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Traffic Advisory: Road Closures for Stony Point America 250 Carnival July 8–11

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Motorists traveling through Stony Point should expect evening road closures and traffic delays as the town celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with the Stony Point America 250 Carnival at Patriot Hills.

Beginning Wednesday, July 8, through Saturday, July 11, Patriot Hills Drive will be closed daily from approximately 5 to 10 p.m. to accommodate carnival activities.

Drivers traveling to Camp Venture, Patriot Hills Golf Club, Patriot Lounge, or Veterans Memorial Park should follow the posted detour via Willow Grove Road, Knapp Road, Fernald Road, and Patriot Hills Drive.

Free public parking will be available at the Stony Point Justice Court, Kirkbride Hall, and the former RHO Building parking area, which can be accessed by following the detour to Clubhouse Lane.

Police officers, Fire Police, Auxiliary members, and event staff will be on site directing traffic throughout the event. Visitors are encouraged to allow extra travel time and follow all posted detours and traffic instructions.

The Stony Point America 250 Carnival runs July 8 through July 11, from 6 to 10 p.m. each evening at Patriot Hills, featuring rides, games, food, and family-friendly entertainment as part of the community’s celebration of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

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Free Nyack Urban Sketchers Meetup Set for Sept. 8

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The Nyack Urban Sketchers will hold their monthly meetup on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Nyack Library’s Creative Lab.

The free gathering will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. and offers participants an opportunity to come together and practice urban sketching in a creative, community setting.

The meetup is open to those interested in sketching and drawing, whether they are longtime urban sketchers or simply looking for a creative activity.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8
Time: 2–5 p.m.
Location: Nyack Library, Creative Lab
Cost: Free

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Italian Feast & Carnival Returns to Tappan Sept. 10–13, 2026

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One of the Hudson Valley’s largest celebrations of Italian heritage is set to return this September as the annual Italian Feast & Carnival takes over Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan.

The four-day event will be held September 10–13, 2026, at Masonic Park Fairgrounds, 89 Western Highway, Tappan, conveniently located near the Palisades Parkway, Exit 5 South.

Organizers describe the festival as the largest cultural event in Rockland and Westchester counties, featuring authentic Italian food, carnival rides, games, family-friendly activities, and free live entertainment throughout the weekend.

The festival schedule includes:

  • Thursday, Sept. 10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. to Midnight
  • Saturday, Sept. 12: Noon to Midnight
  • Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon to 9 p.m., with an Outdoor Mass at 10 a.m.

Guests can also enjoy a casino, a Super 50/50 Grand Prize Raffle, and a variety of attractions for all ages.

Admission is $10 per person, and free parking will be available on-site.

Festival organizers remind attendees that outside food and beverages, coolers, backpacks, and pets are not permitted on the grounds.

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