Diane Mitchell's Blog Posts

West Nyack and Nanuet April Speed Traps
The Clarkstown Police Department will increase traffic enforcement on the following streets during the month of April:   Strawtown Road, West Nyack Prides Crossing, New City G...

Real Estate Shenanigans in Nyack
Sometimes you just have to shake your head. I'm going to get on my "soap box" here for a minute.  As in any field, there are some people who give everyone a bad reputation. R...

Free Rabies Clinic in Pomona in April
It's that time again! Rockland County Department of Health is providing free rabies shots for dogs, cats, and ferrets. A $5.00 donation per shot will help defray the costs.  T...

Pet Palace in New City
While minding my own business at PetSmart in Nanuet last week, an out-of-control little Miniature Doberman Pinscher (MinPin) jumped from his 6 inch height and bit me on the hand. T...

New Years Eve in Nyack
I've never been a big New Year's Eve celebrator - my personal philosophy is that every evening is the night before another chance to "do it over" and make it better. I also never u...

Christmas in Nyack or in Illinois
This is my current debate with myself.  See, my family is scattered all across the United States and although we keep in touch by phone and email, it is always nice to get tog...

Winter Requires Some Car Preparation
I hate the thought of cold, snowy, icy days, but they will be here soon enough! So, before they arrive, here is a list of things to do to make sure you're ready, in case you need t...

Thanksgiving is a Time to Give Thanks
This year is truly a year to give thanks: for life, health, happiness, family, friends, colleagues, and thanks for everything associated with surviving the past year! What have we ...

Pets Get Vaccinated in Pomona for Free
The Rockland County Health Department is holding another rabies vaccination day on October 14th from 10 AM to 1 PM.  It will be at the facilities on Fireman's Drive in Pomona....

Excellent travels in West Nyack
YAY!!! Rte 59 has zero orange & white barrels, zero traffic cones, and I watched the crew remove the last of the "Road Construction" signs this morning!  The road is now f...

Free Mammograms in Nyack
Nyack Hospital is once again providing free mammograms and clinical breast exams to uninsured and underinsured women over the age of 40.  The free exams will be provided this ...

West Nyack Roadwork Nearly Complete
How long has it been since the Rte 59 work began and the route became a disaster area in West Nyack? I'm talking about the part between Crosfield Avenue and the entrance to ShopRit...

Farmers Almanac Predicts Cold Wet Winter for Nyack
I know I just wrote about summer coming to an end, but today I received the forecast from the Farmer's Almanac about the coming winter.  Now I wish summer wasn't coming to an ...

Summer is coming to an end in Nyack
I can't believe it is nearly the end of August!  Where did the summer months fly off to? I must admit that I have a love/hate relationship with summer.  I love the abili...

July Speed Traps in Clarkstown
Operation Slow Down is targeting new streets in Nanuet, New City, Valley Cottage, Bardonia, West Nyack, & Congers this month. Traffic control efforst will be stepped up on the ...

Free Rabies Clinic in Pomona
OK, so it's probably too late to make it for today's clinic where cats, dogs, and ferrets can receive their rabies vaccination for free (they request a $5.00 per animal donation, b...

Free Mammograms at Nyack Hospital
This Friday, September 28th, Nyack Hospital's Breast Center (160 N Midland Avenue, Nyack) will again be providing an incredibly valuable service to uninsured and underinsured women...

TARA holds Spay Neuter Clinics in Pomona
Being a "dog person", as compared to being a "cat person", I was unaware of the services provided by T.A.R.A. (The Animal Rights Alliance).  They have a mobile van that perfor...

Speed Traps in Clarkstown
I think it is very nice of the Clarkstown Police Department to announces, in advance, the roads where they will be monitoring speed and handing out tickets.  During the mont...

Fairway Market Coming to Nanuet
It was made official today - Rockland County is getting a Fairway Market!  It will be one of the anchor stores at the "new" mall: The Shops at Nanuet.   With opening sch...

Salsa Dance Lessons in Nyack
Did you know that every Monday night there is an affordable way to learn Salsa dancing in Nyack?  Actually it is Afro Cuban Salsa dancing, but the classes are a great way to l...

DeGraw and Caillat Concert in Pomona
Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat are starring in the first concert to be held June 7th at Provident Bank Park on Old Pomona Road in Pomona.   DeGraw, best known for his hits "...

Nyack’ Body Inkorporated Doing Tattoos for Charity
Everyone’s heart goes out when a child gets sick. Dina DiGiacomo, the owner of Body Inkorporated in Nyack, has pledged 100% of the profits from tattoos and other permanent co...

Guided Walks at Nyack Beach Park
Now, I've lived in Rockland for quite a while, but just recently was introduced to this website: www.rocklandsteps.org/walks where you can get information on a series of guided wal...

Penguin Plunge in Nyack
This will be the 5th year in a row that adventurous people will take a cool dip in the Hudson to raise money to benefit local, ailing children. This year's event is set for March 4...

Stony Point Polar Plunge
Swimming in the Hudson at any time of year is just not my "thing."  Swimming in the Hudson on Super Bowl Sunday when the temps are typically at or below freezing, seems absolu...

