Bob Maxwell, co-owner of Style Counsel in Warwick, N.Y., which has been doing brisk business since retail stores were allowed to reopen with safety measures. (He took his mask off momentarily for the photo.) (Photo by Becca Tucker) Shopkeepers reopen to healthy, even record, sales The future of local retail? “That’s a good one,” laughs Bob Maxwell in his baritone, before excusing himself as “the quiet... Business 01 Jul 2020 | 05:06
Bridget’s pup is officially ready for summer 2020. Woofs and Wins This week’s Super Local Shopper winner is Bridget Cirbes, who picked up a pool for the “dog days of summer” from Werner’s... Local News 29 Jun 2020 | 11:50
Photos by Terry Gavan Florida. Photos of members of the S.S. Seward Institute graduation class on display Due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic this year, attendance at the S.S. Seward Institute graduation ceremony,... Local News 24 Jun 2020 | 07:33
RCLS libraries offer online summer reading programs Libraries in the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) are offering online reading programs this summer. So far, out of RCLS’s... Local News 22 Jun 2020 | 12:00
‘Yeah, a real leadership move’ Regarding the “compassion, empathy and professionalism “ letter by Christine Stage: I respectfully disagree with your lauding... Letters to the Editor 06 Jun 2020 | 05:06
Helen Rudy, 91 Middletown entered into rest on Monday, May 25, 2020, at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 91 years... Obituaries 27 May 2020 | 10:28
Owner Stephan Kitar outside Sam’s Meat Warehouse at Remee Plaza, 468 Route 17A in the Village of Florida. Photo by Terry Gavan. Florida, N.Y. Sam’s Meat Warehouse introduces dedicated hour for most vulnerable customers Sam’s Meat Warehouse at Remee Plaza, 468 Route 17A in the Village of, Florida, is designated as an essential business. The... Local News 20 May 2020 | 09:50
Domenico 'Dominick' Creanza Domenico "Dominick"Creanza, a resident of Florida, N.Y., and formerly Chester, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, at home... Obituaries 19 May 2020 | 04:01
The wreath at the William Henry Seward Monument in the Village of Florida. Provided photo. Florida. Celebrating William Henry Seward’s birthday For the first time in 30 years, the Florida Historical Society has not been able to celebrate William Henry Seward Day with... Local News 18 May 2020 | 02:56
Corey Hennings has been tracking workouts with his son. "Fitness has really become a huge part of my recovery program,” he said. Some do Jello shots at noon, others stay on the wagon Two months into quarantinis, Zoom happy hours, and to-go cocktails, it’s hard to remember there was ever such a thing as... Local News 14 May 2020 | 05:11
Kenneth Sicina Kenneth Sicina of Garden Ridge, Texas, and formerly of Florida, N.Y., entered into rest on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was 65.... Obituaries 08 May 2020 | 12:19
Alicia Morse Florida. S.S. Seward seniors honored with OU BOCES awards in arts, humanities S.S. Seward seniors Alicia Morse and Christopher Beattie were among the thirty-plus high school graduates honored with 2019-20... Local News 05 May 2020 | 12:21
Florida. ShopRite launches #EssentialThanks campaign ShopRite has kicked off a campaign to thank the important health-care workers, first responders and supermarket associates... Business 04 May 2020 | 05:09
Florida. Florida Chamber seeking applications for scholarship awards The Florida Chamber of Commerce will once again be offering three scholarships to graduating seniors living in the Florida... Local News 04 May 2020 | 04:13
Laurie G. Wojcik Laurie G. Wojcik of Florida, N.Y., passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, from complications due to kidney failure. She was... Obituaries 03 May 2020 | 04:22
