Walgreens Impasse and Indecent Exposure

This past week was one dominated by politics and government—and not just because of mid-term elections.

One Tuesday, residents took to the polls, but with one major difference—new voting machines. Optical scanning machines replaced several booths, and were met with mixed reactions.

There was a lot of commotion within Nyack's political sphere this week, too: village officials, residents and architects gathered at Nyack Center on Tuesday to discuss the proposed Superblock project. Read about the meeting here, and check back next week for man-in-the-street reactions to the concept.

Nyack's government is also struggling to reach an agreement with Walgreens, who wants to install a store and LED sign on Rt. 59. Check out the story's comment section and weigh in—several residents have already voiced their opinions.

The village is also contemplating if a new waterfront home on Orchard Street will have to conform to village code.

In sports, readers were introduced to Tappan Zee High School's volleyball and football squads, and .

Also worth checking out: accusations that a Piermont firefighter exposed himself to a minor (he pleaded "not guilty"), Nyack's newest (forthcoming) dock, a look at college-athletes in the area and a profile of Nyack royalty, The Pie Lady.