Christian Parker's Blog Posts

Great parcel of land for privacy and nature lovers to build your dream home in Upper Nyack. Very close to Hook Mountain Park with a trail along Hudson River, schools, shopping, only a few

 With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important

Gov. Cuomo extended the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots.(by executive order issued on 6/7/20)... the ballots can be accepted by hand delivery through 5:00pm

For the uninitiated, divorce rate and Covid-19 might sound mutually exclusive.But as the world grapples with the Coronavirus pandemic, daily life has been turned upside-down.People across

I hope everyone is hanging in there! It is a very stressful time for business owners but relief through the Paycheck Protection Program looks like it will be coming soon. For those that have

We are all dealing with a lot at the moment. Between work stress, health concerns, financial pressure, managing children at home and mental health, it is fair enough if the Holidays haven’t

Beat the Quarantine Blues and join Maggie Page, Professional Home Organizer, for informative meeting packed with tips and advice on how to use our time home productively and prepare it for sale, or

School closings, sports event cancellations, food hoarding. We live in a new coronavirus-induced world.Here are tips from a Certified Naturopath and a local small business owner of "Shine

Perfect one floor living condo in Briacliff Manor: master bedroom with a spacious walk in closet, living and dining rooms have gorgeous river views and outdoor patio is excellent for entertainment.

Let's face it, once we become parents, Times Square, with its traditional midnight ball drop, might seem like "mission impossible".  Fortunately, there are several good

Did you know that Armonk, NY (Westchester) is Frosty the Snowman's hometown? I had no idea until I discovered this wonderful holiday event with my family and friends four years ago. I recommend

Trunk or Treat!A Halloween Family Fun DayWhen: Sunday, November 3, 2019, 12-4 pm (rain or shine)Where: HSRC/Jacob Blauvelt House, 20 Zukor Road, New City, NYAdmission: $FREE (but

Fabulous contemporary 5 bedroom, 4 full and 2 half bath home. Open concept layout is perfect for large family and friends gatherings. Cathedral 12'ceilings, crown moldings, no expense spared! Very

Fully restored historical home for rent. Situated on 2 acres next to the beautiful minisceongo stream and visible from most of the windows. The lower floor has a kitchen with commercial ss 6 burner

Pretty Penny, a historic home on North Broadway, is set to be sold at auction later this week. The longtime home of actress Helen Hayes, which was also a home for comedian Rosie O

With freezing temperatures upon us it is important to make sure the pipes in your home do not freeze. The following techniques might help:           1.

In May 2015 Wright Bros. Real Estate Inc. has joined the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, which gives us tremendous advantage in helping our clients buy and sell real estate practically

With approximately $75 billion spent on Christmas gifts, 1.9 billion cards sent, and 20.8 million Christmas trees cut in the U.S. alone, the impact of this one holiday is immense.The most important

Price Reduced! This parcel has the Hudson river view and is close to downtown Nyack with it's famous cafes, art galleries, restaurants and theaters.  Can be sold as a land parcel but also

Nyack never stops to amaze me with even more colorful community events. This year Nyack Chamber of Commerce announced the First Annual Halloween House and Lawn Decoration Contest. Deadline for

Location, location, location! It's all about the lifestyle! Best value for the money in Nyack. Upper Nyack Elementary School (rated 8 out of 10 on the Greatschools website) is just around the,

Fabulous contemporary home designed by Charles Winter with spectacular river views. Very private, beautiful landscape created by mother nature. Spacious Master Suite. Master Bath features steam

Fabulous contemporary home with spectacular seasonal river views. Very private, beautiful landscape created by mother nature. Spacious Master Suite. Master Bath features steam shower and Japanese

Location, location, location! Only a block away from downtown and all the Nyack shops and restaurants, across from Nyack hospital, 2 minutes to 87/287! Enjoy beautiful Nyack at affordable price!

Do not miss the 7th Nyack Film Festival this weekend! Screening local independent short as well as feature films for four days. For a schedule and to buy tickets in advance, please visit

 Open House! Sun 12:30:00 PM - 02:00:00 PM Best value on the market in Nyack! Renovated kitchen and 3 FULL baths and almost 2000 sf of space! Seasonal river views, cu-de-sac street, around

This wonderful colonial sits regally at the end of a small cul-de-sac -- quiet location with nature right outside your door, yet walk to downtown new city (Starbucks, shops, etc.) And Zebrowski

Recently I had a chance to talk to Dr. Gilbert Rodriguez of New City Chiropractic Center and learn about different drug free techniques to treat various pains: neck, back, headaches. I realized

There is still time to take your little ones for an egg hunt.   Annual Havestraw Gaboose includes the pictures with the bunny as well as Willy Wonka inspired golden egg hunt.;

