About

Welcome to the Village of Upper Nyack

The Village of Upper Nyack is a small, friendly enclave on the Hudson River, nestled between the Village of Nyack and Hook Mountain-Nyack Beach State Park, in the Town of Clarkstown, in Rockland County, New York, about 25 miles north of Manhattan.

The Village of Upper Nyack, population ca. 2,175, was incorporated in 1872. The first settlement in the Village was recorded in 1686. In the late nineteenth century, the Village became known as “Goosetown,” a name that is still used affectionately today.

The Upper Nyack Village Hall is located at 328 North Broadway at the corner of Castle Heights Avenue, next to the fire house, home of Empire Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, and approximately one block from the Old Stone Meeting House, landmarks owned by the Village.

Residents are welcome to stop by with questions and comments, and are encouraged to attend meetings and public hearings of the Board of Trustees, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Architectural Review Board. It is the participation of the residents of this small community that makes it special.

• Board of Trustees regular business meeting is held on third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm; workshop meetings may be held on second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:00pm.
• Planning Board check calendar.
• Zoning Board of Appeals check calendar. 
• Architectural Review Board check calendar.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upper Nyack Like?

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.

When are Annual Taxes Due?

January: State, County and Local (Clarkstown)        

June: Village (Village)

September: School Taxes (Clarkstown)

Village Assessor / Tax Collector (845) 358-0084

Clarkstown Assessor (845) 639-2031

Snow Removal and Snow Emergencies

During heavy snowfall, please move all cars off the street to facilitate snow removal. 

You must remove snow from your sidewalk within 24 hours after the snow ceases. 

Snow may not be shoveled or plowed into a public street.

If there is ice on the sidewalk that cannot be removed, you must spread sand or other material on the sidewalk for safety.

When will my recycling get picked up?

Every Monday except on Major Holidays. If your recycling is not picked up, please call Village Hall, (845) 358-0084. For questions about recycling, call the Town of Clarkstown Environmental Department at (845) 639-2111. The Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority at http://www.rocklandrecycles.com

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.

Mechanics of a Public Hearing

A Public Hearing is held to hear testimony on a proposed law, regulation or application that is subject to review by the Board of Trustees, Planning Board, Architectural Review Board or Zoning Board of Appeals. Notice of the hearing must be published in the local newspaper (The Journal News) and posted at the Village Hall, specifying the location and time of the public hearing.

At the hearing, the Clerk or Chair reads the public hearing notice. The public is then invited to comment on the proposal or application. 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 or application and, if it wishes, some or all of the public comments. It may move to vote on the proposal, to amend and vote on it, or to postpone action to a later date. Land use boards can close the public hearing and approve the application or vote to continue the public hearing.

Board of Trustees only: A quorum (at least three members) must vote in favor if the proposal is to pass or become law. Once a vote is taken and an item is passed it must go to the State Records & Law Bureau for final approval and filing. Any future changes to the law requires amendment through the above process.

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.

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.

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.