Nyack trustees approve Memorial Park event for March 28; one trustee abstains

The Village of Nyack Board of Trustees approved a special-event application for Memorial Park on March 28 from noon to 2 p.m. for approximately 200 people, allowing speakers, performers and amplified sound. Speaker 1 emphasized the village’s policy of not discriminating against political events and framed approval as recognition of First Amendment rights, saying the event "is open to the public" and does not require a fee.

The motion to approve (recorded as resolution 6-36) was moved and seconded and carried on a voice vote; the board recorded one abstention after Speaker 7 stated they were involved with the organization and thus would not participate in the discussion or vote. Board members directed staff to move the resolution forward so organizers can begin planning.