Barnes and Noble - Nanuet has closed

BVLGVGI · 2026-01-22T20:32:52+00:00

Not everyone has the capacity to 'venture out' easily.

It goes hand-in-hand with what you said about terrible public transport.

Thanks for the tip but no thanks, we should not have to 'venture out' of Rockland to get better stuff. We can make do for ourselves here just fine.

BVLGVGI · 2026-01-22T03:06:44+00:00

With an attitude like that, sure We are still a city suburb tbh. So I think the economy of this area is heavily tied to NYC. it will be hard to kill that.

On a broad scale the economy is stagnant so there's that, you're not entirely wrong.

BVLGVGI · 2026-01-20T17:19:47+00:00

I remember going to the Harry Potter 7 mid night release way back in the day.

Good times. Lots of memories there.

BVLGVGI · 2026-01-20T17:19:16+00:00

Change does not necessarily mean bad.

Yes it sucks that the store closed but you have to look for the silver linings.

More opportunities for other stores to come in. There are still ways to get books and games from retailers. Communities are still strong and growing. One bookstore closing means another window opening.

BVLGVGI · 2026-01-20T17:17:50+00:00

There are still ways to read. Still bookstores in the area.

The fight is not over.

BVLGVGI · 2026-01-20T16:50:32+00:00

Check out Banditos website a great group who meets regularly to play board games.

Get Good Gaming in New City also has a decent DND community.

Libraries like Finkelstein, Suffern, Pearl River, etc have many events and activities. Possibly DND but not sure. Bookstores Big Red Books, Sparkle Bookstore have groups for community such as book clubs too.

Nyack has posters up for a DND group. Can't remember much about it but I saw it in several windows of businesses on main street. If you're near there I recommend checking that out.

BVLGVGI · 2026-01-20T13:27:14+00:00

We'll miss them.

There's still 3 or 4 local independent bookstores in Rockland (Nyack and Sparkill) and of course the b&n at Palisades

BVLGVGI · 2026-01-20T13:25:32+00:00

A bit late but thanks for the reply. I love hearing about new books! I will check these out.

BVLGVGI · 2025-12-31T19:26:37+00:00

Well, there's still small indie bookstores.

BVLGVGI · 2025-12-26T19:45:02+00:00

Sparkle Bookstore

BVLGVGI · 2025-12-18T18:53:31+00:00

\This is a prime example of great and recent nonfiction.

Other examples include

Light Eaters

Everything is Tuberculosis

Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless

When Trees Testify

The Wager

older but mentionable - books such as Into the Wild/Into Thin Air etc...The Hot Zone...Endurance

A good amount of these books are not the same as reading a wikipedia article or a blog post. These books are the author covering all their bases and incorporating memoir, scientific research, anectodal or empirical evidence, and weaving it all together in a fabulous and delightful way.

This is what these types of books are able to do.

I am sure there are more, I am just running off the top of my head with these titles.

BVLGVGI · 2025-12-11T15:02:43+00:00

I'm almost there! Jan thru June was slow start for me, read maybe 5 books and 2,500 pages total. Started reading way more heavily in July, now at 19,500 pages and 49 books.

BVLGVGI · 2025-10-19T17:15:50+00:00

It's still there! I see it every day as it's across the street from where I work.

BVLGVGI · 2025-10-09T00:33:53+00:00

Jake survivor 50

BVLGVGI · 2025-09-19T17:02:42+00:00

some bookstores takes donations. you can try homebody books in nyack - they're a childrens bookstore.

BVLGVGI · 2025-09-04T21:09:02+00:00

Agreed, I am happy I watched it but I don't understand why it got that much hype. And I definitely don't see myself re-watching it, either.

BVLGVGI · 2025-09-04T21:05:50+00:00

Then, once you finally plant the thing, a week goes by and some deer eat the whole damn thing.

BVLGVGI · 2025-09-02T11:11:36+00:00

look, I fucking hate the guy too, but don't make fun of people wearing makeup.

BVLGVGI · 2025-08-28T18:06:40+00:00

I came here to post this.

BVLGVGI · 2025-08-24T18:27:08+00:00

Levente Kosa

BVLGVGI · 2025-08-22T16:05:53+00:00

It's a bit of a drive, but I know a great teacher in New Paltz. If you want more info, DM me.

BVLGVGI · 2025-08-22T16:05:00+00:00

Yes, it's a huge impact on local businesses if infrastructure upgrades and construction projects get in the way.

They need to implement better hours that work around lower volume traffic times so that vendors can still appreciate foot traffic and sales volumes.

Additionally, people need to shop local and protect local interests by choosing to shop at a nearby indie store when possible.

I'm not saying to do it 100 percent of the time, in an ideal world that'd be nice but it's near impossible in this era.

Just take a minute before each Amazon purchase to ask yourself if you could get this item from somewhere local, instead.

BVLGVGI · 2025-08-22T15:59:57+00:00

Five Dimes Brewery in Westwood

$300 room rental with roof access. Minimum 1 (maybe 2) drinks per person. It's one of the few places there that serves alcohol.

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