Mild Winter in Nyack
This winter season has been so confused!  This year in Nyack and vicinity we had snow in October and then 50+ degree temperatures in January! My snow shovel is feeling neglect...

Art Cafe in Nyack
Working just 2 doors from Art Cafe is a wonderful place to be! The food is fresh, delicious, and unique. The staff is friendly, helpful, and considerate. Their salads are creative ...

New Years Resolutions in Nyack
I always make resolutions for the start of each new year and it doesn't take too long into the new year for me to forget about them or to relax about those resolutions.  I hav...

Holidays and Dogs in Nyack
Holidays are tough on dogs. Take my 2 labs, for instance. Normally, trees in Nyack are outside and are meant to be a target for certain activities. But in December, there is one in...

Thanksgiving and Family in Nyack
I am really looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday this year!  I look forward to it every year, but this year is special, as much of my family is making the trip from as ...

Storm Cleanup in Nyack
Given the amount of damage from last weekend's freak snow storm, some of the people and companies who clean up and remove fallen trees and branches seem to be taking advantage of...

Free Mammograms in Nyack and Suffern
With this being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Breast Centers at Nyack Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital (Suffern), in conjunction with Cancer Services Program of the Hudson...

Congers Has Happy Hour
La Triestina, a wonderful restaurant on 9W in Congers, has instituted a Happy Hour, complete with a menu of snacks and "bar food". Hours are from 4PM to 7PM and prices are reduced ...

Italian Festival Coming to Congers
It's that time of the year again!  The 5th Annual Italian Festival is scheduled for October 2nd. Starting at 11AM, it will be held at Congers Station Park along Burnside Avenu...

Enjoy New City Street Fair
Are you looking for something fun for the entire family to do this Sunday? Come out to New City's newly revitalized Main Street and enjoy the Chamber of Commerce's Street Fair. ...

Alains French Bistro in Nyack is Fabulous
If you are looking for a wonderful meal in a quiet restaurant where you can actually hear the people you're dining with, you need to check out Alains French Bistro in Central Nyack...

Italian Heritage Night in Pomona
The Rockland Boulders will be having an Italian Heritage night at Provident Park in Pomona Wednesday, August 24th. Game time is 7:05PM. Gates open at 6PM. The Congers Valley Cottag...

Jazz Week in Nyack and Piermont
Having lived in Kansas City and Chicago (both are very important jazz locales, believe it or not), I miss having an occasional evening of good jazz close by. Next week - Sunday to...

Hitchcock Classic in Nyack
"Psycho" will likely remain the scariest movie that I have ever seen. Certain scenes still evoke a response, even all these years after the first time I saw it. Tonight, July 18t...

Nyack Exit from Thruway
I've been reading with great interest, over the past few months, about the proposed changes to the current Exit 11 from the Southbound lanes of the NYS Thruway. The proposals vary ...

Nyack Hospital Rockland Motorcycle Ride and Picnic
If you're looking for something fun to do, while being outdoors, and contributing to a good cause, this may be just the thing for you! On Sunday, June 5th, motorcycle riders c...

South Nyack Community Yard Sale
I have so much stuff waiting at my Nyack home to be sold at a good yard sale that this news is truly welcome! It sure beats me having to organize a yard sale and advertise it! ...

Ghost Army in New City
No, it's not an invasion, but a chance to learn some new things in history. The Historical Society of Rockland County has an exhibit that tells a (until recently) top secret stor...

Tappan Zee Project Overview in New City
The Town of Clarkstown is hosting the New York State Department of Transportation on April 5th and May 3rd at Town Board Workshops. The purpose is to provide a complete overview o...

Nyack and Rockland Pets Get Rabies Clinic
On Sunday, April 10th from 10AM to 1PM at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona, pet owners can get the rabies vaccine for their cats and dogs. There is no charge for...

Fundraising Dinner in Spring Valley
The Spring Valley Rotary Club will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner fund raiser this coming Wednesday March16th. The dinner is being held at Elmwood Elementary School (43 Robert Pitt ...

Great Italian Food in Congers
If you haven't yet discovered La Triestina on 9W in Congers, you are in for a treat! This family-owned and operated restaurant is a delightful place to enjoy an afternoon or an ev...

Sunny Nyack Day!
I can almost see and smell the spring flowers blooming in the back yard of my Central Nyack home! It's a gorgeous sunny day - the kind with a clear blue sky, bright sunshine, and ...

Cherish the Ladies in Pearl River to Benefit Breast Cancer
If you're looking for a fun way to spend a Friday evening while enjoying one of the foremost Irish traditional music groups in the world, and contributing to a good cause? Look no ...

Environmental Summit in West Nyack
Being on the "green" bandwagon is gaining in popularity as people learn more about how to protect our ecosystem. On Saturday March 5th, from 9:30 am to 4:15 pm, at Clarkstown Sou...

Changing of the Guard for Clarkstown Police
Chief Peter Noonan has retired after serving New City, Congers, Valley Cottage, Bardonia, Upper Nyack, Central Nyack, West Nyack, and Nanuet since 1978 in varying capacities. He h...

Spring is coming - get ready for spring cleaning
With all the snow that is still on the ground in Nyack and the rest of Rockland County, NY, it can be difficult to think spring will ever arrive, but it will get here! And with it ...