The Countdown to 150 Kickoff

September 25, 2021, at River Hook

The River Hook Hester Haring Cason Preserve hosted a free, fun and informative celebration on Sept. 25, 2021 from 11am to 1pm to kick-off the 1-year countdown to the 150th anniversary! Many people came to socialize, learn, and to wander the grounds of River Hook. See the event poster here. Online photo gallery here.
The event featured:
  • A Welcome by Upper Nyack mayor Karen Tarapata, and a brief guided walk
  • Discussion of the design vision for River Hook, by Jonathan Molloy
  • History Talk - Win Perry gave a talk and look back at the 1972 Centennial
  • Refreshments - Apples, cider, and donuts from Concklin Farms
  • Music - By local musician Jeff Rubin
  • Community - Learn even more about getting involved
  • Sculpture art - the new Sculpture Path on the River Hook grounds is open

There were sign-up sheets to gather contact info of residents who may like to volunteer.

Goosetown
Did you know that Upper Nyack is also known as "Goosetown"?

In 1909, the village was known locally as "Goosetown", probably due to a Colonel Vose, who lived on Highmount Avenue and kept geese which he drove daily down to the river, thus giving the thought that Upper Nyack was full of/for the birds. The slogan "Goosetown against the world" was adopted in 1909 due to a local dispute.
(via Wikipedia)