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Did You Know Rockland Had An Ice Bridge Connecting Nyack To Tarrytown

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1866 the Rockland County Journal published an article that captured the imaginations of Tarrytown and Nyack residents. They announced the “construction” of a bridge across the Tappan Zee in just 48 hours. The bridge would be so strong it could support people, sleighs, cattle and cars.

This was not an ordinary bridge, it was nature’s handiwork. An ICE bridge that spanned the 3 mile wide Tappan Zee during the winter. Sometimes it appeared every winter while other times there were decade long gaps in it’s arrival. 

When the ice bridge did emerged, it became transportation and a playground for people of all ages. There were walkers, skaters, cyclists, cars, horses, and even motorcycles on its meticulously marked route across the nearly three-mile-wide Tappan Zee. 

A skater smoking a pipe gives a businessman a lift across the river. Photo is likely at Stony Point, a much narrower crossing then Nyack to Tarrytown.

Mistakes happen. This touring car found a soft spot in the ice while trying to cross the ice bridge. Norman Burke photograph.

One of the few photos of a car crossing the ice bridge. Notice the well defined tracks leading to Tarrytown. Courtesy of the Nyack Library.

For the full article please visit:   https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2025/01/nyacks-famous-ice-bridge-2/

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RCC Celebrates 35 Years of Chess with Annual Event Featuring International Grandmaster Gennady Sagalchik

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March 27, 2025

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Rockland Community College (RCC) is marking a significant milestone this year—its 35th Annual Chess Event and Exhibition. The event will take place on Thursday, April 3, at 12:30 PM in the Student Union, Room 3214, on RCC’s main campus in Suffern, NY. This long-standing tradition has been a staple of campus life for over three decades, and this year, it will feature a special appearance by International Grandmaster Gennady Sagalchik.

The event, open to all RCC students, employees, and community members, will also welcome three student representatives from each Rockland County school district to participate in the tournament. “Over the past thirty-four years, this event has become a highlight of campus life, with students eagerly awaiting the chance to learn from and challenge International Grandmaster Gennady Sagalchik,” said Peter Arvanites, Faculty Advisor for the Chess Club and Professor of Mathematics at RCC.

Sagalchik, a Belarus-born chess champion and coach, will engage with attendees and share his expertise. As a three-time Pan-American Intercollegiate Champion and a former U.S. Championship participant, he has earned numerous accolades and played a key role in leading Manhattan Community College and Brooklyn College to victory.

Whether you’re an experienced player or a beginner, there’s a seat at the board for everyone. For more information, please contact Peter Arvanites at 845-574-4767 or [email protected].

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Rockland County BRIDGES Announces Grand Opening of Sensory Room at Palisades Center April 4th

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March 27, 2025

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BRIDGES, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for individuals with disabilities, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Sensory Room at the Palisades Center. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on April 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM on the 4th floor, next to Target.

The Sensory Room is a specialized, calming space designed to support individuals with sensory sensitivities, including those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other developmental disabilities. It offers interactive activities to promote well-being, self-regulation, and relaxation.

Carlos Martinez, Executive Director of BRIDGES, shared, “This new room is an important resource for children with sensory needs and their families, reinforcing our commitment to inclusion and accessibility.”

BRIDGES works to remove barriers and empower individuals of all abilities to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

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