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
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
Home for the Holidays co-Cchairs from left, Corrine Iurato and Mary Beth Schlichting with a traditional Home for the Holidays Poster. Photo by Roger Gavan. Home for the Holidays annual open house begins Nov. 21 It’s that time of year and once again everyone is invited to come on down. The kick-off for the annual celebration of Home... Local News 02 Nov 2021 | 11:23
Shoppers on Main Street. Photos by Roger Gavan. Shoppers return After a one-year hiatus, the result of COVID-19 restrictions, the annual July Sidewalk Sale returned to the Village of Warwick.... Local News 13 Jul 2021 | 03:30
The Warwick Historical Society (WHS) is appreciative to Howard Hanna Rand Realty who held several fund raisers in support of the society. A check presentation for $1,410 was held upstairs in Baird’s Tavern on Tuesday, March 16. In addition, another $598 was raised through a fund raiser held via Facebook. WHS gave a special preview of the Society’s “Women’s Tea Party - Secret Suffrage Meeting” to the Howard Hanna Rand Realty team. Shown in the photo, from left to right are: Mary Ann Knight, Lisa Ryan, Sue Onderdonk, Grace Warren, Bridget Wallace, Regina Wittosch, Marsha Talbot, Danielle Roche, Lucy Zanetti, Chris Ford, Nora Gurvich, Kim Starks, Corrine Iurato, Rachael Heiss, Steven Wing and Jack Ellis. Provided photo. Warwick. Historical Society receives donation from Howard Hanna Rand Realty Local News 02 Apr 2021 | 11:58
A scene from Applefest, one of Hudson Valley’s largest gathering and fund raiser. File photo by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce events remain uncertain for 2021 To borrow a malapropism from famed New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra, will 2021 be “Déjà vu all over again?” The answer at... Local News 15 Feb 2021 | 06:54
This is a file photo by Roger Gavan of Sean Giery and his team of Percherons, Jack and Bob, and mascot “Butch” providing horse and buggy rides during last year’s Home of the Holiday celebration. Due to the pandemic restrictions, this year’s celebration will be festive but not include the weekend horse and buggy rides. Home for the Holidays traditional celebrations and events modified for 2020 It’s almost that time of year and especially because of the hardships resulting from the pandemic restrictions, everyone... Local News 27 Oct 2020 | 12:34
“If I had known this was happening, I would have stayed home,” Roger Gavan said with a laugh while accepting the Community Service Award from Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton. ( Photos by Joseph Ebler) 'I write. I don’t speak' It takes a village to keep a secret. For two months, that’s exactly what the Warwick community did while WTBQ station manager... Local News 22 Jan 2020 | 07:21
On Friday, Jan. 10, the new Board of Directors of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce assembled for their first meeting of the new term. Rear from left, Michael Hodge, Mike Cordero, Jason Grizzanti, Anita Volpe, Mike Ehlers, Christy Tuper, Corrine Iurato, Justin Eltz, Nicole Tompkins, Christine Moley, John Redman, Valerie Zammitti, Michael Johndrow and James Mezzetti; seated from left, John Rader, David Leach, Amanda Becerra, Ryan Hansen, Jean Beattie, Janine Dethmers, Susan Ronga, AnnMarie Graziadio and Kimberly Starks. ( Photos by Roger Gavan) Warwick Chamber holds first meeting of 2020 with new Board of Directors On Friday, Jan. 10, new members of the Board of Directors of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce assembled for their first... Business 14 Jan 2020 | 12:23
WTBQ celebrated the 25th anniversary of the revival of the station under Frank Truatt’s stewardship. ( Photos by Roger Gavan) Business community year in review 2019 Once again there were far more entrepreneurs throughout the Town of Warwick who decided to take a risk and expand or open... Business 31 Dec 2019 | 12:01
Jerry Schlichting co-owner of Frazzleberries, pictured with his mother and co-owner Mary Beth Schlichting, reported that although this Home for the Holidays was short and the weather didn’t always cooperate, it was another successful season. ( Photos by Roger Gavan) Warwick businesses enjoy a shorter but successful holiday season in 2019 Thanksgiving, the holiday that occurs just before the kick off of downtown Warwick’s annual celebration of Home for the Holidays,... Local News 30 Dec 2019 | 02:18
From left, Home for the Holidays co-chair Mary Beth Schlichting, owner of Frazzleberries, and co-chair Corrine Iurato, manager of Peck’s Wines & Spirits. ( Photo by Roger Gavan) Merchant gift certificates can be a good choice for Christmas The Warwick Merchant Guild would like to remind everyone that Gift Certificates, useful for teachers, school bus drivers... Business 09 Dec 2019 | 02:36
Home for the Holidays co-chair Mary Beth Schlichting with the poster displaying a schedule of events. ( Photo by Roger Gavan) Home for the Holidays begins Sunday, Nov. 24 It’s that time of year and once again everyone is invited to come on down. The kick-off for the annual celebration of Home... Business 12 Nov 2019 | 11:22
On Wednesday, Sept. 4, Merchant Guild President Corrine Iurato (right), chair of Ladies Night Out, and Kelly Ann Kostyal-Larriler (left), director of Safe Homes of Orange County, posed for a for a symbolic presentation of a check for $1,000, proceeds from the annual event. ( Photo by Roger Gavan) Safe Homes of Orange County Merchant Guild presents check to Safe Homes of Orange County For the ninth consecutive year, Ladies Night, held on Aug. 22, also benefited Safe Homes of Orange County, a nonprofit organization... Local News 04 Sep 2019 | 02:32
Activities on Railroad Green during last year's Ladies Night Out in Warwick. This year's event will take place Thursday, Aug. 22. ( File photo by Roger Gavan) Twenty-second annual Ladies Night Out and Queen for a Day scheduled Aug. 22 The Warwick Merchant's Guild has scheduled its 22nd annual "Ladies Night Out" for Thursday, Aug, 22, from 3 to 9 p.m. in... Local News 12 Aug 2019 | 01:16
