IxChel Bakery Opens In New City
September 3, 2024 – Ixchel’s Guatemalan Bakery & Coffee has opened at 730 Route 304 in New City. According to its website, it is “a bakery with over 20 years of experience, our mission is to make the Guatemalan culture known to our community, through an authentic and traditional flavor.” Visit its website at: https://ixchelbakery.com/ to learn more about its product offering, hours, and contact information.
PF Chang’s Shutters Restaurant In Nanuet
September 3, 2024 – Long a fixture and anchor of the Shops At Nanuet, PF Chang’s has shuttered its popular restaurant. Other nearby locations are in Hackensack and White Plains. PF Chang’s was located at 1125 Fashion Drive in Nanuet. The Hackensack store was the site of a fire in early July. The store in Plainview, Long Island closed earlier this year. The company is exploring a new format of much smaller “to go” restaurants. There are over 300 P.F. Chang’s restaurants in 22 countries, according to the company’s website.
Tuff Shed Opens Location In New City
September 3, 2024 – Tuff Shed, a national supplier of shed and storage buildings, has opened a new location in the former Radio Shack store at 174 South Main Street, New City. The New City location is one of several local outlets including White Plains, Fishkill, and New Rochelle. Tuff Shed has 126 factory-direct locations and nearly 1,400 Home Depot stores that sell Tuff Shed products. Tuff Shed also has 29 company-owned retail sales-only facilities. Tuff Shed was founded in 1981 and is based in Denver, Colorado. Visit the New City store or reach out on line at tuffshed.com.
Supermarket Closes Its Doors
August 7, 2024 – The Hive Supermarket, barely open a year, has permanently shut its doors. The kosher market and cafe at 250 Route 59 in Airmont had been selling off inventory recently and reports were the shelves were bare. Rumors of financial difficulties, along with rumors of landlord-tenant issues are surrounding the closure, but the reasons remain unclear. The market boasted: “Quick food, slow food, staples, and specialties. All there to enhance your table for Shabbos, Yom Tov, everyday moments, and special moments. Get ready for an explosion of food, flavor, inspiration, and good vibes.”
As more information becomes available, RCBJ will update the page.
The Ranch Hudson Valley
According to its website: “There’s a new destination to explore as you take your body and mind through a total reset! Tucked away in 200 forested acres of New York’s Lower Hudson Valley, experience our signature, results-oriented programming with 3-night/4-day and 4-night/5-day stays filled with mountain hikes, strength training classes, restorative yoga, deep tissue massage and organic, plant-based meals.”
The Ranch is located at the former Sisters Servants complex in Sloatsburg/Ramapo at 150 Sister Servants Lane, Sloatsburg, NY 10974. Visit its website for more information at: https://theranchlife.com/
Pet Nutrition Nanuet Closes Its Doors (Re-Opening In May*)
April 10, 2024 – A staple in Rockland County for as long as memory works, Pet Nutrition at 115 NY-59, Nanuet, NY 10954 has closed its doors. According to its Facebook page:
Dear Pet Nutrition Customers,
It is with mixed emotions that we write this letter to inform you that Pet Nutrition will be closing its doors for retirement after an incredible 45 years of serving our community. This decision has not been an easy one, but we feel the time has come to embrace new adventures and bid farewell to this chapter of our lives.We have cherished the opportunity to provide you with quality products and personalized service throughout the decades. It has been an honor to be a part of the everyday moments for you and your pets.
*A sign on the front door says that it will re-open in May under new family management.
Lavagna Wine Bar & Eatery Coming To Suffern
March 21, 2024 – The loss of Java Love to Suffern’s Lafayette Avenue was a blow to the community, but if you believe that all clouds have silver linings, the former bank, former coffee shop at 50 Lafayette will soon be the home of Lavagna Wine Bar & Eatery.
The menu has yet to be disclosed but the eatery will feature a “laid-back upscale vibe” and include “exquisite Italian small plates” and “gourmet pizzas” to go along with a wine bar.
No word yet on an opening date, but check in on its website for more information: https://lavagnasuffern.com/
Grand Opening – Maguilar Cafe
Located at 51 North Liberty Drive (formerly Dee’s Deli), Maguilar Cafe opened March 13th. Hours are Monday through Friday 5:00am-5:00pm, and Saturday-Sunday 5:00am-3:00pm.
