3566 wideplankflooring.com Westrock Pools 21 N. Middletown Road, Nanuet 845-367-9377 westrockpools.com
HOME & FURNITURE
HOTELS DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton 425 E Rt. 59, Nanuet 845-623-6000, ext. 7020 hilton.com/doubletree/nanuet West Gate Inn Nyack 26 Route 59, Nyack 845-358-8100 westgateinnnyack.com Time Nyack Hotel 2400 High Avenue, Nyack 845-675-8700 thetimehotels.com Woodloch 109 River Birch Ln, Hawley, PA 1800-966-3562 thelodgeatwoodloch.com
INSURANCE Bauer-Crowley 643 Main Street, Sparkill 845-359-4114 bauercrowley.com Emerald Medicare 15 N Mill St, Nyack 845-358-1220
INTERIOR DECORATING Apex Contracting & Remodeling Solutions 914-262-7077 California Closets 83 South Main Street, New City 917-592-1001 californiaclosets.com
INVESTMENT BROKER J. Christopher Haera - Wells Fargo 17 Squadron Blvd, New City 845-639-7238 home.wellsfargoadvisors.com
JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES Barry’s Estate Jewlery 295 Route 304, Bardonia 845-624-7100 barrysestatejewelry.com
EZ Kitchen & Bath 301 W. Route 59, Nanuet 845-501-7123 ezkitchenbath.com
LAWN & GARDEN Danny Clapp Landscapin 59 Schriever Lane, New City 845-638-3614 dannyclapplandscaping.net The Bonsai Shack at Down to Earth 1040 Route 45, Pomona 845-304-2183 thebonsaishack.com
MOVING SERVICES Slattery Moving & Storage 845-727-1800
PAINTING Maye’s Painting & Powerwashing 845-735-1001
PEST CONTROL Pest Shield 51 Wayne Avenue, Suffern 845-357-4105 wekillbugs.net
PHARMACY
Majestic Lawn Care 424 Buena Vista Road, New City 845-708-2988 or 845-627-3880 majesticlawnandlandscape.com
Koblin’s Pharmacy 96 Main Street, Nyack 845-358-0688 mygnp.com
Steve Weiss Landscaping & Snow Plowing 137 NY-303, Valley Cottage 845-358-0817 steveweisslandscaping.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
Wickes Arborists 11 McNamara Road, Spring Valley 845-354-3400 wickesarborists.com
PHYSICAL THERAPY
LIGHTING & REPAIRS Lites Plus 210 E Rte 59, Nanuet 845-215-9903 litesplusonline.com
LIQUOR, WINE, BEER STORES Nyack Wine Cellar 43 S. Broadway, Suite 1, Nyack 845-353-3146 nyackwinecellar.com
LOCKSMITHS A. & N. Rappaport Lock & Alarm Inc 31 New Main Street, Haverstraw 845-429-8400 rappaportlocks.com
Samantha Finch 845-492-7739 photographybysamanthafinch.com
Joint Movements Physical Therapy 34 West Ramapo Road Garnerville 845-271-4785 jointmovements.com
PLASTIC SURGERY Glassman Plastic Surgery 978 NY-45, #5, Pomona 845-354-7878
PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANT Richard O’Donnell 914-779-4444 retiredassessor.com
PSYCHOTHERAPIST Dr. Sally Nazari 845-236-5612 drsallynazari.com
MEDICAL SERVICES Montefiore Nyack Hospital 160 N. Midland Avenue, Nyack 845-348-2000 montefiorenyack.org RivertownMagazine.com / 61
REAL ESTATE “Ask Adam” Blankfort 97 S. Broadway, S. Nyack 845-641-3255 adam.baerhomes.com Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty 46 South Broadway, Nyack 845-358-7171 19 E Central Avenue, Pearl River 845-735-3020 Debbie Blankfort - William Raveis Baer & McIntosh 97 S. Broadway, S. Nyack 914-522-5426 Donna Cox - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty 46 S. Broadway, Nyack 845-641-8613 donnacox.com Ellis Sotheby International Realty 76 N Broadway, Nyack 845-353-4250 ellissothebysrealty.com Frank Mancione - Lydecker Realty 914-953-0494 Friedberg Properties 213 Rivervale Road, River Vale 201-666-077 friedbergproperties.com HBC Landmark Realty 3 W. Cavalry Drive, New City 914-447-0714 Margo Bohlin - Better Homes & Gardens 268 S Main St, New City 845-304-4140 margobohlin.com Susan Jackson - William Raveis Baer & McIntosh 12 Maple Ave, Warwick 845-987-2000 Mark Dari - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty 268 S. Main Street, New City 914-772-1471 mark.dari@randrealty.com Noemi Morales Barile Coldwell Banker 845-494-5015 noemimoralesbarile.com R2M Realty, Inc. 8 Piermont Ave, Nyack 845-535-4195 ready2mov.com Rand Commercial Services 268 S. Main Street, New City 845-770-1205 randcommercial.com
