Surrounded to the North and West by stunning wooded hills, Upper Nyack is primarily a residential community with houses ranging from modest homes to impressive mansions. There are 700+ homes in Upper Nyack and a population of around 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Upper Nyack like?
How can I get to the Hudson River?
Our public river access is at Nyack Beach State Park. This park offers a delightful footpath that skirts the river beneath the cliffs of Hook Mountain and connects with Rockland Lake State Park. The path then continues all the way to Haverstraw. There is no public boat launch in Upper Nyack.
Is there public transportation in Upper Nyack?
There are two bus routes that run through Upper Nyack – the 9A local and the 9W express to Manhattan. Both routes are local going North to New City. Coach USA runs these routes.
What is the Upper Nyack Tennis Club?
The Upper Nyack Tennis Club is privately owned. It was refurbished recently and welcomes new members. There are two courts, open every day from 7 am until dark. For membership information call 358-0490. Fees for annual membership are $275 for one or $450 for a couple,$30 for each junior member. Initiation fees add $200 per individual/ $300 per couple.
(Reprinted with permission of the Nyack Villager)
What is the Village Comprehensive Plan?
The Village Comprehensive Plan, developed with community input in 1985 and revised in 1999, is a guide to the future growth and development of the Village. It includes Planning Goals. Land Use Goals, Transportation Goals and recommendations for implementation. The entire plan is available at the Village Hall or download the .pdf file here.
What is the Village Policy on Snow Removal?
- During heavy snowfall, please move all cars off the street to facilitate snow removal. Your car may be plowed in otherwise!
- Shovel your sidewalk within 24 hours after the snow ceases. It’s the law! (Ordinance 1.5 Snow & Ice to be Cleared from Sidewalks)
- Snow cannot be shoveled or plowed into the street from your property.
- If there is ice on the sidewalk that cannot be removed, you must spread some sand or other material on the sidewalk.
What can be done about speeding in the Village?
The Village is investigating various traffic calming solutions for the Village. There is a book on the topic, "Speeding In Residential Areas", put out by the Department of Justice. You can download it at http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/files/RIC/Publications/e06031986.pdf
Mechanics of a Public Hearing
A Public Hearing is held to hear testimony on a proposed law or regulation that is subject to review by the Board of Trustees, Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals. Notice of the hearing must be published in the local official newspaper (The Journal News) and posted at the Village Hall, specifying the location and time of the public hearing.
At the hearing, the clerk reads the public hearing notice. The Mayor opens the public hearing and invites the public to comment on the proposal. When all who wish to speak have spoken, the meeting is closed to further public comment and the meeting continues. The Board will discuss the proposal and, if it wishes, some or all of the public comments. The Board may move to vote on the proposal, to amend and vote on the proposal or to postpone action to a later date.
A quorum (at least three members) must vote in favor if the proposal is to pass or become a law. Once a vote is taken and an item is passed it must be sent to the State Records and Law Bureau for final approval and filing. Any future changes to the law require amendment through the above process.
Village of Upper Nyack
When will my recycling get picked up?
Every Monday except on Major Holidays
When is the Annual Village Election?
The Annual Village Election takes place on the 3rd Tuesday in March.
Officials that are elected to office include the positions for Mayor (two year term), Trustees (2 year term) and Village Justice (four year term).
Elections are held in the village hall meeting room 12 noon until 9 pm on that day.
Information on offices to be filled, how to file petitions, nominations or how to register to vote are available in the village hall office.
To be eligible to vote, you must register with the Rockland County Board of Elections. Check with the Village Clerk for registration deadlines to be eligible to vote in the Village Election
What is the Annual Organizational Meeting and when is it held?
The Annual Organizational Meeting of the Village of Upper Nyack Board of Trustees is held the first Monday in April. The Mayor is responsible for making annual appointments which are then ratified by the Board of Trustees. The Board also passes miscellaneous resolutions designating time and place of meetings, official publications used and where official notices are posted, pay for additional workers for the village and DPW, designated depositories for village funds and signatories for those accounts, designation of the Board of Trustees as the Assessing Review Board and the Chairperson of that Board.