WAC Travel Closes Storefront, Goes Virtual
March 11, 2024 – The European Travel specialist, WAC Travel, has closed its storefront at 70 South Broadway in Nyack and is going virtual. Its website is: wactravel.com
“WAC Travel (Wavell Altman Crafted Travel) is your expert travel planning team that has already ‘gone before’ and tested the waters, tasted the wine, met the guides, taken the tours. And now we’re introducing you to our favorite places that align with your travel style,” says its website.
J. Crew Factory Store Opens In Nanuet
March 10, 2024 – J. Crew Factory opened a new store at 46 Rockland Plaza in Nanuet. Part of the J. Crew and Madewell brands, J. Crew Factory in Nanuet is an outlet store, outside of an outlet mall. There is also a location in Woodbury Common. The store is open 10:00am to 8:00pm, Monday through Saturday and 11:00-7:00 on Sundays. The store can be reached at (845) 924-7102 and according to its website, it is hiring.
The opening of the J. Crew Factory store is a welcome addition to Rockland Plaza, owned by Brixmor. Ulta Beauty also opened in the shopping center last year. The shopping center, which once boasted a Modells and PetCo, has been otherwise plagued by discount stores displaying wares on the sidewalks, temporary signage, and panhandlers in its parking lot.
Hudson West Sports Bar Opens In Pearl River
January 25, 2024 – Our good friends over at Boozy Burbs announced the opening of Hudson West Sports Bar at 50 East Central Avenue in Pearl River. Its website touts it as the neighborhood’s go-to spot for sports, food, and drinks, with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. And, a wide selection of beers and cocktails, as well as mouthwatering pub fare. The owners are Oggi and Cali Echavarria with Jimmy and Stephanie Tramutola.
The Echavarrias own a number of other restaurants, including the Cork & Crust-Harrington Park, Fig & Tomato-Hillsdale, Bonita by the River-Edgewater. Hudson West opens every day at 11:30am and closes Friday and Saturday night at 11:00p,. Find them at: https://www.hudsonwestsportsbar.com/ or call: 845-920-1281.
Java Love Suffern To Close Its Doors
January 22, 2024 – Java Love Coffee Roasting Company at 50 Lafayette Street in Suffern will close its doors on January 25, 2024 citing post-COVID related difficulties and the rising cost of doing business.
Java Love opened its doors in the former bank building back in October of 2019. It billed itself as
an Artisan Roaster, Women Owned, Organic, Fair Trade, Certified LGBT Business Enterprise. It’s story is told in its YouTube video.
It’s other locations in Montclair, NJ remain open. All merchandise at the Suffern location will be discounted this week.
Piermont’s Pier 701 To Close Its Doors
December 17, 2023 – Announced on its Facebook page, and attributed to its landlord, Pier 701 Restaurant & Bar at 701 Piermont Avenue is closing its doors.
The announcement read, “It is with extreme sadness and heavy hearts that we must announce that after 10 years of being a part of the Piermont community we have to close our doors.”
For one last thrill, the Old Number 7 Band will be playing Friday, December 22nd at 8:00pm
Nyack Social Opens On Main Street, Nyack
According to an announcement from Boozy Burbs, Nyack Social is a new restaurant open in Rockland County.
Ownership has multiple Restaurants in Westchester County, New Paltz, and the Bronx — they decided to open the restaurant because they now reside in Rockland and felt there was a need to “bring their concept” to the area. The “family oriented” restaurant features a sports bar on one side and a dining area on the other.
Executive chef Pedro Luis Sosa was an executive chef for the Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown and has opened multiple restaurant in the Westchester area.
The cuisine is “contemporary American and Latin fusion” with “unique” food — everything is made fresh in house including all the desserts.
Find Nyack Social at 125 Main Street in Nyack. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm LUNCH, 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm DINNER
Bar open until 12:00; Friday-Saturday, 11:30 am- 4:00 pm LUNCH, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm DINNER, Bar open unil 2:00 am; Sunday, 11:30 am- 4:00 pm BRUNCH, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm DINNER, Bar open until 10:00 pm
The Philly Pretzel Factory Announces A New Location in New City!
December 1, 2023 – The Philly Pretzel Factory will be opening its doors December 5th at 98 S Main Street in New City.
The Philly Pretzel Factory was founded in 1998 by two college buddies and since, it has grown widely popular with over 150 franchised locations across the country. Offering a variety of fresh baked pretzels and satisfying snacks such as pretzel twists, mini pretzels, rivets, pretzel dogs, and cheesesteak pretzels.
