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Introduction to Nyack, New York
Nyack, New York is 9 miles NW of White Plains, New York and 24 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Rockland County. The population of the village is 6,737.
Nyack History
This area was initially a fishing spot for local Nyack Native Americans. The first Europeans arrived in Nyack in 1675. It was formally incorporated as a village in 1782. Nyack was known chiefly for its ship building and commercial center during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Nyack and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Nyack
Local museums include the American Labor Museum, the Bergen Museum of Art & Science and the Bronx County Historical Society. The Blue Mountain Reservation offers scenic hiking trails, while the Bergen County Zoological Park and the Bartlett Arboretum are accessible from Nyack as well.
Nyack Transportation
La Guardia International is the nearest major airport.
Nyack Higher Education
Local colleges and universities include Mercy College, Iona College, SUNY Westchester Community College and Pace University.
Nyack strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
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