🌱 Patch AM: Crash victims taken to Montefiore Nyack Hospital after Kings Highway collision

Coffee in hand, Nyack? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Crash victims taken to Montefiore Nyack Hospital after Kings Highway collision
• How a Nyack organizer is challenging Lawler on your electric bill

Also on today's calendar: Music Across the Hudson and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Anita G.!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stony Point Police Department Construction May Limit Public Access (rocklandreport.com) — Two people injured in a Sunday crash on Kings Highway were taken to Montefiore Nyack Hospital in stable condition, a key update for local families. The piece also notes temporary access limits at Stony Point Police headquarters during entrance and sidewalk construction, and explains why Ramapo Police paused testing advanced license plate reader technology over privacy concerns.
   

• Rising Energy Costs Take Center Stage in NY-17 Race (rocklandnews.com) — A Nyack-based organizer joined a Mahopac rally pressing Rep. Mike Lawler over rising electricity costs, highlighting how Rockland households are feeling higher utility bills. Lawler and challenger Cait Conley sharply disagree over reopening Indian Point and which policies would best lower energy prices, making affordability a central issue for NY-17 voters this November.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nyack

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Music Across the Hudson →
  Village of Nyack Memorial Park, 4 Depew Ave, Nyack
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• All Ways Writing Circle
  The Arts Council of Rockland Creative Arts Workshop,171 Main Street, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Printing on Clay Workshop Series
  The Arts Council of Rockland Clay Studio,485 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Play September Bingo On Wednesdays In Pearl River →
  Beth Am Temple, 60 E Madison Ave, Pearl River
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Rockland Photography Club Meeting →
  Dominican University Granito Center Badami Boardroom, 2nd floor
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Beth Am Temple Plans Summer Fahrbrengen Gathering →
  Beth Am Temple, 60 E Madison Ave, Pearl River, NY, 10965
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Open Beading with Celia →
  Nyack Library, 59 S Broadway, Nyack
  6:00 pm
• Play September Bingo On Wednesdays In Pearl River →
  Beth Am Temple, 60 E Madison Ave, Pearl River
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Jim Glaser on Carson McCullers' The Member of the Wedding →
  Nyack Library, 59 S Broadway, Nyack
  6:30 pm
• Silent Book Club →
  Nyack Library, 59 S Broadway, Nyack
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Beth Am Temple Welcomes Members And Nonmembers To High Holy Days Services →
  Beth Am Temple, 60 E Madison Ave, Pearl River
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York posted a job opening for Catholic School Principals (Archdiocese of New York) 2026-2027 Academic Year in Valley Cottage. Apply here.
• Aerotek posted a job opening for Shipping And Receiving Worker in Blauvelt. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nyack here.

🗞 Nearby News

Orangetown

• Underage Drinking Violations Found at Spring Valley Businesses (rocklandnews.com)
• Orangetown Board approves moratorium on new data center applications (news12.com)

New City

• Sting Uncovers Alcohol Violations At 5 Spring Valley Restaurants: PD (patch.com)
• County Health Department Urges Families To Check Vaccines Before School Starts (patch.com)

Ok Nyack! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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