The New City location, owned and operated by Rob O’Mally and Bobby Miller, are long-time residents of Rockland County who cannot wait to bring this new and exciting addition to New City.
“We experienced what Philly Pretzel Factory was like when we tried their catering at a gathering we went to and thought this was a perfect fit for not only us, but the community of New City,” said Rob O’Malley.
“We loved the idea of building something together and can’t wait to become more involved here in Rockland County,” Bobby Miller added. “We are excited to work with local schools, businesses and charitable organizations in our home community to raise funds and help lift up the people around us.”
Telephone: (845) 925-0094 | Website: phillypretzelfactory.com/locations/new-city/
[Reported by Kayla Gonzalez]
The Coffee Maker is Coming to New City
November 17, 2023 – The Coffee Maker will open for business in January 2024 on 78 Maple Ave, New City near the Clarkstown Justice Court.
This coffee shop offers coffee, espressos, pizza, desserts, and a dog bakery, serving both dine-in and curbside pickup.
Telephone: (845) 764-5572 | Website: www.tcmroast.com, or visit them on Facebook.
[Reported by Kayla Gonzalez]
Pit Juice Bar Relocates for Expansion
November 14, 2023- Healthy and clean eating is coming to DeCicco’s shopping center at 200 South Main Street, New City!
Peach Pit is a juice bar that will be expanding into a cozy sit-down cafe offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a new kitchen menu including healthy alternatives such as appetizers, both real beef and vegan burgers, regular/ vegan/ GF cauliflower wraps, salads, flatbreads, bowls and more!
“We want to thank our awesome customers, without you we wouldn’t have the opportunity to expand and grow! We’re so excited to take this next step and can’t wait to serve you in this new and exciting way!” (Peach Pit business Instagram @ peachpitjuicebar) Peach Pit will re-open for business in late December 2023.
The NoCo Kitchen Opens In Tappan
November 14, 2023- You can find fresh handhelds, fries, BBQ, burgers, and more now at the NoCo Kitchen in Tappan, NY!
The NoCo family has been active in the community and is known for their food trucks and catering events. In addition to numerous food options, they also serve a variety of specialty cocktails and beers.
The NoCo Kitchen is now open for business five days a week and offers dine-in, take-out, catering, and space for various events for lunch and dinner at 67 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY 10983. Telephone: 845-445-7332 | website: https://www.thenocokitchen.com/
Starbucks Returns To Palisades Center
August 30, 2023 – The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the familiar warmth of a welcoming atmosphere have returned to Palisades Center as Starbucks reopens its doors. The reimagined Starbucks location on Level Two is ready to serve coffee lovers and community members.
“We are thrilled to present Starbucks’ comeback to Palisades Center,” said Darrin Houseman, General Manager of Palisades Center. “Starbucks stands among many brands embracing renewal, renovation, and significant investments in our property. We warmly invite all to explore the exciting transformations taking place at Palisades Center.”
Flours Pasta & Bake Shop To Open In Haverstraw
June 27, 2023 – Flours Pasta & Bake Shop’s grand opening is set for July 1st, 12:00noon. The pasta and bake shop is at 11 New Main Street in the Village of Haverstraw. Sofia Todisco and Abigail Friedman, both creative chefs and entrepreneurs in their own right, have teamed up to bring the community their farmer’s market famous products (fresh pasta, babka, biscotti, etc). Flours will have a brick-and-mortar location in Rockland County, NY where customers can pick up their market favorites, light cafe meals, and espresso drinks. Goods from other local small businesses will bring a farmer’s market-style provisions section to their store. Flours will also host cooking workshops for adults and kids. Check out the website at: https://www.flourspastabakeshop.com/
Umi Ramen Opens In Nanuet
June 26, 2023 – Umi Ramen opened its doors at 114 East Route 59 in Nanuet at the former Shaking Crab location. Umi Ramen is open Sunday through Thursday until 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday until 10:00pm. Eat-In, Take-Out and Delivery are available. Umi serves Appetizers, Salads, Donburi, Ramen, Bubble Milk Tea, Fresh Fruit Tea, Smoothie, Lemonade. Open since March 7, this ramen spot features an assortment of ramen dishes, Japanese fried chicken wings, pork buns, chicken teriyaki, & shrimp tempura.