This annual springtime event held at Rockland Community College affords the community the opportunity to interact with many of the services available to children, youth and families in Rockland

1.  Call your power company.  If you're ORU's customer, call (877) 434-4100.  Do not call 911, unless you see wires down.2.  Dress in layers to stay warm. Wear a knit

 Valentine's Day is wonderful holiday to shower everyone with love: your teacher, neighbor, co-worker, child, significant other and the list goes on and on. However, today, the pressure to

I am beyond ecstatic this morning to find out that Super Bowl  LII will be the FIRST  Zero-Waste Big Game!  In previous years, the majority of waste generated by the

Best value on the market, price reduced for quick sale after deal fell through due to financing.  Turnkey home. Everything is up-to-date with taste and design. Open concept layout is

It has been an unusually cold winter in the North East region. Many of us experienced frozen pipes, unfortunately, and also the fact that while the heat is on, the temperature does not reach the

No, not the Cold War if that's what you are thinking... rather a love for good foods, drinks and good company. And while Putin may not be our favorite person these days, Pelmeni (meat),

Not to be missed this weekend! I go every year and always enjoy the movie selections for kids and adults alike (check the schedule), networking events etc. Really an amazing opportunity to

I attended a fashion collection preview a couple of weeks ago in this fabulous new Nyack boutique, and was pleasantly surprised, as the clothes items looked beautiful and yet the

Rare opportunity to buy new construction in desirable Pearl River school district! Pick your own paint colors! Only a few blocks away from the shops, restaurants, train station! Beautiful home with

I have been to Puerto Rico in the past and was so sad to hear how devastating Hurricane Maria has been to this beautiful "Enchanted Island".  We are all trying to figure out ways to

On Friday, September 8 at 7:40 pm, we'll get an opportunity to see this old time favorite movie.A tornado sweeps Dorothy and her little dog Toto away from Aunt Em and Uncle Henry’s

This weekend Nyack is celebrating its 6th Nyack Independent Film Festival.More information and schedule: http://NyackVillageTheatre

 Wondering what to do with your kids this summer? Cook, Hike, Sound Studio, Computer Coding, Breakfast, Lunch, Recreation, Arts and Crafts at Nyack Center! Free Summer Youth Enrichment through

Great opportunity to purchase beautiful clothes from famous fashion designers at deeply discounted rates, as well as supporting a wonderful local non-profit organization Center For Safety And

Consider attending one of my favorite annual Nyack events! An amazing opportunity to dine in 10+ restaurants of Nyack and all for a great cause supporting the youth programs at local YMCA. Not

While it certainly may sound scary to most of us, there are certain steps one can take to protect themselves from the bears, or most importantly NOT to attract them!Being Bear Smart is not

Open House this Friday (5/5) 6 to 8 pm with music, drinks and refreshments! Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo with us!Soho in the suburbs! Just renovated lovely home in Upper Nyack on quiet cul

The Orangetown Police Department supports the Drug Enforcement Administration's efforts to properly dispose of unused and expired medication. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event

See the movie "Emily & Tim: A Marriage in Six Acts", STARRING Alexis Bledel, Andre Braugher, Cara Buono, Olympia Dukakis, Dominic Fumusa, Malcolm Gets, Zosia Mamet, Thomas Mann, Kal Penn, David,

Regardless of your actual heritage, everyone's a little bit Irish during the month of March. That might help explain why elaborate St. Patrick's Day celebrations can be found across the globe

You probably already know that owning a home comes with some sweet tax benefits, like the mortgage-interest and property-tax deductions. But did you know there’s a whole list of other

1. You can claim the capital gains exclusion for any number of homes. You can only claim the exclusion for one house at a time. For purposes of the capital gains exclusion, the sale must

I came across this app (created by Nyack mobile app developer)  recently and found it very amusing. HugBot allows friends, couples and scandal-prone celebrities to send

 Kenneth H. Zatz, M.D., Pediatrics, a division of Allied Physicians Group, is a pediatric practice which puts a special emphasis on the importance on breastfeeding. It's also the location of

Tommy McGuire is the 23-year-old son of Tom McGuire and Lori McGuire Balletta and brother of Andrew McGuire. Lori was the owner of "BeeAlive" store on North Broadway in Nyack and generously

Consider attending this wonderful benefit event for Rivertown Film on Friday, November 18th at 8 pm. Dance to some of the great film dance sequences of all time at Rivertown Film’s

I came across this wonderful line of cosmetic products at the Nyack Farmer's Market and was thrilled to find out that all natural, non-toxic products - that are not tested on animals - are

Not to be missed - 4th annual YoFiFest which will be taking place on October 16th to 23rd! YoFi Fest is four action-packed days of viewing, analysis and discussions about films –and a

Beautiful river views and super affordable in a lovely village of Nyack! Nice yard, great for gardening, BBQ or simply enjoying magnificent Hudson river! Close to Nyack College and Nyack downtown.

