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Greetings Nyack! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could this Nyack housing lawsuit change Section 8 voucher rules?
  • How high did Montefiore Nyack score in new hospital rankings?
  • What does Montefiore Nyack's new transparency badge mean for your care?

Also on today's calendar: Eliot Zigmund Quintet feat. Rick Savage, Matt Garrison, David Janeway, Dominic Duval and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nine Orthodox Families Sue Nyack Housing Authority Over Expiration Of Section 8 Voucher Eligibility (rcbizjournal.com) — Section 8 voucher rules in Nyack are under legal scrutiny as nine Orthodox Hasidic families sue the Nyack Housing Authority, claiming it wrongly let their eligibility expire while large apartments in the village remained unaffordable. The case could determine how long vouchers stay valid, whether searches can extend beyond ZIP code 10960, and how aggressively NHA must help families find suitable housing.
   

• Distinction for Hospital's Specialized Clinical Expertise and Commitment (westfaironline.com) — If you or your family need serious medical care, Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack has just been rated "High Performing" by U.S. News & World Report for several complex conditions, including heart and kidney failure. The hospital also recently earned high marks for maternity care and home health services, underscoring that many advanced treatments are available close to home for Rockland County residents.
   

• Hospital Earns Full Transparency Badge (westfaironline.com) — Patients in Nyack can see more clearly how their hospital performs, as Montefiore Nyack Hospital has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge for fully reporting safety and quality data. Combined with an "A" safety grade and stroke-care recognition, this signals stronger accountability and evidence-based treatment options for local families relying on the hospital.
   

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