In the 19th century the Hudson Valley supported a thriving ice industry. Formed in 1831, the Knickerbocker Ice Company of Rockland Lake became the region’s largest supplier of ice. New York City was the nation’s biggest consumer; by mid-century, it was buying 285,000 tons of ice a year. People paid good money for big chunks of frozen water. And most of that frozen water came from the rivers and lakes of the Hudson Valley. But the best ice around came from spring-fed Rockland Lake, which was renowned for its clean, pure water. It soon became the city’s largest supplier of ice earning Rockland Lake the nickname “Icehouse of New York...

Coming soon to Nyack, NY, “smArt Cafe” is a free open forum for sharing knowledge, passions, and interests with the local community in a relaxed and intimate setting: The Art Cafe. On Tuesday, January 17TH, at 7PM, sanction your inner feminine beauty with host Victor Alex Francisco for “The Art of Being a Woman.” Art Cafe 65 South Broadway Nyack, NY...

The Farmers’ Market is held inside the Palisdes Community Center, located in a charming 1870 schoolhouse.  Many of our vendors are returning and we welcome a few new ones: The Orchards of Concklin, Pura Vida Fisheries, Gajeski Produce, Balthazar Bakery, Dines Farm, Fontanarosa gourmet pastas and sauces, Marika’s Sweet and Savory, Grounded Coffee, Coach Farm Goat products, The Pie Lady & Son, Madura Farm mushrooms and sprouts, and Cascade Mt Winery. In addition, there will be guest vendors throughout the season and Jim the knife sharpener will attend the first Saturday of the month.   Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 9:00am –...