My daughter has just started kindergarten and is excited to learn how to read. We discovered Kimber's Reading Express. "Dudley's Ditties Read to Succeed App" is awesome and really helps kids to

Otrada is hosting its Annual Russian Festival on Sunday, September 4th in Chestnut Ridge. Russian foods, ethnic dancing and singing, children's activities including a bounce

Hudson Valley region never stops surprising with its rich history. I was at the showing in Sloatsburg today and saw a sign for the auction/estate sale. It turned out that it was organized by

Ready to entertain guests for barbecue? Summer is usually the time to get your home looking and feeling great for entertaining as well as perform the routine maintenance to prevent structural,

Don't miss the outdoor night screening or that all generations favorite movie tonight (July 15) at 8 pm at the Memorial Park in Nyack.Here are some interesting facts about the film: http:/

Today I booked a couple of hours for myself and decided to treat myself to the ART WALK in Nyack. While the event is somewhat family friendly it's really hard to enjoy art while making

I've been to this event last year and really loved it. Definitely worth stopping by and getting more information on the services available and be welcomed by the current members. The rates are lower

Consider attending one of my favorite annual Nyack events! An amazing opportunity to dine in 10+ restaurants of Nyack and all for a great cause supporting the youth programs at local YMCA. Not

APRIL 29th -- JUNE 4th  Not to be missed 12 LIVE performances: Two One Acts Suspenseful Romantic Dark Comedies directed by Richard Quinn.  Starts at 8PM Evenings  

Are school age children more stressed than in the past?  What are some of the factors contributing to this? What are some of the symptoms of stress that kids may exhibit?  How can you, as

Our Earth Day event takes place this year in the heart of the village on Main Street in the Veterans Park Gazebo. Featuring music, kid's activities, vendors, local environmental groups, government

Build new memories in your new home! Beautiful colonial with large windows, open layout, river views from the master bedroom. Only a few blocks to everything Nyack has to offer. Select the

Wondering how to start the conversation with an aging parent about a sensitive topic? Whether you need to talk about moving, giving up driving, or bringing in help, knowing which words to use and to

 Next Wednesday February 10th at 8 pm,  RIVERTOWN FILM hosts a special Nyack screening of "BUILDING MAGIC" directed by Kal Toth, a local filmmaker.Meet Mario "the Magician" 

I came across this wonderful line of cosmetic products at the Nyack Farmer's Market and was thrilled to find out that all natural, non-toxic products - that are not tested on animals - are

Send hilarious holiday messages with JingleBot… your Christmas will never be the same! JingleBot is a Mad Libs-esque-ish message thingie that allows friends to send each other amusing holiday

Valley Cottage Library is hosting it's first annual holiday boutique. The boutique will offer shoppers an assortment of handcrafted festive holiday gifts including jewelry, seasonal,

Home for the Holidays! South Orangetown School District! A brand new home being offered with many upgrades such as eat-in kitchen with upgraded cabinets, granite counter tops, 9 '

Don't miss the Nyack Skate Park grand opening on Saturday, November 21st. It took several years to put this project together and it is a great example of our community coming together

Come see for yourself why the Yonkers Film Festival, Yofi Fest, is a great social and industry event for movie makers and movie goers alike! YoFi Fest is four days of watching and

Custom built by the original owner this beautiful house is overlooking the Hudson River. Open floor plans and cathedral ceilings, accompanied by skylights and a gas fireplace with marble wall. The

This is perhaps one of Upper Nyack's most talked about architectural gems. Set on 1.1 acres right on North Broadway this residence offers tons of public space, baronial sized dining room with wood

Wright Bros. Real Estate Inc. is proud to sponsor another fun and family friendly community event on Friday, September 18.  This time The Artopee Way Drive-In celebrates the

An annual concert in memory of the victims and heroes of September 11th will be held today at 5pm at Grace Episcopal Church in Nyack. Admission is free although donations to The

This Sunday our own Dylan Kay of Nyack will perform at B.B. Kings in New York City. He happens to be my neighbor and I was lucky to hear several super energizing rehearsals.

Recently I have been looking for a birthday venue for my daughter and came across Noskov Fitness gym in Nortvale, NJ (right near NY/NJ border). I was pleasantly surprised by the

Wright Bros. Real Estate is proud to bring this classic tale of love and adventure to Nyack tonight. A kindly grandfather sits down with his ill grandson and reads him a story.

