by Bill Batson This house was saved from destruction in the early 1970s by an ad-hoc coalition that included neighbors, Rotarians, labor unions, students and artists. Not many causes can assemble such a vast cross […]

by Bill Batson The YMCA is such a ubiquitous institution they practically own a letter of the alphabet. The Y gained global brand identification by opening 3000 branches across the United States. A universally recognized […]

by Bill Batson When you buy your fresh fruit and baked goods from one of the booths at the Nyack Farmer’s Market, you are rubbing shoulders with American history. Within the span of 300 years […]

I met an incredible artist recently named Chris Carty.  The subject of most of his work is nature, but with a use of color that is supernatural.  The plants leaves and flower petals that he […]

by Bill Batson The next two exhibits at Hal Parker’s Corner Frame Shop present important pieces of Nyack history — an appropriate topic for someone who has been in business in Nyack for the last […]

by Bill Batson When a gas main exploded on North Broadway on Thursday June 21 releasing a 25-foot pillar of flame, it was the volunteers of the Nyack Fire Department that subdued the blaze. Two […]

As I approached the Nyack Library this afternoon, on my way to obtain access to precious documents for my next Nyack Sketch Log from Local History Librarian Brain Jennings , I saw a wondrous sight.  […]

Over a dozen artists, mostly school aged children, Flash Sketch Mobbed the Nyack Farmer’s market this afternoon.   As the artists-in-residence at the market, I sketch shoppers, farmers, produce and the iconic Nyack landscape each week.  […]

Some have asked: “When is the next Flash Sketch Mob?”  Let’s Flash Sketch Mob the Nyack Farmer’s Market on Thursday, June 28! The weather for Thursday looks great.  Converge on the municipal parking lot on […]