Kids For Less Opens In Palisades Center
June 15, 2023 – Kids For Less, a discount children’s clothing store has opened a new location, its first New York location, at the Palisades Center. The store is occupying the former Staples spot at 3532 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack. The chain has 20 locations nation-wide. Kids For Less is also an online outlet for all school uniform needs and claims to have every color and size available at the lowest prices. The store is open 10:00am to 9:30pm every day, except Sunday, 11-7:00pm. Reach them at 845-353-3001, or at https://kidsforless.com/
Bangkok Station Opens In Nyack
January 19, 2023 – Welcome to Bangkok Station! Located at 12 Park Street (formerly Thai House) in Nyack, the restaurant resembles an old railroad car with a beautifully decorated interior. The building may be historic, but the food is fresh and delicious. Chef, Nida Sarawong, grew up in Thailand and is a classic foodie. You’ll find both traditional and new takes on old favorites.
Grand Opening of Bright Beginnings Preschool Location in Pearl River
January 19, 2023 – New Location! Bright Beginnings is now enrolling for its new Pearl River location at 60 East Madison Avenue. They can be reached at 914-420-5785. To learn more about Bright Beginnings, go to brightbeginningsofrockland.com.
SHOWCASE
January 19, 2023 – Showcase opens in the Palisades Center. According to its press release, Showcase is a rapidly expanding international retailer whose entire raison-d’etre is letting you check out the latest trends. Showcase is now up to 41 stores in the USA, having just opened the 40th and 41st in the Hudson Valley and on Long Island, and has been rapidly expanding.
Golfzon Social Opens In Palisades Center
D’Oro Pizza & Pasta Opens In West Nyack
December 7, 2022 – Steps from the new town park in West Nyack, D’Oro Pizza & Pasta has opened at 719 West Nyack Road, Suite 14, in the Village Square shopping center in West Nyack. Open seven days per week, and until 10:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays, delivery is also available through Slice. D’Oro offers a complete menu of pizza, including gluten free pizza, and pasta and a traditional Italian menu. Call them at 845-535-3518.
Google Reviews for this local restaurant at 4.8 out of 5, with 13 reviews at the time of this post.
Nyack Tiles & Beyond Opens On North Highland
Nyack Tiles & Beyond recently opened at 2 South Highland Avenue in Nyack (intersection of Main & 9W). Hours are Monday through Saturday 8am – 6pm. Reach them at: 646-584-7638. The property, which once housed a dry cleaner and check cashing store, had been vacant for an extended period of time, and has been recently renovated with a new facade and parking lot overlay.
Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy Relocates To Nanuet
Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy of Hudson Valley, PLLC has moved from New City to 160 East Route 59 in Nanuet. The new facility is significantly larger to help more children and has a state-of-the-art therapy gym with sensory specialty equipment, a rock wall, zip line, trampoline and spider cage.
Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy of Hudson Valley was founded in 2005 to focus on helping children achieve their personal best through leading-edge therapeutic techniques and dedicated, one-on-one treatment sessions. Over the years, Fuller has incorporated innovative treatments like Intensive Physical Therapy, Spider Therapy, TheraTogs, and Whole-Body Vibration Therapy into her practice. In 2010, Fuller added occupational therapy to her practice in order to provide a comprehensive therapeutic program to her clients under one roof. More information can be found at www.ptotkids.com
Shaking Crab – Nanuet (Permanently Closed)
Marcello’s Suffern Closing In January 2023
October 12, 2022 – After 37 years in operation, Marcello’s Restaurant at 21 Lafayette Avenue in Suffern will close its doors. The original plan to close in 2020 was delayed because of COVID.
Marcello’s is offering a special gala on Dec. 31, and for the following two-and-a-half weeks will offer family-style dinners for $19.86 per person. Marcello Russodivito other business, tours of Italy, will continue operating.
“The entire Russodivito Family and staff wants to thank each and every one of you for the beautiful memories and friendships that have been created after these 37 wonderful years.”
Lots Happening at the Shops At Nanuet
October 6, 2022 – After several years on life support, there is new life at the Shops At Nanuet. Saba Rugs & Flooring, Depo House Furniture, Sombrero Tacoria, Costway (thousands of great, low-cost home goods & more all with free shipping), and Roast’d Coffee (in the former home of Starbucks) are all in the process of opening or (as for Saba Rugs and Depo Furniture), are already opened. Roast’d Coffee is hiring, email ethan@roastd.coffee. Roast’d has stores in Ft. Lee, Hasbrouck Heights, and Franklin Lakes, NJ.
