Well Nyack voters decided that the austerity budget measures were sufficient, and approved the $71.3 million budget. Claudette Jimerson was reelected, while James Marshall and Leeann Irvin will serve for the first time on the seven member school board. The new budget is 2.9% higher than the current budget. The district eliminated 36 jobs which include seven special education teachers, 17 elementary teacher assistants, and six special education assistants. Congratulations to the winners of yesterday's election. 05/18/2011

  This Tuesday May 17 is Election Day for school board candidates in Rockland County.  As we all know the quality of the schools is one of the key factors in deciding which community many young people who have families or are thinking of starting families are going to live in and raise their families. It is essential that we in Rockland County learn as much about the various candidates as possible to make informed decisions. School budgets will also be on the ballot, and schools have been forced to tighten the purse strings ever more this year. The key here is too cut where possible, but always keeping our young people and the quality of their education in mind. So please make time to vote this Tuesday. You can read about the various candidates at the link below.  http://www.lohud.com/s... 05/13/2011

May 15, 16, 10-5 PM, Nyack, NY - The Nyack's Famous Street Fair will be held (rain or shine). The show once again will be promoted by P.J.'s Promotions. Hand crafted items, art, antiques, collectibles, unique retail, great food and a children's area will be featured at the show. Main Street & Broadway. Free. (845) 353-6981. www.rockland.org If you would like us to include your event, email me your event and contact information at  anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com or Fax (845) 624-7137 Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I'm experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I care.    As your Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Sal... 05/13/2011

Rockland County Street Fairs - Nyack May 15 2011 & Suffern May 22 2011 With the coming of spring comes the start of Street Fair season.  This weekend Rockland County will be having the first of its Street Fair's in Nyack.  It'll be held downtown at Main Street and Broadway this Sunday, May15, 2011, rain or shine from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nyack, NY is located on the Hudson River just at the foot of the Tappan Zee Bridge.  It's a beautiful and artsy town, with lots of antique shops and street cafes.   Their street fairs are always well attended and feature lots of hand crafted items, art and antiques.    As always, there will be music, food, and entertainment for the kids.For more information: Phone 845-353-2221 In case the weather, your schedule or real life gets in the way and you mi... 05/13/2011

You'll find a lot of Nyack folk out on Long Island this coming Sunday to watch the Long Island Junior Rowing Championship. An event organized by the Sagamore Rowing Association and scheduled at Centre Island Beach, West Harbor, Oyster Bay promises to offer a great day out for spectators and competitors alike.  Our intrepid oarsmen & women from the River Rowing Association will be taking part and more information can be found at http://RiverRowing.org 05/12/2011

May 14, 2-8 PM, Nyack - Nyack's African American Day Parade (rain date 5/21). The celebration will start with a parade through the streets of Nyack to Memorial Park. Marchers will start at Midland and Fifth avenues, go to Main Street, march down Main Street to South Broadway, then from Depew Avenue into the park. Featuring gospel choirs, marching bands, dancers, a fashion show, food and crafts.  (845)480-0289 or (845)406-8251. www.rockland.org If you would like us to include your event, email me your event and contact information at  anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com or Fax (845) 624-7137 Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I'm experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens Rand Rea... 05/11/2011

About 100 Nyack residents and other guests attended the rededication of the Nyack library on Saturday. The ceremony included many local politicians as well as Elliot Engel. The renovation took three years at a cost of $11.5 million. The facility doubles the library's size and makes room for newer forms of technology. Entertainment was provided by the Lower Hudson Valley Youth Chorus and there was a symbolic ribbon cutting.  Thanks to all who brought this incredible project to fruition. 05/08/2011

Awards were given out to individuals and organizations that act as resources in the lives of young people in Rockland County.The Children's Champions Awardees were introduced April 13, immediately preceding the 19th Annual Children's Champions Celebration Dinner at The Nyack Seaport.Louise Scheier was awarded the "It Takes A Community Award. Elizabeth Mayberry was awarded with the "Rookie of the Year Award". Audrie Reicherter was the winner of the "Champion in the Trenches Award". Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffe was awarded the "Phyliss Helbraun Award". The organization that received the "Dynamic Group Award" was the Mighty Four's Playgroup of the Nanuet Family Resource Center. Congratulations to all for your great work. 05/04/2011

April 23, 10-3PM, Nyack, NY:- YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY. Rockland YMCA invites kids and parents in Rockland County to come to the Y for a play date.  School-age children will enjoy the activities such as parachute games, family swim, arts&crafts, karate, face painting, family fitness activities, games at Memorial Park, healthy snacks and much more!  Healthy Kids Day will kick-off at 10 AM with a walk at the North Parking Lot of Rockland State Park.  Activities continue at the Y's Nyack Facility (35 South Broadway) starting at noon.  There will be live entertainment by Tommy Gardner from the Uncle Brothers at 12:30 PM.  www.rocklandymca.org  If you would like us to include your event, email me your event and contact information at  anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com or Fax (845) 624-7137 A... 04/23/2011

Today I received a call from a new client with a new listing in Nyack, New York. We're not scheduled to shoot until after Easter, but I wanted to stop by and at least scout the location. Today it was cloudy with rain approaching quickly, so with the agent's permission, I walked the property and made some quick photos for our reference. I can't post any scouting shots of the listing as it is yet to go to market, but I can share the amazing view from the upper balcony over the front entrance, showing the enormous Magnolia in bloom and the Hudson River sweeping to the Tappan Zee Bridge as we pan to the right.Click on the Photo to View the Interactive Panorama ~ Click and Drag to Rotate - or- use the Pop-Up Arrows at the bottom of the photo. This is my first interactive panorama post - plea... 04/18/2011

