See and Be Seen
July 13, 2011
Exhibitionism and a bit of “See and Be Seen” in Downtown Haverstraw, N.Y. … More See and Be Seen
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Movie Night @ Emeline
June 28, 2011
How to Spark a Downtown Renaissance
April 11, 2011
The myths and secrets about economic growth, revitalization, real estate and change in urban areas are plentiful. One way to understand how your community might develop into one of those places you’ve dreamed of living in and why certain places ascend, and other places decline, it helps to read works by the top experts in the field. … More How to Spark a Downtown Renaissance
Antoine McGuire’s Oyster & Ale House: Celtic Français at Main & Wayne
February 25, 2011
Antoine McGuire’s, one of the most unique restaurants west of the Tappan Zee, has made its debut on Main Street. It’s been nearly three months since the pub/salon café/brasserie (whatever you can call it) opened its doors to curious diners, and has become a new hot spot in Haverstraw, a welcome addition to Restaurant Row. … More Antoine McGuire’s Oyster & Ale House: Celtic Français at Main & Wayne
There Are Frontiers All Around Us
December 7, 2010
I have to applaud Levi’s for taking on this issue. For years, I have been explaining to friends, family, and neighbors that a place like Haverstraw is exciting. It’s a blank canvas, cast in a light that’s filled with incredible history, with which any “pioneer” can make a name for himself/herself. Haverstraw is a place … More There Are Frontiers All Around Us
The Collaborative City
August 31, 2010
Haverstraw is in dire need of an open, transparent, integrated, and sustainability-focused (that’s economic, environmental, and social) planning process. Here’s an explanation of how planning should be done. We have the technology these days to make this a reality. We need a smart plan and vision to guide Haverstraw’s growth and prosperity.
Haverstraw Word Cloud
July 25, 2010
Shouldn’t We Bring Cottage Industry to Haverstraw?
July 25, 2010
The New York Times has released a fairly interesting article on the revival of cottage industry, which has begun to meld with the world of high-fashion and high-design. Rural Craft is the new “it” for urban dwellers these days. . . and chic is more and more looking like it’s beyond passe. But in all … More Shouldn’t We Bring Cottage Industry to Haverstraw?
Haverstraw’s Harvest Farmer’s Market & Union Restaurant Cooking Demonstration
July 16, 2010
Chef David Martinez walked over from Union Restaurant to deliver an inspiring demonstration of cooking with hyperlocal produce from the Farmer’s Market itself. David cooked amidst narration from a market volunteer and cheers from the market audience. This was a great and uplifting experience.
Village Sustainability Efforts
July 1, 2010
The Village of Haverstraw, businesses and residents, is currently implementing a few smart projects to reduce reliance on outside produce suppliers and increase the community’s overall economic and environmental sustainability. … More Village Sustainability Efforts
Reverse Commute
June 21, 2010
A trip across the widest part of the Hudson River from Haverstraw, New York to the Ossining, New York MetroNorth train station. At the train station in Ossining, you can catch a train into Grand Central Terminal in midtown Manhattan or points north. The whole trip to Grand Central, including the ferry ride, takes about … More Reverse Commute
Rowing Club “Learn-to-Row” Day is a Hit!
June 6, 2010
The “Learn-to-Row” Day held by the North Rockland Rowing Club, sponsored by U.S. Rowing, was held down at the Haverstraw Ferry Landing on Saturday, June 5th. At least 50 new rowers showed up this year, and they were all able to try the rowing machines and go out on the water in the crew shells. … More Rowing Club “Learn-to-Row” Day is a Hit!
Haverstraw’s Hammer and Sickle ☭
April 19, 2010
I’m sure you did not know that Haverstraw was the site of the second Communist experiment in the United States. It all happened during a few short months in the summer of 1826. … More Haverstraw’s Hammer and Sickle ☭
Vintage Film: “Down (Up) the Hudson” 1903
February 10, 2010
Here’s an incredible film (in high speed) of a 1903 trip up the Hudson (the film is incorrectly named “Down the Hudson”) from Haverstraw to Newburgh. Notable sites along the way are Stony Point, the Stony Point Lighthouse and Battlefield, the Bear Mountain “fjord,” West Point, and the waterfront at Newburgh. The trip, probably aboard … More Vintage Film: “Down (Up) the Hudson” 1903
Ana’s Botellas: Paint the Town
July 1, 2009
Floriana, or Ana Peguero has started a most interesting craft based on her heritage infused with environmental conservation. Ana paints reclaimed glass bottles for all kinds for different uses; this is more accurately called “upcycling” by the young greensters of today. Most of Ana’s work is inspired by patterns she remembers from her childhood and … More Ana’s Botellas: Paint the Town
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