Sombrero Tacoria has locations in Ridgewood, Totowa and Clifton, NJ.
Fidelity Investments Coming Soon To Shops At Nanuet
October 3, 2022 – Fidelity Investment will soon be opening at the former Bonefish Grill site at 2142 Fashion Drive at the Shops at Nanuet. Fidelity Investments offers the financial planning, advice, and educational resources that investors and emerging investors need, including retirement planning, wealth management, brokerage services, college savings and more. This will be Fidelity’s first Rockland County location.
Buffalo Wild Wings Opens at Shops At Nanuet
October 3, 2022 – New life stirs at the Shops at Nanuet with the opening of Buffalo Wild Wings at 8141 Fashion Drive. Open seven days a week from 11:00am to 11:00pm (till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays), BWW is a welcome addition to the Shops. Services include: Order Ahead; Pickup; Curbside Pickup; Delivery; and InStore Seating. This is the BWW’s first Rockland County location. Other locations include White Plains, New Rochelle and the Bronx.
Buffalo Wild Wings is a family-friendly American sports bar featuring a delicious menu including appetizers, salads, burgers, and 26 different wing sauces & seasonings. Watch your favorite sports teams on one of 40 large screen HDTV’s.
First Sport Clips Haircuts Opens in Rockland County
September 20, 2022 – Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation’s largest franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ hair care, opened September 15 in the Stop & Shop shopping center at 45 South Route 9W. This new locally-owned, black-owned, and female-owned business is the latest of the franchise’s almost 1,900 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
West Haverstraw Mayor Robert D’Amelio said: “The Village Board and I are happy to welcome Sport Clips to West Haverstraw. I’m sure they will be an asset to the entire North Rockland community.”
Maxine’s Chocolaterie
September 17, 2022 – Right on Roadhouse Road, off Flywheel Park, in Piermont, find Maxine’s Chocolaterie, a new and delightful chocolate shop, right next to the relocated Piermont Creamery. Truffles galore, perhaps the best in Rockland County, are on offer with a variety of flavors from Amaretto to Hazelnut to Sea Salt Dark Chocolate and beyond, as well as smores bars, peppermint patties. The Chocolaterie has been opened for about two months, and business was brisk on the day we visited – Piermont Heritage Day. Check it out at: 7 Roadhouse Road, Piermont, NY 10968, or at: https://www.maxineschocolaterie.com/
Spring Street Deli (North)
September 6, 2022 – The good folks from Spring Street Gourmet Deli in Ramsey, NJ are opening the Spring Street Deli North at 59 Orange Turnpike in Sloatsburg. A ribbon cutting is set for this Friday morning. The Spring Street Deli is the reincarnation of Haywards, a Sloatsburg community staple. Learn more about the business, view its menu, or place an order at: https://www.springstreetdeli.com/sloatsburg/. The Ramsey location is at 503 North Franklin Turnpike. The ribbon cutting is sponsored by the Sloatsburg Chamber of Commerce.
Petco (Rockland Plaza)
August 8, 2022 – There is much change afoot at Rockland Plaza on Route 59 in Nanuet, including the demise of Petco (where Pets Go!) on the shopping center’s western endcap. Everything must go including the fixtures and inventory, perhaps as part of the redesign plans submitted to the Town of Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee last year. Rumor has it that a national beauty supply chain will take over several of the inline spaces on the eastern end of the shopping center this fall. Stay tuned.
WILMA’S TEA COSY
June 23, 2022 – Akwaaba! Experience a teahouse with a difference, featuring a combination of quaint old fashioned tea service and fine dining, with an ethnic flair. The principal, Wilma Glover-Koomson, was born and raised in Ghana, a former British colony, and has designed the Tea Cosy based on her love of everything tea, creating her own blends from teas around the world, and hosting tea formal teas. Opened June 18, 2022 at 4 Old Lake Road, Unit #1, Valley Cottage, NY 10989. Call Wilma at: 845-729-8722 or visit her website at: https://wilmasteacosy.com/
GONG CHA OPENS AT PALISADES CENTER
June 20, 2022 – Gong cha, the world’s premier bubble tea brand, with over 1,650 international locations, opened its doors on Level Two in Palisades Center and has been pleasing customers with its delicious beverages.