Sunday April 17, 10am - 5pm, Rain or Shine. Come and join the fun! Admission is FREE. Located on Main Street and Broadway, in historic Nyack, NY. This year kids can enjoy Circus Activities & Bounce Castles. Artisan Crafts, Jewelry & Juried Art, Festival Food, Magicians, Live Music, Facepainters, Accessories, Clothing, Outdoor Dining. Call me for more info: (845) 598-5083 While you are there pop into see us at Baer McIntosh 97 Sth Broadway, and ask for Vanessa. See you there!! 04/17/2011

April 17, 10-5 PM, Nyack, New York - SpringFest - Nyack's outdoor street fair will take place along Main Street & Broadway, and will feature many vendors offering fine crafts, jewelry, art, photography, collectibles, antiques, specialty items, live entertainment, food, and more. Free. (845) 353-2221. www.nyack-ny.com   If you would like us to include your event, email me your event and contact information at  anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com or Fax (845) 624-7137 Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I'm experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I care.    As your Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Sales Professional, I wil... 04/14/2011

April 10, 10:30 AM, Nyack, New York - Will Shaw Juggling - A unique blend of juggling and comedy as part of the Milk and Cookies Playhouse at the Nyack Center. Will puts on a show that will dazzle and amuse young and old alike. Tickets $10. (845) 418-ARTS. www.artsrock.org  If you would like us to include your event, email me your event and contact information at  anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com or Fax (845) 624-7137 Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I'm experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I care.    As your Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Sales Professional, I will provide you with the information you need to... 04/09/2011

April 10, 1-5 PM, West Nyack, NY - Shalom Rockland Day - JCC Rockland, 450 West Nyack Rd., West Nyack, NY. Shalom Rockland is a project of the Jewish Federation of Rockland County, meant to highlight all that's great about making your home in Rockland.  There will be buses from Manhattan and lots of fun for the kids. The event is FREE.   Learn about programs and attractions in Rockland County and enjoy entertainment. Featuring DJ and dancing activities for kids of all ages, live entertainment, petting zoo, teen arcade, bouncies, clowns, face-painting, carnival, gymnastics, characters, and henna body art. (845) 362-4200 x121 or www.jccyofrockland.com   If you would like us to include your event, email me your event and contact information at  anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com or Fax (... 04/08/2011

April 10, 10:30 AM, Nyack, NY - Will Shaw Juggling - A unique blend of juggling and comedy as part of the Milk and Cookies Playhouse at the Nyack Center. Will puts on a show that will dazzle and amuse young and old alike. Tickets $10. (845) 418-ARTS. www.artsrock.org   If you would like us to include your event, email me your event and contact information at  anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com or Fax (845) 624-7137 Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I'm experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I care.    As your Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Sales Professional, I will provide you with the information you need to make... 04/02/2011

Every month for the past 6 years, I've written a column in the Nyack Villager. The Nyack Villager is a great magazine that covers "All The News That's Fit To Print" in the Hudson Valley rivertowns, including Nyack, Upper Nyack, South Nyack, Central Nyack, Grandview, Upper Grandview, Piermont and Palisades. Here are all the homes that sold during February 2011. Style Location Address Bedrooms Baths List Price Sales Price Tudor U. Nyack 407 N Broadway 4 3 1,850,000 1,710,000 Colonial U. Nyack 9 Rivertown Dr 5 3.1 1,599,000 1,710,648 Colonial U. Nyack 111 Lexow Ave 7 3.1 1,100,000 962,500 Tudor U. Nyack 606 Palmer Dr 5 2.1 599,000 550,000 Ranch U. Nyack 214 Foss Dr 3 1.1 449,000 417,000 Condo Nyack 3 Main St #202 2 2 529,999 500,000 Tudor Nyack 88 N Franklin St 3 2 499,900 460,500 Colonia... 03/23/2011

March 16, 2011 /  6 PM - 8 PM, Nyack, New York Gagliardi Studio & Gallery presents an evening for Argentine Tango! Explore passion, experience inner grace...Dance! Great people, tango lesson, refreshments and light snacks. $20 includes one hour lesson and after party. (845) 358-7031. www.gagliardiphoto.com Anthony Stokes Pereira / Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I'm experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I care.    As your Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Sales Professional, I will provide you with the information you need to make an educated decision. The relationship between a home buyer or seller and their agent is based on trust, share... 03/15/2011

Pictures have just been uploaded to show how great this Nyack Cleremont Condo shows. Full river views, from both the master bedroom suite and spacious living room. Two fireplaces- one on each floor- located in the heart of Nyack in Rockland County. This condo is priced for today's market and is a great opportunity. Renovated and ready....located right in the village at 4 Burd Street Unit #22 Nyack ,NY. Vist my website at www.nancybweber.com. 03/15/2011

Airmont | Chestnut Ridge | Hillburn | Kaser | Montebello | New Square | Pomona | South Nyack | Upper Nyack |   http://www.lohud.com/villageelections Please try and get to the polls tomorrow. You go to to the link above to find out about your candidates positions that affect your lives directly. I know that as I go through today and tomorrow I will be reminding my South Nyack and Upper Nyack neighbors to get out and vote. 03/13/2011

30 year mortgage rates rose ever so slightly this week going from 4.87% to 4.88%. Going back a year at this time rates were at 4.95. 15 year mortgage rates stayed exactly the same as last week at 4.15%. Mortgage rates have remained below 5% in every week except one this year leading to record home affordability in the Nyack and Piermont area and all of Rockland. For some Rockland buyers who have been on the fence, this could be a decisive moment. 03/11/2011