Riso Realty 15 N. Mill Street, Nyack 845-729-1179 risorealty.com Robin A. Miller 845-596-0459 Terry May - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty 845-729-3030 terrymayrealtor.com
SCHOOLS, CAMPS & DAYCARES Amazing Grace Circus 130 First Avenue, Nyack 845-721-5059 amazinggracecircus.org New City Jewish Center 47 Old Schoolhouse Rd, New City 845-638-9600 newcityjc.org Nyack Basics at the Nyack Farmers Market 845-353-7062 nyackbasics.org Rockland County YMCA Nursery School 35 S Broadway, Nyack 845-358-0245 rocklandymca.org Rockland County YMCA Summer Camp. 35 South Broadway, Nyack rocklandymca.org Rockland Music Conservatory 45 South Main Street, Pearl River 845-356-1522 rcmny.org RCT Music Group 267 C. Main Street, Nyack 845-358-1236 rctmusicgroup.com The Lindgren School & Camp 211 Irvington Avenue, Closter 201-768-3550 lindgrenschool.com
SECURITY SYSTEMS Bullet Security 400 E. Route 59, Nanuet 845-627-0300 Inter County Alarm Systems 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage 845-268-8900
SHOWER DOORS & MIRRORS Cook’s Glass Work 15 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt 845-359-9339 cooksglass.com
SOLAR ENERGY Solstice Community Solar 866-826-1997 solstice.us/ny
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SPECIALTY SHOPS
THRIFT SHOP
Sanctuary 60 S Broadway, Nyack 845-353-2126 sanctuary-home.com
Grace’s Thrift Shop 10 S. Broadway, Nyack 845-358-7488 gracechurchnyack.org
SPECIAL SERVICES Foundations Recovery Community Center 25 Smith Street, #108, Nanuet 845-215-9788 Jawonio Health Center 260 N Little Tor Road, New City 845-708-2000 jawonio.org Sparks of Life - Jewish Center for Parkinson’s SPARKStudio 845-300-4511 sparkstudiony.net
SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONS Historical Society of the Nyacks 845-418-4430 nyackhistory.org Rockland Business Women’s Network 845-729-9497 The Center for Safety and Change(formerly Rockland Family Shelter) 9 Johnsons Lane, New City 845-634-3391 centerforsafetyandchange.org
SPORTING GOODS A&J Arms 304 Route 304, Bardonia 845-501-7200 or 845-825-0079 AandJArms.com Ski Barn 846 Route 17 North, Paramus 201-445-9070 skibarn.com
TAX & ACCOUNTING Berard & Donahue, CPA’s P.C. 44 Park Ave, Suffern 845-357-5668 berardcpas.com Joseph A. Lux, CPA 4 Francis Avenue, Nyack 845-358-1929 joelux.com
THEATERS Antrim Playhouse 15 Spook Rock Road, Suffern 845-354-9503 antrimplayhouse.com Penguin Repertory 7 Cricketown Road, Stony Point 845-786-2873 penguinrep.org
Nyack Hospital Thrift Shop (New To You) 42 Main Street, Nyack 845-358-7933 montefiorenyack.org Tappan Zee Thrift Shop 454 Piermont Avenue, Piermont 845-359-5753
TRAVEL AGENCIES Magic 2 Go Travel, LLC. 201-768-2417 magic2gotravel.com Memory Queens, Cruise Planners 201-218-4410 memoryqueenstravel.com WAC Travel 85 S. Broadway, Suite 1, Nyack 845-535-1300 italygreece.com
VETERINARIANS Pearl River Animal Hospital 19 S. Pearl Street, Pearl River 845-735-3213 pearlriveranimalhospital.com Valley Cottage Animal Hospital 202 N. Route 303, Valley Cottage 845-268-9263 valleycottageanimalhospital.com
WEDDING VENUES Falkirk Estate and Country Club 206 Smith Clove Road Central Valley 845-928-8060. falkirkestate.com Paramount Country Club 160 Zukor Road, New City 845-634-4626 paramountcountryclub.com
WINDOW TREATMENTS Beacon Interiors 19 New Street, Nyack 914-589-9270 Westrock Windows 30 Lake Road, Congers 845-268-0463 westrockwindows.com
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