According to the company’s story, “Gong cha” is a phrase that means “to offer the best tea to the emperor from all of one’s possessions.” Gong cha tea is sourced from the finest estates in Taiwan and freshly prepared every four hours, making it fit for royalty – and Palisades Center’s guests. From the most seasoned bubble tea connoisseur to a first-timer, Gong cha offers its customers the ability to customize their beverage to their exact specifications and never sacrifices flavor or technique.
AIRMONT DINER GOES DARK
February 16, 2022 – The Airmont Diner at 210 Route 59 in Suffern has closed its doors after some 40 years of service. According to a post on its website, “After over 40 years, Dino Kyriacou says ‘Good-bye. The customers of Airmont Diner were not strangers, they are friends and family.” Stay tuned for what will come next to the iconic site.
BUBBAKOO’S OPENS NEW LOCATION IN NEW CITY, NY
February 9, 2022 – Bubbakoo’s Burrito’s will open a new location at 22 North Main Street in New City tomorrow (February 10, 2022). This location will join Rockland outlets at 83 North Middletown Road in Pearl River and 14 Thiells Mt Ivy Road in Pomona. The rapidly growing franchise is planning to opening 25 new restaurants this year, including one in West Haverstraw. Established in 2008, the restaurant has locations in Orange County, Bergen County, throughout New Jersey (39 locations) and around the country.
QUESTSTAR MORTGAGE OPENS NEW OFFICE IN PEARL RIVER
January 18, 2022 – QuestStar Mortgage has opened at 21 North William Street in Pearl River, NY. “We have grown and realize the need to offer the agent community and clients an environment of meaningful home services that offers a level that is second to none,” said Kevin Joyce, President of QuestStar Mortgage & Joyce Realty. QuestStar is aggressively hiring for MLO positions with territories currently available in the NY & NJ Suburban Markets, and the five boroughs of the NYC markets. Confidential CVs should be sent kjoyce@QuestStarMortgage.com.
KAPADOKYA OPENS IN FORMER DVINE PIE SITE
January 12, 2021 – Kapadokya, a Mediterranean restaurant with a Turkish flare opened at 453 Piermont Avenue, Piermont, the former location of DVine Pie. The restaurant is open seven days a week and features a diverse menu.
SAGE SOUTHERN CUISINE OPENS IN WEST NYACK
A new edition to the West Nyack food scene includes Sage Southern Cuisine at 724 West Nyack Road. A search on the internet reveals, “Sage southern cuisine specializes in authentic soul food. Such as buttermilk fried chicken, collard greens, Cornbread, macaroni & cheese and many more dishes. Come in and enjoy southern comfort food at its finest.” Grand opening is Tuesday, January 4th. Telephone: 845-643-8500.
BED, BATH & BEYOND CLOSES SPRING VALLEY MARTKETPLACE STORE
December 31, 2021 – Bed, Bath & Beyond is closing its second store in Rockland County. Located at the Spring Valley Market Place, the store is currently liquidating its inventory and its doors will close in the next few weeks. Unsubstantiated rumors abound about the reason for closing, but BB&B had previously announced numerous planned store closings, up to 21% of its existing outlets, for 2021 and 2022. BB&B previously closed its store at the Palisades Center. The Westchester store in Mohegan Lake also closed in 2021.
STONY POINT AWAITS OPENING OF JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS
December 22, 2021 – Residents of Stony Point eagerly await the opening of Jersey Mike’s Subs at 22 Holt Drive in Stony Point. Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems Inc., doing business as Jersey Mike’s Subs, is an American submarine sandwich chain headquartered in Manasquan, New Jersey. The Jersey Mike’s franchise has 2,034 locations open and many more in development across the United States. Other locations in the area include Woodbury Commons, Suffern and Nanuet.
NYACK GENERAL STORE CLOSES
December 22, 2021 – The Nyack General Store, located at 28 North Broadway has closed its doors.
ORANGE BANK & TRUST
November 22, 2021 – Orange Bank & Trust Company proudly announces the opening of their second full-service banking office in Rockland County. Located at 374 South Middletown Road, the office will serve businesses, non-profits and municipalities in the southeastern Rockland County area. The Nanuet banking office will be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.
