Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | nyack.gov

This Week: Climate Acton Progress, La Fontana Reopens, Penguin Plunge & more!

This week’s Monday newsletter is coming to you on Wednesday as we focused on important blizzard communications — thank you for your understanding!

Our crews have been hard at work digging out and cleaning up — and we think it’s safe to say we’ve officially had enough snow for one winter!

Spring is right around the corner in Nyack, and with it comes a season full of energy, creativity, and community events.

First, please join me in welcoming Edgar and Maria Dominguez, the new owners of La Fontana on South Broadway. This beloved restaurant is entering an exciting new chapter with refreshed menus, new energy, and Sunday brunch that’s better than ever. Be sure to stop by and support our newest local business owners.

Spring also means it’s time for our Spring Event Guide. Even though we are still dealing with winter, we’re only about a month away from the beginning of Spring. Clocks spring ahead on Sunday, March 8! We are starting preparations for our Nyack Spring Events Guide, which will cover events from the end of March through Memorial Day. 

If you want your event in the Guide, go to this link: www.nyack.link/submit. Please fill out the form there with all the details, including a short blurb describing the event.

To see the current Events Guide, you can always go to nyack.link/events. 

Finally, I want to thank the members of our Climate Action Committee for their continued hard work. The committee is advancing initiatives focused on sustainability, resilience, and reducing our community’s carbon footprint.

We’ll be sharing more updates soon, including opportunities for residents to get involved. Nyack continues to lead by example when it comes to local climate action, and that’s something we can all be proud of.

I hope to see you at the Penguin Plunge on Sunday, March 1, from 12:00–2:00 PM at Memorial Park. I’ll be taking the cold plunge myself to help raise funds and awareness for seriously ill children who will benefit from this wonderful (and very chilly!) community event. Come out, cheer us on, and support a great cause!

JR

Welcome back - La Fontana Restaurant Reopening!

Please join us in welcoming Edgar and Maria Dominguez to Nyack as the new owners of the fabulous La Fontana on South Broadway!

With new food, new menus, and a fresh new start, this Nyack gem continues to shine—complete with beautiful Hudson River views and its outdoor terrace. And yes… Sunday brunch is better than ever!

Stop by, say hello, and support this exciting new chapter in one of Nyack’s favorite destination restaurants.

Spring is Coming — and so is the Spring Event Guide!

I know that it still feels like the dead of winter, but we’re only about a month away from the beginning of Spring. With that in mind, we are starting preparations for our Nyack Spring Events Guide, which will cover events from the end of March through Memorial Day. 

If you want your event in the Guide, go to this link: www.nyack.link/submit. Please fill out the form there with all the details, including a short blurb describing the event.

To see the current Events Guide, you can always go to nyack.link/events. 

Nyack's Progress on Climate Action

The Village of Nyack showed its continued dedication to climate action in 2025 with several major accomplishments and projects and activities. The Village guided five NYSERDA funded construction projects at municipal buildings through planning and design so they were all nearly shovel ready by the end of the year - no small task! In June, the Village achieved Silver Certification level in the Climate Smart Communities program, just a year after recertifying at the bronze level.

Throughout 2025, Nyack's Sustainability Coordinator, staff and community stakeholders developed the Nyack Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan, which was finalized and adopted by the Board of Trustees in December. All the while, the Climate Smart Committee continued to check off actions outlined in the Nyack Climate Action Plan. Read the full report here.

Check out all the local environmental news in the current issue of the monthly Nyack 2030 Newsletter and subscribe here.

A Suit. A Tie. A Very Cold River.

Apparently, shoveling snow wasn’t cold enough for me — so this Sunday I’m taking the plunge at Nyack’s Penguin Plunge! If I hit my $1,000 fundraising goal, I’ll be jumping into the Hudson in a full suit and tie. That’s right — dressed for Village Hall, swimming for a good cause. I hope you’ll chip in and come watch me question my life choices and help some seriously ill children and their families!

Film Screening: Losing Ground (1982)

Wednesday, February 25th, 8pm

The Nyack Center, 58 Depew Avenue

When the artist husband of a philosophy professor (based on the

Rockland County filmmaker) sells a painting to a major museum he

decides the couple should head to to the country for the summer,

and picks Haverstraw because he feels drawn to the landscape, the

light, and Puerto Rican ladies. Meet the family of Kathleen Collins at

a Rivertown Film 25th Year Special Event. Tickets: $15, $13, $11.

rivertownfilm.org

Farmers Market CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW CONDITIONS

Every Thursday, 9am-1pm

River Space Lot on Main Street

nyackchamber.org

An Intimate Evening With Bobbito

Friday, February 27th, 6:30pm

Salonnierre Coffee Bar, 79 S. Broadway

An intimate listening session and open mic with legendary DJ Bobbito

Garcia. Free but RSVP.

salonnierecoffeebar.square.site/events

It’s musical season at Nyack Middle School and Nyack High School! Our middle school students are bringing energy and heart to Sister Act, while our high school performers take the stage with the powerful and timeless Les Misérables.

Mark your calendars, get your tickets, and remember—seniors attend free! 🎭✨