Deborah Ragasto's Blog Posts

Well, it's almost "back to school" time and the Nyack Library and Christine Cordey Salon in Nyack are collecting donations of school supplies for needy kids.  The Nyack Library is located

For the 10th year in a row Friends of the Nyacks  is presenting their Annual Nyack Art Walk starting Friday, June 19th thru Sunday, June 21st. This year there are 28 artists scattered

I recently evaluated a large contemporary home in New City that the owner was thinking of putting on the market.  Everything in the home was new and pristine...except for the large deck...which

Looking for a Happy Hour in a sophisticated venue?  Then check out 14 & Hudson at 457 Piermont Ave. in Piermont.  The new owner, Chef Eric Woods, has replaced the solid wall between

It was 17º this past Friday night and the last thing I wanted to do was get in my car and drive into Manhattan. 40 minutes later I was walking into the Stephen Sondheim Theater and taking my seat

The Northern Lights may be coming to a city near you. For those of us who live in New York and the Tri-State area, this phenomenon may actually be visible this evening after midnight, January 9

I love cooking one dish meals...especially in the fall...and Chicken Barley Soup is one of my favorites.  Recently I dropped off a batch with a friend who was recovering from pneumonia.

If you have not been to Joe Prince's new wine store, Grape D'Vine, in Sparkill, then by all means hurry on down!  Joe's wine store is all part of the Sparkill renaissance...or as my

Rivertown Films has presented some incredible documentary, foreign, and independent films over the years at the Nyack Center (corner of South Broadway & Depew in Nyack) .

As a resident of Salisbury Point Coop in South Nyack, I was thrilled to find out that our coop has been awarded $1.2 million through the Community Benefits Plan in conjunction with the building of

This past June I began my blog about Benjamin Moore’s Campaign,  “Paint What Matters”. Nyack was on the list and after the votes were tallied, winners were drawn from around the.

Last night I attended the Fellini Night special Gala presented by Rivertown Film in association with M & T Bank of Nyack on the beautiful grounds of an elegant Italianate villa on River

Nyack has long been the subject of artists, painters and film makers. Now, we're on the shortlist for Benjamin Moore's "Paint What Matters" campaign! They're revitalizing Main streets

Last night I participated in a most wonderful "Wine Pairing" dinner presented at Velo Rose in Nyack in celebration of their fifth anniversary.  Wines were from Bouchaine Vineyards in Napa,

I usually don't have any corned beef left after St. Patrick's Day...but this year 3 of the people I invited to my little soiree in South Nyack did not show up.  Voila...leftover corned beef!

Tired of watching John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara on TCM?  Here are three movies that I have seen recently with a bit of an Irish twist. IN BRUGES is a dark comedy film (British, released in)

Each year Pearl River hosts one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the U.S. outside New York City.  This year is no exception with the Parade starting at 1:30 pm on Sunday, March.

Small spaces can provide a challenge to the best of us.  I am constantly surprised by the many permutations that can take place within the same footprint...namely within condo and coop layouts

As a certified amateur interior designer, I find that picking room colors is one of the biggest challenges facing my buyers when they move into their new home. Recently, I offered to loan out my

One of the best kept secrets in the Nyack area is Rivertown Film at the Nyack Center!  They opened their fall movie schedule with "Al Weiwei Never Sorry" this past Wednesday,

If you think Slattery's Restaurant in Piermont is all about steak, you are wrong!  I just dropped in one afternoon to discover that they also serve Afternoon Tea!  Yes, dear reader, you'

Another Friday nite and need a suggestion for dinner? Why not check out Anthony Ds located at 500 Rte 340 in Sparkill, just down the hill from Rte 9W near the Sparkill Bridge. Their soft opening

Being a shelter maven as it were...I never miss the HOME Section of Thursday's New York Times. Yesterday's issue was exceptional because it had a long article about Restoring the Retro House.

Here is the latest on the schedule to complete the facade work and roof project on the four buildings at Salisbury Point Coops, South Nyack. Facade work on Building 1 will be finished by July 15th

Trying to the avoid the blockbuster summer films that are showing locally? Then check out what is coming to Rivertown Films at the Nyack Center located at Depew and South Broadway in Nyack.

Thanks to a friendly reminder from the staff at VELO, my friend and I attended the third annual "Bouchaine Wine Pairing Dinner" presented by Bouchaine Vineyard's winemaker, Michael Richmond and

You don't have to be a Druid at Stonehenge to celebrate the Summer Solstice! This summer the Mental Health Association of Rockland County is hosting it's Fifth Annual Summer Solstice Celebration

The annual Strawberry Festival at the Palisades Presbyterian Church will take place this Saturday, June 11 from 2 to 6 (rain or shine). Festivities will take place on the grounds of the church

The Nyack Art Walk 2011 will take place Friday, June 17th 7-9pm, Saturday, June 18th 12-5pm & 6-9pm and Sunday, June 19th 12-5pm. This is the 6th juried event by the Friends of the Nyacks.

A Public Open House will be held this coming Sunday, April 17th from 1 to 4PM at 23 Village Gate Way, Nyack. This is a beautiful contemporary townhouse featuring 2/3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The

P ROSS located at 89 Main Street in the heart of Nyack's shopping district. P ROSS is collecting shoes and clothing this week for the non-profit organization, Soles for Souls. You can drop off

The Salisbury Point Coops in South Nyack are now in the process of restoring the exterior facade of all four buildings. The project will probably take 3-4.

The Salisbury Point Coops in South Nyack are now in the process of restoring the exterior facade of all four buildings. The project will probably take 3-4.