BANANA REPUBLIC
November 21, 2021 – Another store closing at the Shops of Nanuet. Banana Republic is selling off its merchandise and closing its doors at 75 West Route 59 in Nanuet. Banana Republic (and its parent the GAP) have had planned closings in the works for some time. The questions many people are asking is “Why can’t Rockland County support better retailers? and, How many will we lose?”
CVS VALLEY COTTAGE
November 16, 2021 – A new CVS store has opened at 143 Route 303 in Valley Cottage, just north of the FoodTown Shopping Center. The new 12,000sf facility is open seven days a week from 7:00am to 10:00pm.
NOODLE HUB
November 15, 2021 – Noodle Hub at 80 Route 303 in Tappan has closed permanently. A recording on their telephone says, “We have moved to Thailand.” The community will surely miss them.
HARBOR FREIGHT COMING TO CENTRAL NYACK
October 25, 2021 – Harbor Freight Tools will be the newest tenant at the Hub Shopping Center in Central Nyack at 320 Route 59. Soon to occupy 16,000sf of the former Met Fresh Supermarket, this discount tool outlet will be Rockland County’s first location for the national chain. The new store is expected to bring 25-30 new jobs to the area. Read more…
CLIMBZONE TO OPEN IN PALISADES CENTER
October 25, 2021 – ClimbZone, a unique family-focused climbing entertainment center, will open its newest location at Palisades Center this fall. ClimbZone will be located on Level Three in the Food Court where the former carousel resided.
THE NOVA KITCHEN OPENS IN BLAUVELT
September 28, 2021 – Nova Kitchen, a 75 seat boutique fine dining restaurant and bar, open six days for lunch, seven days for dinner and for brunch on Sundays, is located at 580 South Route 303 (Westshore Plaza) in Blauvelt.
Nova Kitchen is the brainchild of a true power couple, Mabel and Rogelio Rosas.
Dinner runs the gamut from steaks, pork chops, veal chops, lamb, poultry and seafood. Signature sides include carrot puree, truffle parmesan pomme frites and crispy brussels sprouts. There is also an extensive wine and cocktail list. Visit the website at: www.thenovakitchen.com or call (845) 848-2115
POM POM BREAKFAST & BISTRO OPENS IN PEARL RIVER
September 22, 2021 – Located at 14 South Main Street (the former home of Muddy Brook Cafe) in Pearl River, Pom Pom Breakfast & Bistro opened its doors today.
Owner Neal Alpuche has over 20 years in restaurant experience, most recently as general manager and partner of The Brazen Fox (White Plains). He and Chef Mark Filippo have developed a daily breakfast/brunch menu to be complimented by lunch in the afternoon. Breakfast will be served “to go” for commuters and dine-in guests can enjoy a unique breakfast menu. Breakfast is served all day, every day.
In addition to breakfast and lunch service Pom Pom Breakfast & Bistro will also feature once per month craft beer & nice wine tastings. Visit the website at: pompombnb.com
PALISADES CENTER ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW OFFL/NE™ BY AERIE STORE
September 21, 2021 – The Palisades Center has announced the fall 2021 opening of an OFFL/NE™ by Aerie store featuring activewear and accessories.
The new 3,130 sq. ft. OFFLINE location will be located on Level One next to Aerie. The store features shopping enhancements, including a ping pong table, ballet bar and a disco ball. Aerie also has a location in Scarsdale.
OFFLINE™ by Aerie is a new sub-brand offering from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc (NYSE: AEO)
BLACK PARAKEETZ
September 15, 2021 – Black Parakeetz, Paint Lounge, Karaoke Lounge, kitchen and bar opened at 298 Main Street in Nyack. Billing itself as a paint and sip studio and the best Karaoke Lounge outside of Manhattan, it also offer private events. Contact info: 845-512-8299, info@blackparakeetz.com.
FLIGHTS & PINTS
September 7, 2021 – After a late August soft opening, Flights & Pints at 159 Main Street in Nyack is open for business in the old Salud Wine Bar space. Flights & Pints is a partnership of Didier Dumas (Patisserie Didier Dumas) and Alex and Cassie Vursta. Reach them at (845) 442-3474. The menu contains pizzas, salads, cheese & charcuterie as well as some favorites a la Didier. Open seven days from 5:00pm.
TEMPTATIONS CAFE IN NYACK TO CLOSE AT MONTH-END
September 3, 2021 – Temptations Cafe at 80 Main Street in Nyack will close at the end of September. Stung by COVID-19 and an inability to come to terms with its Landlord is forcing the popular eatery and Nyack eatery to close its doors.
