It’s 2018, a new year. I have a lot of possible resolutions for the Village. One big one is to have the Village take over maintenance of the sidewalks. It is crazy that every homeowner needs to pay for their sidewalks. Other communities have done this, and it works well, and ends up being quite […]
Read MoreRebuilding Nyack Marina
This was published in Nyack News and Views on Dec 22, 2017. In the last eight years, we have been able to achieve so much, and perhaps no part of Nyack has benefited more than our waterfront. Reconnecting Nyack with the Hudson River has been a passion of mine, and we are well on our […]
Read MoreHow the Village of Nyack started its Road Rebuilding Program
In 2011, the Village Board began an ambitious road rebuilding program. We are five years into the effort and are nearing the end of the rebuild stage, and will settle into maintaining a road system in good condition. When I came into office in 2010, the Village was in trouble financially, and its roads were […]
Read MoreYes We Did It!
Yes, we did it! I want to thank everyone who was so helpful in the campaign. Special thanks to Joseph Rand, Heidi Broecking, Bill Capowski, and of course my wife, Rosemary Serluca-Foster. I look forward to serving Nyack another two years as Trustee. This has been a spirited campaign, and I am thankful that our […]
Read MoreHappy 10th Anniversary
From the moment I saw you And felt your beautiful energy My life changed forever And by the end of our first, magical evening In the soft rain of the Village streets I knew I would share my heart with you. My life changed because I found a partner Who sees who I […]
Read MoreA Strange Dance
Such a strange dance we have; the other creatures in the woods shake their heads in disbelief.
I shall wait for now, as hard as it is.
Read MoreThe Signature
A poem I wrote for my dear friends Akka and Clara who were married on Aug 23, 2013
Read MoreMonument Valley
Twice every day at Monument Valley there is a modern day sun ritual where people watch the sun rise in the morning and set at night. Despite the touristy atmosphere in general, those who get up before 5am just to watch the morning sky over the three iconic buttes show a great reverence to Mother […]
Read MoreAndy’s 60th
Hey bud! You had a huge influence on me growing up. When I was a kid, I thought you were so cool.My love of music (all sorts: jazz, classical, rock, etc.) comes directly from seeing your passion for it, listening to your old albums and making tapes of your diverse collection. Because of you, I […]
Read MoreMy Passion
Why must I wait so? I stand here in the garden, in a sea of color, awaiting my passion. I see others around, content where they are. I feel as if they are watching me, knowing that I am not whole, that I need to be reunited. Pacing around the flowers, studying them, I am […]
Read MoreSupporting a Village Administrator Position
Published in Nyack News and Views HERE ———– I would like to speak about the proposed administrator position, why I support it, and why I will not be applying for the job. Nyack is at a crossroads. We can have a dark future with years of stagnation, disinvestment and large tax increases. Alternatively, Nyack can […]
Read MoreAction Plan for Nyack
The Village of Nyack is rich with assets such as our vibrant downtown, scenic waterfront, diverse residents, strong sense of community, and a wonderful mix of residential, commercial and institutional development. Unfortunately, over the decades the Village has developed a structural deficit, where our tiny, balkanized tax base is unable to sustain our assets. The […]
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