There are several reasons why solar power is becoming more and more popular in the Northeast. Why go solar?1. Generate Savings.By installing a solar system you can, depending on your

Newly listed and located on a beautiful village river street, this spacious 9 room Victorian home has been lovingly brought back to life. Featuring floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors, high

 This annual free festival takes place in Nyack every summer and features percussive world music and dance. There are 4 stages with 24 hours of programming. One of the most important

                                                  I always enjoy

One of the signs of a recovering economy is, of course, the fireworks.Nyack will enjoy the 4th of July fireworks at 8.30 pm. Come early for dinner and shopping or stay late for a cocktail in

Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival features seven sustainably powered stages with diverse music, dance, storytelling and family-oriented programming as well as a juried Handcrafters’

Mediterranean villa (3,400 sq. ft.) situated on charming European-style property. Lush, sprawling lawn highlighted by calming Koi pond fed by a natural waterfall. Features a loft like feel w/ high

Tomorrow, on June 6th 9 am to 12 pm, Wright Brothers Real Estate Inc. will be hosting a charitable tag sale near our office, with all the proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Foundation,

We all get so many requests for charitable contributions, however not all such organizations are operated effectively. I recently discovered www.charitynavigator.org, a non-profit organization that

I recently attended the green living and housing seminar and one of the topics was clean water. I  knew that our tap water might not be the healthiest but I had no idea that most

This beautiful tri-level townhouse with stunning year-round hudson river views was worth waiting for! Spacious, contemporary & private describe this 2/3 bed, 3.5 bath townhouse with attached

Last year I took business classes at WEDC  (Women's Enterprise Development Center) and wanted to share the information about this unique company, opened not too long ago by one

Our Earth Day event takes place this year in the heart of the village on Main Street in the Veterans Park Gazebo. Featuring music, kid’s activities, vendors, local environmental groups, government

The three left lanes of the northbound New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) will be closed from exit 9 (Tarrytown – Sleepy Hollow – NY Route 9) to exit 10 (Nyack – South Nyack – Route 9W),

During the week of May 9, a transformative movement will come to Nyack to fight hunger in the most natural way.  Nyack residents living in the walkable downtown area are asked to create

As a reward for making your federal tax deadline of April 15th, several businesses offer you freebies: Curly fries from Arby's  Free popcorn at AMC Theaters Free chips and queso or

My 3.5 year old daughter is learning how to read now and I can't say enough good things about Kimber's Reading Express. The Dudley Ditties Read to Succeed educational app is helping her

Saturday, March 28South Nyack 2 pm, Franklin Street Park (Rain date March 29). Egg Hunt, Face Painting, Fire Truck on Display. Bring your own basket and a spoon for the egg race!

Yesterday afternoon I had a pleasure to attend the Amasi Trio Concert in Pardington Hall of Nyack College. I have to say I was very impressed. We are so lucky to be able to listen to beautiful

Stop by the Open House this Sunday, 3/15 from 1 to 3 pm! This amazing full three bedroom first floor co-op features extremely large living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen. Direct

Home values rise when Starbucks location hits the neighborhood, according to Quartz. Data from Zillow show American homes located near an outlet of the coffee chain, on average, have

Rockland SymphonyOrchestra “Winter Concert”, performance at Rose Concert Hall,Arts Building at the Green Meadow Waldorf School , Chestnut RidgeRoad (Route 45, just south of Hungry Hollow Road)

Friends of the Nyacks and ArtsAngels have joined forces to produce a dazzling night of entertainment on Sunday, February 22, 2015, with the goal of raising funds to benefit arts in the

The Village of Nyack invites you to our 2nd annual Village With A Heart weekend, Friday, February 6 through Sunday, February 8, 2015.  Kicking off the weekend is the “Art For The

Stunning completely renovated second floor unit which faces east and gets great morning sun! Totally gutted kitchen with new cabinets, new counters, new floor, new stainless steel appliances,

Children will be dazzled and transported during our second puppet festival on Sunday, January 18th, featuring two local puppeteers along with award-winning headliner, Bonnie Duncan, as she

Still don't have plans for New Year's Eve? Well, here are some suggestions for stepping out on the town locally in Nyack.Spice of IndiaDinner buffet from 5:30pm at $29.95 pp and after

It is once again that most wonderful time of the year. The winter holidays are upon us, meaning fun gatherings with family and friends, lots of chocolate and, of course... presents!

Make your holidays even more memorable with this list of holiday events in Rockland. Hopper House of Nyack: "Small Matters of Great Importance: En Route". This year's theme is a

There is nothing that sets the holiday mood better than a concert with Rockland's most renowned musicians. The concert will take place on December 7th at 3:00 PM at the Tappan

I always read reviews prior to seeing a movie in a regular commercial movie theater, with one exception: Rivertown Film in Nyack. Their selection of films, often participants and winners