Temptations Café has been an ice cream staple on Main Street in Nyack for over 40 years. Chef Jeremy Rose is a Pastry graduate of the French Culinary Institute and trained under Chef Peter Kelly.
SHOPRITE TO CLOSE STORE ON ROUTE 59 IN TALLMAN
The ShopRite at 250 Route 59 in Tallman will close at the end of September after 43 years in operation.
The Tallman ShopRite is part of the family-owned Inserra Supermarkets chain. ShopRite has more that 270 locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
PUNTA CANA LATIN FUSION COMING TO NYACK
According to its website, Punta Cana Latin Fusion offers “an incredible passion and flavored cuisine inspired by the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.” Punta Cana will open in the former digs of AJ Crab Shack at 125 Main Street in the Nyack Promenade.
ZABB THAI KITCHEN OPENS IN WEST NYACK
Opening at 724 West Nyack Road, Zabb Thai Kitchen offers an extensive Thai menu. Open M-W 11-9pm, R-S 11-9:30 and closed on Sundays. 845-512-8185
WHISKEY KITCHEN CLOSES, BIGG BELLY MOVES IN
Whiskey Kitchen, a gastropub at 60 Route 303 in Valley Cottage closed. In its place, Bigg Belly, a deli/convenience store featuring breakfast dishes and burgers, sandwiches, salads, muffins, protein shakes and more.
STONY POINT’S KNUCKLES NOW ONLY OPEN FOR PRIVATE PARTIES.
On July 28th, Knuckles closed its ongoing operations and now host private parties only. Ownership attributes the closing to staffing problems. The restaurant opened in November of 2018 and is located at 146 North Liberty Drive in Stony Point.
UNDERGROUNT RAMEN & TACO
Underground Ramen & Taco, a new neighborhood ramen spot, has opened in Chestnut Ridge at 811 Chestnut Ridge Road. Currently it’s open six days a week (Tuesday-Sunday) for lunch and dinner with brunch planned later in the year.
HALLOWEEN CITY COMING SOON TO FORMER MODELL’S SITE AT ROCKLAND PLAZA
Nanuet, NY (August 2, 2021) – Rockland Plaza will be the home of Halloween City, a pop-up costume and holiday shop. The space has been vacant since Modell’s closed in March of 2020.
STOP & SHOP RELOCATING TO FORMER FAIRWAY SITE
Nanuet, NY (August 2, 2021) Stop & Shop will be closing its location on Middletown Road on August 5th @ 6:00pm, and re-opening at 101 Market Street, Suite E, the next morning on August 6th @ 7:00am.
PLAYA BOWLS COMES TO SHOPS AT NANUET
Nanuet, NY (July 31, 2021) – A new acai fruit bowl shop opened its doors in Rockland County. Playa Bowls hosted a grand opening for its new location in Nanuet on Saturday, July 31. The new shop will be located at 8133 Fashion Drive.
This will be the company’s 10th location in New York. There are more than 120 locations in the United States. The Nanuet shop be the only location in Rockland County, but it will be also one of the largest of all of the Playa Bowls locations. It can seat nearly 50 people.
GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES COMES TO THE PALISADES CENTER
West Nyack, NY (July 2021) – Great American Cookies®, home of the original Cookie Cake, opened its newest location at Palisades Center on Friday, July 23, 2021. The 724-square-foot store is located on Level Three next to Macy’s. This is the only Great American Cookies store located in the Hudson Valley and Northern New Jersey area.
Jamie Arkley, Owner of Great American Cookies, said, “We’re excited to be bringing Great American Cookies back to Rockland County! The brand has been my family’s favorite for so long and it’s truly an honor to be able to share our favorite cakes and cookies with our community.”
GRAND OPENING OF ALLIE’S BAKERY
Orangeburg, NY (July 28, 2021) – Congratulations to Celia Moscoso and Head Pastry Chef Rosalio on their Grand Opening of Allie’s Bakery at 21 Orangetown Shopping Center, Orangeburg, NY.
Their bakers are always available to discuss custom creations that meet and exceed your expectations. They take enormous satisfaction in bringing to life whatever your imagination desires, in line with their motto, that there’s Something Sweet for Everyone! Whether that means designing a cake around your child’s favorite cartoon character or designing the perfect wedding memory, their team is at your service.
