Experts said tree buyers should expect to pay between 10% and 30% more for both live trees and artificial trees this year and also have a smaller selection to choose from. Bah. Humbug. Expect to pay more for a Christmas tree Add Christmas trees to the list of items facing shortages and higher prices this year. Several factors are driving the trend,... Local News 23 Nov 2021 | 02:29
Effective Jan. 1, New York State’s new law banning the use of expanded polystyrene, single-use foam food and beverage containers and polystyrene loose fill packaging materials (packing peanuts) goes into effect. Photo illustration by Chris Cummings from Freeimages. First plastic bags, now Styrofoam People have said good-bye to plastic bags, and next up will be Styrofoam containers. Effective Jan. 1, New York State’s new... Local News 23 Nov 2021 | 11:16
Warwick. Friday night holiday lights The Warwick Fire Department will hold its annual tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 26, at the Old School Baptist Meeting House... Local News 23 Nov 2021 | 09:31
Patrick O’Neill, congregation president of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern, said an organized hate group of about 20 people hacked the congregation’s services Sunday night, spewing obscene remarks and sounds and racial epithets. Rock Tavern. Congregation leader says religious services were ‘hacked by an organized hate group’ Near the conclusion of reading the congregation’s Right Relations policy prior to its annual fall congregational service... Obituaries 22 Nov 2021 | 06:41
JR Pillmeier, S.S. Seward Institute Class of 1947, speaks with students during Veterans Day ceremonies. Photos provided by Linda Smith/Florida School District. Florida. Seward honors its local veterans “You are the future of America. There’s nothing you can’t do!” Those were the words of JR Pillmeier, S.S. Seward Institute... Local News 22 Nov 2021 | 04:01
Warwick. Next round of training for Warwick Friendly Visitor will be Dec. 7 and 16 The following is the monthly report by Lisa Bacenet, the program coordinator for the Warwick Friendly Visitor Program: This... Local News 22 Nov 2021 | 03:01
Sean Giery and his team of Percherons, Billy and Bobby, returned to give free horse and buggy rides through the Village. Photos by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Home for the Holidays traditional celebrations return for 2021 Due to the pandemic restrictions, last year’s celebration of the annual Home for the Holidays in downtown Warwick was festive... Local News 22 Nov 2021 | 02:41
Steve and Chris Kruzik posed with Santa and their 16-year-old Border Collie “Jenna.” As a side note, Jenna has posed with Santa at this event every year. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Pet and family photos with Santa held at Fetch Bar and Grill Dogs are always welcome at Fetch Bar and Grill. And on Saturday, Nov. 20, and Sunday, Nov. 21, it was time for the Warwick... Local News 22 Nov 2021 | 02:03
Merchant Guild President Corrine Iurato explains that donors to the Angel Tree, located on Main Street between Akin’s Drug Store and Newhard’s The Home Source, simply select the organization they would like to support and forward their donation in any amount they choose. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Angel Tree is an annual Warwick tradition during Home for the Holidays On Sunday, Nov. 21, the downtown district in the Village of Warwick celebrated the opening day of the annual Home for the... Local News 22 Nov 2021 | 01:12
Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Wyatt Tomaselli. Photo provided by the Warwick Valley School District. ‘Putting the time and effort into’ making whatever you want Warwick Valley High School senior Wyatt Tomaselli said he has been drawing for most of his life. When he started using a computer... Local News 22 Nov 2021 | 12:45
The ceremony began with traditional Christmas carols sung by members of the Warwick Valley High School Treble Choir and Meistersingers directed by Anthony Roca. Photos by Roger Gavan. The holiday seasons begins as the Warwick Valley Gardeners light up the Green Like many popular events ushering in the holiday season last year, the traditional lighting ceremony at Railroad Green was... Local News 21 Nov 2021 | 02:26
Leonard DeBuck and the Meistersingers at a previous tree-lighting in Pine Island. Photo provided by Janet Zimmerman/Pine Island Chamber of Commerce. Pine Island. Tree lighting set for Dec. 1 The Pine Island Chamber of Commerce will host its 10th annual Tree Lighting event at the Pine Island Town Park (Kay Road... Local News 20 Nov 2021 | 08:33
Vote on Dec. 2 The Warwick Valley School District hosted a public hearing on its 2021 Capital Improvement Project on Nov. 18. The vote is... Local News 22 Nov 2021 | 07:14
On Tuesday, Nov. 16, state, county and local officials, along with members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce, joined Victor Gelman, his family, friends and associates to celebrate the official grand opening of the Warwick Chocolate Company, 16 Railroad Ave., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. ( Roger Gavan) Warwick. Warwick Chocolate Company celebrates official grand opening Owner Victor Gelman explained that his family owned Warwick Chocolate Company is fortunate to be located in a community that... Local News 20 Nov 2021 | 07:50
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Luke Harrison. Photos provided by the Warwick Valley School District. The sky’s the limit WVHS senior Luke Harrison leads a multifaceted life with an attitude of gratitude. He is co-captain of the 2021 Section IX... Local News 19 Nov 2021 | 03:38
